Product Description
Six-Piece Mirror Stainless Pillar Kit for the Altima Sedan, 1998-2001 (PP98551)
For Altima owners who want the most polished trim QAA catalogs around the side windows of the 1998-2001 4-door sedan, PP98551 is the larger kit. It contains six covers made from 304 stainless steel, polished to a mirror, made in the USA, and mounted with 3M tape.
Six against four
PP98550 is the four-piece set for the same car. Two more covers means more of the window surround is dressed, but the catalog has no coverage note for either kit, so we cannot tell you from the data where the additional two go. Compare the photos. A quick call to Quality Automotive Trims can fill in what they do not show.
Vehicle and years
Nissan Altima, 4-door sedan: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001.
What arrives
- Six pillar post covers in 26-gauge 304 stainless
- Every Altima piece carries a mirror polish
- Each Altima cover bonds with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape
- American-made Altima covers
- UPC 691821653553
The Altima trim stays put
Each cover mounts over the existing surface. QAA states the tape will hold for a lifetime without causing damage to the vehicle surface.
Not plated
Chrome plating is a thin layer that can lift as it ages. These covers are polished stainless through and through, which keeps the six pieces consistent with one another for as long as you own the car.
Before peeling any liner
Clean paint is the whole secret. Wash and dry the pillars, then wipe them with a wax-free cleaner. If the clear is peeling or chalky anywhere, repair that spot. Lay out all six covers on a soft towel by position, and touch them only by their edges.
Install order
- Wait for a dry, moderate day and park in shade.
- Dry-fit every Altima cover while its liner is still on.
- Peel one liner and align that cover with the door frame.
- Press each one down hard, end to end.
- Check each Altima cover from a few steps away.
- Then fit the next one the same way.
- Wait a few days before the Altima's first wash.
The Installation tab has the details.
Getting the first one right
The first cover sets the line. Use the door edge and glass corner as fixed points and take your time there; the rest go quickly.
Care
Mild soap, clean water, and a soft towel. No abrasive pads or polishing compounds on the mirror face.
What pillar posts do
Pillar posts are the upright body members that hold up the roof between and beside the side windows. From the side of the car they read as dark or painted bands, which is why polished covers change the look so much. The original pillars stay in place underneath, so the change is cosmetic only.
Worth the afternoon
For a sedan this age, bright trim is one of the few upgrades that costs little, needs no tools, and is visible every time you walk up to the car.
Help before you buy
Call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 and mention SKU PP98551 with your model year.
PP98551 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | PP98551 |
| UPC | 691821653553 |
| 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 | 1998-2001 Nissan Altima |
Fitment: PP98551
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Nissan Altima | 1998-2001 | 4-door, Sedan |
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 1998-2001 Nissan Altima
- PP98550: 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: PP98551 Pillar Post Trim
Does PP98551 fit my Altima?
It is listed for the 4-door Altima sedan, 1998 through 2001.
How many pieces are included?
Six. The four-piece kit is PP98550.
Where do the two further covers go?
The catalog data does not say. Compare the photos or call 877-752-3811.
Is it chrome?
No. It is mirror-polished 304 stainless steel, made in the USA.
Do the pillars need to be taken apart first?
No. The covers mount with 3M tape over the existing surface.
