Product Description
Cadillac STS 2005-2011 Rocker Trim, On the Rocker, 2", 4 Pieces (TH45236)
TH45236 is a four-piece rocker kit for the Cadillac STS four-door sedan, model years 2005-2011. The pieces are polished stainless steel, 2" wide, and the note says the trim "Installs below the door," which puts it on the rocker panel itself.
Rocker or door bottom?
The STS has two rocker records linked together. This one covers the rocker below the doors. TH45237 is a six-piece Lower Kit at 1.125" that sits "On the bottom of the doors," spanning up from the bottom edge. They cover different areas, but the catalog doesn't say whether they're designed to be installed together. If you'd like both, call 877-752-3811 before ordering.
Measure the rocker
Two inches is a fairly narrow band. Check the flat face of your rocker below each door and make sure a 2" strip sits where you'd want it to. A few minutes with a tape measure and a strip of painter's tape answers the question before you spend anything.
How the four pieces split
The data gives four pieces for a four-door car but no map. Compare the parts with the product photos and mark each liner.
The material
Cadillac STS owners get four 2" strips below the doors, USA-made from polished 26 gauge 304 stainless and carried on 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape. According to QAA, that tape will hold for a lifetime and won't mark the 2005-2011 sedan.
Clean the rocker well
Rockers pick up road grime and tar. Wash with soapy water and a soft brush, rinse, dry fully, and then wipe the band with isopropyl alcohol until the cloth comes away clean. Touch up chips first.
Installing
- Hold each piece with painter's tape and check the line from the front corner of the car.
- Peel a few inches of liner, set the leading end, and press along as you remove the rest.
- Finish with firm hand pressure over every piece.
Spacing the STS pieces
Measure the first pieces from the door openings and wheel openings, then use those measurements for the rest.
Other STS parts on the record
Linked accessories include PP45236 and PP45237 pillar post trim, GC45236 gas door cover trim, LP45236 license plate bezel, RD45236 rear deck accent, and WZ45236, a four-piece wheel well fender trim molding at 1.75".
After installing
Open each door and confirm nothing contacts the steel. Wait a day before you wash the car. Afterward, mild soap and a soft mitt are all it needs.
When to do it
Work indoors or on a mild, dry day; keep the four STS parts at room temperature.
Questions to settle first
Is it an STS sedan from 2005 to 2011? Is there room on the rocker for a 2" band? Do you want just the rocker, or the door bottoms too? If any answer is unclear, call.
Try it with tape
A 2" strip of painter's tape along one rocker shows the finished line before any steel goes on. Look at it from the front and rear corners of the car.
The STS kit's number is TH45236 and its barcode is UPC 691821577644; 877-752-3811 is the line for questions.
TH45236 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | TH45236 |
| UPC | 691821577644 |
| Part type | Rocker Panel Trim, On the rocker |
| Pieces in kit | 4 |
| Material | Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel |
| Finish | Polished to a mirror shine |
| Width | 2" |
| 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 | 2005-2011 Cadillac STS |
Fitment: TH45236
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Cadillac STS | 2005-2011 | 4-door, Sedan |
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 2005-2011 Cadillac STS
- GC45236: 1-piece Gas Door Cover Trim
- LP45236: 1-piece License Plate Bezel
- PP45236: 4-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP45237: 6-piece Pillar Post Trim
- RD45236: 1-piece Rear Deck Accent
- TH45237: 6-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
- WZ45236: 4-piece Wheel Well Fender Trim Molding
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 4 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: TH45236 Rocker Panel Trim, On the rocker
What does TH45236 fit?
The Cadillac STS four-door sedan, 2005-2011.
Where does it go?
On the rocker, below the doors. Width is 2".
How is it different from TH45237?
TH45237 is six pieces, 1.125", on the bottom of the doors. This is four pieces on the rocker.
How many pieces?
Four.
Can I install both STS kits?
The catalog doesn't say. Call 877-752-3811.
