Product Description
Lexus RX350L / RX450L 2018-2022 Four-Piece Pillar Trim, L-Model Only (PP18197)
PP18197 is a four-piece pillar post set for the long-body Lexus RX, and every fitment row carries the same restriction: "L-Model only." If your RX isn't an L model, this set isn't listed for it.
Rows and title
The title names the 2018-2022 Lexus RX350L and the 2018-2020 Lexus RX450L. The fitment rows, with their tags, read like this:
| Model | Years | Tags |
|---|---|---|
| Lexus RX350L | 2018-2022 | 4-door, SUV, L-Model only |
| Lexus RX450L | 2018-2020 | 4-door, SUV, L-Model only |
| Lexus RX350L | 2018-2020 | 4-door, SUV, L-Model only |
The third row repeats the RX350L with an earlier end year, which we've logged. All rows agree on 2018 through 2020, and the title takes the longer RX350L span. If you have an RX350L newer than 2020, or want the RX450L years checked, call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 with PP18197 to confirm before ordering.
Three L-model sets
This set has four pieces. PP18198 has six, and PP18199 has eight and is noted "Includes Rear Triangle piece." This listing and the six-piece one don't mention a triangle. None of the three says which pillars it covers, so compare the galleries for outlines that appear in one and not the others, and order a single set. Buy one RX set; if two appeal, look at the photos or phone 877-752-3811 first. Four pieces is the shortest job, listed at $67.99.
What you get
Four covers in polished 26 gauge 304 stainless steel, made in the USA. No plating, so nothing to flake. They mount with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape directly over the existing surface, without drilling or removing any trim. The Installation tab gives the temperature range and cure time.
How to check it's an L model
The four-piece RX350 set lists 2018 to 2022. Go by that rather than by eye. If the paperwork doesn't make it clear, call before buying.
Why the L-model tag matters
Every row on this listing carries the L-Model only tag, and the title names only L models, so the restriction is clearly deliberate. Since the listing doesn't explain what differs, treat the tag as a hard limit: order this set only for an RX that is registered as an L model, and ask if there's any doubt. Pillar covers are shaped pieces, so a set made for one body won't necessarily sit right on another.
Installing
Choose a dry, mild day in the shade. Count four covers on arrival and compare them with the photos. Wash the pillar areas, rinse and dry, then wipe each with isopropyl alcohol on a lint-free cloth and let it evaporate. Remove wax or ceramic coating where tape will sit.
Set the covers out as the photos show. With liners on, hold each to its pillar, check both edges, and mark its place with painter's tape. Peel one liner, align, and press firmly along the length and both edges, then move to the next. Step back to check the lines.
If a cover won't sit flat, keep the liner on and call 877-752-3811. After the cure, regular car soap and a soft mitt are all it needs.
PP18197 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | PP18197 |
| UPC | 691821492695 |
| 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 | 2018-2022 Lexus RX350L, 2018-2020 Lexus RX450L and 2018-2020 Lexus RX350L |
Fitment: PP18197
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Lexus RX350L | 2018-2022 | 4-door, SUV, L-Model only |
| Lexus RX450L | 2018-2020 | 4-door, SUV, L-Model only |
| Lexus RX350L | 2018-2020 | 4-door, SUV, L-Model only |
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 Lexus RX350L
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: PP18197 Pillar Post Trim
Does PP18197 fit a standard RX350?
Every row is tagged "L-Model only." Call 877-752-3811 for other RX models.
Is the RX450L covered?
Yes, for 2018-2020. The RX450L row and the title both give those years.
Does it include a rear triangle piece?
This listing doesn't mention one. That note is on the 8-piece PP18199.
How many covers?
Four polished 26 gauge 304 stainless steel covers.
Is drilling needed?
No. It mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape directly over the existing surface.
