Product Description
Chevrolet Equinox 2010-2017 Molding Insert Kit, Tapered 0.5 to 1.5 Inch Stainless (MI50160)
MI50160 fits the Chevrolet Equinox 4-door SUV from 2010 through 2017. It's four polished 304 stainless strips that taper from 0.5 inches to 1.5 inches, mounted with 3M tape on top of the existing body side moldings. Title and row agree on the years.
Before ordering
Three checks will tell you most of what you need. First, year: 2010 to 2017. Second, the moldings: present, firmly attached, free of cracks and old adhesive, and shaped like the ones in the photos. Third, the taper: measure the flat face of a molding near each end and compare those readings with 0.5 and 1.5 inches. The catalog doesn't say which end of each strip faces forward or which strip goes on which door, so the photos are your guide. If any check leaves a question, Quality Automotive Trims is at 877-752-3811; mention MI50160.
Material
The strips are 26 gauge 304 stainless steel with a polished finish, made in the USA. They install directly over the existing surface with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape, so no drilling is required. For the Equinox, surface prep is explained on the Installation tab.
How to fit a tapered strip
Clean first: soap and water, a full dry, then rubbing alcohol, allowed to evaporate. Mark each liner with a position and an arrow toward the 1.5 inch end. Hold the first strip in place with the liner on and slide it until the taper tracks the molding. Mark both ends with painter's tape. Peel the liner, set the strip on the marks, and press firmly from the wide end to the narrow one. Do the rest the same way and step back to compare all four. The Installation tab gives the temperature range; a dry, mild day is ideal.
Linked Equinox parts
Seven parts share the tag. AT50160 is a 12-piece body side molding accent trim at 1, a separate product; the sheet doesn't say how it relates to this kit. LP50160 is a 1-piece license plate bezel. PP50160 and PP50161 are pillar post sets of 4 and 6 pieces. RD50160 is a 1-piece rear deck accent at 2.125 for this SUV listing; check its photos to see where it goes. TH50160 is a 4-piece rocker panel insert kit at 1.5 with notes "On the Cladding, adh. Perimeter" and "Side Molding"; the abbreviation isn't explained in the catalog, so its photos are the guide. WQ50160 is a 6-piece wheel well accent trim.
Why the photos matter here
A tapered strip installed backward won't follow the molding. Spend a few minutes with the pictures before anything is peeled, and keep them open on a phone while you work.
Upkeep
Keep the Equinox out of rain and away from its first wash for a while after the install. After that, mild soap, water and a soft cloth are all the polished face needs; steel wool and abrasive pads will scratch it. Questions? Call 877-752-3811 and mention MI50160.
MI50160 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | MI50160 |
| UPC | 691821667475 |
| Part type | Molding Insert |
| Pieces in kit | 4 |
| Material | Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel |
| Finish | Polished to a mirror shine |
| Width | 0.5" to 1.5" tapered |
| Mounting | 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape; installs directly over the existing surface |
| Origin | Made in the USA |
| Fits | 2010-2017 Chevrolet Equinox |
Fitment: MI50160
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Equinox | 2010-2017 | 4-door, SUV |
Fitment is listed exactly as QAA catalogs it. Confirm the body style as well as the year and model. Questions? Call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 with your year, make, model, and body style.
Other QAA trim cataloged for the 2010-2017 Chevrolet Equinox
- AT50160: 12-piece Body Side Molding Accent Trim
- LP50160: 1-piece License Plate Bezel
- PP50160: 4-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP50161: 6-piece Pillar Post Trim
- RD50160: 1-piece Rear Deck Accent
- TH50160: 4-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Insert Kit
- WQ50160: 6-piece Wheel Well Accent Trim
Check the body style on each listing; some kits are specific to one body style.
Installation tips: Molding Insert
- 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: MI50160 Molding Insert
What does MI50160 fit?
The Chevrolet Equinox 4-door SUV, 2010 through 2017.
How wide are the strips?
They taper from 0.5 inches to 1.5 inches.
Which end goes forward?
The catalog doesn't say. Use the photos or call 877-752-3811.
How many pieces?
Four.
Is drilling required?
No. It mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape directly over the existing surface.
