Product Description
Subaru Forester 2014-2018 Pillar Post Trim, Four Stainless Covers (PP14440)
PP14440 is the smallest of three pillar post sets QAA lists for the 2014-2018 Subaru Forester. It's four covers of polished 304 stainless steel at 26 gauge, made in the USA, and the fitment row (Subaru Forester 2014-2018, 4-door, Crossover SUV) matches the title. Mounting is 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape, set directly over the existing surface.
Four, six or eight for the Forester
The two larger options are PP14441 with six pieces and PP14442 with eight. The catalog stops there: none of the three listings has a note, names the pillars it covers, or mentions a triangle or mirror piece. So think of the counts as a starting point and the photos as the answer. Pull up all three galleries and look closely at the outlines. Some shapes may appear in one set but not another. Choose the set that shows the posts you want in stainless, and order only that one; call 877-752-3811 if you're weighing two.
Is this Forester on the row?
The row is the 4-door Forester tagged Crossover SUV, model years 2014 through 2018. A Forester from 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 or 2018 takes the four-piece set. If your Forester sits outside that span, phone 877-752-3811 with PP14440 before you buy.
Tape, not tools
There's no drilling and no trim removal: the covers bond on top of the surface that's already there. This listing doesn't state a hold period for the tape, so we won't put one here.
The case for stainless
Polished 304 stays stainless right through, so the shine can't flake off like a coating might, and a 26 gauge sheet keeps each cover thin on the pillar.
Clean pillars, strong bond
Begin with a hand wash in plain car shampoo. Rinse well and dry with a clean microfiber. Next, wipe each pillar with isopropyl alcohol on a fresh, lint-free cloth and let it dry off on its own. If the Forester has wax or a ceramic coating, remove it where the covers will sit.
Four covers, placed carefully
Keep each liner on while you test-fit. Rest a cover on its pillar and check both long edges for an even line along the post. Once it's right, put a small square of painter's tape at the top and bottom and note its door on the liner. After all four are marked, peel the first liner, lower the cover into its marks and rub it down hard along its length and both edges. Do the next cover, then stand back to check. The Installation tab gives temperature limits and cure time.
Setting up
A dry day and some shade, or a garage. Have a step stool for the top ends. Four covers is a short session, a good way to see the stainless on your Forester before considering more trim.
When it lands
Compare the four covers with the photos. A cover that won't sit flush should stay on its liner while you try it on another pillar; if it still won't settle, call Quality Automotive Trims with PP14440 and your year. Routine care is car soap and a microfiber.
PP14440 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | PP14440 |
| UPC | 691821504381 |
| 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 Subaru Forester |
Fitment: PP14440
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Subaru Forester | 2014-2018 | 4-door, Crossover SUV |
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 2014-2018 Subaru Forester
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: PP14440 Pillar Post Trim
What does PP14440 fit?
The Subaru Forester 2014-2018, tagged 4-door and Crossover SUV.
Which Forester pillar set should I choose?
PP14440 has four pieces, PP14441 six and PP14442 eight. None names its pillars, so compare photos.
Does it include a triangle piece?
The listing has no notes and doesn't name one.
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.
