Product Description
Cadillac CTS Sedan 2008-2013 & CTS Sport Wagon 2010-2014 Rocker Trim, 1", 2 Pieces (TH48250)
TH48250 lists two Cadillac bodies: the CTS four-door sedan, 2008-2013, and the CTS Sport Wagon, 2010-2014. It's two polished stainless steel pieces, 1" wide, that install below the door on the rocker.
Different years for each body
The sedan rows run 2008-2013; the Sport Wagon rows run 2010-2014. The fitment repeats both nameplates under a "Sedan" tag and a "Sport Wagon" tag, so match your car by body and by its own year range. The title gives the same two spans.
Two pieces
Two pieces for a four-door car. The record doesn't say how far each strip runs. The product photos show the shape; if they leave a question, call 877-752-3811.
An inch-wide line
This is a thin accent. The record doesn't say where on the rocker face it should sit, so mark your preferred height with painter's tape and look at it from both corners of the car first.
Molding insert in the same group
MI48250, a six-piece body molding insert kit at 0.6875", is linked. It relates to the side molding; this kit is on the rocker. The data doesn't say whether they're meant to go together.
Other linked parts
GC48250 gas door cover and WQ48250 wheel well accent trim.
Steel and tape
The two 1" strips for the CTS sedan and Sport Wagon go below the doors; they are USA-made polished 26 gauge 304 stainless steel fixed with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape over the existing surface. QAA says that tape will hold for a lifetime without harming the Cadillac.
Rocker cleaning
Brush away road film with soapy water, rinse, dry, and wipe with isopropyl alcohol along the full length.
Installing a long, thin piece
Run a guide line of painter's tape along the rocker. Peel a short section of liner at the front, set it against the guide, and work rearward, pressing as the liner comes out. A helper at the far end makes this far easier. Finish with firm pressure and pull the guide tape.
Placing the CTS strips
Keep each piece's height and end positions consistent.
After
Check each CTS door clears the trim. Wash a day later.
Care
Wash the CTS trim with mild soap and a soft cloth.
Conditions
A dry, mild day or a garage suits the CTS job.
What to send if you call
Sedan or Sport Wagon, year, and a photo of the rocker.
Before ordering
Find your body and year: a CTS sedan from 2008 to 2013, or a CTS Sport Wagon from 2010 to 2014. Then look at the rocker below each door. It should be free of skirts and damage, with room for an inch-wide line. If your CTS is a different body style, this record doesn't list it, so call 877-752-3811 before you buy.
Rocker edge
Touch up chips along the lower rocker first; a narrow polished strip draws the eye to anything next to it.
Preview it
Leave the painter's tape guide on for a day before ordering and see whether you like the height.
CTS sedan and Sport Wagon kit TH48250, UPC 691821632527: Quality Automotive Trims, 877-752-3811.
TH48250 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | TH48250 |
| UPC | 691821632527 |
| Part type | Rocker Panel Trim, On the rocker |
| Pieces in kit | 2 |
| Material | Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel |
| Finish | Polished to a mirror shine |
| Width | 1" |
| Coverage / notes | Installs below the door |
| Mounting | 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape; installs directly over the existing surface |
| Origin | Made in the USA |
| Fits | 2008-2013 Cadillac CTS and 2010-2014 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon |
Fitment: TH48250
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Cadillac CTS | 2008-2013 | 4-door, Sedan |
| Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon | 2010-2014 | 4-door, Sedan |
| Cadillac CTS | 2008-2013 | 4-door, Sport Wagon |
| Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon | 2010-2014 | 4-door, Sport Wagon |
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 Cadillac CTS
- GC48250: 1-piece Gas Door Cover Trim
- MI48250: 6-piece Body Molding Insert Trim Kit
- WQ48250: 4-piece Wheel Well Accent Trim
Check the body style on each listing; some kits are specific to one body style.
Installation tips: Rocker Panel Trim, On the rocker
- Unpack all 2 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: TH48250 Rocker Panel Trim, On the rocker
What does TH48250 fit?
The Cadillac CTS sedan 2008-2013 and CTS Sport Wagon 2010-2014.
How many pieces?
Two.
Where does it go?
On the rocker below the door, 1" wide.
Does it fit the Sport Wagon?
Yes, 2010-2014.
