Product Description
Buick LaCrosse 2010-2016 Two-Piece Rocker Strip, 1.25" Stainless (TH50523)
TH50523 is the simplest of the LaCrosse side kits: two pieces of polished stainless steel, 1.25" wide, for the 2010-2016 Buick LaCrosse sedan. Its note reads "Installs below the door," and the part name is "On the rocker."
Two pieces
The record doesn't say how the two pieces are arranged along the car, so check the product photos to see their shape and length. If they don't make it clear, call 877-752-3811.
Compared with TH50520
TH50520 also installs below the door, but it has four pieces with a taper from 1.625" to 3". TH50523 is a straight 1.25". The catalog doesn't describe how the coverage of the two differs. Look at both sets of photos and choose the one that matches the look you want, or ask us.
And TH50521
The third linked kit, TH50521, is an eight-piece Lower Kit that goes on the doors and has a cut out for factory trim. It covers a different area from this rocker strip.
Material
The two 1.25" 2010-2016 LaCrosse strips go below the doors; they are polished 26 gauge 304 stainless steel from a USA shop, set with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape over the existing surface. Per QAA, the tape will hold for a lifetime without harming the Buick sedan.
Other linked parts
PP50520 and PP50521 (pillar post sets), GC50520 (gas door cover), WQ50520 (wheel well accent, "Cut to fit with Rocker kit sold separately") and WQ50521 ("Full Length"). Each is a separate listing. Check each for its finish.
Cleaning the rocker
Brush and wash the rocker, rinse it, let it dry fully, then wipe it with isopropyl alcohol.
Laying a long strip
A long strip is easiest with two people. One person holds the far end at the line while the other peels the liner and presses from the near end. Mark the line first with painter's tape so you both have a guide.
Clearance
Before pressing down, open each door and make sure the door's bottom edge clears the strip.
Even
Measure each LaCrosse strip from the front wheel opening.
Reach us
Before ordering
Measure the height of the area below your doors. Compare that height with the strip's 1.25" and with the photos, which show where the strip sits. If the space looks different from the photos, or if your LaCrosse has aftermarket skirts or guards there, call 877-752-3811 with a photo first.
Previewing
Run a strip of painter's tape the length of the rocker at roughly the height you expect, and look along the car from the front corner. It's a quick way to see whether the straight 1.25" line or TH50520's taper suits you better.
Equipment list
Painter's tape, a soft brush, soapy water, towels, isopropyl alcohol and a tape measure. Work on a dry, mild day in a garage or shade.
Afterward
Keep the hose and pressure washer off it for a day, then wash as normal.
Wash gently by hand for the first week if you can.
The two-piece LaCrosse set TH50523 has UPC 691821707614; ring 877-752-3811 with questions.
TH50523 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | TH50523 |
| UPC | 691821707614 |
| 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 | 1.25" |
| 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 | 2010-2016 Buick LaCrosse |
Fitment: TH50523
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Buick LaCrosse | 2010-2016 | 4-door, Sedan |
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 2010-2016 Buick LaCrosse
- GC50520: 1-piece Gas Door Cover Trim
- PP50520: 4-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP50521: 6-piece Pillar Post Trim
- TH50520: 4-piece Rocker Panel Trim, On the rocker
- TH50521: 8-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
- WQ50520: 4-piece Wheel Well Accent Trim
- WQ50521: 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: TH50523 Rocker Panel Trim, On the rocker
Where does TH50523 install?
Below the door, on the rocker.
How wide is it?
1.25".
Which is wider, TH50523 or TH50520?
TH50520 tapers from 1.625" to 3". TH50523 is 1.25".
How many pieces?
Two.
