Product Description
Chevrolet Malibu 2008-2012 Rocker Trim, On the Rocker, 2.375", 4 Pieces (TH48105)
TH48105 is a four-piece on-the-rocker kit for the Chevrolet Malibu four-door sedan, 2008-2012. The polished stainless steel is 2.375" wide and "Installs below the door." Unlike two other Malibu rocker records in this group, this one has no trim-level limit.
Three Malibu rocker records
- TH48105 (this kit): four pieces, 2.375", on the rocker, any four-door sedan in the years listed.
- TH48107: four pieces, 1.125", on the rocker, "Sedan Base Model only."
- TH48106: eight pieces, tapered 2"-2.188", on the door bottoms, "Sedan Base Model only."
The record doesn't define "Base Model" or explain why the narrower rocker kit is limited to it. If you have a base model and are deciding between the two rocker widths, call 877-752-3811.
Sizing
Two and three-eighths inches on the rocker face. Measure below each door, and lay painter's tape at that width to preview the line.
Wheel well trim options
Two wheel well accent records are linked: WQ48105 "Full Length" and WQ48106 "Cut to fit with Rocker kit sold separately." The data doesn't say which rocker kit the cut-to-fit version is made for. Ask before ordering it with this one. WZ48105, a fender trim molding, is linked as well.
Material
The 2008-2012 Malibu set is four polished 26 gauge 304 stainless pieces from the USA, applied over the existing rocker finish with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape. According to QAA, that tape will hold for a lifetime without damaging the car.
Rocker prep
Touch in chips on the Malibu's rockers first, then scrub off road film with soapy water and a brush, rinse, dry and finish with isopropyl alcohol.
Install
Painter's tape to hold and check each piece, then a short liner peel, align the end, and press along. Firm pressure to finish.
Other linked parts
GC48105 gas door cover, MC48105 mirror covers, PP48105 and PP48106 pillar posts, and RD48105 rear deck accent.
Four pieces
No layout in the data; sort with the photos and label the liners.
After
Open each door; wait a day before washing.
Care
Wash the Malibu trim with mild soap and a soft mitt.
Insert gaps on the Malibu
Measure from the door and wheel openings to keep positions consistent.
Before ordering
Start with the year: this record covers 2008 through 2012. Then check the rocker below each door for skirts, guards or damage, and confirm there's a clear band of about two and three-eighths inches. If you know your Malibu is a base model, look at the narrower base-model kit too and decide which width you prefer; painter's tape at each width makes the comparison easy. Anything unclear, send photos of each side to 877-752-3811.
Conditions
Dry, mild day or garage; parts at room temperature.
What to send if you call
Year, trim level if you know it, and a close photo of the rocker below the front door with a tape measure against it.
A helper
Someone holding the far end of each piece keeps it off the paint while you align the near end.
Rocker edge
Touch up chips and curb scrapes along the bottom of the rocker before installing.
For Malibu kit TH48105 (UPC 691821357888), phone 877-752-3811.
TH48105 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | TH48105 |
| UPC | 691821357888 |
| 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 | 2.375" |
| 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 | 2008-2012 Chevrolet Malibu |
Fitment: TH48105
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Malibu | 2008-2012 | 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 2008-2012 Chevrolet Malibu
- GC48105: 1-piece Gas Door Cover Trim
- MC48105: 2-piece Mirror Cover Set
- PP48105: 4-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP48106: 6-piece Pillar Post Trim
- RD48105: 1-piece Rear Deck Accent
- TH48106: 8-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
- TH48107: 4-piece Rocker Panel Trim, On the rocker
- WQ48105: 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 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: TH48105 Rocker Panel Trim, On the rocker
What does TH48105 fit?
The Chevrolet Malibu four-door sedan, 2008-2012.
Where does it go?
On the rocker below the door, 2.375" wide.
Is it limited to the base model?
No trim tag on this record. TH48106 and TH48107 are Base Model only.
How many pieces?
Four.
