Product Description
Kia Forte Sedan 2014-2018 Pillar Post Trim, Four Pieces (PP14810)
Four stainless covers for the pillars of a 2014-2018 Kia Forte sedan: that's PP14810. They're 26 gauge 304 stainless with a polished face, made in the USA, and the fitment row (Kia Forte 2014-2018, tagged 4-door and Sedan) reads exactly like the title.
Kia Forte owners get two pillar options from QAA. This one has four pieces; PP14811 has six. Neither listing includes a note, and neither tells you which pillars its covers belong on or whether a triangle piece is in the box. If you're trying to decide, the galleries are the place to look. Compare the outlines side by side, and whichever shapes appear in only one set are the real difference. The Forte sets are alternatives, so call 877-752-3811 if you're thinking of combining them.
Fit beyond that is straightforward. The row is the 4-door sedan, model years 2014 through 2018. The four-piece Forte covers suit cars made from 2014 through 2018. If your Forte is a different body or falls outside those years, call 877-752-3811 and give the number PP14810 before ordering.
These covers don't need hardware. Each one bonds with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape on top of the existing surface, so the Forte's own trim stays where it is and nothing gets drilled. The listing doesn't put a number of years on the bond, so we won't either.
Why stainless? Because polished 304 is the same metal from front to back. There's no plating that could lift at an edge, and a fine scratch during handling just shows more stainless. At 26 gauge, the Forte covers are thin and sit close on the pillars.
Preparation is the step that decides the result. Wash the pillars with a gentle soap, rinse them well, and let them dry or towel them off. Then go over each one with rubbing alcohol on a clean, lint-free cloth and give it a minute. If the paint has wax, sealant or a coating on it, strip that where the covers will go; the tape can only grip what it touches.
Next, try every cover on before you commit any of them. Keep the liner attached, line the cover up on its pillar, and make sure the edges look even all the way along. Stick a bit of painter's tape at each end as a guide and write the position on the liner. Then peel and press the covers one by one, working firmly from end to end and along both edges. The Installation tab covers the temperature range and cure time.
A garage or a shady spot on a dry day is ideal. Four covers is a short, tidy job.
When the box arrives, lay out the four covers and check them against the photos. Should one refuse to sit flat, keep its liner on, try it on another pillar, and ring Quality Automotive Trims if it still won't settle. To keep the shine, wash with ordinary car soap and dry with a soft towel.
PP14810 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | PP14810 |
| UPC | 691821711338 |
| 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 | 2014-2018 Kia Forte |
Fitment: PP14810
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Kia Forte | 2014-2018 | 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 2014-2018 Kia Forte
- PP14811: 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: PP14810 Pillar Post Trim
What does PP14810 fit?
The Kia Forte 2014-2018, tagged 4-door and Sedan.
Four pieces or six?
PP14811 has six. Neither names its pillars, so compare photos and choose one.
Does it fit other Forte body styles?
Only the 4-door Sedan is listed. Call 877-752-3811 about anything else.
Do I need to drill?
No. It mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape directly over the existing surface.
What is it made of?
Polished 26 gauge 304 stainless steel, made in the USA.
