Product Description
BMW 3 Series Sedan 2012-2018: Four-Piece Polished Stainless Pillar Post Trim (PP12905)
PP12905 brings four polished stainless pillar covers to the BMW 3 Series 4-door sedan, model years 2012 through 2018. The steel is 26 gauge 304, made in the USA. Both the title and the single fitment row describe the same car, so there's no conflict to sort out.
What does the sheet offer besides this set? Just one thing: PP12906, a six-piece pillar set for the same sedan. Neither listing carries a note, and neither says which pillars it covers. That leaves the photos to do the comparing. Our advice is to look at both, then look at your car with the doors closed and pick out the pillars you'd like in polished steel. If the four covers here match them, there's no reason to buy more. If the six-piece photos include a pillar you'd also want, go for that one instead. We can't tell from the data whether the sets overlap, so buy only one.
Check the fit before ordering. It's the 3 Series sedan, 4-door. The model year should fall between 2012 and 2018 to match this listing. If the year or the body doesn't match, please call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 and tell us you're looking at PP12905.
Installation is simple in principle. The covers mount with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape and go on directly over the existing surface. There's nothing to drill and nothing to remove. The listing doesn't say how long the tape holds, so we leave that alone and focus on what helps it hold: a clean, bare, dry surface.
So start with the cleaning. Wash with warm soapy water, rinse and dry. Next, wipe each pillar with rubbing alcohol on a lint-free rag and wait for it to evaporate. Remove any wax, sealant or ceramic coating where the tape will sit, and fix chipped finish before covering it.
Then test-fit. Hold a cover to its pillar with the liner still on. Line it up against the photos and sight along both edges. If it doesn't follow the pillar, try it on another one. When it fits, mark each end with painter's tape and write the spot on the liner. Do all four before peeling.
Finally, press. Peel one liner, align the cover with its marks, and press firmly along its whole length, then down both edges with your thumb. Repeat for the others and compare the set from a few steps back. The Installation tab has the temperature range and the cure time before the first wash.
Work in a garage or shade if you can. Reflections from glass and polished steel make it hard to see a slightly crooked edge in direct sun.
For upkeep, mild soap and a soft cloth. Avoid steel wool and abrasive pads.
The Fitment and Specs tabs show the same data in table form.
Have everything ready first: bucket, sponge, towels, rubbing alcohol, a rag, painter's tape, a pen and the photos on your phone.
PP12905 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | PP12905 |
| UPC | 840251605698 |
| 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 | 2012-2018 BMW 3 Series |
Fitment: PP12905
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| BMW 3 Series | 2012-2018 | 4-door, Sedan |
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 2012-2018 BMW 3 Series
- PP12906: 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: PP12905 Pillar Post Trim
What does PP12905 fit?
The 2012-2018 BMW 3 Series 4-door sedan.
Is there a six-piece set?
Yes, PP12906, for the same car.
Which pillars are covered?
The listing doesn't say. 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's it made of?
Polished 26 gauge 304 stainless steel, made in the USA.
