Product Description
Chevrolet Malibu 2013-2015 and Malibu Limited 2016 Stainless Door Handle Accents, 4 Pieces (DH53105)
DH53105 puts polished stainless accents at the door handles of the Chevrolet Malibu sedan. The set has four pieces of 26-gauge 304 stainless steel, made in the USA, and it installs directly over the existing surface with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape. No drilling and no handle removal are involved.
Fitment
Two rows, both 4-door sedans with a "Limited" tag:
- Chevrolet Malibu, 2013, 2014 and 2015
- Chevrolet Malibu Limited, 2016
The Fitment tab shows both rows as QAA records them.
What handle accent trim is
Accent trim is a flat piece of bright metal that sits around a handle rather than covering the handle itself. It frames the opening in polished stainless and leaves the factory handle exactly as it was. The catalog does not describe the exact shape of each piece or list any key-access notes, so the product photos are the reference for how the four pieces sit on your doors.
A large Malibu family
QAA lists a long run of matching parts for this Malibu, which makes it easy to dress the whole car in one finish:
- Pillar post trim in a 4pc set (PP53105) and a 6pc set (PP53106)
- TH53105, an 8pc lower rocker kit that spans from the bottom of the door up to a width of 1.375 to 2.125 inches
- TH53106, a 4pc on-the-rocker trim at 2.5 inches that installs below the door
- RB53105, a 1pc rear bumper trim accent
- GC53105, a 1pc gas door cover trim
- LP53105, a 1pc license plate bezel
Five more parts are cross-listed by number only: RD53105, TH53107, TH53108, TP53105 and MC53105. The catalog sheet for this SKU does not describe them, so check their own pages.
Stainless worth noting
Type 304 is a widely used stainless grade. QAA forms it at 26 gauge so the accents sit low and slim, then polishes it to a mirror shine. This is solid metal rather than plating.
Fitting the accents
QAA states the tape will hold for a lifetime without causing any damage to the surface of the vehicle. Wash the handle areas, degrease them, and let them dry. Lay the four pieces out against the photos to match them to their doors. Dry-fit each one with the liner on, then peel and press it firmly in place. The Installation tab describes the process in full.
Matching heights
Stand back after the first door and check the accent against the body line before moving on. Using the first door as your reference keeps every handle on the car consistent.
Install conditions
Work on a dry, mild day in the shade, and keep the sedan dry overnight. Foam tape bonds best when the paint is neither cold nor hot to the touch. If the car was waxed recently, run the degreaser over each handle area twice, since wax residue keeps the adhesive from gripping evenly.
Care
Wash with mild soap and a soft cloth. Abrasive pads dull polished stainless.
Questions
Call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 and mention DH53105. Find the UPC in the Specs tab.
DH53105 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | DH53105 |
| UPC | 691821355570 |
| 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 | 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Limited |
Fitment: DH53105
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Malibu | 2013-2015 | 4-door, Sedan |
| Chevrolet Malibu Limited | 2016 | 4-door, Sedan |
| Chevrolet Malibu | 2013-2015 | 4-door, Sedan, Limited |
| Chevrolet Malibu Limited | 2016 | 4-door, Sedan, Limited |
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 Chevrolet Malibu
- PP53106: 6-piece Pillar Post Trim
- RB53105: 1-piece Rear Bumper Trim Accent
- TH53105: 8-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
- TH53106: 4-piece Rocker Panel Trim, On the rocker
- GC53105: 1-piece Gas Door Cover Trim
- LP53105: 1-piece License Plate Bezel
- PP53105: 4-piece Pillar Post Trim
- RD53105: 1-piece Rear Deck Accent
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: DH53105 Door Handle Accent Trim
Which Malibu does DH53105 fit?
The 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu and the 2016 Malibu Limited, 4-door sedans.
What is it made of?
Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel, made in the USA.
Do I need to drill?
No. It installs directly over the existing surface with 3M tape.
How many pieces?
Four.
How long will the tape hold?
QAA states the tape will hold for a lifetime without causing any damage to the surface of the vehicle.
