Product Description
PP27558: Two-Piece Pillar Covers for the 2007-2012 Nissan Altima Coupe
PP27558 is a pair of polished stainless pillar covers for the Nissan Altima coupe, listed for 2007-2012 and the 2-door, Coupe body only. The set costs $56.99 and is made in the USA from 26 gauge 304 stainless steel.
The body style is the key point here. This catalog lists Altima pillar sets for the sedan too, PP27550 and PP27551, and those are tagged 4-door, Sedan. This pair is the coupe's. If you're unsure which you own, your records should say; if not, call Quality Automotive Trims on 877-752-3811 and give the part number PP27558.
A note on price: this two-piece coupe set is listed at the same price as the four-piece sedan set. The catalog gives no reason for it, and the listing doesn't describe the coupe covers' size. If the price matters to your decision, call to confirm before ordering, and ask about the photographed shapes at the same time.
There's also a coupe window trim package, WP27558, whose note says "Includes Upper Trim and Pillar Posts, NO Window Sills". The listings don't explain how its pillar pieces compare with these two covers. If you're thinking about both, compare the photographs closely or phone first, so you don't end up with two sets for the same posts.
Neither listing names exactly which pillar these covers fit or gives a width, so the gallery is your guide. Take it out to the car and match both shapes to a post before buying. Both covers are polished stainless.
The covers are purely cosmetic. Each thin polished panel lies over a post next to the side glass, and the door, window and seals keep working as before. Grade 304 stainless resists corrosion on its own with no plating to wear away, so washing keeps it looking right.
They attach with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape, directly over the existing surface. No drilling, no trim removal. The Installation tab lists the temperature range and cure time.
Two covers make this a short job, but the preparation still decides how well it turns out. Check both posts for wax, chalky fading, cracks or a lifting edge, and deal with those first. Wash with car soap, dry fully, and wipe each post with rubbing alcohol on a lint-free cloth.
On arrival, compare the pair with the gallery and call if either is bent. With the backing still on, hold each cover in place and outline it with painter's tape, then look at the car from the front and rear to check the two covers match. Peel one backing, press the cover firmly along its length and both edges, then fit the second cover.
If either cover won't sit flush, leave the backing on and ring 877-752-3811. Pick a dry, mild day in the shade, and keep the coupe out of rain until the cure time on the Installation tab has passed. After that, wash the covers along with the paint, using the same soft mitt.
PP27558 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | PP27558 |
| UPC | 691821314409 |
| 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 | 2007-2012 Nissan Altima |
Fitment: PP27558
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Nissan Altima | 2007-2012 | 2-door, Coupe |
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 2007-2012 Nissan Altima
- FV27550: 2-piece Front Vent Accent
- GC27550: 1-piece Gas Door Cover Trim
- GC27558: 1-piece Gas Door Cover Trim
- LP27550: 1-piece License Plate Bezel
- PP27550: 4-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP27551: 6-piece Pillar Post Trim
- RD27550: 1-piece Rear Deck Accent
- TH27550: 4-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
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: PP27558 Pillar Post Trim
What does PP27558 fit?
The 2007-2012 Nissan Altima, 2-door, Coupe. Sedan owners should see PP27550 or PP27551.
How many pieces are included?
There are two Altima covers in the set.
Why does a two-piece set cost the same as the four-piece sedan set?
The catalog doesn't explain it. Call 877-752-3811 to confirm before ordering.
Does WP27558 overlap with this pair?
The listings don't compare them; its note mentions pillar posts. Check the photos or call.
Do I need to drill?
No. It uses 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape directly over the existing surface, & the steel is polished 26 gauge 304 stainless.
