Product Description
Upper Rocker Trim for the 2000-2010 Lincoln Town Car L Model, 8.25" Below the Molding, 8 Pieces (TH40689)
TH40689 is the Upper Kit for the Lincoln Town Car L model, 2000-2010. Eight pieces of polished stainless steel, 8.25" wide, hang from the side molding: the note reads "Spans from the bottom of the molding DOWN to the specified width." The fitment tag reads "4-door, L model."
A tall band of steel
Eight and a quarter inches is a lot of door. Before buying, measure from the bottom of your side molding to the bottom of a door. The record doesn't give that distance for the L model. If it's close to 8.25", or shorter, call 877-752-3811 so we can confirm the pieces won't run past the door edge.
The other L model kit
The linked sibling is TH40688, an eight-piece Lower Kit at 4.5". It works from the opposite direction, starting at the bottom of the door and rising. Here's the quick comparison:
- TH40689: from the molding down, 8.25".
- TH40688: from the door bottom up, 4.5".
Nothing in the data says the two are meant to be installed together.
Confirm it's an L
The record names the L model specifically. Check the badge or registration. Sedans and limousine versions of the Town Car are covered by other records, so don't assume a fit across versions.
Made of
QAA's Town Car L set uses eight 8.25" strips of USA-made polished 26 gauge 304 stainless, each pressed on under the molding using 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape. That tape, QAA states, will hold for a lifetime and leaves the Lincoln's paint intact.
The molding sets the line
Every piece's top edge meets the bottom of the molding. Make sure the molding is straight and secure along its length; reattach anything that has lifted. The data doesn't say any molding comes with the kit.
Flat paint across the whole band
With a band this tall, look over the lower doors in raking light for dents, chips and bubbles. Repair them before installing.
Clean
Wash, rinse, dry. Then isopropyl alcohol across the full width of the band and into the crease under the molding.
Sort and fit
Match the eight pieces to the product photos and number the liners. Tape each in place dry, checking that the bottom edge stays above the door bottom.
Press on
Peel a few inches of liner, push the top edge snug to the molding, and press along as you remove the rest. Go back over the whole piece with firm pressure.
Afterward
Open every Town Car L door to confirm clearance, sight down the rockers, and wait a day before washing.
Even spacing on the 8.25-inch kit
Measure each piece end from the door gaps and place the rest to match.
Conditions
Dry, mild weather or a garage; let cold parts warm first.
Care
A soft mitt and mild soap; towel dry so the wide polished surface doesn't spot.
Have ready when you call
Year, L model confirmation, your molding-to-door-bottom measurement, and a photo of the car.
For the 8.25-inch Town Car L kit TH40689 (UPC 691821345540), phone 877-752-3811.
TH40689 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | TH40689 |
| UPC | 691821345540 |
| 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 | 2000-2010 Lincoln Town Car L model |
Fitment: TH40689
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Town Car L model | 2000-2010 | 4-door, L model |
Fitment is listed exactly as QAA catalogs it. Confirm the body style as well as the year and model. Questions? Call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 with your year, make, model, and body style.
Other QAA trim cataloged for the 2000-2010 Lincoln Town Car L model
- TH40688: 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: TH40689 Rocker Panel Trim, Upper Kit
What does TH40689 fit?
The Lincoln Town Car L model, 2000-2010.
How wide is it?
8.25", from the bottom of the molding down.
Is there a narrower kit?
TH40688 is a 4.5" Lower Kit for the same car, rising from the door bottom.
How many pieces?
Eight.
