Product Description
Kia Sportage 2011-2016 Pillar Post Trim, 4 Pieces in Polished Stainless (PP11835)
PP11835 is a four-piece set of pillar post covers for the Kia Sportage, model years 2011 to 2016, tagged 4-door SUV. The pieces are polished 26 gauge 304 stainless steel, made in the USA. Title and fitment row agree, and no trim level is excluded on the row.
QAA lists three pillar sets for this Sportage: this four-piece set, the six-piece PP11836 and the eight-piece PP11837. The catalog doesn't name the pillars in any of them and none has notes, so open the photos of all three and compare them with your vehicle. If four pieces cover what you want, you'll have fewer parts to sort and place. If the bigger sets' photos show a pillar you'd like covered too, go to that set. We can't confirm from the data whether the sets overlap, so choose one.
A package that already has pillars
WP11835 is a 12-piece Window Trim Package described as "Includes Upper Trim and Pillar Posts, NO Window Sills". If you're buying that package, pillar posts are already coming, so compare photos before ordering PP11835 as well. WP11836 is listed by number only; we don't have its contents on this sheet, so call before pairing it with a pillar set.
Other Sportage pieces on the sheet
- SGB11835: a 3-piece grille accent, mesh design.
- TH11835: a 6-piece rocker panel insert kit, noted "With trim crease" and "Side Molding", listed at 2.625-3.
- TH11836: a 2-piece rocker panel trim on the rocker that installs below the door, listed at 1.25.
- RD11835: a 1-piece rear deck accent at 1.75. The Sportage is tagged SUV, so the accent goes at the back of the SUV; check that part's photos.
Mounting and prep
On the 2011-2016 Sportage, the four pillar pieces go on with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape over the existing surface; nothing is drilled or taken off.
Wash, rinse and dry the pillars. Wipe with rubbing alcohol on a lint-free cloth and let it evaporate. Remove wax, sealant or coating where the tape will sit.
Fitting
Hold each piece in place with the backing on and compare with the photos. If one doesn't follow its pillar, try it on a different one. When it's right, mark both ends with painter's tape and label the backing. Peel, place and press firmly along the full length and down both edges. From a few steps away, check all four Sportage covers sit evenly. The Installation tab gives the temperature range and cure time.
Confirm and ask
PP11835 is listed for 2011 to 2016 Sportages. If anything doesn't match, call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 and mention PP11835.
Care
A soft cloth and mild soap keep them clean; steel wool doesn't belong near them.
Fitment and Specs tabs show the data.
What to have ready
A bucket, sponge and microfiber towels; rubbing alcohol and a lint-free cloth; painter's tape and a marker; a step stool for the upper ends; and the product photos on a phone. If a friend can stand back and call out whether a piece looks level, even better.
PP11835 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | PP11835 |
| UPC | 691821531301 |
| 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 | 2011-2016 Kia Sportage |
Fitment: PP11835
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Kia Sportage | 2011-2016 | 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 2011-2016 Kia Sportage
- SGB11835: 3-piece Grille Accent
- PP11836: 6-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP11837: 8-piece Pillar Post Trim
- RD11835: 1-piece Rear Deck Accent
- TH11835: 6-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Insert Kit
- TH11836: 2-piece Rocker Panel Trim, On the rocker
- WP11835: 12-piece Window Trim Package
- WP11836: 4-piece Window Trim Package
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: PP11835 Pillar Post Trim
What does PP11835 fit?
The 2011-2016 Kia Sportage, tagged 4-door SUV.
What other pillar sets are there?
PP11836 (6 pieces) and PP11837 (8 pieces). Compare the photos.
Does WP11835 include pillar posts?
Yes, its note says Upper Trim and Pillar Posts, NO Window Sills. Compare photos before ordering this set with it.
Is drilling needed?
No. It mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape directly over the existing surface.
Which pillars are covered?
The listing doesn't say. Call 877-752-3811 if the photos leave a question.
