Product Description
PP25909 Ten-Piece Stainless Pillar Trim, 2002-2005 BMW 3 Series Wagon
Ten covers is a lot of pieces to place, and that's the main thing to know about PP25909. It's a ten-piece polished stainless pillar set for the 2002-2005 BMW 3 Series, with the fitment row tagged 4-door, Wagon. The price is $100.99, it's made in the USA, and it's linked to two other wagon sets, PP25907 with four covers and PP25908 with six.
- Body: wagon only. The title omits the body, so read the tag. Sedan and coupe 3 Series sets are listed elsewhere and aren't linked here.
- Listed years are 2002-2005; check that your model year is in that range before ordering.
- Count: ten. The listing doesn't name the pillars these cover.
- Material: 26 gauge 304 stainless, polished, made in the USA.
- Fixing: 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape on the existing surface.
Since no wagon listing gives pillar names or widths, compare the three galleries. Work out where each of these ten shapes would go on your car. If you want polished steel on everything the photos show, this is the set. If the four or six-piece photos cover what you have in mind, they're less work and cost less. Ten covers is the largest wagon set; its gallery shows the coverage, and we can confirm.
If you aren't sure whether your car is a wagon from these years, or whether ten covers make sense for it, call Quality Automotive Trims on 877-752-3811 and quote PP25909.
The steel is grade 304, which resists corrosion without plating, so there's no coating to chip. The covers are cosmetic, a bright face over the posts between the side windows. Mild soap and water keep them clean. Nothing is drilled and no factory trim comes off; temperature range and cure time are on the Installation tab.
The tape bonds to the finish already on the posts, so check every one before you start: chalky film, crazing, lifting corners or wax buildup should be put right first. Then wash, dry, and wipe with rubbing alcohol until a fresh lint-free cloth stays clean.
With ten pieces, organisation pays off. On a dry, calm day in the shade, unpack them, compare each with the photos and call if one is bent or missing. Lay all ten out in the order you'll fit them. Offer each up with the backing on, nudge it into line and outline it with painter's tape, and mark every position before peeling anything. Then go one by one: peel, settle into the outline, and press firmly along the length and both edges.
If a cover won't sit flat, leave the backing on and phone 877-752-3811. After curing, wash with car soap and dry with a soft towel. Allow a longer session for ten pieces, and a helper makes it easier.
Supplies to gather first: car soap, a bucket, rubbing alcohol, lint-free cloths, painter's tape and a pencil for labelling. Before you order, stand beside the wagon with the gallery open and make sure each of the ten shapes has an obvious home; if any doesn't, call before buying rather than after.
PP25909 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | PP25909 |
| UPC | 691821345274 |
| 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 | 2002-2005 BMW 3 Series |
Fitment: PP25909
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| BMW 3 Series | 2002-2005 | 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 2002-2005 BMW 3 Series
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: PP25909 Pillar Post Trim
What does PP25909 fit?
The 2002-2005 BMW 3 Series, 4-door Wagon.
Does it fit the sedan?
No. It's tagged Wagon. Sedan & coupe sets are listed separately.
How many covers?
Ten. PP25907 has 4 & PP25908 has 6.
Which pillars are covered?
The listing doesn't name them. Compare the photos or call 877-752-3811.
Is drilling required?
No. It mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape directly over the existing surface.
