Product Description
Toyota Matrix 2009-2013 & Pontiac Vibe 2009-2010 Pillar Post Trim, Four Stainless Covers (PP29116)
PP29116's title and fitment record name two cars: the Toyota Matrix, 2009-2013, and the Pontiac Vibe, 2009-2010. Both rows are tagged 4-door, Hatchback. Find your row, then read the year off your records. A Matrix outside 2009-2013, or a Vibe outside 2009-2010, isn't listed for this set. The Vibe row is the shorter of the two, just two model years, so a Vibe owner has less room on the calendar than a Matrix owner does.
The set is four polished stainless pillar covers for $56.99, made in the USA from 26 gauge 304 stainless. The linked alternative is PP29117, a six-cover set. Neither listing names its pillars or gives a width, so open both galleries and compare the outlines, picturing each piece along your hatchback's side windows. If these four shapes put bright steel where you want it, order this page; if the six-cover photos fit your plan, order that one instead.
The record doesn't separate the Matrix and Vibe pieces in any way. If you drive a Vibe and want to be sure, or anything about the shapes looks different from your car, call Quality Automotive Trims on 877-752-3811 and quote PP29116.
The covers are cosmetic: a slim polished panel over each post between the side windows, with doors, glass and seals left alone. Grade 304 resists corrosion on its own, not through a plated coat. Car soap and water are the upkeep.
3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape on each cover bonds to the posts' current finish. You won't drill the hatchback or remove any trim. The temperature range and cure time are on the Installation tab.
That tape grips whatever surface the posts have now, so check all four. A chalky trace on your fingertip, a web of fine cracks, a corner lifting, or wax all need fixing first. Then wash, rinse, dry, and wipe each post with rubbing alcohol on lint-free cloths until a fresh one comes up clean.
Have car soap and a bucket, rubbing alcohol, a few lint-free cloths, painter's tape and a pencil ready, and ask a helper to stand a few paces off the car and tell you when each cover sits level.
On a still, dry day with the car in shade, check the four covers against the photos and call about any that are bent or missing. Sort the Matrix covers by the listing images. Backing on, rest each cover on its post, slide it until the margin looks even, and outline it with painter's tape. Peel, lower it into the outline, and press firmly from end to end and down both edges. Fit the next cover straight away.
A cover that won't press flat keeps its backing while you ring 877-752-3811. Once cured, wash the covers with car soap and dry them with a soft towel. The job takes an unhurried session, and most of it is cleaning. Before ordering, hold the gallery beside your Matrix or Vibe and give each of the four shapes a post.
PP29116 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | PP29116 |
| UPC | 691821681310 |
| 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 | 2009-2010 Pontiac Vibe and 2009-2013 Toyota Matrix |
Fitment: PP29116
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Pontiac Vibe | 2009-2010 | 4-door, Hatchback |
| Toyota Matrix | 2009-2013 | 4-door, Hatchback |
Match the year, model, and body style in this table to your vehicle before ordering. Questions? Call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 with your year, make, model, and body style.
Other QAA trim cataloged for the Pontiac Vibe
- PP29117: 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: PP29116 Pillar Post Trim
Does PP29116 fit the Pontiac Vibe?
Yes. The fitment record lists the Pontiac Vibe 2009-2010 as well as the Toyota Matrix 2009-2013, both 4-door hatchbacks.
How many covers are included?
Four. PP29117 is the linked six-cover set.
Which pillars do they fit?
The listing doesn't say or give widths. Compare the gallery with your car, or call 877-752-3811.
Is drilling needed?
No. The covers mount with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape directly over the existing surface.
How do I care for them?
Wash with car soap and water and dry with a soft towel.
