Product Description
Mercedes GLE 2016-2019 and ML Class 2012-2015 Pillar Post Trim, 4 Stainless Pieces (PP12065)
PP12065 is listed for two Mercedes SUVs, and its title names both. One row is the Mercedes GLE, 2016-2019, 4-door SUV. The other is the Mercedes ML Class, 2012-2015, also 4-door SUV. The two spans meet without overlapping, so the model name on your registration tells you which row is yours. If you have an ML Class or a GLE from those years and want to be certain before ordering, call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 and mention PP12065.
The set itself is four pillar post covers in polished 26 gauge 304 stainless steel, made in the USA. There's one related listing, PP12066, a six-piece set with the same two rows. Neither has notes, and neither names the pillars it covers, so the photos are the way to compare. If four pieces cover the pillars you want brightened, this is the quicker job. If the six-piece photos show more you'd like, that one may suit you. The data doesn't say whether one set contains the other, so we'd order one.
Your fit check, step by step. Start by finding your SUV's model name and year. Second, match it to one of the two rows: GLE from 2016 to 2019, or ML Class from 2012 to 2015. Third, confirm it's the 4-door SUV. If it doesn't land on a row, or you're unsure, call before ordering.
Mounting. The GLE's four covers attach to the existing pillar surface with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape, so the Mercedes needs no holes and keeps its trim.
Preparing the surface. Wash the pillars with soapy water, rinse, and dry. Wipe each with rubbing alcohol on a lint-free cloth and let it evaporate. Strip wax, sealant or ceramic coating where the tape will go, and fix any flaking finish first.
Placement. Hold each piece to its pillar with the liner on and compare it with the photos. Once the outline matches, mark both ends with painter's tape and write the position on the liner. If one won't sit right, try it on another pillar. Then peel, set it between the marks, and press firmly along the full length and both edges. A step stool helps with the upper ends. Follow the Installation tab's temperature range and cure time.
Care. Clean with a soft cloth and mild soap; keep abrasive pads and steel wool off.
Gather first. Bucket, sponge, towels, rubbing alcohol, painter's tape, a marker and the photos on your phone.
Both rows appear on the Fitment tab, while the Specs tab gives the material and piece count.
If a piece won't settle. Don't peel it. Check it against the photos and the other pillars first. If it still looks wrong, take a photo of it held in place and call us; it's far easier to sort out before the tape is down. Light. Judge your margins in open shade or a bright garage, since glare from glass and polished steel can hide a small gap until the sun catches it later.
PP12065 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | PP12065 |
| UPC | 691821480012 |
| 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 | 2016-2019 Mercedes GLE and 2012-2015 Mercedes ML Class |
Fitment: PP12065
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes GLE | 2016-2019 | 4-door, SUV |
| Mercedes ML Class | 2012-2015 | 4-door, 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 Mercedes GLE
- PP12066: 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: PP12065 Pillar Post Trim
Does PP12065 fit the ML Class?
Yes. Both the Mercedes ML Class 2012-2015 and the GLE 2016-2019 are on the fitment rows, and the title names each with its years.
Which GLE years are listed?
2016 through 2019. The ML Class row covers 2012-2015.
Is there a six-piece set?
Yes, PP12066, with the same two fitment rows.
Do I need to drill?
No. It mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape directly over the existing surface.
How many pieces are included?
Four.
