Product Description
Subaru Impreza 2012-2016 Four-Piece Stainless Pillar Posts, Sedan and Hatchback (PP12420)
Among the three Impreza pillar sets, PP12420 is the one whose fitment row includes the hatchback. The row lists the Subaru Impreza, 2012-2016, with the tags 4-door, Sedan and Hatchback. The four pieces are polished 26 gauge 304 stainless steel, made in the USA.
How the tags differ across the three sets
The larger Impreza sets read differently. PP12421 (six pieces) and PP12422 (eight pieces) are tagged 4-door, Sedan, "NO sport Model". Neither of those mentions the hatchback. This four-piece set mentions the hatchback and carries no Sport exclusion. Put simply, by the catalog's tags:
- Impreza 4-door hatchback, 2012-2016: this set is the one listed for you.
- Impreza 4-door sedan, 2012-2016: this set is listed, and the six- and eight-piece sets are too, unless the car is a Sport model, which those two exclude.
- Impreza Sport: the exclusion appears only on the larger sets. This set's row doesn't mention Sport at all, which isn't the same as confirming it fits one. Call before ordering.
We've flagged the uneven tagging for review. The catalog doesn't explain the reason for the Sport exclusion, and we won't guess at one.
Which pillars?
None of the three listings names its pillars or has a coverage note. The photos show the pieces. Compare them with your car; the photos are what tell you whether these pieces match yours, whichever body you have.
Mounting
3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape, installed directly over the existing surface. No drilling, nothing removed.
Install
Wash the pillars with soapy water, rinse and dry. Wipe with rubbing alcohol on a lint-free cloth and let it evaporate. Remove wax and coatings from where the tape will sit.
Hold each piece in place with its backing on and compare with the photos. When the edges follow the pillar, mark the ends with painter's tape and write the location on the backing; if a piece won't line up, try another pillar. Peel, place, and press firmly from end to end and along both edges. Compare left with right from a few steps back. The Installation tab lists the temperature range and cure time.
Before you buy
Check the year, and know whether your Impreza is a sedan or a hatchback and whether it's a Sport. Questions: Quality Automotive Trims, 877-752-3811, quoting PP12420. Impreza prep is laid out under Installation.
Care
Clean with a soft cloth and mild soap; abrasive pads aren't needed.
The Fitment and Specs tabs show the tags exactly as listed.
Gather and light
Bucket and sponge, microfiber towels, rubbing alcohol, painter's tape, a marker and the photos on a phone. Work in open shade or a bright garage, since glare off glass and polished steel hides small misalignments. If any piece won't line up, stop before peeling, take a photo of it held in place and call us; a question answered before the tape goes down saves a piece.
Fit the first two completely before starting the rest, and use them as your guide for spacing.
PP12420 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | PP12420 |
| UPC | 691821498444 |
| 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 Subaru Impreza |
Fitment: PP12420
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Subaru Impreza | 2012-2016 | 4-door, Sedan, 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 2012-2016 Subaru Impreza
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: PP12420 Pillar Post Trim
What does PP12420 fit?
The 2012-2016 Subaru Impreza, tagged 4-door, Sedan and Hatchback.
Does it fit the hatchback?
Yes, the hatchback is on this set's fitment row. The six- and eight-piece sets are tagged sedan only.
Does it fit the Impreza Sport?
The row doesn't mention Sport either way. The larger sets exclude it, so please call 877-752-3811 before ordering for a Sport.
Do I need to drill?
No. It mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape directly over the existing surface.
How many pieces?
Four.
