Product Description
PP20201: Six-Piece Polished Pillar Trim for the 1996-2001 Acura RL
PP20201 dresses the pillars of the 1996-2001 Acura RL 4-door sedan with six polished stainless covers, listed at $67.99. Its one linked alternative is the four-piece PP20200.
Fitment is a single row: Acura RL, 1996-2001, 4-door, Sedan. That's six model years. Should your RL's year or model name differ, phone Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 with PP20201 before you order.
Neither RL listing says which pillars its covers go on. There are no notes and no widths, only the counts. The product photos make up for it. Lay this gallery beside the four-piece gallery and spot the shapes that appear here and not there. Then look at your car and decide whether those spots are ones you want in stainless. If so, this is the set. One RL set covers it; please call before combining listings.
The covers are 26 gauge 304 stainless steel, polished, made in the USA. The bright finish is the steel itself, with no plating to lift. They're fitted with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape directly over the existing surface. No drilling, and none of the RL's trim is removed.
The surface under each cover deserves a careful look on a car from these years. Tape can only hold as well as the finish it's stuck to. Sound, smooth finish just needs cleaning. Chalky, crazed or lifting finish should be repaired before fitting. If you're unsure, call for advice.
Before ordering, open the six-piece photos on your phone and stand beside the RL. Make sure each shape has an obvious place on the car. If one doesn't, a quick call settles it before anything ships.
Why polished stainless? These panels sit beside the side glass and take rain, sun and every wash. Bare steel holds its finish through all of that with no coating to wear.
A six-step fitting plan
Read. The Installation tab gives the tape's temperature range and cure time. Plan the day around them, choosing dry, mild weather and a shaded spot.
Check. Unwrap the six RL covers onto something soft and hold each against the gallery. Call before going further if anything is bent or missing.
Clean. Wash the pillar faces with mild car soap, rinse and dry. Wipe each with isopropyl alcohol on a lint-free cloth, switching to fresh cloths until they stay clean; old wax is common on older finishes. Let it evaporate.
Mark. Hold each cover in place with its liner on, adjust until the edges sit right, and mark round it with painter's tape. Pencil its position on the liner.
Press. Work through the covers two at a time: peel a liner, settle the cover into its marks, then press with firm, even strokes along its length and down both edges. The next one goes on right after.
Review. Step back after every second cover and compare. If a cover won't lie flat, keep its liner on and phone 877-752-3811.
When the cure time has passed, the RL's six covers need only ordinary car soap and a soft towel.
PP20201 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | PP20201 |
| UPC | 691821337019 |
| 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 | 1996-2001 Acura RL |
Fitment: PP20201
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Acura RL | 1996-2001 | 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 1996-2001 Acura RL
- PP20200: 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: PP20201 Pillar Post Trim
What does PP20201 fit?
The 1996-2001 Acura RL, 4-door Sedan.
How many covers?
Six. PP20200 has 4.
Which pillars are covered?
The listing doesn't name them. See the photos or call 877-752-3811.
Should I buy both RL sets?
No. Choose the four or the six for your RL after comparing galleries.
Is drilling required?
No. It mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape directly over the existing surface.
