Product Description
Mercury Grand Marquis LS & GS 1992-1997: Full-Length Upper Rocker Kit, 12 Pieces at 3.375" (TH32480)
TH32480 is a twelve-piece polished stainless steel Upper Kit for the 1992-1997 Mercury Grand Marquis sedan, tagged "LS, GS." It's 3.375" wide and carries two notes: "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 steel hangs from the molding, drops three and three-eighths inches, and runs the full side of the car.
LS and GS
The fitment names both trims. If your Grand Marquis is described some other way, call 877-752-3811 before ordering.
Its Lower Kit partner
The linked TH32481 is also twelve pieces and also full length, but it's a Lower Kit at 4.75", measured up from the bottom of the door. So the two work from opposite edges: TH32480 down from the molding, TH32481 up from the door bottom. The record doesn't say whether they're designed to be installed together or how they'd meet. Ask us if you're considering both.
Plan the line
Measure 3.375" down from the bottom of the molding on a few points along the car and mark them with painter's tape. Look at that line from the front and the rear. That's where the lower edge of the steel will run.
From the record
The twelve full-length Grand Marquis pieces are polished 26 gauge 304 stainless steel made in the USA, attached over the existing finish with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape. According to QAA, the tape will hold for a lifetime without damage to the Mercury.
Twelve pieces along the Grand Marquis
The record doesn't assign positions. Arrange the pieces in order, with the end pieces at the front and rear, and compare with the photos. Label every liner.
The molding as a guide
Because the kit hangs from the molding along its whole length, any loose or wavy molding section will show. Press along it and correct problems first.
Cleaning the whole side
Include the areas between the wheels and bumpers. Wash, dry, and wipe with isopropyl alcohol until clean cloths stay clean. Road tar near the wheels needs a plastic tool and patience.
Install sequence
Doors first, then the end pieces, each top edge snug under the molding. Dry-fit, then peel and press in short sections. Check each door's movement as you go.
Matching
Measure each Grand Marquis joint from the wheel openings and keep the readings consistent.
Supplies
Car soap, isopropyl alcohol, plenty of lint-free cloths, painter's tape and a marker, a tape measure, and a plastic scraper. Lay a moving blanket on the ground for sorting twelve pieces.
A narrow strip, a long run
At three and three-eighths inches, each piece has a modest tape area spread along a long length. That makes clean paint at the ends especially important: wipe the last few inches of each location twice, because a lifted corner is the first thing to show on a long strip.
Install day
Mild, dry weather; a helper; an afternoon; and no washing for about a day.
Grand Marquis owners can quote the 3.375-inch kit TH32480 (UPC 691821453207) at 877-752-3811.
TH32480 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | TH32480 |
| UPC | 691821453207 |
| Part type | Rocker Panel Trim, Upper Kit |
| Pieces in kit | 12 |
| Material | Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel |
| Finish | Polished to a mirror shine |
| Width | 3.375" |
| 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 | 1992-1997 Mercury Grand Marquis |
Fitment: TH32480
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury Grand Marquis | 1992-1997 | 4-door, Sedan, LS, GS |
Fitment is listed exactly as QAA catalogs it. Confirm the body style as well as the year and model. 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 Mercury Grand Marquis
- TH32481: 12-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Lower 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 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: TH32480 Rocker Panel Trim, Upper Kit
Does TH32480 fit a Grand Marquis LS?
Yes. The fitment lists LS and GS sedans, 1992-1997.
How far down does it reach?
3.375" from the bottom of the molding.
Does it go past the doors?
Yes. It's listed as full length, wheel well to bumper front and rear.
What's TH32481?
A twelve-piece full length Lower Kit at 4.75", measured up from the door bottom.
