Product Description
1997-1999 Cadillac DeVille Full-Length Upper Rocker Kit, 10 Pieces, 4.5"-5" Tapered (TH37245)
For the 1997-1999 Cadillac DeVille 4-door sedan, TH37245 is the slim, bumper-to-bumper option. It's ten pieces of polished stainless steel cataloged as an Upper Kit, tapering from 4.5" to 5". The notes say "Full Length, Includes coverage from the wheel well to the bumper on the front and rear" and "Spans from the bottom of the molding DOWN to the specified width."
The DeVille rocker lineup on this sheet
Three linked kits, each a different combination of height and length:
- TH37245 (here): ten pieces, Upper Kit, 4.5"-5", full length.
- TH37246: six pieces, Full Kit, 7.5"-8.625", molding to door bottom, no full-length note.
- TH37248: ten pieces, also an Upper Kit, 7.5"-8.625", full length.
This kit and TH37248 run the same length; TH37248 simply drops much further below the molding.
A slim band, front to back
Expect a polished strip roughly four and a half to five inches tall, starting under the molding and running from the front bumper back to the rear bumper. Below the strip, paint stays visible. A painter's-tape line at 5" under the molding along the whole side shows you the look before you buy.
Taper
Half an inch from one end to the other. The record doesn't say which end is the wider one; dry-fit to see.
Other linked parts
GC37245 is a one-piece gas door cover trim and PP37246 a six-piece pillar post kit for this sedan. They're separate listings; check each for its finish.
Material and attachment
The full-length 1997-1999 DeVille kit is ten tapered pieces cut in the USA from polished 26 gauge 304 stainless steel, carried wheel well to bumper below the molding on 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape. QAA says that tape will hold for a lifetime without harm to the Cadillac.
Sorting ten pieces
Positions aren't listed. Sort them front to rear using the photos; label each liner.
Guide line
Because the bottom edge ends on paint, keep a painter's-tape guide on the car while installing and set each piece's lower edge on it.
Prep from end to end
Check the wheel-opening areas for chips, then wash, dry, and alcohol-wipe the whole band. Press along the molding and fix loose sections.
Applying
Doors first to fix the height, then the front and rear sections. Peel a little, tuck the top under the molding, and press along.
Care
Let the DeVille trim go a day unwashed.
Why choose the slim kit
If you want a bright line that runs the full length of the car without covering the whole lower door, this is the combination the lineup offers. It also asks less of the paint below, since that area stays uncovered. Taping a preview on one door for an afternoon is an easy way to decide.
DeVille end sections
Measure the end sections' distance from the wheel openings as you go and keep it consistent.
Gather
A tape measure, painter's tape, a marker, car soap, isopropyl alcohol, clean cloths, a plastic tool and a helper. Pick a dry, mild day in lasting shade.
After the first day, wash with mild soap.
DeVille owners can ring 877-752-3811 about kit TH37245, UPC 691821463190.
TH37245 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | TH37245 |
| UPC | 691821463190 |
| Part type | Rocker Panel Trim, Upper Kit |
| Pieces in kit | 10 |
| Material | Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel |
| Finish | Polished to a mirror shine |
| Width | 4.5" to 5" tapered |
| Coverage / notes | Full Length, Includes coverage from the wheel well to the bumper on the front and rear; Spans from the bottom of the molding DOWN to the specified width |
| Mounting | 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape; installs directly over the existing surface |
| Origin | Made in the USA |
| Fits | 1997-1999 Cadillac DeVille |
Fitment: TH37245
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Cadillac DeVille | 1997-1999 | 4-door, Sedan |
Match the year, model, and body style in this table to your vehicle before ordering. Questions? Call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 with your year, make, model, and body style.
Other QAA trim cataloged for the 1997-1999 Cadillac DeVille
- GC37245: 1-piece Gas Door Cover Trim
- PP37246: 6-piece Pillar Post Trim
- TH37246: 6-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Full Kit
- TH37248: 10-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Upper Kit
Check the body style on each listing; some kits are specific to one body style.
Installation tips: Rocker Panel Trim, Upper Kit
- Unpack all 10 pieces and match each one to its position on the vehicle, using the product photos, before fitting any of them.
- Each piece mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape, so clean and dry the mounting surface first; the tape needs paint or trim free of dirt and wax.
- Align the piece and press it firmly into place directly over the existing surface, working along its full length so the tape bonds evenly.
- Fit one piece at a time and compare each with the product photos and the pieces already in place.
These are general tips. Follow any instructions packed with your kit if they differ.
FAQ: TH37245 Rocker Panel Trim, Upper Kit
Does TH37245 run to the bumpers?
Yes. The record says full length, with coverage from the wheel well to the bumper on the front and rear.
How tall is it?
Tapered 4.5"-5", down from the bottom of the molding.
What's the taller full-length kit?
TH37248, also ten pieces, 7.5"-8.625".
Which DeVille?
1997-1999, 4-door sedan.
