Product Description
Chevrolet Equinox 2010-2017 Stainless Insert Kit for the Side Cladding, 1.5", 4 Pieces (TH50160)
TH50160 is a four-piece polished stainless steel Insert Kit for the 2010-2017 Chevrolet Equinox, listed as a 4-door SUV. The title calls it Rocker Panel Trim, but the notes describe where it actually goes: "1.5" Width, On the Cladding, adh. Perimeter" and "Side Molding."
Reading the notes
The part name is Insert Kit, and the placement is on the cladding, with the side molding mentioned too. "adh. Perimeter" is shorthand the record doesn't expand, so ask us if it matters to your install. In short, this isn't a cover for the area under the doors. It is a 1.5" insert for the cladding and molding area. Look closely at the product photos, and call 877-752-3811 if the placement doesn't match what you have in mind.
Other Equinox inserts
Two other linked kits also work along the sides. MI50160 is a four-piece Body Molding Insert Trim Kit listed at 0.5"-1.5", and AT50160 is a twelve-piece Body Side Molding Accent Trim at 1". The catalog doesn't explain how they differ in placement from this kit or whether they overlap. Compare all three sets of photos before choosing, and call if they look alike to you.
Material
The four Equinox inserts are polished 26 gauge 304 stainless steel, made in the USA, and sit on the cladding with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape around the perimeter of each. QAA states the tape will hold for a lifetime without damaging the surface.
More Equinox parts
Pillar sets PP50160 (four pieces) and PP50161 (six), WQ50160 (six-piece wheel well accent), RD50160 (rear deck accent, 2.125") and LP50160 (license plate bezel) are also linked. Check each listing for its finish.
Clean the cladding
Cladding needs a thorough clean before tape goes on. Scrub it with soapy water and a soft brush, rinse, dry, and wipe with isopropyl alcohol until the cloth stays clean. Tire shine and trim dressing must be gone completely.
Positioning
Hold each insert in place with painter's tape and check it against the photos. Then peel the liner and press firmly, paying close attention to the edges.
Equinox spacing
Measure each Equinox insert's position and keep it consistent across the kit.
Afterward
Give the Equinox a day before washing.
Contact
Before you order
Look at your Equinox's sides and find the cladding and molding areas the notes mention. Compare them with the product photos. If your vehicle has aftermarket body pieces there, or the area looks different from the photos, send a picture to 877-752-3811 first.
Tools
For the Equinox cladding: a bucket of car soap with a soft brush, towels, isopropyl alcohol, painter's tape and a tape measure.
Pressure counts
The tape bonds best when it's pressed hard. Once each insert is down, go back over it with firm thumb pressure along every edge.
Weather
Install on a mild, dry day, in a garage or shade. Cold or damp surfaces weaken the first bond.
Pressing firmly along the edges matters more than speed.
Questions on the 1.5-inch Equinox kit TH50160, UPC 691821412723, go to 877-752-3811.
TH50160 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | TH50160 |
| UPC | 691821412723 |
| Part type | Rocker Panel Trim, Insert Kit |
| Pieces in kit | 4 |
| Material | Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel |
| Finish | Polished to a mirror shine |
| Width | 1.5" |
| Coverage / notes | On the Cladding, adh. Perimeter; Side Molding |
| Mounting | 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape; installs directly over the existing surface |
| Origin | Made in the USA |
| Fits | 2010-2017 Chevrolet Equinox |
Fitment: TH50160
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Equinox | 2010-2017 | 4-door, SUV |
Check your vehicle against every column here: year range, model, and body style all have to match. Questions? Call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 with your year, make, model, and body style.
Other QAA trim cataloged for the 2010-2017 Chevrolet Equinox
- AT50160: 12-piece Body Side Molding Accent Trim
- LP50160: 1-piece License Plate Bezel
- MI50160: 4-piece Molding Insert
- PP50160: 4-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP50161: 6-piece Pillar Post Trim
- RD50160: 1-piece Rear Deck Accent
- WQ50160: 6-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, Insert Kit
- 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: TH50160 Rocker Panel Trim, Insert Kit
Does TH50160 go below the doors?
The notes place it on the cladding and side molding, not below the doors. Check the photos or call 877-752-3811.
Which Equinox years does it fit?
2010 through 2017, the 4-door SUV.
How wide is it?
1.5".
How is it different from MI50160?
The catalog doesn't explain it. MI50160 is listed at 0.5"-1.5". Compare the photos or call.
How many pieces?
Four.
