Product Description
Kia Optima 2016-2020 Four-Piece Stainless Pillar Post Trim (PP16805)
PP16805 puts four polished stainless covers on the pillars of a 2016-2020 Kia Optima 4-door sedan. It's one of two Optima pillar sets, alongside the six-piece PP16806, and the sheet it belongs to lists a long run of other Optima trim worth a look if you're planning a matched set.
Fitment
One row: Kia Optima, 2016 through 2020, tagged 4-door and Sedan. Your Optima needs to have been built between 2016 and 2020. If your car isn't on that row, call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 with PP16805 before ordering.
Four or six?
The two Optima pillar listings have no notes, and neither names the pillars it covers. The count is the only stated difference. Open the four-piece and six-piece galleries together and look for outlines that show up in one and not the other. PP16806's photos show six covers; compare them with these four, or ring us. At $67.99 this is the smaller of the two, and the quicker install.
Material and mounting
The covers are 26 gauge 304 stainless steel, polished, made in the USA. They bond with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape directly over the existing surface, so there's no drilling and nothing to remove.
Other Optima trim on this sheet
- TH16805: four-piece lower rocker panel kit, tapered 1.375" - 1.625", installs below the door, on the rocker.
- AT16805: two-piece body side molding accent, width 1, noted "On the Rocker Acccent" (the spelling is the catalog's).
- RI16805: two-piece roof insert trim, width 0.625.
- RD16805: one-piece rear deck accent, width 1.2.
- PB16805: two-piece porthole accent trim, surround ring only, no center strip.
- GC16805: one-piece gas door cover trim.
WS16805, WQ16805 and AT16806 are cross-listed by number only; their own pages give the details.
What these covers are
Pillars are the upright panels that frame the side windows. Each of the four covers is a thin, shaped piece of stainless that bonds to a post's face, giving the Optima a polished side line while the panel stays as it is. Because the finish is polished steel rather than plating, there is no coat to wear through.
Preparing the pillars
Wash with a mild car shampoo, rinse and dry thoroughly. Wipe each pillar area with isopropyl alcohol on a lint-free cloth, then let it evaporate. Remove wax, polish or sealant from the spots where tape will sit, since they stop the bond from forming.
Fitting
Arrange the Optima covers in the order the gallery uses. Hold each one up with its liner on, check that the edges follow the pillar, and mark its place with painter's tape. Peel one liner at a time, set the cover against your marks, and press firmly along its length and both edges. Do the next cover and compare the two. The Installation tab gives the temperature range and cure time.
If something isn't right
A cover that won't lie flat, or one you can't place, should stay on its liner. Call 877-752-3811, with PP16805 and your model year to hand. Wash the finished trim with ordinary car soap once the tape has cured.
PP16805 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | PP16805 |
| UPC | 691821608690 |
| 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 | 2016-2020 Kia Optima |
Fitment: PP16805
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Kia Optima | 2016-2020 | 4-door, Sedan |
Match the year, model, and body style in this table to your vehicle before ordering. Questions? Call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 with your year, make, model, and body style.
Other QAA trim cataloged for the 2016-2020 Kia Optima
- PP16806: 6-piece Pillar Post Trim
- AT16805: 2-piece Body Side Molding Accent Trim
- GC16805: 1-piece Gas Door Cover Trim
- PB16805: 2-piece Porthole Accent Trim
- RD16805: 1-piece Rear Deck Accent
- RI16805: 2-piece Roof Insert Trim
- TH16805: 4-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
- WS16805: 6-piece Window Sill Trim Set
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: PP16805 Pillar Post Trim
What does PP16805 fit?
The 2016-2020 Kia Optima, 4-door Sedan.
How many covers are included?
Four polished 26 gauge 304 stainless steel covers. PP16806 has 6.
Which pillars do they cover?
The listing doesn't name them. Check the photos or call 877-752-3811.
Is there a matching rocker trim?
The sheet lists TH16805, a four-piece lower rocker kit, and AT16805, a two-piece accent noted for the rocker.
Do I need to drill?
No. It mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape directly over the existing surface.
