Product Description
Cadillac ATS 2013-2018 Sedan Pillar Post Trim, Four Covers (PP53235)
Four mirror-bright stainless covers for the pillar posts of the Cadillac ATS sedan come in PP53235, and the set costs $56.99. Each cover is 26 gauge 304 stainless steel with a polished face, made in the USA. One fitment row is listed, Cadillac ATS 2013-2018 with the tags 4-door, Sedan, covering six model years.
The only other pillar set linked for this sedan is PP53236, with six covers on the same row. Neither set names its posts or gives widths, so the record can't describe the difference in words. Compare the two galleries with your own ATS to choose.
A broad range of ATS sedan trim is linked in the record as well, each item on its own listing: body side molding accents (AT53235), a gas door cover (GC53235), a license bar extension (LB53235), a license plate bezel (LP53235), a rear bumper accent (RB53235), rocker panel trim (TH53235 to TH53238) and wheel well trim (WQ53235 to WQ53237). None of it comes with this set. The ATS coupe isn't on this row; the tag is 4-door, Sedan only.
ATS sedans of 2013 to 2018 are tagged. If your ATS falls outside 2013 to 2018, this row doesn't cover it. Quality Automotive Trims is on 877-752-3811; quote PP53235 and the year.
The four are cosmetic; the doors, windows and weatherstrip keep working as before. Grade 304 stainless resists corrosion through its alloy, so there's no plated layer to chip.
Mounting on the ATS needs no tools beyond your hands. The four covers attach with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape set straight onto whatever finish each post has today, so no hole is drilled and no Cadillac trim is unclipped. Temperatures for applying the tape, and how long it should sit before the car gets washed, are spelled out on the Installation tab.
Think of the prep in three passes. The first pass is a proper wash: car-soap water, a rinse, then a thorough dry. The second takes off anything slick, such as old wax, sealant or polish, and it's also when you deal with any paint that has gone chalky, crazed or flaky, because the tape anchors to that layer. The third is a degrease with rubbing alcohol on lint-free cloth, folding to fresh cloth until nothing transfers. Run a fingertip down each post as you finish to check for dents.
Pick a day that's dry and still, and park the ATS in shade. Check the four covers against the gallery first and let us know about any damage before you begin. Dry-fit each one with its liner in place: rest it on its post, shuffle it until the border looks even, and mask round it with low-tack painter's tape. Number the masks with a pencil. Then, one at a time, pull the liner, drop the cover into its mask and smooth it down hard from end to end and along both long edges.
Not every cover behaves. If one won't lie down along its full length, stop with that one, keep its liner on, and give us a ring on 877-752-3811. Once the tape has had its cure time, all the four need is a car-soap wash and a soft towel.
PP53235 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | PP53235 |
| UPC | 691821741908 |
| 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 Cadillac ATS |
Fitment: PP53235
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Cadillac ATS | 2013-2018 | 4-door, Sedan |
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 Cadillac ATS
- AT53235: 4-piece Body Side Molding Accent Trim
- GC53235: 1-piece Gas Door Cover Trim
- LB53235: 2-piece License Bar Extension Trim
- LP53235: 1-piece License Plate Bezel
- PP53236: 6-piece Pillar Post Trim
- RB53235: 1-piece Rear Bumper Trim Accent
- TH53235: 8-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
- TH53236: 4-piece Rocker Panel Trim, On the rocker
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: PP53235 Pillar Post Trim
What does PP53235 fit?
The Cadillac ATS 2013-2018, tagged 4-door, Sedan.
Is there a larger set?
Yes, PP53236 with six covers.
Does it fit the ATS coupe?
The row is tagged 4-door, Sedan only. Call 877-752-3811 for a coupe.
Do I need to drill?
No. The covers mount with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape directly over the existing surface.
How do I clean them?
Car soap and water once cured, then a soft towel.
