Product Description
Honda Accord 2002 Pillar Post Trim, Four Pieces (PP22281)
PP22281 is unusual in one way: it's listed for a single model year. The title and the fitment row both read Honda Accord 2002-2002, tagged 4-door and Sedan. So this four-piece set of polished stainless pillar covers, priced at $56.99, is listed for the 2002 Accord sedan and nothing else. A six-piece version, PP22282, is linked for the same year.
Why the year matters so much here
With only one model year on the row, checking your records are essential. If your Accord isn't a 2002, this set isn't listed for it. The catalog doesn't explain why the listing is limited to one year, and we won't guess. If your car is a neighbouring year and you'd like to know whether the covers could still suit it, call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 and ask about PP22281 before ordering. Don't rely on a near miss; a quick call is easier than a return.
Four or six
Neither 2002 Accord listing names the pillars covered, gives a width or carries a note. The count is the only stated difference. Compare this gallery with the six-piece gallery and look for any shape that appears only in the larger set. If you don't need stainless there, four covers is the simpler job. If you do, go for six. The four Accord covers are pictured in place; we can confirm on 877-752-3811.
What you're getting
Four covers of 26 gauge 304 stainless steel, polished and made in the USA. The finish is the steel's own surface, so there's no plating to flake. Mounting is with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape directly over the existing surface; there's no drilling and no trim comes off.
The surface underneath
The tape bonds to the pillar's existing finish. After many years of sun, that finish can go chalky, crack, or start to lift. Check each pillar, and repair any damage before fitting. A firm, smooth finish just needs a careful clean. The Installation tab gives the tape's temperature range and cure time.
Fitting
Choose a dry, calm day and work in the shade, with mild car soap, a sponge, isopropyl alcohol, several lint-free cloths and painter's tape.
Check the four covers against the photos as you unpack them. If one is bent or missing, call before cleaning.
Wash the pillar faces, rinse and dry. Wipe each with isopropyl alcohol, changing to clean cloths until one stays clean, and let it evaporate.
Where each Accord cover belongs is clear from the photos. Hold each in place with the liner still on, settle the edges and outline it with painter's tape. Peel, place in the outline and press firmly from end to end and along both edges. Fit the next cover, compare the two, and then do the remaining two.
Should a 2002 Accord cover not lie flat, keep its liner on and ring 877-752-3811. Once cured, the Honda's four covers need only ordinary car soap and a soft towel; the polished steel asks for nothing more.
PP22281 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | PP22281 |
| UPC | 691821424412 |
| 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 | 2002 Honda Accord |
Fitment: PP22281
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Honda Accord | 2002 | 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 2002 Honda Accord
- PP22282: 6-piece Pillar Post Trim
- TH22210: 6-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
- TH22251: 6-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
- TH22281: 8-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
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: PP22281 Pillar Post Trim
What does PP22281 fit?
The 2002 Honda Accord, 4-door Sedan. The listing covers that one model year only.
Will it fit a different Accord year?
It isn't listed for other years. Call 877-752-3811 before ordering.
How many covers?
Four. PP22282 has 6.
Which pillars are covered?
The listing doesn't say. Compare the photos.
Is drilling needed?
No. It mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape directly over the existing surface.
