Product Description
PP26905: Four-Piece Pillar Trim for the 2006-2011 BMW 3 Series Sedan
Another BMW 3 Series pillar set, this time for 2006-2011. PP26905's title says just "BMW 3 Series," but the fitment row is tagged 4-door, Sedan, and the years are the key detail: the catalog's other 3 Series pillar sets cover earlier years or other bodies and aren't linked here. Make sure your car is a sedan from 2006-2011 before ordering. It's listed for 2006-2011.
In the box: four polished covers cut from 26 gauge 304 stainless and made in the USA, at $56.99 for the set. The page links one alternative, PP26906, which has six covers for the same 2006-2011 sedan.
Neither page names pillars or gives widths, so the two galleries are what you compare. Trace each outline, picture it on your BMW, and keep the count that puts polished steel where you want it. Four means less fitting time and a smaller price. Whichever count wins, that's the one 3 Series page to order from.
Unsure about year, body or count? Quality Automotive Trims takes calls on 877-752-3811. Quote PP26905.
The covers change looks, not function. Each is a slim bright panel resting over a post between the side windows. Doors, glass and seals keep doing what they did. 304 stainless keeps corrosion at bay with no plating involved, so there's no surface layer to scuff off, and car soap on wash day is the routine.
Holding them is 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape, pressed directly over the existing surface. You won't drill and you won't remove trim. Temperature window and cure time are on the Installation tab.
The tape takes hold of the finish already there, so judge that finish honestly. A dusty, chalky feel, spidery cracks, an edge lifting, or a glaze of wax all weaken the grip. Remedy them, then soap, rinse and dry, and finish with rubbing alcohol on a lint-free cloth until a fresh one stays clean.
You'll want a bucket, car soap, rubbing alcohol, lint-free cloths, painter's tape, a pencil, and ideally a second pair of eyes standing a few paces back to tell you when the covers sit level with each other.
Choose a calm, dry day out of direct sun. Unpack the four, match them to the photos, and call about anything bent or missing. Look at every 3 Series cover next to the gallery. With the liner on, set each cover against its post, slide it until the margins look equal, and box it in with painter's tape. Peel, ease the cover into its box, and press firmly along its whole length and both edges. Do the next cover right away.
A 3 Series cover that sits proud at one end or rocks on its post goes back on its backing until you've spoken to us on 877-752-3811. After the cure time listed on the Installation tab, treat the four covers like the paint: car soap, water and a soft towel.
Allow an unhurried session; the cleaning is the slow part. Before ordering, hold the gallery up beside the car and give each of the four shapes a post, feeling each post's finish as you go so any repair is planned ahead of delivery.
PP26905 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | PP26905 |
| UPC | 691821453344 |
| 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 | 2006-2011 BMW 3 Series |
Fitment: PP26905
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| BMW 3 Series | 2006-2011 | 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 2006-2011 BMW 3 Series
- PP26906: 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: PP26905 Pillar Post Trim
What does PP26905 fit?
The 2006-2011 BMW 3 Series, 4-door Sedan.
Does it fit an earlier 3 Series?
Only 2006-2011 is listed. Other 3 Series sets are listed separately.
How many covers?
Four. PP26906 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.
