Product Description
PP23281 Pillar Post Covers for the 2003-2007 Honda Accord Sedan, Set of Four
PP23281 is four polished stainless pillar covers for the 2003-2007 Honda Accord 4-door sedan. It costs $56.99 and is made in the USA from 26 gauge 304 stainless steel. If you've been browsing Accord trim, you'll notice this listing is linked to a lot of other parts. This page sorts out which of those matter for choosing pillar covers.
Sedan or coupe
The title reads only "Honda Accord", but the fitment row says 4-door, Sedan, for 2003-2007. The catalog also has a coupe pillar set, PP23251, tagged 2-door Coupe, and it's linked here too. That one is for the coupe and this one is for the sedan; they aren't interchangeable. Count your doors and check your records. If anything doesn't line up, call Quality Automotive Trims on 877-752-3811 and quote PP23281.
Four or six
The sedan has two pillar listings: this four-piece set and PP23282 with six covers. Neither names its pillars, gives a width or includes a note. Compare the galleries. Shapes that appear only in the six-piece photos are the difference. Decide whether you'd want those areas in stainless; if not, four covers is the shorter job. Four Accord covers are pictured here, and we can talk through where they sit on 877-752-3811.
The other linked parts
Several non-pillar Accord sedan listings are linked as well, including GC23281 (Gas Door Cover Trim), DH23281 (Door Handle Cover Kit, which the catalog notes does not include passenger key access) and TH25281 (Rocker Panel Trim, Upper Kit). They're separate products. Read their own pages for details.
Material and mounting
The covers are solid 304 stainless with a polished face, not a plated finish, so there's nothing to flake. Each attaches with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape directly over the existing surface, without drilling or removing trim. The Installation tab gives the tape's temperature range and cure time.
Check the posts first, because the tape bonds to the finish already there. Chalky, cracked or lifting areas need repair before fitting. A sound finish just needs a careful clean.
What pillar trim is
Pillar covers are thin cosmetic panels for the posts between the side windows. On the Accord sedan, polished steel there makes a bright line along the glass. They don't change anything structural; they simply sit over what's already on the car.
Fitting
On a dry, calm day in shade, unpack the four covers and compare each with the photos, calling if one is bent or missing. Wash and dry the posts, then wipe with isopropyl alcohol until a fresh lint-free cloth stays clean. Check the covers against the photos, dry-fit each with its liner on and outline it with painter's tape. Peel, place and press firmly along the length and both edges, then fit the next cover straight away so you can compare the two.
If one of the Accord's four covers won't lie flat, leave the liner in place and ring 877-752-3811. Once cured, car soap and a soft towel keep them clean. Plan an unhurried session, since cleaning and marking take longest.
PP23281 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | PP23281 |
| UPC | 691821594337 |
| 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 | 2003-2007 Honda Accord |
Fitment: PP23281
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Honda Accord | 2003-2007 | 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 2003-2007 Honda Accord
- DH23251: 4-piece Door Handle Accent Trim
- GC23251: 1-piece Gas Door Cover Trim
- GC23281: 1-piece Gas Door Cover Trim
- PP23251: 2-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP23282: 6-piece Pillar Post Trim
- TH25281: 8-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Upper Kit
- DH23281: 8-piece Door Handle Cover 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: PP23281 Pillar Post Trim
What does PP23281 fit?
The 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 4-door Sedan.
Does it fit the Accord coupe?
No. The coupe pillar set is PP23251, tagged 2-door Coupe.
How many covers?
Four. PP23282 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.
