Product Description
Four Polished Pillar Covers for the 2001-2006 Kia Optima Sedan (PP24805)
If you're shopping for an Optima from the early years, check the dates first: PP24805 is listed for the Kia Optima 4-door sedan from 2001-2006. The catalog has other Optima pillar sets for later model years, and they aren't linked here. This one holds four polished stainless covers, costs $56.99 and is made in the USA. Its linked alternative is the six-piece PP24806.
This Optima set is listed for 2001 to 2006. If yours falls outside 2001-2006, look for the set listed for your year, or call Quality Automotive Trims on 877-752-3811 and quote PP24805.
Between four and six covers, the listings offer no help beyond the count. There are no pillar names, no widths and no notes. Open both galleries and compare. If the four shapes here are the areas you want in bright steel, buy this set and enjoy the shorter job. If the six-piece photos look more like what you have in mind, buy that one. The two Optima galleries side by side settle most questions; call if one remains.
Several other Optima listings are linked. WP24805 is a Window Trim Package that the catalog describes as upper trim and pillar posts, with no window sills. The listings don't say how its pillar pieces compare with this set, so if it's on your list, put its photos beside these before ordering both. LP24805 (License Plate Bezel), RD24805 (Rear Deck Accent) and TH24805 (Rocker Panel Trim) are separate products with their own pages.
What you're buying is cosmetic: covers that sit over the posts between the side windows and give them a polished face. They're 26 gauge 304 stainless. That steel resists corrosion and isn't plated, so there's no layer to flake or wear through. Ordinary washing keeps it bright.
They mount with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape directly over the existing surface. You won't drill or remove any trim. Have a look at the Installation tab for the tape's temperature range and cure time.
The finish on the posts is what the tape actually sticks to, so it's worth a careful inspection on a car from these years. Chalky or powdery residue, a cracked surface, a corner lifting away, or layers of old wax all need attention before fitting. Repair the damage, strip the wax, then wash, dry and wipe with rubbing alcohol until a fresh lint-free cloth stays clean.
When the posts are ready, choose a dry, still day in the shade. Unpack the four covers and check them against the photos; call if one is bent or missing. Hold each Optima cover beside the gallery. Offer each one up to its post with the backing still on, nudge it until the edges look even, and trace around it with painter's tape. Peel, set it into the outline and press hard along its full length and both edges. Fit another cover at once, then compare.
If a cover won't sit flat, keep its backing on and phone 877-752-3811. After curing, wash with car soap and dry with a soft towel. An unhurried session is plenty.
PP24805 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | PP24805 |
| UPC | 691821415601 |
| 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 Kia Optima |
Fitment: PP24805
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Kia Optima | 2001-2006 | 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 2001-2006 Kia Optima
- LP24805: 1-piece License Plate Bezel
- PP24806: 6-piece Pillar Post Trim
- RD24805: 3-piece Rear Deck Accent
- TH24805: 8-piece Rocker Panel Trim, On the rocker & Lower Kit
- WP24805: 12-piece Window Trim Package
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: PP24805 Pillar Post Trim
What does PP24805 fit?
The 2001-2006 Kia Optima, 4-door Sedan.
Does it fit a later Optima?
It's listed only for 2001-2006. Call 877-752-3811 for other years.
How many covers?
Four. PP24806 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.
