Product Description
BMW 3 Series Sedan 1999-2005 Pillar Post Trim, Four Pieces (PP25905)
PP25905 is four polished stainless pillar covers for the BMW 3 Series 4-door sedan, 1999-2005. The title says only "BMW 3 Series"; it's the Sedan tag on the fitment row that tells you which body it's listed for. The set is $56.99, made in the USA, and linked to a six-piece sedan alternative, PP25906.
That tag matters because this catalog also has 3 Series pillar sets for the wagon and a pair for the coupe, with titles that look much the same. Those aren't linked to this listing and aren't for the sedan. Count your doors, check the body and the year. If anything's unclear, call Quality Automotive Trims on 877-752-3811 and quote PP25905.
Choosing between four and six covers is a photo exercise. Neither sedan listing names its pillars or gives a width or note. Bring the two galleries up side by side, see how the shapes differ, and decide which areas of your sedan you want in polished steel. If these four are all you want, it's the shorter job. If you'd rather have what the six-piece photos show, choose that one. Settle on a single 3 Series set by its gallery, and ring 877-752-3811 if unsure.
The covers are a cosmetic finish for the posts between the side windows, made from 26 gauge 304 stainless and polished. Grade 304 resists corrosion and doesn't need plating, so there's no coating to peel and no different metal under a scuff. Washing is the routine upkeep for steel the listing calls polished to a mirror shine.
They mount with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape directly over the existing surface. Nothing is drilled and none of the BMW's trim comes off. The Installation tab gives the tape's temperature range and cure time.
On a sedan from these years, the post finish needs a close look before anything else. The tape grips whatever is there. Powdery or chalky residue, a crazed texture, a lifting corner or a layer of old wax should all be dealt with first. Repair, strip, wash and dry, then wipe with rubbing alcohol until a fresh lint-free cloth stays clean.
Work on a dry, still day in the shade. Unpack the four covers and check each against the photos; call if one is bent or missing. Compare each 3 Series cover with the photos. Offer each to its post with the backing on, ease it until the edges look even, and outline it with painter's tape. Peel the backing, settle the cover into its outline and press firmly along the length and both edges. Fit the next cover at once, then compare.
If a cover won't sit flat, leave its backing on and phone 877-752-3811. After curing, wash with car soap and dry with a soft towel.
An unhurried session does it, with prep and marking taking most of the time. Before you order, take the photos out to the car and match each of the four shapes to a post.
PP25905 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | PP25905 |
| UPC | 691821540686 |
| 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 | 1999-2005 BMW 3 Series |
Fitment: PP25905
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| BMW 3 Series | 1999-2005 | 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 1999-2005 BMW 3 Series
- PP25906: 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: PP25905 Pillar Post Trim
What does PP25905 fit?
The 1999-2005 BMW 3 Series, 4-door Sedan.
Does it fit the 3 Series wagon or coupe?
No. It's tagged Sedan. Wagon & coupe sets are listed separately.
How many covers?
Four. PP25906 has 6.
Which pillars are covered?
The listing doesn't say. Compare the photos or call 877-752-3811.
Is drilling needed?
No. It mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape directly over the existing surface.
