Product Description
12-Piece Stainless Door Handle Surround and Pull Trim for the 2002-2004 Infiniti I35 (DH22045)
Twelve pieces is a lot of stainless for four doors, and that is the point. DH22045 is QAA's complete door handle accent kit for the 2002-2004 Infiniti I35 4-door sedan, and its note says it "Includes Surround and Pull." Every handle gets both its pull and the area around it trimmed in polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel, made in the USA.
Surround and pull, defined
On a door handle, the pull is the piece your fingers wrap around. The surround is the recessed or framed area of the door behind and around it. Trimming both gives each handle a complete stainless look, rather than just a highlight on the pull.
Twelve versus four
For the same car, QAA also lists DH22044, a four-piece set noted "Pulls only." In short:
- DH22045: twelve pieces, surround and pull, the full treatment
- DH22044: four pieces, pulls only, a lighter accent
The catalog does not break down how the twelve pieces are split between surrounds and pulls, so look at the product photos to see the layout. Pick this kit if you want each handle fully framed.
Which cars it fits
The Infiniti I35 4-door sedan from 2002, 2003, and 2004. One row, three model years, shown in the Fitment tab as QAA catalogs it.
Built from 304 stainless
Type 304 is a common stainless grade. At 26 gauge it is thin and formable, which helps the surround pieces sit flat against the door. QAA polishes every piece to a bright finish in the USA.
Plan the install
All twelve pieces mount with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape and install directly over the existing surface. QAA states the tape will hold for a lifetime without causing any damage to the surface of the vehicle. With this many parts, a little planning helps. Group the pieces by door, matching them to the photos. Degrease each handle and surround, then let it dry. Fit the surround first with its liner on, then the pull. When everything lines up, peel and press each piece firmly for a few seconds. The Installation tab has the full method.
Complete the side with pillar posts
QAA lists two pillar post kits for this sedan, PP22045 with four pieces and PP22046 with six. The data distinguishes them only by count, so compare photos. Fully trimmed handles plus pillar posts give the I35's doors a consistent polished finish from the handle up to the window line.
Who it is for
Owners who want a noticeable upgrade rather than a subtle one. The surrounds give a framed look visible from a distance, and since the trim sits over the existing surface, the original handles stay put.
Time and patience
Twelve pieces take longer than a four-piece set, so set aside an unhurried session in a garage or shaded spot. Finishing one door completely before moving to the next keeps the pieces from getting mixed up.
Contact
Questions about laying out the I35's twelve pieces? Ring Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 with DH22045; the Specs tab has the UPC.
DH22045 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | DH22045 |
| UPC | 691821447664 |
| Part type | Door Handle Accent Trim |
| Pieces in kit | 12 |
| Material | Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel |
| Finish | Polished to a mirror shine |
| Coverage / notes | Includes Surround and Pull |
| Mounting | 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape; installs directly over the existing surface |
| Origin | Made in the USA |
| Fits | 2002-2004 Infiniti I35 |
Fitment: DH22045
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Infiniti I35 | 2002-2004 | 4-door, Sedan |
Check your vehicle against every column here: year range, model, and body style all have to match. Questions? Call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 with your year, make, model, and body style.
Other QAA trim cataloged for the 2002-2004 Infiniti I35
- DH22044: 4-piece Door Handle Accent Trim
- PP22045: 4-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP22046: 6-piece Pillar Post Trim
Check the body style on each listing; some kits are specific to one body style.
Installation tips: Door Handle Accent Trim
- Unpack all 12 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: DH22045 Door Handle Accent Trim
What does DH22045 include?
Twelve pieces of stainless trim covering the door handle surround and pull, per QAA's note.
Which I35 does it fit?
The 2002-2004 Infiniti I35 4-door sedan.
How is it different from DH22044?
DH22044 is a four-piece set for the pulls only. DH22045 is the kit with the surrounds.
What is it made of?
Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel, made in the USA.
How does it attach?
With 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape over the existing surface. QAA states the tape will hold for a lifetime without causing any damage to the surface of the vehicle.
