Product Description
PP24810: 2005-2009 Kia Spectra Sedan Pillar Trim in Four Pieces
PP24810 is a single four-piece set of polished stainless pillar covers for the 2005-2009 Kia Spectra 4-door sedan. It sells for $56.99 and is made in the USA. No sibling pillar sets are linked, so there's no other count to weigh up.
Start with the car. The one fitment row reads Kia Spectra, 2005-2009, 4-door, Sedan, which is five model years. If your records show a year in that span and your Spectra is the sedan, you're within the listed fitment. If not, or if anything seems off, phone Quality Automotive Trims on 877-752-3811 and quote PP24810 before ordering.
Next, the covers. There are four, cut from 26 gauge 304 stainless and polished to a bright finish. The listing doesn't name the pillars they're shaped for, and it has no width or note, so the photos are the guide. Pull them up on your phone, stand beside the Spectra and find a post for each shape. Any that don't obviously match are worth a call first.
Pillar covers are cosmetic. They go over the posts between the side windows to give them a metal face, and nothing structural is touched. Stainless suits the job because it resists corrosion and needs no plating, so there's nothing to blister or peel, and soapy water keeps it bright.
On the 2005-2009 Spectra, each cover mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape over the existing pillar surface. Nothing is drilled or removed, and the Installation tab's temperature range and cure time are worth planning around.
The surface you're sticking to deserves attention. Tape can't hold well to a finish that's breaking down. Look over each post for a chalky film, a crazed texture, a corner lifting or a layer of old wax. Repair the damage and strip the wax. Then wash, dry and wipe with rubbing alcohol until a fresh lint-free cloth stays clean.
Gather your supplies before you start: mild car soap, a bucket, rubbing alcohol, plenty of lint-free cloths and a roll of painter's tape. A helper is handy but not essential with four pieces, and a pencil helps for marking the backings.
Fitting is straightforward. On a dry, still day in the shade, unpack the covers and compare each with the photos, calling if one is bent or missing. Compare the Spectra covers with the listing images. Offer each up to its post with the backing on, nudge it until the edges sit evenly, and trace around it with painter's tape. Peel the backing, set the cover into its outline and press hard along its length and both edges. Do the next cover straight away, then step back to compare. For the Spectra, the four covers are cut from polished stainless.
Don't force a Spectra cover that won't sit flat; keep its backing on and ring 877-752-3811. When the tape has cured, the Kia's covers take car soap and a soft towel.
Allow an unhurried session. Prep takes longer than fitting, so don't rush the cleaning; it's what the tape depends on.
PP24810 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | PP24810 |
| UPC | 691821329403 |
| 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 | 2005-2009 Kia Spectra |
Fitment: PP24810
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Kia Spectra | 2005-2009 | 4-door, Sedan |
Check your vehicle against every column here: year range, model, and body style all have to match. Questions? Call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 with your year, make, model, and 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: PP24810 Pillar Post Trim
What does PP24810 fit?
The 2005-2009 Kia Spectra, 4-door Sedan.
How many covers?
Four.
Which pillars are covered?
The listing doesn't name them. Check 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.
Are other counts available?
No sibling sets are linked to this listing.
