Product Description
Elantra GT Hatchback 2013-2017 Contoured Rocker Strips, 1.5", Two Pieces (TH13346)
TH13346 is a pair of polished stainless steel rocker strips for the Hyundai Elantra GT Hatchback, 2013 through 2017. Each is 1.5" wide, the bullet also says "with bend contour," and the placement note is "Installs below the door." Before anything else, note the body: the title says "Elantra GT," and the only fitment row is the 4-door GT Hatchback.
What "bend contour" tells you
The strips aren't described as flat. They have a bend formed into them, which shapes the profile. The record doesn't show the angle or where along the width the bend falls; the photos do. During the dry fit, the strip should settle against the rocker without rocking or leaving a gap along its length.
The door kit alongside it
TH13345 is the linked Lower Kit: four pieces, 1.5" wide, on the doors from the bottom edge up. TH13346 is two pieces under the doors. Same width figure, different location and shape.
Fitment
Hyundai Elantra GT Hatchback, 4-door: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017. Not listed for other Elantra bodies.
Construction
Elantra strips: polished 26 gauge 304 stainless steel, made in the USA.
Mounting
The two 1.5" Elantra GT pieces go directly over the existing surface with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape. QAA says that tape will hold for a lifetime and won't mark the hatchback.
Getting the rocker clean
Rockers take a pounding from tire spray and road grit. Scrub with a soft brush and soapy water, rinse, and dry. Tar remover lifts black specks; wash once more to remove its film. Finish with an isopropyl alcohol wipe.
Fitting a contoured strip
Hold the strip up to the rocker with the liner on and rotate it until the bend matches the surface. Mark the ends with painter's tape. Look along the car from the front to see that it's level. Then peel a little liner at the front, anchor, and press toward the rear in short sections, working the steel down on either face of the bend.
Telling the strips apart
The Elantra listing doesn't say where each of the two pieces goes. If the two strips aren't identical, label them before you start and check the photos. Measure the first strip's position from the front wheel opening and use that measurement for the second.
Supplies
Gather soapy water, a soft brush, tar remover, isopropyl alcohol, lint-free cloths, painter's tape and a tape measure before you start on the Hyundai.
Patience
No wash for about a day, and avoid deep puddles. Warm conditions help the bond; in cold weather, work in a garage.
Linked GT hatchback parts
PP13345, PP13346 and PP13347 pillar kits, WP13345 and WP13346 window packages, WQ13345 wheel well accents, RD13345 deck accent and GC13345 gas door cover. Check each listing for its finish.
Care
Rinse after muddy or salty drives; a non-abrasive polish brings back the shine.
Questions
If you're unsure whether your Elantra is the GT Hatchback, or how the contoured strip will sit on your rocker, call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 before ordering.
SKU TH13346, UPC 691821598519.
TH13346 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | TH13346 |
| UPC | 691821598519 |
| 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 | 1.5" |
| Coverage / notes | With bend contour; Installs below the door |
| Mounting | 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape; installs directly over the existing surface |
| Origin | Made in the USA |
| Fits | 2013-2017 Hyundai Elantra |
Fitment: TH13346
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Elantra | 2013-2017 | 4-door, GT Hatchback |
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 2013-2017 Hyundai Elantra
- GC13345: 1-piece Gas Cap Door Trim
- PP13345: 4-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP13346: 6-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP13347: 8-piece Pillar Post Trim
- RD13345: 1-piece Rear Deck Accent
- TH13345: 4-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
- WP13345: 18-piece Window Trim Package
- WP13346: 10-piece Window Trim Package
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: TH13346 Rocker Panel Trim, On the rocker
Where does TH13346 go?
Below the door, on the rocker.
What does "with bend contour" mean?
The strips have a formed bend. The photos show the profile.
Does it fit an Elantra sedan?
It's listed for the GT Hatchback only. Call 877-752-3811 to ask about others.
How wide is it?
1.5".
What's the difference from TH13345?
TH13345 is a four-piece kit that sits on the doors from the bottom edge up.
