Product Description
Subaru Ascent Polished Stainless Door Handle Accents, 4-Piece Set for 2019-2026 (DH19455)
Door handles are touched every time anyone gets in or out, which makes them one of the most noticed spots on any vehicle. DH19455 gives the Subaru Ascent's handles a polished stainless highlight. QAA lists this four-piece door handle accent trim for the 2019-2026 Ascent 4-door crossover SUV, made in the USA from 26-gauge 304 stainless steel.
Fitment covers every listed year
Subaru Ascent, 4-door crossover SUV: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026. Eight model years in a single row with no trim exclusions. Check the Fitment tab for the row as QAA catalogs it.
Accent versus cover
QAA sells two styles of handle trim across its catalog. Cover kits wrap the handle in chrome plated plastic. Accent trim, like this set, is flat polished stainless that goes on over the existing surface at the handle area and leaves the factory handle showing. Four pieces gives one accent for each of the Ascent's four doors.
The material
Type 304 is a common stainless grade, used here at 26 gauge so each piece can lie close to the body. QAA polishes the surface to a bright finish. Made in the USA.
How to install
Installation is with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape, directly over the existing surface. QAA states the tape will hold for a lifetime without causing any damage to the surface of the vehicle. A good install comes down to three habits: a clean, degreased surface; a dry-fit with the liner still on; and firm, even pressure for a few seconds once the liner is off. If it is cold out, work in a garage. Details are in the Installation tab.
Matching pillar posts
QAA lists three pillar post kits for the same Ascent:
- PP19455: four-piece pillar post trim
- PP19456: six-piece pillar post trim
- PP19457: eight-piece pillar post trim, includes triangle piece
The eight-piece kit is the only one with a note, and it says the triangle piece is included. The data does not say how the four- and six-piece kits differ beyond count, so compare their photos or call us. Pillar posts and handle accents in the same polished stainless give the side of the Ascent a matching finish from front door to rear.
Practical reasons to add them
A family vehicle gets opened and closed many times a day. Handle accents dress up an area that's seen constantly, and because they go over the existing surface, the handle works as before. They are also an inexpensive way to try stainless trim before committing to a larger pillar post kit.
Before you start
Open the package and lay the four accents out next to their doors, using the product photos to match each piece to its handle. Keep the liners on until each one is in position. Working door by door keeps the Ascent job organized and lets you check each result before moving on.
Need help?
Call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 and reference DH19455. You will find the UPC on the Specs tab.
DH19455 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | DH19455 |
| UPC | 691821291496 |
| 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 | 2019-2026 Subaru Ascent |
Fitment: DH19455
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Subaru Ascent | 2019-2026 | 4-door, Crossover SUV |
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 2019-2026 Subaru Ascent
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: DH19455 Door Handle Accent Trim
Which Ascent does DH19455 fit?
The 2019-2026 Subaru Ascent 4-door crossover SUV.
How many pieces are included?
Four, one per door.
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.
Which pillar post kit includes the triangle piece?
PP19457, the eight-piece kit.
