Product Description
Six-Piece Pillar Post Trim for the Ford Explorer 1991-2001 & Explorer Sport Trac 2001-2005 (PP30306)
This is the larger of the two linked Explorer pillar sets: six polished stainless covers for $84.49 under SKU PP30306. They're cut from 26 gauge 304 stainless and made in the USA.
Two vehicles are named, in the fitment data and in the title alike. Row one is the Ford Explorer, 1991-2001. Row two is the Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2001-2005. Each row carries the tags 4-door, SUV, Truck. A Sport Trac from those five years is part of this listing, and 2001 shows up under both names, with nothing in the record to separate them. Go by the name on your paperwork.
PP30305 is the four-cover version, listed against the same two rows. Neither page describes which posts its pieces belong to, and no widths are given, so the difference between four and six has to be read from the photos. Count the shapes in both galleries and match each one to a post on your own Explorer or Sport Trac. If six covers fit what you have in mind, this is your page; if the four shapes look like the better fit, choose PP30305.
Nothing on either page splits the years within a row, so the photos are the check whichever year your truck is. Phone Quality Automotive Trims on 877-752-3811 with PP30306, your model name and year.
Think of the set as dress trim. Six thin panels lie over the posts beside the side glass, and the doors, windows and seals are untouched. The 304 alloy keeps corrosion at bay by its composition, not a coating.
Every panel mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape, which holds it to the paint or trim on the posts now. Your truck isn't drilled and keeps every original trim piece. Before you plan the job, the Installation tab gives the temperature range and how long the cure takes.
With six covers there are six surfaces to inspect. Anything chalky, any web of hairline cracks, an edge that has started to curl, or leftover wax and polish needs fixing or stripping first, because the tape can only grip what's under it. Wash the posts with car soap, rinse, let them dry completely, then go over each with rubbing alcohol on lint-free cloths, changing cloths until one comes off clean.
Kit: car soap, bucket, alcohol, plenty of cloths, painter's tape, a pencil, and a second person to stand back and call the lines.
Pick a dry, windless day out of the sun. Count the six against the gallery and phone about any bent or missing piece. Set the six Explorer covers in the order the gallery uses. Keeping the liner on, offer each panel up to its post, nudge it until the gap is even all round, and box it in with painter's tape. Peel the liner, drop the panel into the box, run firm pressure along its length and both edges, then do the next one.
Should one rock or stand proud, leave its liner in place and ring 877-752-3811. Once cured, wash the six with car soap and pat them dry with a soft towel.
PP30306 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | PP30306 |
| UPC | 691821337057 |
| Part type | Pillar Post Trim |
| Pieces in kit | 6 |
| 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 | 1991-2001 Ford Explorer and 2001-2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac |
Fitment: PP30306
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Explorer | 1991-2001 | 4-door, SUV |
| Ford Explorer Sport Trac | 2001-2005 | 4-door, SUV |
| Ford Explorer | 1991-2001 | 4-door, Truck |
| Ford Explorer Sport Trac | 2001-2005 | 4-door, Truck |
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 Ford Explorer
- PP30305: 4-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 6 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: PP30306 Pillar Post Trim
Is the Explorer Sport Trac covered?
Yes. The record lists the Ford Explorer Sport Trac 2001-2005 alongside the Ford Explorer 1991-2001.
How does PP30306 differ from PP30305?
PP30306 has six covers and PP30305 has four. Neither names its pillars, so compare the two galleries.
Are widths listed?
No. Use the photos, or call 877-752-3811 with your model and year.
Do I need to drill?
No. Each cover mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape over the existing surface.
How should I clean them?
Car soap and water, then a soft towel.
