Product Description
Cadillac CTS Lower Grille Insert Accent, 1-Piece Polished Stainless (SG48250)
SG48250's title and fitment record list three CTS bodies: the CTS 2008-2013, the CTS Sport Wagon 2010-2014 and the CTS Coupe 2011-2014. All three rows share one combined tag line covering the 2-door coupe, 4-door sedan and 4-door sport wagon. This is a single polished stainless accent noted "Lower Insert," one piece only.
Three bodies, one tag line
Because every row carries the same mixed tags, the record doesn't spell out which body goes with which span beyond the names themselves. Coupe owners in 2011-2014 have the clearest match, as the coupe has the shortest span. Sedan and Sport Wagon owners should compare the photos with their car and call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 before ordering.
Lower insert
The note places it on the lower insert of the grille. There are no dimensions in the data. Look at the photos to see its outline.
Material
This single CTS lower insert is 26-gauge 304 stainless steel, mirror-polished and made by QAA in the USA. It installs over the existing surface of the car with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape, and QAA says that tape will hold for a lifetime without harming the Cadillac.
The sixteen-piece alternative
The only linked listing is SG48251, a sixteen-piece grille accent noted as an "Upper and Lower Insert package," with the same three-body fitment line. The record doesn't say whether its lower pieces duplicate this one. If you want the whole grille done, compare the two listings' photos; if you only want the lower insert, this is the single piece. Check SG48251's listing for its finish.
Working low on a CTS
The lower grille sits near the road and collects grime. Kneel on a pad, use a flashlight, and take your time cleaning: wash, rinse the openings, dry fully, then wipe the landing area with a residue-free solvent until a fresh area of cloth shows nothing.
Positioning
Hold the accent against the lower insert with the liner on and compare with the photos. Check from standing height, since that's how people will see it. Mark the ends with painter's tape.
Bonding
Peel the liner gradually from one end while pressing the piece onto its marks. Make a second, firm pass along the full length and ends. Mild, dry weather out of direct sun gives the tape its best start. See the Installation tab.
Before ordering
Settle the body-style question first. Then check the lower front for scuffs or repairs; the accent needs a sound factory surface.
Why polished 304
The finish is polished into solid steel, so there's no plating to peel, and a light polish restores it.
Care
No washing for a few days. After that, mild soap and a soft cloth. The grille underneath is unchanged.
What it changes
Only the look of the lower grille. Nothing is unclipped or replaced, and the job needs nothing more than cleaning supplies, a tape measure and painter's tape.
One CTS grille accent, SG48250, with UPC 691821437658. Reach Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811.
SG48250 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | SG48250 |
| UPC | 691821437658 |
| Part type | Front Grille Accent Trim |
| Pieces in kit | 1 |
| Material | Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel |
| Finish | Polished to a mirror shine |
| Coverage / notes | Lower Insert |
| Mounting | 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape; installs directly over the existing surface |
| Origin | Made in the USA |
| Fits | 2008-2013 Cadillac CTS, 2010-2014 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon and 2011-2014 Cadillac CTS Coupe |
Fitment: SG48250
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Cadillac CTS | 2008-2013 | 2-door, Coupe |
| Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon | 2010-2014 | 2-door, Coupe |
| Cadillac CTS Coupe | 2011-2014 | 2-door, Coupe |
| Cadillac CTS | 2008-2013 | 4-door, Sedan |
| Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon | 2010-2014 | 4-door, Sedan |
| Cadillac CTS Coupe | 2011-2014 | 4-door, Sedan |
| Cadillac CTS | 2008-2013 | 4-door, Sport Wagon |
| Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon | 2010-2014 | 4-door, Sport Wagon |
| Cadillac CTS Coupe | 2011-2014 | 4-door, Sport Wagon |
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 Cadillac CTS
- SG48251: 16-piece Front Grille Accent Trim
Check the body style on each listing; some kits are specific to one body style.
Installation tips: Front Grille Accent Trim
- Unpack the piece and hold it in position to confirm the fit before mounting it.
- 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.
- Step back and check alignment before pressing along the full length of the piece.
These are general tips. Follow any instructions packed with your kit if they differ.
FAQ: SG48250 Front Grille Accent Trim
Does SG48250 fit the CTS sedan or Sport Wagon?
Yes, the fitment record and the title list the CTS 2008-2013 and the CTS Sport Wagon 2010-2014. Compare the photos and call 877-752-3811 if unsure.
Where does it go?
The record notes "Lower Insert." See the photos.
How many pieces?
One.
Is there a full grille set?
SG48251, sixteen pieces, upper and lower insert package.
How does it attach?
3M tape over the existing surface.
