Product Description
Cadillac Eldorado Coupe 1995-2005 Door Rocker Kit, 6 Pieces, 7.375"-8" Tapered, Stops at the Wheel Wells (TH35230)
TH35230 is the shorter-coverage rocker kit for the 1995-2005 Cadillac Eldorado 2-door coupe. It's six pieces of polished stainless steel in a Full Kit, with a tapered width of 7.375" to 8". Its notes say it "does not extend past wheel wells" and "Spans from the bottom of the molding to the bottom of the door."
Between the wheels only
The phrase "does not extend past wheel wells" is the key to this listing. It tells you the steel stays between the front and rear wheel openings. The areas ahead of the front wheels and behind the rear wheels stay painted. That's the difference from the linked TH35231, which has ten pieces, the same 7.375"-8" taper, and the note "Full Length, Includes coverage from the wheel well to the bumper on the front and rear."
Which to choose
If you'd like polished steel only along the doors and the panels between the wheels, choose this six-piece kit. If you want the band to carry on to the bumpers at both ends, look at TH35231. Same height, same years, same coupe; the only differences in the records are coverage and piece count.
A long fitment run
The record covers eleven model years, 1995 through 2005, on one row. It doesn't note any changes over that span. If your car has had body panels replaced or anything else looks different from the photos, call 877-752-3811.
The taper
The width moves from 7.375" to 8" along the pieces. The record doesn't say which end is taller. Dry-fit each piece with the liner on to see how it follows the body, and measure from the molding to the door bottom at several points to compare with the range.
Material
Six Eldorado coupe pieces of USA-made polished 26 gauge 304 stainless cover the area between the wheel wells only; 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape fixes each one from the molding down to the door bottom. That tape, QAA says, will hold for a lifetime and won't mark the Cadillac.
Six pieces
No layout is given. Sort the pieces by shape, compare with the photos, and number the liners.
Preparing tall panels
Nearly eight inches of mirror finish shows every ripple beneath it. Check the panels in angled light. Wash, dry and wipe with isopropyl alcohol until clean; fix chips first.
Molding
The top edge follows the molding, so press along it and reattach any loose section before you begin.
Install
With a helper, dry-fit, peel a few inches, seat the top edge, and press outward as the liner comes off. Firm pressure over every part.
Matching the sides
As you go, measure the gap between each piece's end and the nearest wheel opening, and keep it consistent so the car looks even from the front.
Supplies
For the Eldorado, gather soap, isopropyl alcohol, lint-free cloths, painter's tape, a marker, a tape measure and a plastic tool, and pick a dry, mild day in the shade.
Care
Wait a day before washing the Eldorado; mild soap afterward.
Eldorado owners can ring 877-752-3811 about kit TH35230, UPC 691821306022.
TH35230 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | TH35230 |
| UPC | 691821306022 |
| Part type | Rocker Panel Trim, Full Kit |
| Pieces in kit | 6 |
| Material | Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel |
| Finish | Polished to a mirror shine |
| Width | 7.375" to 8" tapered |
| Coverage / notes | Does not extend past wheel wells; Spans from the bottom of the molding to the bottom of the door |
| Mounting | 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape; installs directly over the existing surface |
| Origin | Made in the USA |
| Fits | 1995-2005 Cadillac Eldorado |
Fitment: TH35230
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Cadillac Eldorado | 1995-2005 | 2-door, Coupe |
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 1995-2005 Cadillac Eldorado
- TH35231: 10-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Full Kit
Check the body style on each listing; some kits are specific to one body style.
Installation tips: Rocker Panel Trim, Full Kit
- Unpack all 6 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: TH35230 Rocker Panel Trim, Full Kit
Does TH35230 cover the area in front of the front wheels?
No. The record says it does not extend past the wheel wells. TH35231 includes coverage from the wheel well to the bumper front and rear.
How tall is it?
Tapered 7.375"-8", from the bottom of the molding to the bottom of the door.
Which years?
1995-2005 Cadillac Eldorado, 2-door coupe.
How many pieces?
Six.
