Product Description
Saturn SL Sedan 1996-2002 Pillar Post Trim, Four Covers (PP42445)
PP42445 is a four-cover pillar post set for the Saturn SL, listed for 1996 through 2002. The covers are polished 26 gauge 304 stainless, made in the USA, and the set costs $56.99. Its single fitment row reads Saturn SL 1996-2002, tagged 4-door, Sedan.
Seven model years share that row, and the four-door sedan is the only body it names. Saturn SL coverage starts in 1996 and ends in 2002. An SL from those years with that body is what the listing describes; anything else isn't covered, and we'd rather hear from you first than have you guess.
No other pillar set and no other trim is linked to this Saturn listing, so there isn't a six-cover alternative to weigh up. The four here are the option for this row.
The page doesn't carry notes, post names or widths. The gallery photos show the four shapes, and the simplest check is to hold each photo against your SL's posts and see that it matches what you'd like covered.
If anything is unclear, call Quality Automotive Trims on 877-752-3811. Mention PP42445 and your model year, and we can go over the photos with you.
The four are decorative only. They lie over posts beside the side glass and leave the doors, windows and weatherstrip doing their usual jobs. Grade 304 stainless is corrosion resistant by composition; nothing is plated on.
Each cover goes on with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape, bonding to the post's existing finish. You won't drill the Saturn or take off any of its trim. The Installation tab lists the temperature range and how long the tape needs to cure.
Spend time on preparation, since the tape is only as dependable as the surface under it. Wax and polish must come off, and paint that's chalky, crazed or lifting should be repaired. Wash the posts with car soap, rinse, dry them completely, and wipe with rubbing alcohol on lint-free cloths, refolding until a fresh face shows no residue. Feel each post for dents or old filler while you clean.
Gather car soap, a bucket, rubbing alcohol, lint-free cloths, painter's tape and a pencil. Ask someone to stand a few paces back and tell you when each cover looks level.
Choose a shaded spot on a calm, dry day. Lay out the four next to the gallery and call us if any is damaged or missing. Liner on, hold a cover to the post its photo shows and move it until the border is even, then mark its outline in painter's tape. Peel the liner, set the cover inside the tape and press firmly along its whole length and both edges. Compare it with the photo, then move on to the next cover.
If an SL cover won't seat flat at one end, stop pressing and keep its liner on, then ring 877-752-3811. After the tape has cured, the covers need nothing more than car soap, water and a soft towel.
PP42445 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | PP42445 |
| UPC | 691821636402 |
| 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 | 1996-2002 Saturn SL |
Fitment: PP42445
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Saturn SL | 1996-2002 | 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.
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: PP42445 Pillar Post Trim
What does PP42445 fit?
The Saturn SL 1996-2002, tagged 4-door, Sedan.
Is there a six-cover version?
None is linked to this listing.
Which posts are covered?
The listing doesn't name them. See the gallery or call 877-752-3811.
Is drilling needed?
No. The covers mount with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape directly over the existing surface.
How do I clean them?
Car soap and water after the cure, then a soft towel.
