Product Description
Cadillac Escalade 2002-2006 SUV: Lower Rocker Trim Between the Wheel Wells, Tapered 4.125"-4.375", 6 Pieces (TH42255)
TH42255 is the between-the-wheel-wells Lower Kit for the 2002-2006 Cadillac Escalade four-door SUV. Six polished stainless steel pieces carry a tapered width of 4.125" to 4.375", and the two notes read "Includes coverage between the wheel wells only" and "Spans from the bottom of the door UP to the specified width."
Wheel wells only, or full length?
The linked TH42256 is the same SUV and the same taper, but ten pieces and a different coverage note: "Full Length, Includes coverage from the wheel well to the bumper on the front and rear." So the choice comes down to whether you want steel ahead of the front wheels and behind the rear ones. This six-piece kit, per its note, stays between the wheel openings.
EXT and ESV are separate
TH42258 is also linked; it's a twelve-piece full-length kit tagged EXT, with a 4.2" to 4.4" taper. This record is tagged SUV. If your Escalade is an EXT or ESV, look at those records or call 877-752-3811 to confirm.
The taper
The band changes height from 4.125" to 4.375" along its run. The record doesn't say which end is taller. The product photos show the shape; check the orientation of each piece during the dry-fit.
Other Escalade trim on the sheet
- PP42255: four-piece pillar post trim.
- DH42255: four-piece door handle cover kit.
- HT42255: four-piece hood accent trim.
- RT42255: two-piece tailgate accent, 3.25", "With handle cut out."
- RW42255: two-piece rear window trim.
- SGB42255: one-piece grille accent.
Each is its own listing with its own finish details.
Construction
The six Escalade pieces cover the space between the wheel wells only; they are polished 26 gauge 304 stainless steel from a USA shop, rising from the door bottom on 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape. QAA says the tape will hold for a lifetime with no harm to the 2002-2006 Cadillac.
Prep
Wash the lower doors, rinse, and dry fully. Wipe the band with isopropyl alcohol. Repair chips before you start.
Install
Lay out the six pieces by size and label each liner. Dry-fit with painter's tape, watching which way each piece tapers. Then peel back a few inches of liner, rest the bottom edge on the door bottom, and press along, finishing with firm pressure.
Done
Open every door and confirm the bottoms clear. Sight along the Escalade. Wait a day before washing.
Try both lengths with tape
Painter's tape along the doors shows this kit's coverage. Run tape ahead of the front wheel and behind the rear wheel to see what the full-length version would cover. Looking at both from across the driveway usually makes the choice clear.
Where Escalade doors meet
Measure each piece end from the door gaps, then use those positions for the others.
When to call
If your Escalade's badging, body, or lower panels don't match the product photos, or you plan to order several of the linked parts together, a call to 877-752-3811 with a side photo saves time.
Care
Mild soap, a soft mitt, and a towel dry keep the polish clear.
Escalade owners can call 877-752-3811 about the six-piece kit TH42255, UPC 691821734528.
TH42255 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | TH42255 |
| UPC | 691821734528 |
| Part type | Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit |
| Pieces in kit | 6 |
| Material | Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel |
| Finish | Polished to a mirror shine |
| Width | 4.125" to 4.375" tapered |
| Coverage / notes | Includes coverage between the wheel wells only; Spans from the bottom of the door UP to the specified width |
| Mounting | 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape; installs directly over the existing surface |
| Origin | Made in the USA |
| Fits | 2002-2006 Cadillac Escalade |
Fitment: TH42255
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Cadillac Escalade | 2002-2006 | 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 2002-2006 Cadillac Escalade
- DH42255: 4-piece Door Handle Cover Kit
- HT42255: 4-piece Hood Accent Trim
- PP42255: 4-piece Pillar Post Trim
- RT42255: 2-piece Tailgate Accent Trim
- RW42255: 2-piece Rear Window Trim
- TH42256: 10-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
- TH42258: 12-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
- SGB42255: 1-piece Grille Accent
Check the body style on each listing; some kits are specific to one body style.
Installation tips: Rocker Panel Trim, Lower 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: TH42255 Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
What does TH42255 fit?
The Cadillac Escalade four-door SUV, 2002-2006.
Does it cover in front of and behind the wheels?
No, the note says between the wheel wells only. TH42256 is the full-length version.
How wide is it?
Tapered, 4.125" to 4.375".
Does it fit an EXT?
This record is tagged SUV. TH42258 is tagged EXT; call 877-752-3811 to confirm.
