Product Description
PP17838: Ten-Piece Sportage Pillar Trim with Mirror and Triangle Pieces, 2017-2022
PP17838 is the most complete pillar set QAA lists for the 2017-2022 Kia Sportage 4-door SUV. Ten polished stainless covers, and a note naming two kinds of further shapes: "Includes front mirror pieces and front triangle pieces."
Reading the note
Both "pieces" are plural, but the listing gives no count, size or position for either the mirror pieces or the triangle pieces, and it doesn't name the remaining covers. The photos show every outline, so use them to see what's what. Among the Sportage sets, the eight-piece PP17837 mentions front mirror pieces only, and the four- and six-piece sets (PP17835 and PP17836) have no notes. This is the only Sportage pillar set that mentions front triangle pieces. Pick one Sportage listing, comparing galleries before a second.
Is it the right Sportage?
The row reads Kia Sportage, 2017-2022, tagged 4-door and SUV. PP17838 carries the same 2017-2022 Sportage row as the smaller sets. At $117.49 it's the largest Sportage pillar purchase, so if you're unsure of fit, call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 with PP17838 first.
Metal and mounting
All ten covers are 26 gauge 304 stainless steel, polished and made in the USA, with no plated coat to wear through. They attach with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape directly over the existing surface. No holes, no trim removal. The Installation tab gives the temperature range and cure time.
Sorting ten pieces
Unpack on a soft towel and count ten. Using the photos, pick out the mirror pieces and the triangle pieces and set each group aside. Match the remaining long covers to the photos. Having three small piles before any liner comes off makes the rest of the job far calmer.
Clean, then map
On a dry day in the shade, wash the pillar areas and the surround near the mirrors and side glass with car shampoo, rinse and dry. Wipe each spot with isopropyl alcohol on a lint-free cloth and let it flash. Strip any wax or ceramic coating where tape will sit. Then dry-fit the long covers first, liners on, marking each with painter's tape. Use them as reference points to place the mirror and triangle pieces, checking every edge before marking those too.
Press
Peel and press one piece at a time. Long covers get firm pressure from end to end and along both edges; small shaped pieces get pressure across the whole face with a soft cloth. Work through each piece in turn. Look along the side of the Sportage every few pieces to make sure the lines run true.
Other Sportage trim
The sheet also lists DH17836 (door handle accent, four pieces), AT17835 and AT17836 (four-piece body side accents at width 1, "Lower fitment" and "Upper fitment"), and RD17835 (rear deck accent at width 1, listed for the SUV), plus RW17835 and LB17835 by number.
Report bent or missing pieces before you begin. Any piece that won't seat should keep its liner on until you've called 877-752-3811.
PP17838 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | PP17838 |
| UPC | 691821336357 |
| Part type | Pillar Post Trim |
| Pieces in kit | 10 |
| Material | Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel |
| Finish | Polished to a mirror shine |
| Coverage / notes | Includes front mirror pieces and front triangle pieces |
| Mounting | 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape; installs directly over the existing surface |
| Origin | Made in the USA |
| Fits | 2017-2022 Kia Sportage |
Fitment: PP17838
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Kia Sportage | 2017-2022 | 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 2017-2022 Kia Sportage
- PP17835: 4-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP17836: 6-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP17837: 8-piece Pillar Post Trim
- DH17836: 4-piece Door Handle Accent Trim
- AT17835: 4-piece Body Side Molding Accent Trim
- AT17836: 4-piece Body Side Molding Accent Trim
- RD17835: 1-piece Rear Deck Accent
- RW17835: 2-piece Rear Hatch Window Set
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: PP17838 Pillar Post Trim
What does PP17838 include?
Ten covers. The note says "Includes front mirror pieces and front triangle pieces."
What does it fit?
The 2017-2022 Kia Sportage, 4-door SUV.
Do the smaller Sportage sets include triangle pieces?
Their listings don't mention them. PP17837 is noted with front mirror pieces only.
How many mirror and triangle pieces are there?
The listing doesn't say. Check the photos or call 877-752-3811.
Is drilling needed?
No. It mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape directly over the existing surface.
