Product Description
BMW 3 Series 325Ci Coupe 2001-2005 Pillar Post Trim, Two Pieces (PP25900)
The title of PP25900 names the 2001-2005 BMW 3 Series 325Ci Coupe, and its fitment row says the same: 2001-2005, tagged 2-door and 325Ci Coupe. That's the car this pair of polished stainless pillar covers is listed for. The set is $56.99, made in the USA, and holds two covers.
Check the model tag
Only the 325Ci Coupe is named. If your 3 Series is a sedan, a different model or a year outside 2001-2005, the row doesn't cover it. Other 3 Series pillar sets in the catalog aren't linked here. If you're unsure, call Quality Automotive Trims on 877-752-3811 and quote PP25900 before ordering.
The pair
The listing doesn't name the pillar or give a width or note. Look at both shapes in the photos, then at your coupe, and find where each sits. If you can't place them, ask first.
Linked coupe listings
Several separate 325Ci Coupe products are linked: GC25900 (Gas Door Cover Trim), HL25900 (Head Light Accent Trim), LP25900 (License Plate Bezel), MI25900 (Body Molding Insert Trim Kit), RD25900 (Rear Deck Accent), TH25900 (Rocker Panel Trim) and WQ25900 (Wheel Well Accent Trim, noted as full length), plus WQ25901 listed by number. Each has its own page.
Supplies
Mild car soap and a bucket of water, rubbing alcohol, a few clean lint-free cloths and a roll of painter's tape. That's all. Work within the tape's temperature range on the Installation tab, and avoid damp days or panels sitting in direct sun.
Steel
26 gauge 304 stainless, polished. Since nothing is plated, no coating can flake, and the steel resists corrosion. A wash with soapy water keeps it bright. The covers are cosmetic and change nothing structural.
Tape
Both 325Ci coupe covers are held with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape set directly on the existing posts; the BMW needs no drilling and no trim removed. The Installation tab covers temperatures and cure time.
The posts
On a coupe of this age, the finish under the tape matters. Inspect both posts for a chalky film, hairline cracks, a lifting corner or old wax. Repair, strip, wash and dry, then wipe with rubbing alcohol until a fresh lint-free cloth stays clean.
Fitting
Choose a dry, still day in the shade. Compare both covers with the photos when they arrive and call if either is bent. Offer the first up to its post with the backing on, ease it into line, and mark around it with painter's tape. Peel the backing, settle the cover into the outline, and press firmly along its length and both edges. Fit the second cover, then step back and compare the two.
Should either coupe cover refuse to lie flat, leave its backing on and phone 877-752-3811. Once cured, the pair wash with car soap and dry with a soft towel.
Time
Short. With two pieces, cleaning the posts takes longer than fitting the covers. Before ordering, hold the gallery up beside the coupe to confirm both shapes have an obvious home.
PP25900 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | PP25900 |
| UPC | 691821467341 |
| Part type | Pillar Post Trim |
| Pieces in kit | 2 |
| 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 | 2001-2005 BMW 3 Series |
Fitment: PP25900
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| BMW 3 Series | 2001-2005 | 2-door, 325Ci Coupe |
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 2001-2005 BMW 3 Series
- GC25900: 1-piece Gas Door Cover Trim
- HL25900: 2-piece Head Light Accent Trim
- LP25900: 1-piece License Plate Bezel
- MI25900: 6-piece Body Molding Insert Trim Kit
- RD25900: 2-piece Rear Deck Accent
- TH25900: 8-piece Rocker Panel Trim, On the rocker & Lower Kit
- WQ25900: 4-piece Wheel Well Accent Trim
- WQ25901: 4-piece Wheel Well Accent Trim
Check the body style on each listing; some kits are specific to one body style.
Installation tips: Pillar Post Trim
- Unpack all 2 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: PP25900 Pillar Post Trim
What does PP25900 fit?
The 2001-2005 BMW 3 Series, tagged 2-door & 325Ci Coupe.
Does it fit a 3 Series sedan?
The row lists only the 325Ci Coupe. Call 877-752-3811 for other models.
How many covers?
Two covers make up this 3 Series set.
Which pillar do they cover?
The listing doesn't say. See 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.
