Product Description
Infiniti Q45 2002-2006 Pillar Post Trim, Four Pieces (PP22040)
The short version: PP22040 is four polished 304 stainless pillar covers for the 2002-2006 Infiniti Q45 4-door sedan, made in the USA, at $56.99. They go on with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape directly over the existing surface, with no drilling. A six-piece Q45 set, PP22041, is the linked alternative.
The longer version starts with fitment. The only row is Infiniti Q45, 2002-2006, 4-door, Sedan, covering five model years. A Q45 outside that span, or with a different model name, is worth a call to Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 with PP22040 before ordering.
Then there's what the listing leaves out. No note, no width, and no list of pillars, on this set or the six-piece one. The count is the only difference we can confirm. If you're weighing the two, the photos are the honest way to decide. Scroll through both galleries and find the outlines that appear only in the six-piece photos. If those are areas you'd like dressed in steel, the larger set suits you. If not, four keeps things simple. The photos show the four Q45 covers; we're on 877-752-3811 if you'd like to check.
The steel is 26 gauge 304 stainless, polished. Since there's no plating, the finish can't chip or flake, and it shrugs off washing, rain and sun with normal care.
The tape bonds to the pillar's existing finish, which brings up the condition of that finish. On a car this age, it's worth a close look. Smooth and firm is fine after cleaning. Dull and powdery, cracked, or lifting at an edge needs repair first, because the cover will only hold as well as the surface beneath it. The Installation tab gives the tape's temperature range and cure time.
What does a pillar cover actually do? The pillars are the upright panels around the side windows. Each cover is a thin stainless shape that lies on one of them, giving it a polished face without changing anything beneath.
When you're ready to fit:
Set up on a dry, still day in a shaded spot with mild car soap, a sponge, isopropyl alcohol, a stack of lint-free cloths and some painter's tape.
Lay out the four covers and compare them with the photos. Bent or missing? Call before going on.
Wash and dry each pillar, then go over it with isopropyl alcohol. Keep wiping with clean cloths until there's no grey left on them, then let it evaporate.
Sort the Q45 covers using the product images. Hold one in place with the liner on, find where its edges sit naturally and mark around it with painter's tape. Peel, place, and press with firm strokes from end to end and along both edges. Do the next cover right away, check the two, and repeat.
A cover that won't lie flat should keep its liner until you've rung 877-752-3811. After the cure time, wash with ordinary car soap and dry with a soft towel.
One small tip: begin with whichever cover is easiest to see. Getting that one right gives you a reference line for the rest.
PP22040 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | PP22040 |
| UPC | 691821574636 |
| 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 | 2002-2006 Infiniti Q45 |
Fitment: PP22040
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Infiniti Q45 | 2002-2006 | 4-door, Sedan |
Match the year, model, and body style in this table to your vehicle before ordering. Questions? Call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 with your year, make, model, and body style.
Other QAA trim cataloged for the 2002-2006 Infiniti Q45
- PP22041: 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: PP22040 Pillar Post Trim
What does PP22040 fit?
The 2002-2006 Infiniti Q45, 4-door Sedan.
How many covers?
Four. PP22041 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, cracked or lifting finish first.
Is drilling needed?
No. It mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape directly over the existing surface.
