Product Description
Lexus ES300 2002-2006 Sedan: Four-Piece Stainless Pillar Covers (PP23106)
A quick summary first. PP23106 is four polished stainless covers for the pillar posts of the 2002-2006 Lexus ES300 4-door sedan. It's $56.99, it's made in the USA, and it has one linked alternative, the six-piece PP23107.
Now the useful detail.
Which car
The listing's single fitment row reads Lexus ES300, 2002-2006, 4-door, Sedan: five model years. ES300s of 2002 through 2006 are listed. Outside that range, or with any doubt about your car, call Quality Automotive Trims on 877-752-3811 and quote PP23106 first.
Which set
The four-piece and six-piece listings say nothing about pillar positions, widths or notes. Their photos are the only way to see the difference. Open both galleries, identify the shapes that the six-piece set shows and this one doesn't, and picture them on your ES300. Don't want those areas in stainless? Then four covers is the right call and the quicker job. Do want them? Choose the six. Mixing ES300 sets isn't recommended without a quick call to 877-752-3811.
What they are
Pillar covers are cosmetic panels that sit over the posts between the side windows. These are 26 gauge 304 stainless steel, polished, with no plating. Because the shine belongs to the metal, a minor scratch doesn't uncover anything different, and regular washing keeps them bright.
How they stay on
3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape bonds each cover directly over the existing surface. No drilling. No trim comes off. Look at the Installation tab for the tape's temperature range and cure time before you begin.
That tape needs a sound surface. Examine every post. If the finish has gone chalky or powdery, crazed, or loose at an edge, it should be repaired first. If it's firm and smooth, cleaning is the only preparation, but do it properly: keep wiping until a fresh lint-free cloth comes away clean.
The fitting itself
Wait for a dry, calm day and work in shade. Check all four covers against the photos and call if one is bent or missing. Wash and dry the pillars, then wipe them with isopropyl alcohol. Sort the ES300 covers by the product photos. Hold each in place with the liner on, and outline it with painter's tape once it lines up. Peel the liner, set the cover into its outline and press firmly along the whole length and both edges. Fit the next cover right after, so you can compare as you go.
If a cover refuses to lie flat, keep its liner on and phone 877-752-3811 rather than forcing it. After the cure time, wash with car soap and dry with a soft towel. No special products or polishes are needed for the steel at all.
Before you click buy
Take the photos to the car on your phone and match each shape to a post. It takes a minute or two. Feel the finish on each post while you're there, and if either check leaves a question, phone before ordering rather than after.
PP23106 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | PP23106 |
| UPC | 691821273164 |
| 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 Lexus ES300 |
Fitment: PP23106
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Lexus ES300 | 2002-2006 | 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 2002-2006 Lexus ES300
- PP23107: 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: PP23106 Pillar Post Trim
What does PP23106 fit?
The 2002-2006 Lexus ES300, 4-door Sedan.
How many covers?
Four. PP23107 has 6.
Which pillars are covered?
The listing doesn't name them. Compare the photos or call 877-752-3811.
Does it need drilling?
No. It mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape directly over the existing surface.
Should I buy both sets?
No. They're alternatives; choose one.
