Product Description
Nissan Maxima 2000-2003 Pillar Post Trim, Four Pieces (PP21540)
PP21540 is a four-piece set of polished stainless pillar covers for the 2000-2003 Nissan Maxima 4-door sedan, listed at $56.99. The sheet links a six-piece version, PP21541, and those are the two Maxima pillar choices for these years.
Four model years are on the fitment row: Nissan Maxima, 2000-2003, 4-door, Sedan. That's a fairly narrow window, so check your records before ordering. If your Maxima is from another year, this listing doesn't cover it; call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 and ask about PP21540 if you're unsure.
Neither Maxima listing describes its covers. No notes, no widths, no list of pillars. The difference between the two sets is stated only as four versus six. To see what that means, open both galleries and look for shapes that show up only in the six-piece photos. Then look at your own car and decide whether you'd like those areas finished in steel too. If not, four is the shorter, simpler job. Pick one Maxima set; the photos show what each covers, and 877-752-3811 can confirm.
The covers are 26 gauge 304 stainless steel, polished and made in the USA. Stainless keeps its shine without a plated layer, so there's nothing on the surface to lift. They mount with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape directly over the existing surface. No drilling, and none of the Maxima's trim is removed.
That tape mounting is the reason to look hard at the pillars first. The bond is only as good as the finish it sits on. On a car from these years, sun and age can leave the surface dull and powdery, or crazed and flaking at the edges. Repair any of that before fitting. If the finish is firm and smooth, a thorough clean is all it needs. Call for advice if you're on the fence.
The Installation tab lists the tape's temperature range and cure time. Plan around those, and choose a dry, still day with some shade.
Lay the four covers on a towel and compare each with the photos. If anything is bent or missing, phone before you clean.
Wash the pillars with mild car soap, rinse and dry. Then wipe each with isopropyl alcohol on a lint-free cloth. Old wax tends to linger on older finishes; keep wiping with fresh cloths until one comes away clean, and give the surface a moment to dry.
Arrange the Maxima covers the way the photos do. Hold each one to its pillar with the liner on, adjust until the edges sit naturally, and run a light outline of painter's tape around it. Peel the liner, set the cover in its outline and press with firm, even strokes from one end to the other and along both edges. Do the next cover straight after, compare the two, and finish with the last two.
For a Maxima cover that refuses to lie flat, keep its liner on and call 877-752-3811. After the cure time, the four covers clean up with car soap and a soft towel.
PP21540 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | PP21540 |
| UPC | 691821718252 |
| 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 | 2000-2003 Nissan Maxima |
Fitment: PP21540
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Nissan Maxima | 2000-2003 | 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 2000-2003 Nissan Maxima
- PP21541: 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: PP21540 Pillar Post Trim
What does PP21540 fit?
The 2000-2003 Nissan Maxima, 4-door Sedan.
How many covers?
Four. PP21541 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 powdery or flaking finish first.
Is drilling needed?
No. It mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape directly over the existing surface.
