Product Description
Cadillac CTS and CTS Sport Wagon Stainless Molding Insert Kit, 6 Pieces (MI48250)
MI48250 has six strips rather than four, and they're slim: 0.6875 inches each, in polished 304 stainless steel. The sheet lists two fitment rows, the Cadillac CTS from 2008 to 2013 and the Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon from 2010 to 2014.
How the rows are tagged
Both rows carry the same body list: 4-door, sedan, and sport wagon. So the CTS row includes a sport wagon tag and the CTS Sport Wagon row includes a sedan tag. The catalog combines the body styles on each row instead of separating them, and we've flagged that for review. In practice, read it this way. A CTS sedan from 2008 through 2013 is covered by the first row. A CTS Sport Wagon from 2010 through 2014 is covered by the second. If your car doesn't fit neatly into one of those, call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 with MI48250 before ordering.
Six narrow strips
At 0.6875 inches, these strips are narrow, which makes measuring worthwhile. Check the flat face of one of your moldings with a ruler and compare it with that width and with the photos. The record doesn't say where each of the six pieces goes, so the photos also serve as your placement guide.
Which car do you have?
The model name is the quickest check. Look at the badging and your records: the second row names the CTS Sport Wagon specifically. CTS years on this row are 2008 to 2013. Match both to a row before ordering.
Build and mounting
26 gauge 304 stainless steel with a polished finish, made in the USA. Mounting is 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape directly over the existing surface, with no drilling. For CTS questions, give MI48250 when you call 877-752-3811.
Doing the job
Work on a dry, mild day; the Installation tab has the temperature range and full steps. Before touching the car, lay all six strips out by the photos and mark each liner with its position, since six similar narrow pieces are easy to confuse. Wash each molding, dry it, and wipe it with rubbing alcohol. Dry-fit with the liner on, checking that the gap to each molding edge is even at both ends, then mark the ends with painter's tape. Peel, place, press firmly from end to end. Narrow strips show any tilt, so sight along them when they're done.
Three linked parts
The sheet cross-lists GC48250, a 1-piece gas door cover trim; TH48250, a 2-piece rocker panel trim that goes on the rocker and installs below the door, listed at 1; and WQ48250, a 4-piece wheel well accent trim. All three carry separate sedan and sport wagon tags. Each has its own page and photos.
Molding check
Because the strips go on top of the existing moldings, look at each one for cracks, loose ends or old adhesive and fix those first. Tape needs a clean, sound surface.
Clean the six CTS inserts with a soft cloth and mild soap.
MI48250 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | MI48250 |
| UPC | 691821640577 |
| Part type | Body Molding Insert Trim Kit |
| Pieces in kit | 6 |
| Material | Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel |
| Finish | Polished to a mirror shine |
| Width | 0.6875" |
| Mounting | 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape; installs directly over the existing surface |
| Origin | Made in the USA |
| Fits | 2008-2013 Cadillac CTS and 2010-2014 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon |
Fitment: MI48250
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Cadillac CTS | 2008-2013 | 4-door, Sedan |
| Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon | 2010-2014 | 4-door, Sedan |
| Cadillac CTS | 2008-2013 | 4-door, Sport Wagon |
| Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon | 2010-2014 | 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
- GC48250: 1-piece Gas Door Cover Trim
- TH48250: 2-piece Rocker Panel Trim, On the rocker
- WQ48250: 4-piece Wheel Well Accent 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 6 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: MI48250 Body Molding Insert Trim Kit
Does MI48250 fit the CTS sedan and the CTS Sport Wagon?
The sheet lists the CTS 2008-2013 and the CTS Sport Wagon 2010-2014. Both rows carry sedan and sport wagon tags, which is flagged; call 877-752-3811 if unsure.
How many pieces are in the kit?
Six strips.
How wide are they?
0.6875 inches each.
Do I need to drill?
No. It mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape directly over the existing surface.
What's the material?
Polished 304 stainless steel, 26 gauge, made in the USA.
