Product Description
Kia Optima 2011-2015 Sedan Pillar Posts in Polished Stainless, 4-Piece Set (PP11805)
PP11805 is a four-piece pillar post set for the Kia Optima 4-door sedan, model years 2011 through 2015. It's polished 26 gauge 304 stainless steel, made in the USA, and the title and the fitment row agree on car, years and body.
One thing worth clearing up early, because it appears on this same sheet: the Optima's front grille accent, SG11805, is tagged "SX Model only". That restriction belongs to the grille piece. The fitment row for this pillar set has no trim restriction at all, just the 4-door sedan from 2011 to 2015. If you've seen "SX" on a related part and wondered whether it applies here, by the data it doesn't.
Four pieces or six
The other pillar set for the Optima is PP11806, with six pieces. Neither listing has notes or names its pillars, so the photos are how you compare. If the four pieces here match the pillars you want covered, you have the quicker install. If the six-piece gallery shows more pillars you want covered, choose that set instead. The catalog doesn't say whether the sets overlap, so choose one of them. Stainless steel makes up each of the four Optima covers.
The rest of the Optima line
This sheet shows a lot of trim for the same sedan: a 1-piece gas door cover trim (GC11805), a 1-piece license plate bezel (LP11805), a 2-piece porthole accent that's a surround ring only, with no center strip (PB11805), a 1-piece rear bumper trim accent listed at 1.25 (RB11805), and a 1-piece rear deck accent listed at 1.5 (RD11805). TH11805, TH11806, WQ11805 and WS11805 also appear, by number only; their details aren't on this sheet.
Mounting
The pillar pieces mount with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape and go directly over the existing surface. No drilling, and no removing anything from the car.
Clean, fit, press
Wash the pillars, rinse, and dry. Wipe each one with rubbing alcohol and let it evaporate. Clear away any wax or coating where the tape will touch.
Hold each piece in place with the backing on and compare it to the photos. When the edges follow the pillar, mark the ends with painter's tape and label the backing. Peel, set the piece between the marks, and press firmly along its length and down both edges. Compare all four from a few steps back before you finish. The Installation tab lists the temperature range and cure time.
Checking your car
Check the Optima is a 2011 to 2015 sedan. If anything doesn't match, call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 and give us PP11805.
Care
Mild soap, water and a soft cloth clean them; avoid steel wool and scouring pads.
The Fitment and Specs tabs show the data in full.
Gather first: for the Optima, a bucket, sponge, microfiber towels, rubbing alcohol, painter's tape, a marker and the gallery photos on your phone.
A helper standing a few steps back is useful for judging whether a piece sits square.
PP11805 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | PP11805 |
| UPC | 691821370436 |
| 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 | 2011-2015 Kia Optima |
Fitment: PP11805
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Kia Optima | 2011-2015 | 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.
Other QAA trim cataloged for the 2011-2015 Kia Optima
- GC11805: 1-piece Gas Door Cover Trim
- LP11805: 1-piece License Plate Bezel
- PB11805: 2-piece Porthole Accent Trim
- PP11806: 6-piece Pillar Post Trim
- RB11805: 1-piece Rear Bumper Trim Accent
- RD11805: 1-piece Rear Deck Accent
- SG11805: 1-piece Front Grille Accent Trim
- TH11805: 4-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Lower 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: PP11805 Pillar Post Trim
What does PP11805 fit?
The 2011-2015 Kia Optima 4-door sedan.
Is this part limited to the SX model?
No. The SX Model only tag is on the grille accent SG11805, not on this pillar set's fitment row.
Is there a larger pillar set?
Yes, PP11806 has six pieces. Compare the photos to see the difference.
Do I need to drill?
No. It mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape directly over the existing surface.
Which pillars does it cover?
The listing doesn't say. Use the photos or call 877-752-3811.
