Product Description
Acura RL 1996-2001 Pillar Post Trim, 4 Pieces (PP20200)
PP20200 is a four-piece set of polished stainless pillar covers for the 1996-2001 Acura RL 4-door sedan, priced at $56.99. The RL sheet links one other pillar set, the six-piece PP20201, so the choice is four or six.
Start with the fitment row, which reads Acura RL, 1996-2001, 4-door, Sedan, covering six model years. An RL from 1996 to 2001 is what PP20200 is listed for. If it doesn't match, call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 and ask about PP20200 before ordering.
Next, how the two RL sets differ. The listings say four and six and leave it there: no notes, no widths, no pillar names. The photos are what show the difference. Compare this gallery with the six-piece gallery, pick out any shape that appears only in the larger set, and decide whether you'd like that spot in stainless too. Four is the lighter job, with fewer pieces to line up. Ring 877-752-3811 before putting both RL sets in one order.
The covers are 26 gauge 304 stainless steel, polished and made in the USA. There's no chrome coat; the shine is the steel, so it can't flake. They fix with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape directly over the existing surface. You won't drill and nothing comes off the car. The Installation tab lists the tape's temperature range and cure time.
On a car of this age, check the surface
The tape bonds to the existing finish, and that finish has seen a lot of years. Before buying, look closely at each pillar. If it's sound and smooth, a thorough clean is all it needs. If it's chalky, crazed or lifting, fix that first; the cover will only stay put on a surface that's sound itself. Call 877-752-3811 if you'd like a second opinion.
Fitting the covers
Choose a dry, mild day and work in the shade. Gather mild car soap, a sponge, isopropyl alcohol, a stack of lint-free cloths and painter's tape.
Unpack the four covers and compare them with the photos. If one is bent or missing, call before cleaning anything.
Wash the pillar faces, rinse and dry. Then wipe each with isopropyl alcohol. Older finishes often hold a film of old wax, so expect the first cloth to come away dirty; keep going with fresh cloths until one stays clean, and let the surface dry.
Place the RL covers by comparing them with the listing images. Holding each one in place with its liner on, line up the edges and mark round it with painter's tape. Peel the liner, set the cover inside the marks and press with firm, even strokes from end to end and along both edges. Fit the next cover straight away and compare the two before you move to the last two.
If a cover won't lie flat, keep the liner on and phone 877-752-3811 rather than pressing harder. When the cure time is up, wash with ordinary car soap and dry with a soft towel. The steel ships polished to a mirror shine, per the listing.
PP20200 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | PP20200 |
| UPC | 691821489312 |
| Part type | Pillar Post Trim |
| Pieces in kit | 4 |
| 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 | 1996-2001 Acura RL |
Fitment: PP20200
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Acura RL | 1996-2001 | 4-door, Sedan |
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 1996-2001 Acura RL
- PP20201: 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 4 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: PP20200 Pillar Post Trim
What does PP20200 fit?
The 1996-2001 Acura RL, 4-door Sedan.
How many covers?
Four. PP20201 has 6.
Which pillars are covered?
The listing doesn't say. Compare the photos or call 877-752-3811.
Will tape hold on an older finish?
On a sound, clean surface. Fix chalky or lifting finish first.
Is drilling needed?
No. It mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape directly over the existing surface.
