Product Description
Acura RDX 2013-2018 Pillar Post Trim: 4-Piece Polished Stainless Set (PP13270)
PP13270 fits the Acura RDX from 2013 through 2018, tagged 4-door SUV. It's a four-piece set of pillar post covers in polished 26 gauge 304 stainless steel, made in the USA. Title and row agree.
The choice. The sheet lists one alternative: PP13271, six pieces, same row. The catalog gives the counts and nothing else. No notes, no pillar names. So the photos decide. Look at both sets, then at your RDX's side windows, and settle on the pillars you'd like in stainless. If four covers them, you've got the smaller, faster job. If the six-piece photos include a pillar you'd also want, that set's the better fit. One set either way, because the data doesn't say whether they overlap.
Your RDX. It needs to be a 2013 to 2018 model, and the 4-door SUV. If either is off, ring Quality Automotive Trims on 877-752-3811 and quote PP13270.
Attachment. The covers mount with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape and sit directly over the existing surface. No drilling. Nothing to remove.
Cleaning. Two stages. Wash with a mild soap, rinse and towel dry. Then degrease with rubbing alcohol on a lint-free cloth and let it evaporate. Strip off any wax or coating where tape will land, and sort out chips before you start.
Trial placement. Hold each cover to its pillar with its backing in place. Check it against the photos and sight along the edges; they should hug the pillar's outline. If one doesn't, swap it to a different pillar. When it fits, put painter's tape at each end and write its location on the backing. Do all four before you peel anything.
Fixing. Peel one backing, position the cover between its marks, and apply firm pressure along its length, then down both edges with a thumb. A step stool helps you reach the upper ends squarely. When all four are on, compare them from a few paces back. The Installation tab sets out the temperature range and the cure time before the first wash.
When it's not right. Keep the backing on. Photograph the cover held in place and call us; it's easier to fix before the tape is down.
Light. Glare from glass and polished stainless hides small misalignments, so pick shade or a garage.
Kit. Bucket, soap, towels, rubbing alcohol, a lint-free cloth, painter's tape, a marker and the product photos.
Care. Mild soap and a soft cloth. Abrasive pads will mark the polish.
The Fitment and Specs tabs list the same data.
Order of work. Fit the first two, then match the rest to them; finished covers are the best template you'll have. A helper a few steps back can tell you whether each cover sits level before the backing comes off, which is much harder to judge up close. And count all four against the photos when the box arrives.
Why pillars. They're the uprights around the side glass, flat and easy to reach, so the work is mostly cleaning and placement.
PP13270 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | PP13270 |
| UPC | 691821617616 |
| 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 | 2013-2018 Acura RDX |
Fitment: PP13270
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Acura RDX | 2013-2018 | 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 2013-2018 Acura RDX
- PP13271: 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: PP13270 Pillar Post Trim
What does PP13270 fit?
The 2013-2018 Acura RDX, tagged 4-door SUV.
Is there a six-piece set?
Yes, PP13271 for the same RDX.
Which pillars does it cover?
The listing doesn't name them. 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 material?
Polished 26 gauge 304 stainless steel, made in the USA.
