Product Description
Chevrolet Suburban 2015-2020 Stainless Molding Insert Kit, 4 Pieces, 1 Inch (MI55198)
MI55198 is a four-strip molding insert kit for the Chevrolet Suburban 4-door SUV, 2015 through 2020. The strips are polished 304 stainless steel, 1 inch wide, and they go on top of the Suburban's existing body side moldings with 3M tape. The title and the single row agree.
Owner checklist
- Your Suburban is a 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 or 2020 (your records)
- All body side moldings are present and firmly attached
- No cracks, lifting ends or old adhesive on them
- The molding face measures at least 1 inch across and looks like the photos
If one of these doesn't hold, call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 and mention MI55198.
Construction
26 gauge 304 stainless steel with a polished finish, made in the USA. The strips mount with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape directly over the existing surface, so there's no drilling. Prep steps for the Chevy Suburban, with the tape's temperature range, are on the Installation tab. The record doesn't say which strip goes on which door; use the photos.
Install
Wash each molding, dry it, and wipe it with rubbing alcohol. Label the four liners by position. Hold a strip on its molding with the liner still on, center it, and mark both ends with painter's tape. Peel the liner, place the strip on the marks, and press firmly from one end to the other. Do the same for the rest, and step back after each strip to see that they read as one line. The Installation tab gives the full steps and the tape's temperature range; work on a dry, mild day. Stainless steel is the material for all four Suburban inserts.
Three linked Suburban parts
TH55198 is a 4-piece rocker panel upper kit that spans from the bottom of the molding down to the specified width of 6.375. WQ55198 is a 4-piece wheel well accent trim at 1.5. RR55198 is a 6-piece roof rack trim noted "With seem cap piece" (we read "seem" as a typo for seam), and its record carries an important condition: it adheres to the existing "factory SS Roof Rack Trim," and you must have that factory trim to use it. That requirement belongs to the roof rack part, not to this molding kit.
Pairing with the rocker kit
TH55198's note says it spans from the bottom of the molding down. If you plan both, look at both sets of photos together. The catalog doesn't describe how the two meet, so call if you want to confirm.
Getting a level line
During the dry fit, measure from the top edge of the molding to the top edge of the strip at both ends. Equal readings mean the strip sits level. Repeat on each door, and a helper standing back a few steps can confirm the line before you press.
Care
Mild soap, water and a soft cloth keep polished stainless bright. Keep steel wool and abrasive pads away, and let the tape settle before the first wash. Questions? 877-752-3811.
MI55198 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | MI55198 |
| UPC | 691821657445 |
| 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 | 1" |
| Mounting | 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape; installs directly over the existing surface |
| Origin | Made in the USA |
| Fits | 2015-2020 Chevrolet Suburban |
Fitment: MI55198
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Suburban | 2015-2020 | 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 2015-2020 Chevrolet Suburban
- TH55198: 4-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Upper Kit
- WQ55198: 4-piece Wheel Well Accent Trim
- RR55198: 6-piece Roof Rack Trim
Check the body style on each listing; some kits are specific to one 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: MI55198 Body Molding Insert Trim Kit
What does MI55198 fit?
The Chevrolet Suburban 4-door SUV, 2015 through 2020.
How many strips are included, and how wide?
Four strips at 1 inch.
Do I need factory roof rack trim for this kit?
No. That requirement is on RR55198, the roof rack trim, not on this molding kit.
Will I need to drill?
No. It mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape directly over the existing surface.
What's it made of?
Polished 304 stainless steel, 26 gauge, made in the USA.
