Product Description
1998-2011 Lincoln Town Car Sedan Upper Rocker Trim, 8.25" From the Molding Down, 8 Pieces (TH38683)
TH38683 starts at the molding and works down. On the 1998-2011 Lincoln Town Car four-door sedan, its eight pieces of polished stainless steel hang "from the bottom of the molding DOWN to the specified width," and that width is 8.25".
Upper vs. lower on this sedan
The companion sedan kit, TH38680, is a 4.5" Lower Kit that rises from the door bottom. Same piece count, different reference edge and a much shorter band. Eight and a quarter inches from the molding covers a lot of the lower door, so measure from the bottom of your molding to the bottom of the door before choosing. If that space is close to or less than eight and a quarter inches, call 877-752-3811 so we can check how this kit sits on your car.
What else is linked
- TH38677: ten-piece 4.5" Lower Kit for the 44" stretch limousine.
- GC38680: one-piece gas door cover trim.
- PP38680 and PP38681: pillar post trim, four and six pieces.
Read each linked Town Car listing for finish and fit before combining.
The steel
The 1998-2011 Town Car sedan takes eight 8.25" strips that QAA forms in the USA out of polished 26 gauge 304 stainless steel, set below the molding with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape over the existing surface. Per QAA, that tape will hold for a lifetime with no harm to the Lincoln.
The molding sets the line
Because each piece tucks up under the molding, the molding's condition matters. Press along it on every door. Re-secure any loose section before you start; otherwise the top of the steel will follow its sag.
Handling tall pieces
Each piece is over eight inches top to bottom. Hold it to the molding with painter's tape, check the lower edge, then peel only a few inches of liner and set that end. Work across in short passes, pushing air ahead of the squeegee.
Prep
Wash, dry and wipe the full band with isopropyl alcohol. On a band this tall, flaking or chalky paint anywhere inside it needs repair first.
Eight pieces
The record doesn't describe the layout. Match each piece to the photos and label it.
Doors
Open each door to its stop after installing and check clearance at the bottom.
Tools
Tape measure, painter's tape, a marker, car soap, isopropyl alcohol, towels and a plastic squeegee. A helper for positioning.
Conditions
Dry, mild day; keep the car out of direct sun.
Care
Hold off washing the Town Car a day; mild soap after.
Matching
Measure from the door edges to keep every Town Car position consistent.
Before ordering
Confirm a 1998-2011 Town Car sedan at factory length, take the molding-to-door-bottom measurement, and hold a strip of painter's tape eight and a quarter inches below the molding on one door. If the tape runs past the door bottom, call us before buying.
Stretched cars
This kit is tagged for the sedan. Limousine owners should look at the stretch-specific listings and match the stretch figure.
Before or after you order TH38683 (UPC 691821418671), Quality Automotive Trims can help on 877-752-3811.
TH38683 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | TH38683 |
| UPC | 691821418671 |
| 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 | 8.25" |
| 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 | 1998-2011 Lincoln Town Car |
Fitment: TH38683
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Town Car | 1998-2011 | 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 1998-2011 Lincoln Town Car
- GC38680: 1-piece Gas Door Cover Trim
- PP38680: 4-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP38681: 6-piece Pillar Post Trim
- TH38677: 10-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
- TH38680: 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 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: TH38683 Rocker Panel Trim, Upper Kit
What does TH38683 fit?
1998-2011 Lincoln Town Car 4-door sedan.
How far down does it reach?
8.25" from the bottom of the molding.
Is there a narrower kit?
TH38680, a 4.5" Lower Kit from the door bottom up.
How many pieces?
Eight.
