Product Description
Fiat 500 2-Door, 2012-2019: Two-Piece Polished Stainless Pillar Post Trim (PP12990)
PP12990 is a two-piece pillar post set for the Fiat 500, model years 2012 through 2019. Both pieces are polished 26 gauge 304 stainless steel, made in the USA. The fitment row carries an unusual set of tags: "2-door, Base, C, E Model only".
Reading the tags
Here's what we can say with confidence: the row is for the 2-door Fiat 500 and says "Model only", so it's restricted to certain versions. It names Base, C and E. What the catalog doesn't do is define "C" and "E". We won't guess what they stand for. If you know your 500 is a Base, the row includes it. If your car is described as a C or E model, the row names those letters, but since they aren't defined, please call to confirm. And if your Fiat 500 is a version not named here, the row doesn't list it. We've flagged the tags for clarification. Call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811, give us PP12990, and tell us exactly which 500 you have.
Two pieces or six
The other pillar set on this sheet is PP12991, with six pieces and the same tags. That's a big jump from two to six, and the catalog doesn't explain it: neither listing names its pillars or carries a note. The photos show the pieces. If the two covers here are the ones you want, this is a quick, simple job. If the six-piece photos show more you'd like covered, look at that set. Order one; the data doesn't say whether they overlap.
Year range
Eight model years, 2012 to 2019, on one row. The two-piece Fiat 500 set is listed for 2012 to 2019.
Attachment
The Fiat 500's two covers each fix with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape over the posts as they stand, so nothing is drilled or removed.
Install
With two pieces, the work is mostly prep. Wash the pillar area in warm soapy water, rinse and dry. Wipe with rubbing alcohol on a lint-free rag and let it evaporate. Take off any wax or coating where the tape will sit, and repair chipped finish first.
Hold each piece to its pillar with the liner on, compare with the photos and sight along the edges. If it doesn't follow the pillar, try the other piece there. Mark both ends with painter's tape. Peel, align with the marks, press firmly along the length, and run your thumb down both edges. Step back and check the pair looks even. The Installation tab gives the temperature range and cure time.
Light and kit
Shade or a garage is better than full sun; glare hides small gaps. Bucket, sponge, towels, rubbing alcohol, a rag, painter's tape and the photos are all you need.
Care
Wipe the pair with mild soap on a soft cloth, and keep steel wool away.
The Fitment tab shows the tags exactly as listed; the Specs tab lists material and count.
Order of work. Fit one piece, then match the second to it, so the pair sits evenly.
PP12990 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | PP12990 |
| UPC | 691821676118 |
| 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 | 2012-2019 Fiat 500 |
Fitment: PP12990
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Fiat 500 | 2012-2019 | 2-door, Base, C, E Model only |
Check your vehicle against every column here: year range, model, and body style all have to match. Questions? Call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 with your year, make, model, and body style.
Other QAA trim cataloged for the 2012-2019 Fiat 500
- PP12991: 6-piece Pillar Post 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: PP12990 Pillar Post Trim
What does PP12990 fit?
The 2012-2019 Fiat 500, tagged 2-door, Base, C, E Model only.
What do "C" and "E" mean?
The catalog doesn't define them. Call 877-752-3811 and tell us which 500 you have.
Is there a larger set?
Yes, PP12991 with six pieces and the same tags.
Do I need to drill?
No. It mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape directly over the existing surface.
How many pieces?
Two.
