Product Description
Honda CR-V 2012-2016 Four-Piece Pillar Post Covers in Polished 304 Stainless (PP12235)
Four bright stainless covers for the pillars of a 2012-2016 Honda CR-V: that's PP12235. The fitment row tags the CR-V as a 4-door SUV, the title carries the same five model years, and the pieces are polished 26 gauge 304 stainless steel, made in the USA.
There's a six-piece alternative, PP12236, for the same CR-V. Both listings are bare beyond the piece count. No notes, no width, no mention of which pillars are included. The photos do the explaining. Open both, then stand beside your CR-V and look at the uprights between and beside the side windows. Which of them do you want in stainless? If the four pieces here cover them, you're set, and there's less to sort and place. If the six-piece photos show one you'd also want, go with PP12236. Because the catalog doesn't say whether one set contains the other, one set is the sensible order.
Before you order, three small checks. The vehicle is a Honda CR-V. The model year falls between 2012 and 2016. And the photos match the pillars on your SUV. If any one of those gives you pause, call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 and mention PP12235; we'd rather answer a question now than have you guess.
How does it stay on? With 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape, and the pieces install directly over the existing surface. You won't drill, and you won't remove anything from the vehicle. For the CR-V, the Installation tab sets out the prep. The surface you stick it to is what you control.
Make that surface clean and bare. Wash the pillars with a mild soap solution, rinse, and towel them dry. Then wipe each with isopropyl alcohol on a lint-free cloth, and give it a moment to evaporate. Any wax, sealant or ceramic coating where the tape will sit has to come off. If the finish is chipped or flaking, fix that first; tape only holds as well as what's beneath it.
Now the fitting. Offer each piece to its pillar with the liner still on and compare it with the photos. When the outline follows the pillar's edges, put a strip of painter's tape at each end on the vehicle and write the spot on the liner. A piece that looks wrong may just belong on another pillar, so try that before you worry. Peel one liner, place the piece between its marks, and press hard from one end to the other, then along both edges with a fingertip. A step stool lets you see the top ends squarely. Compare all four when you're done.
Timing: a mild, dry day within the Installation tab's temperature range, and the listed cure time before the first wash.
Upkeep is simple. Mild soap, water and a soft cloth. No scouring pads or steel wool.
The Fitment and Specs tabs repeat the data in table form.
Gather a bucket, sponge, towels, isopropyl alcohol, painter's tape, a marker and the photos before you start.
PP12235 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | PP12235 |
| UPC | 641606031489 |
| 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 | 2012-2016 Honda CR-V |
Fitment: PP12235
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Honda CR-V | 2012-2016 | 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 2012-2016 Honda CR-V
- PP12236: 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: PP12235 Pillar Post Trim
What does PP12235 fit?
The 2012-2016 Honda CR-V, tagged 4-door SUV.
How many pieces are included?
Four. The other CR-V set, PP12236, has six.
Which pillars are covered?
The listing doesn't name them. Compare the photos or call 877-752-3811.
Do I need to drill?
No. It mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape directly over the existing surface.
What material is it?
Polished 26 gauge 304 stainless steel, made in the USA.
