Product Description
Toyota Prius 2004-2008 Upper Stainless Molding Insert Kit with Crease Contour (MI24135)
MI24135 is a four-piece stainless steel molding insert kit for the Toyota Prius, model years 2004 through 2008, listed on a single row tagged 4-door hatchback. The title shows the same years. Its note is specific: "Upper, with crease contour."
What the note tells you
"Upper" places this kit on an upper molding area, and "with crease contour" says the strips are shaped to follow a crease. Beyond those words, the catalog doesn't describe exactly where the strips go or how the contour is formed. The product photos are the best way to see the shape, so compare them with your car. If something doesn't look right, call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 before ordering.
Specifications
- Pieces: 4
- Width: 0.75 inches
- Material: 304 stainless steel, 26 gauge, polished
- USA-made
- Tape goes directly over the existing surface: 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam
No drilling is involved.
Standing on its own
No other Prius parts are cross-listed on this sheet. That doesn't mean nothing else is listed for your car, only that it isn't linked here. If you'd like more trim, search by model and year, or ask when you call.
The contour and the dry fit
Since the note says the strips have a crease contour, the dry fit is where you confirm it suits your car. Hold each piece in position and check that it follows the crease along its whole length, from end to end, before you peel any liner. If a piece doesn't seem to sit naturally along the crease, stop and call rather than forcing it. That check takes a minute and tells you more than any spec line.
Preparing the surface
Look over the area where the strips will go. Repair any chips, cracks or peeling paint. Wash with soap and water, dry, and wipe with rubbing alcohol to remove wax.
Placing the strips
Sort the four pieces against the photos and label each liner with its position. Hold each strip in place with the liner on, let it settle into the crease, and mark both ends with painter's tape. Peel the liner, set the strip on the marks and press firmly along its length, paying attention to the contoured section. Step back after each piece and check the line from a few feet away.
The Installation tab has the complete steps and the tape's temperature range. A dry, mild day is best, and the car should stay out of rain and the first wash until the bond settles.
Older paint
The newest car on this row is a 2008, so the paint underneath may have seen some years. Look at the surface closely before cleaning, and take care that rubbing alcohol and pressure don't lift any weak spots.
Year check
The row covers 2004 through 2008. These are for the 2004-2008 Prius.
Care
Mild soap, water and a soft cloth keep polished stainless bright. Avoid abrasive pads and steel wool.
Questions about MI24135? Call 877-752-3811.
MI24135 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | MI24135 |
| UPC | 691821535958 |
| Part type | Body Molding Insert Trim Kit |
| Pieces in kit | 4 |
| Material | Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel |
| Finish | Polished to a mirror shine |
| Width | 0.75" |
| Coverage / notes | Upper, with crease contour |
| Mounting | 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape; installs directly over the existing surface |
| Origin | Made in the USA |
| Fits | 2004-2008 Toyota Prius |
Fitment: MI24135
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Toyota Prius | 2004-2008 | 4-door, Hatchback |
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.
Installation tips: Body Molding Insert Trim Kit
- 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: MI24135 Body Molding Insert Trim Kit
Which vehicle does MI24135 fit?
The Toyota Prius 4-door hatchback, 2004 through 2008.
What does "Upper, with crease contour" mean?
The note places the kit on an upper area and says it's shaped to a crease. Check the photos or call 877-752-3811.
How wide are the strips?
0.75 inches.
What is it made of?
Polished 304 stainless steel, 26 gauge, made in the USA.
How does it mount?
With 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape, directly over the existing surface, no drilling.
