Product Description
Straight Side Molding Accent Trim, 14 Pieces, for the 2010-2014 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon (AT50256)
AT50256 is the clean, square-ended option for the 2010-2014 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon. QAA lists it as "Straight - 1" wide," a fourteen-piece body side molding accent in polished stainless steel for the 4-door wagon. Where an arrow accent finishes in points, this one keeps squared ends, so the effect is a tidy, continuous band of brightwork running down the side of the wagon. On a car that already has plenty of sharp edges, square ends are the quieter of the two choices.
The straight and arrow pair
QAA makes a second kit for this wagon, AT50251, with the arrow profile. Otherwise the two share the same specifications in the catalog: fourteen pieces, 1" wide, and the same photo layout. The choice really comes down to style. Compare the photos on both listings to see how the ends look before you decide.
How the fourteen pieces divide
Per QAA's note, the driver's side takes six pieces; the passenger side has two additional, one on the gas door and one to the rear of it. With those, the line runs uninterrupted across the fuel door rather than breaking around it.
Polished stainless, made in the USA
Each piece is cut from 26-gauge 304 stainless steel and polished to a mirror shine. Solid stainless means the shine is in the steel and not a coating, so it complements any chrome already on your CTS. 304 is one of the most common stainless alloys for exterior trim.
Getting it on the wagon
There is 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape pre-applied to every piece, and the trim installs directly over the existing surface. You do not drill. QAA states the tape will hold for a lifetime without causing any damage to the surface. Straight accents show any wander in the line, so take time to set your reference first. A strip of low-tack painter's tape along the body works well as a guide. Whichever run you fit first, check that the gas door piece lines up with its neighbors when the door is closed. The Installation tab has the full list of steps.
Other parts for this wagon
QAA also catalogs an eight-piece pillar post kit for the CTS Sport Wagon, a two-piece license bar extension trim, and WP50251, a twelve-piece window trim package that includes upper trim and pillar posts with no sills. The Fitment tab links each one.
Fitment
Listed for the 4-door Sport Wagon in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014. The sedan is not part of this listing. Five model years of the wagon are covered, and the same fourteen-piece layout applies to all of them. The Fitment tab shows the row exactly as QAA catalogs it. If you bought your wagon used and are not sure of the year, your records will confirm it, and it is worth checking before you place the order.
Questions
Call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 with part number AT50256. The UPC is in the Specs tab.
AT50256 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | AT50256 |
| UPC | 691821534883 |
| Part type | Body Side Molding Accent Trim |
| Pieces in kit | 14 |
| Material | Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel |
| Finish | Polished to a mirror shine |
| Width | 1" |
| Coverage / notes | Straight - 1" wide; Kit includes six pieces on the driver's side.The passenger side includes two extra pieces - on the Gas Door and to the rear of the Gas Door |
| Mounting | 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape (pre-applied); installs directly over the existing surface |
| Origin | Made in the USA |
| Fits | 2010-2014 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon |
Fitment: AT50256
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon | 2010-2014 | 4-door, Sport Wagon |
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 2010-2014 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon
- PP50252: 8-piece Pillar Post Trim
- AT50251: 14-piece Body Side Molding Accent Trim
- LB50251: 2-piece License Bar Extension Trim
- WP50251: 12-piece Window Trim Package
Check the body style on each listing; some kits are specific to one body style.
Installation tips: Body Side Molding Accent Trim
- Unpack all 14 pieces and match each one to its position on the vehicle before removing any tape liner.
- Clean and dry the mounting surface so the 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape bonds to paint or trim, not dirt or wax.
- Peel the liner, align the piece, and press it firmly into place directly over the existing surface.
- 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: AT50256 Body Side Molding Accent Trim
Which CTS does AT50256 fit?
The 2010 through 2014 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon, 4-door.
What does "straight" mean?
The accent has squared ends. The arrow version with pointed ends is AT50251.
How wide is it, and how many pieces?
1" wide, fourteen pieces: six on the driver's side and eight on the passenger side.
Does a piece go on the gas door?
Yes. The passenger side includes one piece on the gas door and one to the rear of it.
What material is it?
Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel, made in the USA.
How is it installed?
Pre-applied 3M acrylic foam tape over the existing surface. QAA states the tape will hold for a lifetime without damaging the surface.
