Product Description
Twelve-Piece 5.375" Rocker Kit for the 1992-1997 Buick Roadmaster Sedan (TH32596)
TH32596 is the twelve-piece Roadmaster sedan kit. The record lists twelve pieces of polished stainless steel, 5.375" wide, a Full Kit with the note "Spans from the bottom of the molding to the bottom of the door," for the Buick Roadmaster 4-door sedan from 1992 through 1997.
The eight-piece twin
TH32592, linked here, matches this kit in every listed detail except piece count. Same car, same years, same width, same span note; eight pieces instead of twelve. Neither record says what the four further pieces do, whether they run beyond the doors or divide the same area more finely. Look at both sets of product photos, and call 877-752-3811 if the difference isn't clear from them.
Specs from the record
- Buick Roadmaster 1992-1997, 4-door sedan
- Twelve pieces, Full Kit
- Roadmaster band: 5.375" tall below the molding
- 26-gauge polished 304 stainless of high quality
- Roadmaster trim built in the USA
- Twelve pieces fixed over the current surface with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape
On the Roadmaster, QAA says that tape will hold for a lifetime and will not damage the sedan's doors.
Linked pillar trim, sedan and wagon
The pillar kits linked to this listing include sedan-tagged PP32595, PP32596 and PP32597, and wagon-tagged PP32591, PP32592, PP32593 and PP32598. Only the sedan ones share this kit's body tag. Check each listing's tag and finish before putting it in an order.
Measuring your doors
Hold a tape measure under the molding and read to the bottom of the door. The record's figure is five and three-eighths inches. Check one front and one rear door; if either is far off, call before buying.
Twelve pieces need a plan
Clear a space, put down a blanket, and lay the pieces in rows, front to rear, following the photos. Use the photos to decide the order, then number the liners with painter's tape. A phone photo of the arrangement saves confusion later.
Surface work
Wash the lower sides with car soap, rinse and dry. Wipe the band with isopropyl alcohol twice, switching cloths when they pick up grime. Older finishes should get a painter's tape pull test; fix anything that lifts.
Fitting between the edges
Each piece sits under the molding and reaches the door bottom. Dry-fit with the liner on, then peel a few inches, align, press, and feed the liner out from behind. Close each door gently once its pieces are on.
Joints and spacing
With more pieces there are more joints. Make each one tight and even, and keep the joint positions consistent.
Supplies
Roadmaster prep is simple: soap to wash, isopropyl alcohol on lint-free cloths, painter's tape and a marker for layout, a tape measure, and a plastic tool for residue.
Molding first
Every piece's top edge tucks under the molding, so make sure it's attached firmly along each door. A loose end there would lift the steel with it.
Weather and time
A few hours on a dry, mild day. Keep it dry for about a day, then wash with mild soap and polish now and then with a non-abrasive product.
For the twelve-piece Roadmaster kit TH32596 (UPC 691821714384), phone 877-752-3811.
TH32596 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | TH32596 |
| UPC | 691821714384 |
| Part type | Rocker Panel Trim, Full Kit |
| Pieces in kit | 12 |
| Material | Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel |
| Finish | Polished to a mirror shine |
| Width | 5.375" |
| Coverage / notes | Spans from the bottom of the molding to the bottom of the door |
| Mounting | 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape; installs directly over the existing surface |
| Origin | Made in the USA |
| Fits | 1992-1997 Buick Roadmaster |
Fitment: TH32596
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Buick Roadmaster | 1992-1997 | 4-door, Sedan |
Check your vehicle against every column here: year range, model, and body style all have to match. Questions? Call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 with your year, make, model, and body style.
Other QAA trim cataloged for the 1992-1997 Buick Roadmaster
- PP32591: 10-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP32592: 8-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP32593: 6-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP32595: 4-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP32596: 8-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP32597: 6-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP32598: 8-piece Pillar Post Trim
- TH32592: 8-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Full Kit
Check the body style on each listing; some kits are specific to one body style.
Installation tips: Rocker Panel Trim, Full Kit
- Unpack all 12 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: TH32596 Rocker Panel Trim, Full Kit
How does TH32596 differ from TH32592?
The records match except for piece count, twelve versus eight. Call 877-752-3811 to compare.
Will it fit a Roadmaster wagon?
It's tagged 4-door sedan.
How tall is the steel?
5.375", molding to door bottom.
Which years?
1992-1997.
