Product Description
PP21066: Six-Piece Pillar Trim for the 1998-2005 Mercedes ML Class
Six polished 304 stainless covers for the pillars of the 1998-2005 Mercedes ML Class 4-door SUV: that's PP21066, listed at $67.99 and made in the USA. The only other ML pillar set on the sheet is the four-piece PP21065.
Fitment comes first. The row says Mercedes ML Class, 1998-2005, 4-door, SUV, which is eight model years. If your ML is outside that range, call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 and give them PP21066 before buying.
Then the count. Neither listing names its pillars, gives a width or carries a note, so we can't say from the data where the six covers sit. The photos can. Open this gallery and the four-piece gallery together, find the outlines that appear here and not there, and match every shape to a panel on your ML. If they all fit, six is your set. If one doesn't, call. The four-piece ML gallery is worth opening next to this one before you settle.
The steel is 26 gauge 304 stainless, polished. It needs no plated coat to shine, so nothing on the surface can peel. Mounting is 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape, directly over the existing surface. You won't drill, and none of the ML's trim is removed.
A word about surface condition. Tape bonds to the finish that's already on the pillar. After years of sun, that finish can turn powdery, crack, or start lifting. Inspect each pillar before fitting, and have any damage repaired first. A firm, smooth finish only needs a thorough clean. If in doubt, ring the number above.
Why stainless for this job? The covers sit beside the side glass and see rain, sun and every wash. The record gives the material as polished 304 stainless.
How long does it take? Allow an unhurried session. Cleaning and outlining take most of it.
The fitting, in five stages
Plan. Read the Installation tab for the tape's temperature range and cure time. Choose a dry, still day in the shade. Gather mild car soap, isopropyl alcohol, lots of lint-free cloths, painter's tape, a pencil and a stable step stool if needed.
Inspect. Spread the six covers on a clean surface and hold each up to its photo. If one is bent or missing, call before you go further.
Clean. Wash, rinse and dry the pillar faces. Wipe each with isopropyl alcohol, changing cloths until one stays clean, then let it evaporate.
Outline. Hold each cover to its pillar with the liner on, adjust until the edges sit right, and outline it with painter's tape. Pencil its spot on the liner.
Fix. Two at a time, peel a liner, place the cover in its outline and press with even strokes from end to end and along both edges. Fit the next one and compare.
If one of the ML's six covers won't lie flat, leave the liner in place and ring 877-752-3811. When cured, wash them with ordinary car soap and dry with a soft towel.
PP21066 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | PP21066 |
| UPC | 691821623440 |
| 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 | 1998-2005 Mercedes ML Class |
Fitment: PP21066
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes ML Class | 1998-2005 | 4-door, SUV |
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 1998-2005 Mercedes ML Class
- PP21065: 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: PP21066 Pillar Post Trim
What does PP21066 fit?
The 1998-2005 Mercedes ML Class, 4-door SUV.
How many covers?
Six. PP21065 has 4.
Which pillars are covered?
The listing doesn't name them. See the photos or call 877-752-3811.
Should I buy both ML sets?
No. Six pieces for the ML Class; the photos show what they cover, and 877-752-3811 can confirm.
Is drilling required?
No. It mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape directly over the existing surface.
