Product Description
Mazda CX-5 2013-2016 Pillar Post Trim, Four-Piece Stainless Set (PP13720)
PP13720 is a four-piece set of pillar post covers for the 2013-2016 Mazda CX-5. The pieces are 26 gauge 304 stainless steel with a polished face, made in the USA, and they attach with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape laid directly over the existing surface. The one fitment row reads Mazda CX-5, 2013-2016, tagged 4-door and SUV, and the title says the same.
That's a short sheet, so most of what follows is about choosing well and installing carefully.
Three CX-5 sets, one note between them
QAA lists PP13720 with four pieces, PP13721 with six, and PP13722 with eight. The eight-piece set is the only one with a note: "Includes Front Triangle piece." This four-piece listing doesn't mention a triangle, so it's fair to assume you shouldn't expect one. The listings don't say which pillars any set covers. Your best tool is the photo gallery on each page: compare the outlines and buy the set whose shapes cover what you want. Pick one after comparing photos.
The material
Polished 304 stainless is solid metal through its thickness, so there's no plating to chip and a light scuff won't show a different color. Being 26 gauge, it sits close to a pillar while holding its formed shape.
Prep that pays off
- Hand-wash the pillars with a mild car soap and rinse well.
- Towel the surface dry with a clean microfiber cloth.
- Wipe with isopropyl alcohol on a lint-free cloth and let it flash off.
- Wherever tape will sit, take off any wax, sealant or ceramic coating.
Placing four covers
Hold each cover to a pillar with its liner on. Look along both edges: it should follow the post without rocking. When it does, mark the ends with painter's tape and write the door on the liner. Repeat for all four. Then peel one liner, set the cover in its marks and press firmly from one end to the other and along both edges. Compare each new cover with the first so they stay even. Check from a few steps back. The Installation tab lists the temperature range and cure time.
When and where
Pick a dry day and a shaded spot or a garage. A cool, dry surface lets the alcohol dry evenly and gives the tape a fair start. A step stool helps on the upper ends.
Why four is a sensible start
Four covers means fewer liners to track and a shorter afternoon. It's also an easy way to see how polished stainless looks against your paint before deciding whether a larger set suits you better.
Confirming your CX-5
Check the year: the row covers 2013 through 2016 only. If yours is outside that range, or you're unsure, call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 with PP13720 before ordering. When the box arrives, count four covers against the photos. Mild soap and a soft cloth are all the care stainless needs. Before fitting, prep the CX-5's pillars the way the Installation tab describes.
PP13720 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | PP13720 |
| UPC | 691821322084 |
| 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 | 2013-2016 Mazda CX-5 |
Fitment: PP13720
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Mazda CX-5 | 2013-2016 | 4-door, SUV |
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 2013-2016 Mazda CX-5
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: PP13720 Pillar Post Trim
What does PP13720 fit?
The Mazda CX-5 2013-2016, tagged 4-door and SUV.
Does PP13720 include a front triangle piece?
Its listing doesn't mention one. PP13722, the eight-piece set, notes "Includes Front Triangle piece."
Should I also buy PP13721?
Choose a single set. Compare photos and choose one.
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.
