Product Description
Mercedes ML Class 1998-2005 Pillar Post Trim, 4 Pieces (PP21065)
PP21065 is a four-piece polished stainless pillar post set for the 1998-2005 Mercedes ML Class 4-door SUV, at $56.99. A six-piece ML set, PP21066, is linked on the same sheet. Those two are the whole choice here.
The fitment row reads Mercedes ML Class, 1998-2005, 4-door, SUV, covering eight model years. ML Class models from 1998 to 2005 are listed. If it's outside that window, phone Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 and quote PP21065 before ordering.
How do four and six differ? The listings don't explain; neither has a note, a width or a list of pillars. The galleries will show you. Compare these four shapes with the six in the other set and look for outlines that only appear there. Then decide, standing beside your ML, whether you'd like those areas in stainless. Four is the shorter job. The ML covers come as alternative sets, not parts of one kit, so phone 877-752-3811 before buying two.
Each cover is 26 gauge 304 stainless steel, polished and made in the USA. The mirror look is the metal's own surface, so there's no plating to fail. The covers attach with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape directly over the existing surface, with no drilling and no trim removal. The Installation tab lists the tape's working temperature and cure time; read it before starting.
Older finish, careful prep
The tape holds to the existing surface, so that surface needs to be sound. After many years outdoors, pillar finishes can turn powdery, crack or lift at the edges. Check each one before you fit anything. Repair any damage first, or call for advice. A firm, smooth finish just needs a deep clean, including removing any old wax.
Before ordering, open the photos on your phone beside the ML and confirm each of the four shapes has a place. If one doesn't, call first; it's simpler to sort out before the box ships.
Step by step
Pick a dry, mild day and a shaded spot, and gather mild car soap, a sponge, isopropyl alcohol, plenty of lint-free cloths, painter's tape and a stable step stool if the upper edges are hard to reach.
Lay the four covers on a towel and compare them with the photos. If one is bent or missing, call before cleaning.
Wash, rinse and dry the pillar faces. Then wipe each with isopropyl alcohol, replacing the cloth each time it picks up residue, until a fresh cloth stays clean. Let the alcohol flash off.
Line the four ML Class covers up with the photos. With the liners on, hold each in place, adjust until the edges sit naturally, and outline it with painter's tape.
Peel one liner, place the cover inside its outline and press with steady, even strokes from end to end and along each edge. Fit the next cover, step back to compare, and then do the remaining two.
If a cover won't lie flat, keep its liner on and call 877-752-3811 rather than pushing harder. After the cure time, wash with ordinary car soap and dry with a soft towel.
PP21065 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | PP21065 |
| UPC | 691821579082 |
| 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 | 1998-2005 Mercedes ML Class |
Fitment: PP21065
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes ML Class | 1998-2005 | 4-door, SUV |
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 1998-2005 Mercedes ML Class
- PP21066: 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: PP21065 Pillar Post Trim
What does PP21065 fit?
The 1998-2005 Mercedes ML Class, 4-door SUV.
How many covers?
Four. PP21066 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. Repair any powdery, cracked or lifting finish first.
Is drilling needed?
No. It mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape directly over the existing surface.
