Product Description
1998-2004 Cadillac Seville Upper Rocker Kit, 6 Pieces, 9.375"-10.125" Tapered (TH38238)
TH38238 is the taller of two linked Seville rocker kits for the 1998-2004 sedan. It's six pieces of polished stainless steel filed as a Rocker Panel Trim Upper Kit, with the note "Spans from the bottom of the molding DOWN to the specified width," and a tapered width of 9.375" to 10.125".
A width worth checking
Upper Kits usually describe a narrower strip under the molding, and the linked Lower Kit, TH38236, is 4.75". This record lists more than nine inches. We can't tell from the data whether the width or the kit label is the figure to trust, so please measure your car before ordering. Hold a tape at the bottom of the molding and read down to the bottom of the door, front and rear. Then call 877-752-3811 with those numbers and a side photo, and we'll confirm what this kit covers.
The two Seville kits
- TH38238 (this one): six pieces, from the molding down, 9.375"-10.125".
- TH38236: eight pieces, from the door bottom up, 4.75".
The record doesn't present them as a pair.
Taper
The data gives the two widths but not which end is wider. The product photos show each piece's shape.
Linked accessories
A one-piece license plate bezel (LP38236) and pillar post trim in four and six pieces (PP38236, PP38237). Check those listings for their finish and fit.
Material
The 1998-2004 Seville gets six wide strips that QAA forms in the USA out of polished 26 gauge 304 stainless, set below the molding with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape over the existing surface. Per QAA, that tape will hold for a lifetime and won't mark the Cadillac.
Handling tall pieces
Panels this size are easier with a helper. One person holds the piece against the molding while the other checks the lower edge. Peel only a few inches of liner at first, set that end, then work across slowly, pushing air toward the open side.
Surface prep
Wash the full band below the molding, dry it and wipe with isopropyl alcohol. Look over the whole area; any flaking paint inside a ten-inch band will show later as a lifted spot.
Six pieces
Positions aren't described. Sort the set with the photos and label the liners before you begin.
Check the molding
The top edge of every piece meets the molding. If the molding has shifted, fix it first.
Afterward
Open each Seville door fully, then wait a day before washing with mild soap.
Tools
Tape measure, painter's tape, marker, car soap, isopropyl alcohol, towels and a plastic squeegee. A dry, mild day out of the sun.
Matching
Keep the Seville positions consistent from piece to piece.
Why we ask you to measure
A kit that reaches from the molding down nearly ten inches has to match your car's actual band closely. If your molding-to-door-bottom reading is well short of nine inches, the steel would run past the door bottom, which is exactly what a call can prevent. We'd rather spend two minutes on the phone than have you return a kit.
1998-2004 Seville kit TH38238, UPC 691821592005; Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811.
TH38238 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | TH38238 |
| UPC | 691821592005 |
| 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 | 9.375" to 10.125" tapered |
| 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 | 1998-2004 Cadillac Seville |
Fitment: TH38238
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Cadillac Seville | 1998-2004 | 4-door, Sedan |
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 1998-2004 Cadillac Seville
- LP38236: 1-piece License Plate Bezel
- PP38236: 4-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP38237: 6-piece Pillar Post Trim
- TH38236: 8-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
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: TH38238 Rocker Panel Trim, Upper Kit
What does TH38238 fit?
1998-2004 Cadillac Seville 4-door sedan.
How wide is it?
The record lists 9.375" to 10.125" tapered, from the molding down. Please measure and call 877-752-3811 to confirm.
Is there a narrower kit?
TH38236, an eight-piece 4.75" Lower Kit.
How many pieces?
Six.
