Product Description
Volkswagen Tiguan 2009-2017 & Tiguan Limited 2017-2018 Pillar Post Trim, Ten Covers (PP29653)
Two names, one shared year. PP29653's title and fitment record list the Volkswagen Tiguan for 2009-2017 and the Volkswagen Tiguan Limited for 2017-2018. Both are tagged 4-door, SUV, and the record doesn't say how the two rows differ in 2017, the year they share.
The set. Ten polished stainless pillar covers, 26 gauge 304 stainless, made in the USA. At $111.99, it's the largest of the four linked Tiguan sets.
The other counts. PP29650 (four covers), PP29651 (six) and PP29652 (eight) share the same two rows. Not one of the four listings has a note, names its pillars or gives widths. The galleries are the only guide: compare them outline by outline, place each piece on your SUV, and order the listing whose shapes match your plan. If you want every shape these ten photos show, this is the page.
Checking your vehicle. your records show the name and year. A Tiguan from 2009-2017 or a Tiguan Limited from 2017-2018 is listed. With ten pieces and two rows, a call before ordering can save second-guessing: Quality Automotive Trims, 877-752-3811, quoting PP29653.
What the covers do. They lay polished steel over the posts between the side windows. Doors, glass and seals stay as they are. Grade 304 resists corrosion without a plated coat.
Mounting. Each of the ten mounts onto the Tiguan's posts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape. No holes, no trim removal. The Installation tab gives the temperature range and cure time.
Ten posts to prepare. Every cover can only hold as well as its own post's finish. Work round the SUV checking each for chalky dust, crazing, a corner lifting or a slick of wax, and fix them before you start. Wash, rinse, let dry, and wipe each with rubbing alcohol on lint-free cloths, changing cloths until one stays white.
What to have. Lay out car soap and a bucket, rubbing alcohol, a big stack of lint-free cloths, painter's tape, a pencil to number ten outlines, and a towel on the hood to hold the covers in order. Bring a helper as well; with ten covers to place, a second pair of eyes standing off the Volkswagen makes alignment far easier to judge.
The fitting. Pick a dry, calm day and shade. Count the ten against the photos and call about any that are bent or missing. Set all ten out on the towel in the order you'll fit them. With backings on, hold each cover to its post, adjust until the gap is even, and outline it with numbered painter's tape. Outline every position before peeling. Then go two at a time: peel, place the cover in its outline, and press firmly from end to end and along both edges. Compare the covers after every two.
If one won't sit flat. Hold off on that piece, its backing still attached, and give us a ring on 877-752-3811 before going on.
Afterwards. Once cured, wash the covers with car soap and dry with a soft towel. Allow a long, unhurried session.
PP29653 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | PP29653 |
| UPC | 691821392827 |
| 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 | 2009-2017 Volkswagen Tiguan and 2017-2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Limited |
Fitment: PP29653
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Tiguan | 2009-2017 | 4-door, SUV |
| Volkswagen Tiguan Limited | 2017-2018 | 4-door, SUV |
Match the year, model, and body style in this table to your vehicle before ordering. Questions? Call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 with your year, make, model, and body style.
Other QAA trim cataloged for the Volkswagen Tiguan
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: PP29653 Pillar Post Trim
Does PP29653 fit the Tiguan Limited?
Yes. The record lists the Tiguan Limited 2017-2018 alongside the Tiguan 2009-2017.
How many covers?
Ten. The other linked sets have four (PP29650), six (PP29651) and eight (PP29652).
Does the listing name the pillars?
No. Compare the galleries or call 877-752-3811.
How is it attached?
With 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape directly over the existing surface. No drilling.
Where's the cure time?
On the Installation tab.
