Product Description
Buick Skylark Sedan 1996-1997 Upper Rocker Kit, Eight Pieces, Tapering 5.875" to 8" (TH36540)
TH36540 is an eight-piece polished stainless steel Upper Kit for the 1996-1997 Buick Skylark 4-door sedan. The width tapers from 5.875" to 8", and the span note reads "Spans from the bottom of the molding DOWN to the specified width." No other parts are linked.
A big taper
The two width figures are more than two inches apart. That's a pronounced change along the pieces, and the record doesn't say which end is taller, whether every piece tapers the same way, or whether the range describes different pieces. The photos will show the shapes. Before ordering, it's worth a careful look at them next to your car.
Upper Kit, measured from the molding
The steel's top edge sits under the molding and runs down to the stated width. Because the width varies, the lower edge won't be parallel to the molding; it will follow the taper. On your car, measure down from the molding at the front and rear of each door. If the distance to the door bottom is less than 8" anywhere, the steel will reach the bottom there; if it's more, paint will show beneath. Call 877-752-3811 with your readings if you'd like us to talk it through.
Eight pieces
The record doesn't assign them. Lay them out, match the tapers and lengths to the photos, and number every liner.
Steel
Skylark steel: high-quality polished 304, 26 gauge, USA-built.
Attachment
The eight Skylark pieces are pressed directly onto the existing surface with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape. QAA says that tape will hold for a lifetime with no harm to the paint of the Buick sedan.
Dry-fit is essential here
With a taper this large, a piece mounted the wrong way round will look obviously wrong. Hold each one against its door, liner on, and confirm the wide end is where the photos show it, before peeling anything.
The molding
Every piece's top edge follows it. Press along the molding on all four doors and secure loose sections first.
Prep
Wash, dry, and wipe the band with isopropyl alcohol, repeating until clean. Because the band reaches eight inches at its widest, check the whole lower door, not just the area near the molding, for chips and dents.
Applying
Peel a few inches at the top, set the edge under the molding, and press downward and outward as the liner comes away. Finish with firm pressure.
Across the gap
Each front door piece and the rear door piece behind it should form a continuous line where they meet at the gap. Check before the tape sets fully.
Finishing the Skylark
Keep positions consistent and compare from the Skylark's corners.
Aftercare
The Skylark waits a day to be washed; mild soap after.
Supplies
Car soap, isopropyl alcohol, lint-free cloths, painter's tape and a marker for the liners, a tape measure and a plastic trim tool. A dry, mild day in shade works best for the tape.
For the 1996-1997 Skylark set TH36540 (UPC 691821621545), ring 877-752-3811.
TH36540 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | TH36540 |
| UPC | 691821621545 |
| Part type | Rocker Panel Trim, Upper Kit |
| Pieces in kit | 8 |
| Material | Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel |
| Finish | Polished to a mirror shine |
| Width | 5.875" to 8" 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 | 1996-1997 Buick Skylark |
Fitment: TH36540
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Buick Skylark | 1996-1997 | 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.
Installation tips: Rocker Panel Trim, Upper Kit
- Unpack all 8 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: TH36540 Rocker Panel Trim, Upper Kit
How tall is TH36540?
It tapers from 5.875" to 8", measured down from the bottom of the molding.
Which Skylark?
1996-1997 Buick Skylark, 4-door sedan.
How many pieces?
Eight.
Does it reach the bottom of the door?
It's an Upper Kit that stops at its stated width. Whether paint shows below depends on your car's molding-to-door-bottom distance.
