Product Description
Ten-Piece Stainless Pillar Kit for the Mercedes E Class Wagon, 1996-2002 (PP96064)
Ten pieces is the largest pillar count QAA catalogs for the late-nineties Mercedes E Class, and this kit is recorded for the 4-door wagon. PP96064 supplies ten mirror-polished 304 stainless steel covers, made in the USA, for wagons from 1996 through 2002.
Wagon only
The title reads simply "Mercedes E Class," but the fitment data ties this kit to the wagon body. Sedan owners should look at PP96061, the six-piece kit recorded for the sedan.
Ten pieces versus four
The other wagon kit is PP96060, with four pieces. A wagon has more side glass to frame than a sedan of the same line, and the ten-piece set is the more complete option of the two. The catalog does not carry a coverage note for either one, though, so it does not say which posts the additional six covers go on. Look at the photos side by side, or call before ordering.
Same wagon, other QAA trim
GC96060 is a one-piece gas door cover listed for this wagon. It is a separate product with its own page.
What the covers are made of
All ten are 26-gauge 304 stainless steel with a mirror polish. The finish is in the steel, not applied on top, so it holds its look without a coating that can wear.
How they stay put
Each of the ten E Class pieces fastens with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape onto the existing pillar surface, with no trim removal. QAA says the tape lasts a lifetime and won't harm the Mercedes.
Plan the job
Ten pieces take longer than four, so give yourself an unhurried afternoon. Wash and dry the pillars first, then remove wax with a cleaner that leaves no film. Repair any paint that is lifting.
Fitting ten covers
Lay all ten on a towel in the layout the photos show. Dry-fit every piece before peeling any liner, so you know where each belongs and how they meet one another. Then work one cover at a time: peel, align with the window frame, and press firmly from end to end. Fit a few, walk around the wagon to check the lines, and copy that work on the rest. Hold off on washing for a few days. The Installation tab has step-by-step directions.
After installation
Wash by hand with mild soap and dry with a soft towel. Keep scouring pads and gritty compounds off the polished steel.
Fitment years
1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 on the 4-door wagon.
Handling tip
With ten covers in play, keep the unused pieces on a soft towel and touch them by the edges. Fingerprints on the tape side weaken its grip, and a scratch on the polished face is easiest avoided before it ever reaches the car. Peel each liner only when that cover is ready to go on, never all ten at once.
Order details
SKU PP96064, UPC 691821288700. If you want help comparing the wagon kits, call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811.
PP96064 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | PP96064 |
| UPC | 691821288700 |
| Part type | Pillar Post Trim |
| Pieces in kit | 10 |
| 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 | 1996-2002 Mercedes E Class |
Fitment: PP96064
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes E Class | 1996-2002 | 4-door, Wagon |
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 1996-2002 Mercedes E Class
- GC96060: 1-piece Gas Door Cover Trim
- PP96061: 6-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP96060: 4-piece Pillar Post Trim
Check the body style on each listing; some kits are specific to one body style.
Installation tips: Pillar Post Trim
- Unpack all 10 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: PP96064 Pillar Post Trim
Which E Class does PP96064 fit?
The 4-door wagon, model years 1996 through 2002.
How many pieces are included?
Ten. PP96060 is a four-piece kit for the same wagon.
Does it fit the sedan?
It is not listed for the sedan. The sedan kit is PP96061.
Which pillars do the ten covers go on?
The catalog data has no coverage note. Compare the photos or call 877-752-3811.
How is it installed?
With 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape over the existing surface.
