Product Description
Kia Rio Hatchback 2012-2017 Pillar Post Trim, 4 Polished Stainless Pieces (PP12840)
PP12840 is a four-piece pillar post set for the Kia Rio, model years 2012 to 2017. The fitment row tags it 4-door hatchback, and the title agrees on the years. The pieces are polished 26 gauge 304 stainless steel, made in the USA.
Body style first. The row lists the hatchback and nothing else. If your Rio isn't the 4-door hatchback, this listing doesn't cover it, and the sheet doesn't show any other Rio pillar set for a different body. Check your paperwork if you're not sure, or call before ordering.
Four or six. PP12841 is the six-piece set for the same Rio hatchback. Neither listing has notes, and neither says which pillars are included. The photos tell you. Put them side by side, look at your car's side windows and the uprights around them, and decide how many you want covered. Four keeps the job short. Six is worth it if its photos show a pillar you'd want that four leaves out. The data doesn't say whether one set includes the other, so we'd buy one.
Year check. Six model years, 2012 through 2017. Your records give the year. Anything outside that range, ring Quality Automotive Trims on 877-752-3811 and give us PP12840.
Attachment. 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape, directly over the existing surface. No drilling. Nothing to unbolt or unclip. About your Rio, call 877-752-3811 with PP12840.
Before the liner comes off. Wash the pillars in warm soapy water, rinse, and dry. Wipe them down with rubbing alcohol on a lint-free rag and give it time to evaporate. If the paint has wax or a coating on it, remove that where the tape will sit. Repair any chips or flaking first, because tape holds only as well as the surface under it.
Placement. Hold each piece against its pillar with the liner still attached. Check the photos and look along the edges; they should follow the pillar closely. A piece that won't is usually meant for a different pillar. Once it's right, put painter's tape at both ends and note the spot on the liner.
Pressing. Peel, line up with the marks, and press firmly from one end to the other, then run your thumb along both edges. When all four are on, step back and check that they match. The Installation tab gives the temperature range and the cure time before the first wash.
Shade. Glare from glass and polished stainless makes small gaps hard to see; a garage or shady spot is better than full sun.
Kit. Bucket, sponge, towels, rubbing alcohol, rag, painter's tape, a pen and the photos.
Care. Mild soap and a soft cloth. No scouring pads.
The Fitment and Specs tabs repeat the data.
Order of work. Finish two covers completely, then match the other two to them. Matching is easier than judging each piece on its own. Look through the PP12840 photos before you begin. Kia rows as cataloged appear on the Fitment tab.
PP12840 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | PP12840 |
| UPC | 691821379286 |
| 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 | 2012-2017 Kia Rio |
Fitment: PP12840
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Kia Rio | 2012-2017 | 4-door, Hatchback |
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 2012-2017 Kia Rio
- PP12841: 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: PP12840 Pillar Post Trim
What does PP12840 fit?
The 2012-2017 Kia Rio 4-door hatchback.
Does it fit other Rio body styles?
The row lists only the 4-door hatchback. Call 877-752-3811 about other bodies.
Is there a six-piece set?
Yes, PP12841 for the same Rio hatchback.
Do I need to drill?
No. It mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape directly over the existing surface.
Which pillars are covered?
The listing doesn't say. Compare the photos.
