Product Description
Jaguar S-Type 8-Piece Stainless Door Handle Accent Trim with Surround, 2000-2008 (DH20099)
For S-Type owners who want the handle area fully dressed, DH20099 is the bigger of QAA's two handle kits. It is an eight-piece set of polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel with one important note in the catalog: "With surround." Made in the USA, it is listed for the 2000-2008 Jaguar S-Type 4-door sedan.
What "with surround" adds
A handle surround is the area of the door around the handle itself. Where a basic accent trims just the handle area, a kit with surround pieces frames it, so more stainless shows on each door. QAA does not describe the exact shape or split of the eight pieces, so the product photos are where to see how they sit.
Comparing the two S-Type handle kits
- DH20099 (this kit): eight pieces, with surround
- DH20098: four pieces, no surround note
Both share the same fitment; check each listing for its finish. Choose this one if you want a framed, more prominent look at each handle; choose the four-piece set for a simpler accent.
Years and body style
One row: Jaguar S-Type, 4-door sedan, 2000 through 2008. That is nine model years, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008. The Fitment tab shows it as QAA lists it.
Why 26-gauge 304
Type 304 stainless steel is a widely used grade, and 26 gauge is thin sheet, which helps the trim conform to the door around the handle. The polished surface gives the bright, reflective finish that matches chrome details.
Installing eight pieces
On the 2000-2008 S-Type, each of the eight pieces mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape over the existing surface. Per QAA, the tape holds for a lifetime and causes no damage to the Jaguar's surface. Surrounds make alignment more important, so:
- Clean and degrease each handle area; an older finish may carry layers of wax.
- Use the photos to work out which pieces belong on which door.
- Position the surround pieces with liners on before committing.
- Peel, press firmly, and hold a few seconds per piece.
Full guidance is in the Installation tab.
Rest of the S-Type lineup
QAA also lists PP20098, a four-piece pillar post trim, and TH20098, an eight-piece lower rocker panel kit that spans from the bottom of the door up to a specified width of 4.5-5.5". Combining framed handle accents with the rocker kit and pillar posts dresses up the side of the sedan; check each listing for its finish.
A detail that gets noticed
Handle surrounds catch light every time someone walks up to the car. On an S-Type they give a deliberate, finished look without changing the handles, and since the trim mounts over the existing surface, the door finish beneath stays as it is.
Order with confidence
Before ordering, confirm three things: your car is an S-Type sedan, its model year falls between the listed years, and you want the framed look rather than the simpler four-piece accent. If any of those are unclear, a short phone call will sort it out.
Questions
Unsure which handle kit suits your S-Type? Ring Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 with DH20099; the Specs tab shows the UPC.
DH20099 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | DH20099 |
| UPC | 691821345649 |
| Part type | Door Handle Accent Trim |
| Pieces in kit | 8 |
| Material | Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel |
| Finish | Polished to a mirror shine |
| Coverage / notes | With surround |
| 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: DH20099
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Jaguar S-Type | 2000-2008 | 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 2000-2008 Jaguar S-Type
- DH20098: 4-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 8 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: DH20099 Door Handle Accent Trim
What does "with surround" mean for DH20099?
The kit includes surround pieces that frame the area around each handle, per QAA's note.
How does it differ from DH20098?
DH20098 is a four-piece set without the surround note. DH20099 has eight pieces with surround.
Which S-Type does it fit?
The 2000-2008 Jaguar S-Type 4-door sedan.
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.
