Product Description
BMW X3 2018-2024 Pillar Post Trim, Four Pieces (PP18940)
PP18940 is the four-piece polished stainless pillar post set for the 2018-2024 BMW X3, listed for the 4-door SUV, at $84.49. It's the smallest of three linked X3 pillar sets. The other two are PP18941 with six covers and PP18942 with eight.
Question one is always fitment. The row on this sheet reads BMW X3, 2018-2024, 4-door, SUV, which is seven model years on a single line. X3s of 2018 to 2024 are on the row. If it's outside the range, or something about your X3 makes you unsure, call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 and quote PP18940 before ordering.
Question two is how many covers you want. The three X3 listings state a count and nothing else about coverage: no notes, no width, no named pillars. That means the product photos are where the answer lives. Open the four-piece gallery, then the six-piece and eight-piece galleries, and look for any outline that shows up in a larger set but not here. Then match those shapes to the panels beside your X3's side glass. If four covers give you the finish you want, this set is the quickest to fit. If you'd like stainless in more places, look at the other two. Whatever you decide, order only one set. Choose one X3 set; the photos show what each covers, and we can confirm by phone.
The material is 26 gauge 304 stainless steel, polished and made in the USA. Stainless doesn't need a plated layer to shine, so there's no coating to peel, and the finish holds up to rain, sun and regular washing with nothing more than normal care.
Mounting is with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape directly over the existing surface. Nothing is drilled, and none of the X3's trim is removed. Check the Installation tab for the tape's temperature range and cure time before you start, and follow it over anything here.
Here's the job in plain terms. Pick a dry, mild day and park in the shade. Have mild car soap, a sponge, isopropyl alcohol, lint-free cloths and painter's tape ready.
Open the box and count four covers, checking each against the photos. If one is bent or missing, call before you clean anything.
Wash the pillar faces, rinse them and dry them well. Wipe each one with isopropyl alcohol and let it evaporate. Strip any wax or ceramic coating from the areas where tape will sit; tape needs a bare, clean face.
The X3 gallery is the reference for these covers. Hold each in place with its liner on, check that both edges follow the pillar, and mark its outline with strips of painter's tape. Peel the liner, set the cover on the marks and press firmly along the length and both edges. Do the next one straight after, then step back and compare before fitting the last two.
If a cover won't lie flat, keep the liner on and call 877-752-3811. Once the cure time is over, wash as usual with ordinary car soap and dry with a soft towel.
PP18940 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | PP18940 |
| UPC | 691821736652 |
| 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 | 2018-2024 BMW X3 |
Fitment: PP18940
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| BMW X3 | 2018-2024 | 4-door, SUV |
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 2018-2024 BMW X3
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: PP18940 Pillar Post Trim
What does PP18940 fit?
The 2018-2024 BMW X3, 4-door SUV.
How many covers?
Four. The linked X3 sets have 6 & 8.
Which pillars are covered?
The listing doesn't name them. Compare the photos or call 877-752-3811.
Can I combine X3 sets?
Choose one. Compare the X3 galleries before ordering a second listing.
Is drilling needed?
No. It mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape directly over the existing surface.
