Product Description
Smart Fortwo 2008-2012 Pillar Post Trim Pair: PP28400
PP28400 is a pair of polished stainless pillar covers for the Smart Fortwo, listed for 2008-2012 and tagged 2-door, Hatchback. At $45.99, it's a small way to put polished steel on the car's sides. The covers are made in the USA from 26 gauge 304 stainless steel. For your Fortwo, quote PP28400 on 877-752-3811.
There's one model and a five-year span in the record, with the title in agreement. Check your Fortwo's year in your records, and call us if it falls outside the fitment row before ordering. If your car is from outside 2008-2012, the listing doesn't claim it, so call Quality Automotive Trims on 877-752-3811 and quote PP28400 before ordering. The same goes if your Fortwo's body doesn't match the 2-door, Hatchback tag.
No other pillar sets are linked to this listing, so the pair is the only option shown here. The listing also doesn't say which pillar the covers are shaped for or how wide they are. The gallery fills that gap. Before ordering, take the gallery out to the Fortwo on your phone and make sure each cover has a post to match.
The covers are purely for looks. Each thin polished panel rests on a post next to the side glass. The doors, windows and rubber seals all carry on as before. Grade 304 stainless resists corrosion on its own, with no plated coating that could lift, so the shine needs only an ordinary wash.
On the Fortwo, both covers go on with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape over the existing pillar surface, with no drilling and no factory trim removed. The Installation tab lists the temperature range and cure time.
With just two covers, this is about as short as a pillar job gets, so the time is best spent on preparation. The tape bonds to the finish already on each post, so check both for wax, a faded or chalky surface, a small crack, or a corner that's starting to curl. Fix any of those first. Then wash with car soap, dry thoroughly, and wipe each post with rubbing alcohol on a clean, lint-free cloth, giving it a moment to evaporate.
When the pair arrives, compare both covers with the gallery and call if either is bent. Hold the first against its post with the backing still on and trace around it with painter's tape. Do the same with the second cover, then look at the car from the front and the back to make sure the outlines sit at the same height. Peel one backing, press the cover firmly along its full length and both edges, and repeat with the second cover.
If a cover won't sit flush, leave its backing on and phone 877-752-3811. Pick a dry, mild day in the shade, and keep the Fortwo out of rain until the cure time on the Installation tab has passed. After that, wash the covers along with the paint, drying them with a soft cloth so the polish stays even.
PP28400 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | PP28400 |
| UPC | 691821471874 |
| 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 | 2008-2012 Smart Fortwo |
Fitment: PP28400
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Smart Fortwo | 2008-2012 | 2-door, Hatchback |
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.
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: PP28400 Pillar Post Trim
What does PP28400 fit?
The Smart Fortwo from 2008-2012, listed as 2-door, Hatchback.
How many pieces are included?
The Fortwo set is two covers.
Which pillar do they cover?
The listing doesn't name it. Check the gallery or call 877-752-3811.
What are they made of?
Polished 26 gauge 304 stainless steel, made in the USA.
Do I need to drill?
No. They attach with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape directly over the existing surface.
