Product Description
Cadillac Escalade 2002-2006 Stainless Hood Accent Trim, 4 Pieces (HT42255)
HT42255 is a four-piece stainless hood accent trim for the Cadillac Escalade 4-door SUV, model years 2002 through 2006, five years on a single Fitment row. All four pieces are polished 304 stainless steel at 26 gauge, made in the USA, and each mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape.
Four pieces on a hood calls for a plan. The catalog doesn't describe where each piece goes or give widths, so the product photos are the key reference. Lay all four out, compare them with the photos and your own hood, and note where each one goes. Number them on the liner with a marker if that helps you keep track. If any position is unclear, call us before installing.
The trim installs directly over the existing surface, without drilling. QAA states the tape will hold for a lifetime without causing any damage to the surface of the vehicle. Look over each mounting spot and repair chips, oxidised or peeling clear coat and blisters first, polishing dull paint back to a firm surface if needed.
Prep the whole hood area at once: wash, rinse, dry and degrease. Then place all four pieces with their liners on and step back to check the overall pattern from the front, then sit inside and look again. Mark each piece's ends with painter's tape. Install one piece at a time, peeling its liner, setting it on the marks and pressing firmly along its full length, then move to the next. When all four are on, give each another firm press. The Installation tab has more detail.
The Escalade sheet lists eight other parts. DH42255 is a four-piece door handle cover kit and PP42255 a four-piece pillar post set. At the rear, RW42255 is a two-piece rear window trim and RT42255 a two-piece tailgate accent with a handle cut out, at 3.25 inches. Three lower rocker kits span from the bottom of the door up: TH42255, six pieces at 4.125 to 4.375 inches, covers between the wheel wells only; TH42256, ten pieces at the same width, is full length, from the wheel well to the bumper front and rear; and TH42258, twelve pieces at 4.2 to 4.4 inches, is also full length but tagged "4-door, EXT," a different body tag from the hood accent's, so check it carefully. SGB42255 is listed by number only. Check each listing for its finish.
Polished 304 stainless gives the hood a bright accent, and 26 gauge keeps each piece slim. Install on a dry, mild day and let the tape set overnight before washing. Clean afterward with mild soap and a soft cloth.
A four-piece hood accent takes longer than a single strip, so set aside unhurried time and work in the shade, where the panel stays cool and the tape doesn't grab before you're ready. Check your Escalade's model year before ordering; the row covers 2002 through 2006. Questions about the four-piece layout or the rocker options? Call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 and mention HT42255. The UPC is on the Specs tab.
HT42255 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | HT42255 |
| UPC | 691821519002 |
| Part type | Hood 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 | 2002-2006 Cadillac Escalade |
Fitment: HT42255
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Cadillac Escalade | 2002-2006 | 4-door, SUV |
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 2002-2006 Cadillac Escalade
- DH42255: 4-piece Door Handle Cover Kit
- PP42255: 4-piece Pillar Post Trim
- RT42255: 2-piece Tailgate Accent Trim
- RW42255: 2-piece Rear Window Trim
- TH42255: 6-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
- TH42256: 10-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
- TH42258: 12-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
- SGB42255: 1-piece Grille Accent
Check the body style on each listing; some kits are specific to one body style.
Installation tips: Hood 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: HT42255 Hood Accent Trim
Which Escalade does HT42255 fit?
The 2002-2006 Cadillac Escalade 4-door SUV.
How many pieces are included?
Four pieces of hood accent trim.
Where does each piece go?
The catalog doesn't describe the exact positions. Use the product photos, or call 877-752-3811.
What is it made of?
Polished 304 stainless steel, 26 gauge, made in the USA.
Does it need drilling?
No. It installs directly over the existing surface with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape.
How long does the tape hold?
QAA states the tape will hold for a lifetime without causing any damage to the surface of the vehicle.
What's the difference between the rocker kits?
TH42255 covers between the wheel wells only; TH42256 and TH42258 are full length, and TH42258 is tagged "4-door, EXT."
