Product Description
Acura MDX 2001-2006 Pillar Post Trim, Four Pieces (PP21297)
Four polished stainless covers for the pillars of the 2001-2006 Acura MDX 4-door SUV, made in the USA: that's PP21297, at $67.99. The MDX sheet links a six-piece alternative, PP21298.
The MDX listings say how many covers each set has and very little else. No notes, no widths, no pillar names. That's why we'd ask you to spend a minute with the photos before ordering. Open this gallery and the six-piece one, find the shapes that appear only in the larger set, and decide whether you want stainless there too. Then hold the photos up beside your MDX and make sure every shape in your chosen set has an obvious home. Four covers is the simpler install; six puts steel in more places. If six MDX covers might suit you better, view that gallery, or phone 877-752-3811.
Fitment is listed as Acura MDX, 2001-2006, 4-door, SUV, across six model years. This set isn't listed for later MDX years. If yours is outside the range, or something doesn't look right, call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 and give them PP21297 before buying.
The covers are 26 gauge 304 stainless steel with a polished finish. There's no plate or coating, so the shine is the metal and has nothing to shed. They fix with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape directly over the existing surface. No holes are drilled, and none of the MDX's trim is removed.
The tape holds to the existing finish, so that finish needs to be in good order. After years of sun, pillar surfaces on a vehicle of this age can turn chalky, crack or start to peel. Run your fingers along each one. If you find damage, have it repaired before fitting. If it's smooth and firm, a careful clean is all the preparation needed. Call for advice if you're not sure.
Installing
Read the Installation tab first. It gives the tape's temperature range and cure time, and those take priority.
Work on a dry, still day in the shade. Have mild car soap, a sponge, isopropyl alcohol, a supply of lint-free cloths, painter's tape and, if the upper edges are hard to see from the ground, a stable step stool.
Unwrap the MDX's four covers onto a soft towel and check them against the photos; if any piece is bent or absent, phone us before carrying on.
Wash the pillar faces, rinse and dry. Wipe each with isopropyl alcohol, replacing the cloth whenever it picks up grime, until a fresh one stays clean. Let it evaporate.
Check the MDX covers against what the listing shows. Hold each in place with its liner on, settle it where the edges sit naturally, and frame it with painter's tape. Peel the first liner, place the cover in its frame and press with firm, even strokes from end to end and along both edges. Fit the next cover straight after, compare the two, then finish the remaining two.
An MDX cover that won't settle flat should keep its liner while you call 877-752-3811. When the cure time is up, ordinary car soap and a soft towel keep the Acura's covers clean.
PP21297 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | PP21297 |
| UPC | 691821389964 |
| 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 | 2001-2006 Acura MDX |
Fitment: PP21297
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Acura MDX | 2001-2006 | 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 2001-2006 Acura MDX
- PP21298: 6-piece Pillar Post Trim
- TH21297: 8-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
- WS21297: 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: PP21297 Pillar Post Trim
What does PP21297 fit?
The 2001-2006 Acura MDX, 4-door SUV.
How many covers?
Four. PP21298 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 peeling finish first.
Is drilling needed?
No. It mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape directly over the existing surface.
