Product Description
Kia Sorento 2003-2006 Pillar Post Trim, 4-Piece Stainless Set (PP23820)
PP23820 is a four-piece set of polished stainless pillar covers for the 2003-2006 Kia Sorento, tagged 4-door SUV. It's priced at $67.99 and made in the USA. A six-piece version, PP23821, is linked as the alternative.
At a glance
- Fits: Kia Sorento, 2003-2006, 4-door, SUV (four model years)
- Covers: four
- Material: 26 gauge 304 stainless steel, polished
- Goes on over the existing surface using 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape
- Linked alternative: PP23821, six covers
Choosing between four and six
The two Sorento listings don't spell out their covers. No pillar names, no widths, no notes. To see what separates them, compare their photo galleries and note which outlines appear only in the six-piece set. Then look at your Sorento and decide if you'd like those areas in polished steel too. If not, four covers keeps the work short. Choose one set; the photos show what each one covers. If you'd like help deciding, call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 and quote PP23820.
What pillar trim does
Pillar covers are cosmetic. They sit over the posts between the side windows and give them a polished steel face. Nothing structural changes, and the covers can be fitted without taking the Sorento apart, which is why they're a straightforward weekend job.
Why stainless
304 stainless resists corrosion and keeps a polished face without plating. Because there's no coating, there's nothing to chip, and ordinary washing keeps it bright.
Mounting and the surface underneath
The covers attach with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape directly over the existing surface. No drilling, and no trim is removed. The Installation tab gives the tape's temperature range and cure time; keep within both.
The tape bonds to the finish on each post, so check it before you start. On a vehicle from these years, look for a chalky or powdery film, fine cracking, or edges that are lifting. Repair any of those first. A sound, smooth finish only needs a thorough clean, repeated until a fresh lint-free cloth comes away clean.
Fitting the four
Work on a dry, calm day, out of direct sun. Compare each cover with the photos when you unpack it and call if one is bent or missing. Wash and dry the posts, then wipe each with isopropyl alcohol. Every Sorento cover's spot is shown in the pictures. Dry-fit each with its liner on, line up the edges and outline it with painter's tape. Peel, place and press firmly along the whole length and both edges. Fit the next cover straight after so the two can be compared. A step stool can help you see the upper edges if you need one.
If a Sorento cover won't settle flat, leave the liner in place and phone 877-752-3811. After the cure time, the Kia's four covers take car soap and a soft towel.
Before you order
Open the gallery on your phone beside the Sorento and match each of the four shapes to a post. A 2003-2006 Sorento takes these four covers. If both checks are fine, you're ready to buy. Allow an unhurried session for the fitting itself.
PP23820 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | PP23820 |
| UPC | 691821552115 |
| 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 | 2003-2006 Kia Sorento |
Fitment: PP23820
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Kia Sorento | 2003-2006 | 4-door, SUV |
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 2003-2006 Kia Sorento
- PP23821: 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: PP23820 Pillar Post Trim
What does PP23820 fit?
The 2003-2006 Kia Sorento, 4-door SUV.
How many covers?
Four. PP23821 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.
Should I buy both sets?
No. They're alternatives; choose one.
