Product Description
Jaguar S-Type Door Handle Accent Trim, 4 Pieces of Polished Stainless, 2000-2008 Sedan (DH20098)
A Jaguar S-Type wears chrome well. DH20098 is the simpler of the two door handle accent options QAA lists for the 2000-2008 S-Type 4-door sedan: four pieces of polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel, made in the USA, that go on over the existing surface at the handles.
Four pieces or eight?
QAA also catalogs DH20099 for the same car, an eight-piece door handle accent trim with the note "With surround." This four-piece set has no such note. From the catalog, the larger kit has surround pieces around the handles, while DH20098 is the plainer accent at the handles. If you want the most coverage, look at DH20099; if you prefer a cleaner, minimal accent, this set is the one. The photos show the difference best.
Fitment
Jaguar S-Type, 4-door sedan, nine model years: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008. One row, no exclusions. The Fitment tab shows it exactly as QAA lists it.
Material and build
Each accent is cut from 26-gauge type 304 stainless steel and polished to a bright finish. Type 304 is a widely used stainless grade, and the thin gauge lets the piece sit tight to the door. Made in the USA.
Install it yourself
The pieces attach 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. Clean each handle area with a degreaser, especially on a car with years of wax buildup, and let it dry. Dry-fit with the liner on, then peel and press firmly for a few seconds. The Installation tab covers the full process.
More for the S-Type
Other parts QAA lists for the same sedan:
- DH20099: eight-piece door handle accent trim, with surround
- PP20098: four-piece pillar post trim
- TH20098: eight-piece lower rocker panel trim kit, spanning from the bottom of the door up to the specified width of 4.5-5.5"
The rocker kit is a large piece of stainless along the lower body, and together with pillar posts and handle accents it gives the S-Type a consistent bright finish from top to bottom.
Keeping an older Jaguar sharp
Trim like this is an easy way to refresh a car that has a few years on it. Because the accents mount over the existing surface, the original handles stay in place, and the finish of the door underneath is not altered. It is a detail that rewards owners who like their car to look cared for.
Checklist before ordering
Confirm your car is an S-Type sedan from the listed years, decide between the four-piece accent and the eight-piece kit with surround, and look at the photos to see how each sits on the handle. If pillar posts or the rocker kit come later, stainless accents now keep the S-Type's finish consistent.
Contact
Deciding between the two S-Type handle kits? Ring Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 with DH20098; Specs lists the UPC.
DH20098 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | DH20098 |
| UPC | 691821546664 |
| Part type | Door Handle Accent Trim |
| Pieces in kit | 4 |
| Material | Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel |
| Finish | Polished to a mirror shine |
| Mounting | 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape; installs directly over the existing surface |
| Origin | Made in the USA |
| Fits | 2000-2008 Jaguar S-Type |
Fitment: DH20098
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Jaguar S-Type | 2000-2008 | 4-door, Sedan |
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 2000-2008 Jaguar S-Type
- DH20099: 8-piece Door Handle Accent Trim
- PP20098: 4-piece Pillar Post Trim
- TH20098: 8-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
Check the body style on each listing; some kits are specific to one body style.
Installation tips: Door Handle Accent Trim
- Unpack all 4 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: DH20098 Door Handle Accent Trim
Which S-Type does DH20098 fit?
The 2000-2008 Jaguar S-Type 4-door sedan.
How is it different from DH20099?
DH20099 is an eight-piece kit noted "With surround." DH20098 is the four-piece set without that note.
What is it made of?
Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel, made in the USA.
How does it install?
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.
What else fits this S-Type?
Pillar post trim PP20098 and the TH20098 rocker panel kit.
