Product Description
Volkswagen Passat 2012-2019 Sedan Pillar Posts, Four Pieces in Polished 304 Stainless (PP12675)
Here's a pillar post set with a long fitment run: the Volkswagen Passat 4-door sedan, every model year from 2012 to 2019 on one row. PP12675 has four pieces of polished 26 gauge 304 stainless steel, made in the USA, and the title says the same years.
Eight years is a lot of ground for a single listing, so the first thing to do is look at your records and make sure your Passat's model year sits inside that range. The second is to confirm it's the sedan, the only body on the row. If both check out, the listing matches your car. If not, ring Quality Automotive Trims on 877-752-3811 and quote PP12675 before buying.
The third thing is choosing a size. The sheet lists one alternative, PP12676, which has six pieces. That's all the catalog tells us about the difference. There are no notes on either listing and no mention of which pillars each covers. The way through is the photos: open both, look along your Passat's side glass, and decide which uprights you want in bright steel. Four pieces means less sorting and a quicker afternoon. Six makes sense if those photos show a pillar you'd otherwise leave bare. The data doesn't say the sets were made to combine, so plan on one.
Attachment is 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape, and the covers go directly over the existing surface. You don't drill. You don't pull anything off the car. Passat pillar prep is set out on the Installation tab.
Clean it in two passes. First, a wash with car shampoo and water, a rinse, and a dry with a fresh towel. Second, a wipe with isopropyl alcohol on a lint-free cloth, left a minute to evaporate; this lifts the film that soap and glass cleaner leave behind. If there's wax, sealant or a ceramic layer on the pillars, take it off where the tape will land. Chipped or flaking finish should be repaired first.
Then try each cover in place with its liner still attached. Line it up with the photos and look along both long edges; they should trace the pillar. If a piece seems wrong, recheck the photos. When it's right, put a short strip of painter's tape at each end and pencil the location on the liner.
With all four marked, peel the first liner, set the cover between its marks and press hard from one end to the other, then trace both edges with a fingertip. Repeat, then stand back and compare every cover. The Installation tab has the temperature window and the cure time before you wash.
Shade beats sun for this job: reflections off glass and polished steel make a small misalignment easy to miss.
Keep it bright with mild soap and a soft cloth. Abrasive pads and steel wool will scratch the polish.
The Fitment and Specs tabs repeat the data. The Passat sedan pillar posts are pictured on this page.
PP12675 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | PP12675 |
| UPC | 691821659500 |
| 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 | 2012-2019 Volkswagen Passat |
Fitment: PP12675
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Passat | 2012-2019 | 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 2012-2019 Volkswagen Passat
- PP12676: 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: PP12675 Pillar Post Trim
What does PP12675 fit?
The 2012-2019 Volkswagen Passat 4-door sedan.
Is there a six-piece version?
Yes, PP12676 for the same car. The photos show what the further pieces are.
Which pillars does it cover?
The listing doesn't name them. Call 877-752-3811 if the photos leave a question.
Will 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.
