Product Description
Acura TL 1999-2003 Pillar Post Trim, 4 Pieces (PP22295)
PP22295 is four polished stainless pillar covers for the 1999-2003 Acura TL 4-door sedan, priced at $56.99 and made in the USA. The sheet links one other TL set, the six-piece PP22296.
Here's how we'd approach the purchase.
Confirm the car. The row reads Acura TL, 1999-2003, 4-door, Sedan, five model years. If your TL's year doesn't match, call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 with PP22295 before ordering.
Compare the sets. The TL listings don't describe their covers beyond the count. No notes, no widths, no pillar names. Open both galleries, find the shapes that only the six-piece set shows, and decide whether you want stainless there. If not, four covers keeps the job short. To choose between the TL sets, look at both photo sets or ring us.
Check the shapes. With the photos on your phone, stand beside your TL and make sure each of the four shapes has an obvious place. If one doesn't, call before you buy.
Check the surface. The covers mount with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape directly over the existing surface, with no drilling and no trim removal. Since the tape bonds to the current finish, look for pillars that have turned chalky, cracked or lifted after years of sun. Repair those first. A smooth, firm finish just needs cleaning.
Know the material. Each cover is 26 gauge 304 stainless steel, polished. There's no plated layer, so nothing on the surface can peel, and normal washing keeps it bright.
Allow the time. An unhurried session is all four covers need. Cleaning and outlining take most of it, and pressing is quick once each position is marked with tape.
Understand the part. The pillars are the upright panels around the side windows. Each cover is a thin stainless shape lying on one of them, giving a polished face with nothing beneath altered.
Read the rules. The Installation tab lists the tape's temperature range and cure time. Work within both.
The fitting itself
Set up on a dry, calm day in the shade with mild car soap, a sponge, isopropyl alcohol, a stack of lint-free cloths and painter's tape.
Unpack and inspect the four covers against the photos. Call if anything is bent or missing.
Wash each pillar, rinse and dry. Wipe with isopropyl alcohol, changing cloths until a fresh one stays clean, and let it evaporate.
Set the TL covers out in the gallery's order. Hold each in place with its liner on, adjust until the edges sit naturally, and outline it with painter's tape. Peel, set in the outline and press with firm, even strokes from end to end and along both edges. Fit the next cover, look at the two together, and move on to the last two.
A TL cover that refuses to lie flat should keep its liner while you call 877-752-3811. Once the cure time has passed, car soap and a soft towel look after the Acura's four covers.
A small habit that helps: start with the cover that's easiest to see. When it's right, the others are easier to match.
PP22295 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | PP22295 |
| UPC | 691821540198 |
| 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 | 1999-2003 Acura TL |
Fitment: PP22295
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Acura TL | 1999-2003 | 4-door, Sedan |
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.
Other QAA trim cataloged for the 1999-2003 Acura TL
- PP22296: 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: PP22295 Pillar Post Trim
What does PP22295 fit?
The 1999-2003 Acura TL, 4-door Sedan.
How many covers?
Four. PP22296 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 firm, clean surface. Repair chalky, cracked or lifting finish first.
Is drilling needed?
No. It mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape directly over the existing surface.
