Product Description
Chevrolet Impala 2000-2005 Pillar Post Trim, Four Polished Covers (PP40135)
Four polished covers in 26 gauge 304 stainless, made in the USA, make up PP40135, a $56.99 pillar post set for the 2000-2005 Chevrolet Impala. Its fitment row names the four-door sedan.
The one other Impala pillar listing linked here is PP40136, and its note is worth reading: "Rear Triangles only." That six-piece set is described as covering the rear triangles and nothing else. This four-cover page has no note at all, so it doesn't say which posts its covers are for, and it doesn't claim to include rear triangles. If rear triangles are what you want in polished steel, PP40136 is the listing that names them. For anything else, look at this page's gallery.
The four shapes in that gallery are the only guide to placement, since the record gives no post names or widths. Take the photos to your Impala and match each one to a post. If they all find homes you'd like brightened, order the set. Check each post's surface while you're there; a dent or patched area can stop a flat cover from lying evenly. If you're unsure how the two Impala pillar listings relate to your plans, call Quality Automotive Trims on 877-752-3811 with PP40135 and your year. Each of the Impala's four covers is polished stainless.
Three other linked listings are separate parts: the gas door cover GC40135, the license plate bezel LP40135 and the window sill trim set WS40135. None is included with these covers.
The covers are decorative. Each lies over a post beside the side glass; the Chevrolet's doors, windows and seals are left untouched. Grade 304 resists corrosion through its alloy rather than plating.
The Impala keeps its trim and gets no holes: each of the four covers mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape, sticking to the post paint or trim already there. The Installation tab spells out the fitting temperature range and the cure time.
The four posts need to be sound. Check for a powdery bloom, fine cracks, a lifting edge, or old wax or polish, and fix or strip what you find. Wash with car soap, rinse, dry completely, and wipe each post with rubbing alcohol on lint-free cloths until a clean cloth stays clean.
For the Impala set, have car soap, a bucket, rubbing alcohol, a few cloths, painter's tape and a pencil, and ideally a helper standing off the car to say whether the covers match.
On a calm, dry day in shade, check the four against the photos and ring us about any bent or missing cover. Liner on, hold each to its post, slide it until the gap is even, and outline it with painter's tape. Peel, place it inside the outline, and press firmly along its length and both edges. Fit the next one, then the last two.
If one won't lie flat, leave its liner on and phone 877-752-3811. After the cure, the four are washed with car soap and dried with a soft towel.
PP40135 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | PP40135 |
| UPC | 691821658534 |
| 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 | 2000-2005 Chevrolet Impala |
Fitment: PP40135
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Impala | 2000-2005 | 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 2000-2005 Chevrolet Impala
- GC40135: 1-piece Gas Door Cover Trim
- LP40135: 1-piece License Plate Bezel
- PP40136: 6-piece Pillar Post Trim
- TH40135: 8-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Upper Kit
- WS40135: 4-piece Window Sill Trim Set
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: PP40135 Pillar Post Trim
What does PP40135 fit?
The Chevrolet Impala 2000-2005, 4-door sedan.
Does it include the rear triangles?
The listing doesn't say so. PP40136 is the linked set noted "Rear Triangles only."
Are the gas door, license plate or window sill pieces included?
No. GC40135, LP40135 and WS40135 are separate listings.
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, then a soft towel.
