Product Description
1997-2005 Buick Park Avenue Upper Rocker Trim, 3", 6 Pieces (TH37582)
TH37582 is the slimmest of the three linked Park Avenue rocker kits for the 1997-2005 sedan. Six pieces of polished stainless steel, a Rocker Panel Trim Upper Kit, 3" wide, placed "from the bottom of the molding DOWN to the specified width."
How it sits
The molding is the reference. The top edge of each piece butts up to its underside, and the steel extends three inches below it. Whatever lies beneath that band stays as it is.
The other two
The record links a Full Kit, TH37580, that fills the area from the molding to the door bottom at 7.25"-7.5625", and a Lower Kit, TH37586, that rises 4" from the door bottom. Both are also six pieces. The data doesn't tell you the upper and lower kits are designed to be installed together, so if that's your plan, call 877-752-3811 first.
Why go narrow
A three-inch strip is a lighter accent. It's also the shortest job of the three: less surface to prepare and less steel to align.
Material and attachment
- High-quality 26-gauge stainless, grade 304, polished
- Made in the USA for the Park Avenue
- Fixed to the Park Avenue's current surface with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape
- Per QAA, the tape fixing the six 3" Park Avenue strips will hold for a lifetime without causing any damage to the Buick sedan.
Accessories in the same group
Door handle accents (DH37580, four pieces), pillar posts (PP37580 four pieces, PP37581 six pieces) and wheel well fender trim (WZ37580, six pieces) are linked. Their listings carry their own finish and fitment details.
Lining up under the molding
The molding gives a natural straight edge, but check it. If it has shifted or a clip has let go, fix that first, because the strip follows wherever the molding leads.
Sequence
- Wash and dry below the molding.
- Give the surface an isopropyl alcohol wipe.
- Sort the six pieces using the photos and label the liners.
- Hold each in place with painter's tape and check the line.
- Peel a few inches, set the end, then press along as the liner comes off.
- Close out each piece with firm pressure.
Finishing the kit
Measure each finished piece's position from the door edges and copy it across.
Then
Open each door to confirm clearance at the gaps. Give it a day before washing, then use mild soap.
Conditions
Work in the shade on a dry, mild day; the tape doesn't bond well to a cold or damp panel.
Calling us
A side photo showing the molding and door bottom, plus the year, is enough for us to help you choose among the three heights.
Tools
Tape measure, painter's tape, a marker, car soap, isopropyl alcohol, clean microfiber cloths and a plastic trim tool to press the top edge snug under the molding.
Before you order
Confirm a 1997-2005 Park Avenue four-door sedan, then hold a three-inch strip of painter's tape under the molding on one door. If you like the look, this is your kit; if you want more steel, compare the taller options above.
For the Park Avenue kit TH37582 (UPC 691821256945), phone 877-752-3811.
TH37582 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | TH37582 |
| UPC | 691821256945 |
| Part type | Rocker Panel Trim, Upper Kit |
| Pieces in kit | 6 |
| Material | Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel |
| Finish | Polished to a mirror shine |
| Width | 3" |
| Coverage / notes | Spans from the bottom of the molding DOWN to the specified width |
| Mounting | 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape; installs directly over the existing surface |
| Origin | Made in the USA |
| Fits | 1997-2005 Buick Park Avenue |
Fitment: TH37582
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Buick Park Avenue | 1997-2005 | 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 1997-2005 Buick Park Avenue
- DH37580: 4-piece Door Handle Accent Trim
- PP37580: 4-piece Pillar Post Trim
- TH37580: 6-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Full Kit
- TH37586: 6-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
- WZ37580: 6-piece Wheel Well Fender Trim Molding
- PP37581: 6-piece Pillar Post Trim
Check the body style on each listing; some kits are specific to one body style.
Installation tips: Rocker Panel Trim, Upper 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: TH37582 Rocker Panel Trim, Upper Kit
Which car is TH37582 for?
1997-2005 Buick Park Avenue 4-door sedan.
How wide is it?
3", from the bottom of the molding down.
Is there a full-height kit?
Yes, TH37580 covers molding to door bottom at 7.25"-7.5625".
How many pieces?
Six.
Does any trim on the doors have to come off?
No, it mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape.
