Product Description
BMW X3 2004-2010 Pillar Trim: Four Polished Stainless Covers, PP25940
PP25940 is the smallest of three pillar sets this catalog links for the 2004-2010 BMW X3, a 4-door SUV. It holds four polished stainless covers for $67.99, made in the USA from 26 gauge 304 steel. Its linked alternatives are PP25941 with six covers and PP25942 with ten, all tagged the same way and for the same years.
Which of the three to buy is a question for the photographs. No X3 listing names the pillars its covers go on, and none gives a width or a note. So set the three galleries out together and study the outline of every piece. Picture each one on your X3. Four covers make the quickest job; if another set's pictures match your plans better, order that one instead. Buy one X3 set, not two; phone 877-752-3811 if you're unsure which.
The year span is seven model years, 2004-2010. X3s of 2004 through 2010 take four covers. A call to Quality Automotive Trims on 877-752-3811 clears up any doubt; give them PP25940 and your year.
On the steel itself: grade 304 is stainless right through, polished rather than plated. That means no coating to lift and no different metal showing under a scrape. It resists corrosion by itself, and a wash with soapy water is the whole maintenance routine. The covers are a cosmetic finish for the posts between the side windows and do nothing structural.
Attachment is 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape, pressed directly over the existing surface. Nothing is drilled. Nothing is unbolted or pried off. The Installation tab gives the temperature window and how long the tape takes to cure, so read it before you pick a day.
Prep is where the result is decided. The tape grips the finish already on each post, so if that finish is chalky, crazed, lifting at a corner or coated in old wax, fix it first. After that, wash, let it dry fully, and wipe with rubbing alcohol until a fresh lint-free cloth picks up nothing. On an SUV, a small step stool helps if the upper edges are hard to see from the ground.
Supplies: car soap, a bucket, rubbing alcohol, lint-free cloths, painter's tape, a pencil, and a helper if one's free.
Work on a dry, windless day in the shade. Unpack the four covers and match each to the photos; call if one is bent or missing. Photos of the X3 set show where each of the four covers belongs. Offer each to its post with the backing on, nudge it until the margins look even, and frame it in painter's tape. Peel, settle the cover inside the frame, and press firmly along its whole length and both edges. Then fit the next cover before moving on.
Should a cover refuse to lie flat, keep the backing on and ring 877-752-3811. After curing, wash with car soap and dry with a soft towel. An unhurried session covers it, and before ordering it's worth taking the gallery out to the X3 on your phone to match each of the four shapes to a post.
PP25940 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | PP25940 |
| UPC | 691821717804 |
| 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 | 2004-2010 BMW X3 |
Fitment: PP25940
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| BMW X3 | 2004-2010 | 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 2004-2010 BMW X3
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: PP25940 Pillar Post Trim
What does PP25940 fit?
The 2004-2010 BMW X3, 4-door SUV.
How many covers?
Four. PP25941 has 6 & PP25942 has 10.
Which pillars are covered?
The listing doesn't say. Compare the photos or call 877-752-3811.
What's it made from?
Polished 26 gauge 304 stainless steel, made in the USA.
Is drilling needed?
No. It mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape directly over the existing surface.
