Product Description
1998-2004 Buick Regal Sedan Full Rocker Kit, 8 Pieces, 6.3125"-6.875" Tapered (TH38575)
For the 1998-2004 Buick Regal four-door sedan, TH38575 fills the band between the molding and the bottom of each door with polished stainless steel. It's eight pieces, a Rocker Panel Trim Full Kit, tapering from 6.3125" to 6.875". The placement note: "Spans from the bottom of the molding to the bottom of the door."
Reading the fractions
6.3125" is six and five-sixteenths; 6.875" is six and seven-eighths. Grab a tape measure that shows sixteenths and check your Regal from the underside of the molding to the bottom of the door, at the front and the back of each door. Readings in that range match this record. If you're well outside it, the molding has moved or been replaced, and a call to 877-752-3811 is the next step.
Which end is taller?
The data gives the two figures but not the direction of the taper. The product photos show it, and so will your own measurements.
One linked part
WZ38575, a four-piece wheel well fender trim molding tagged for the same sedan. Read its listing for finish and coverage before pairing the two.
What's in the box
Eight polished pieces. The record doesn't describe which piece goes where, so sort them with the product photos and write a position on each liner with painter's tape before you start.
Steel and adhesive
The 1998-2004 Regal takes eight tapered pieces that QAA cuts in the USA from polished 26 gauge 304 stainless, set between molding and door bottom with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape. According to QAA, that tape will hold for a lifetime without harm to the Buick sedan.
The molding is your guide
Every piece's top edge sits right under the molding. Walk around the car and press along each section. If a clip has failed or an end lifts, fix it before installing, because the steel will follow whatever line the molding makes.
Surface work
Wash the full band, dry it, and finish with an isopropyl alcohol wipe. A band over six inches tall will reveal any flaking or chalky paint, so repair those spots and let them cure first.
Laying each piece
- Hold the piece with painter's tape, top edge under the molding.
- Check that the lower edge follows the door bottom.
- Peel a few inches of liner at one end and press.
- Work across in short passes, pushing air toward the open end.
- Press each Regal piece firmly over its face.
Door test
Open each door to its stop after its piece is on. Look at the bottom and trailing edges for any contact.
Recording the figures
Measure the finished pieces from the door edges and keep the figures consistent.
Gear list
Tape measure in sixteenths, painter's tape, marker, car soap, isopropyl alcohol, lint-free towels and a plastic squeegee. A helper makes the wide pieces easier to position.
Weather
A dry, mild day in the shade. Avoid cold mornings and damp panels.
After the job
No Regal wash for a day; then mild soap and soft towels.
Regal owners can quote the 1998-2004 set TH38575 and UPC 691821325832 at 877-752-3811.
TH38575 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | TH38575 |
| UPC | 691821325832 |
| Part type | Rocker Panel Trim, Full Kit |
| Pieces in kit | 8 |
| Material | Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel |
| Finish | Polished to a mirror shine |
| Width | 6.3125" to 6.875" tapered |
| Coverage / notes | 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 | 1998-2004 Buick Regal |
Fitment: TH38575
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Buick Regal | 1998-2004 | 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 1998-2004 Buick Regal
- WZ38575: 4-piece Wheel Well Fender Trim Molding
Check the body style on each listing; some kits are specific to one body style.
Installation tips: Rocker Panel Trim, Full 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: TH38575 Rocker Panel Trim, Full Kit
What car is TH38575 for?
The 1998-2004 Buick Regal 4-door sedan.
How tall is the trim?
6.3125" to 6.875" tapered, from the bottom of the molding to the bottom of the door.
How many pieces?
Eight.
Is anything else linked?
WZ38575, a four-piece wheel well fender trim molding. Check its listing.
