Product Description
PP22296: Six-Piece Stainless Pillar Trim for the 1999-2003 Acura TL
For the 1999-2003 Acura TL 4-door sedan, PP22296 is the six-piece polished stainless pillar post set, listed at $84.49 and made in the USA. The four-piece PP22295 is the linked alternative.
The fitment is a single row: Acura TL, 1999-2003, 4-door, Sedan, five model years. If your TL is outside that, call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 and quote PP22296 before you order.
As for where the six covers sit, the listing doesn't say. There's no note, no width and no list of pillars, and the four-piece set's listing is just as short. Instead of guessing, use the galleries. Line up this set's photos with the four-piece set's and look for shapes that appear only here. Then go out to the TL and find a panel for each of the six. If all of them have a home, this is the set to buy. If one doesn't, call first. PP22295 has four TL covers; look at its photos beside these, or call us.
The steel is 26 gauge 304 stainless, polished to a bright finish. That finish is the metal itself, with no plating over it, so it won't flake or blister. Rain, sun and regular washing don't call for any special care.
Mounting is with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape, directly over the existing surface. You won't drill, and none of the TL's trim comes off. The tape does rely on the finish it's pressed onto, though. On a car from these years, check each pillar for a surface that's gone chalky, crazed or loose. Repair it first if so. A firm, smooth finish just needs cleaning.
Open the Installation tab first for the tape's temperature range and cure time. Then set aside a dry, calm day in the shade for the TL, with mild car soap, a sponge, isopropyl alcohol, a stack of lint-free cloths, painter's tape and a pencil to hand. Six covers go faster with a helper.
One last pre-order step: with the photos open, look at each of your pillars and check the finish and the shape together. If either raises a question, phone before buying.
Six covers, in order
Inspect. Lay out the six covers and check each against the photos. Call if anything is bent or missing.
Clean. Wash, rinse and dry each of the Acura's pillar faces, then wipe them with isopropyl alcohol on fresh cloths until one stays clean; let it flash off.
Mark. Hold each cover in place with its liner on, settle the edges and frame it with painter's tape. Pencil the spot on its liner.
Fit. Two at a time, peel a liner, set the cover in its frame and press with firm strokes along the length and both edges. Fit the next one after it.
Review. Have your helper look along the car after every second cover. If a cover won't sit flat, keep its liner on and phone 877-752-3811.
Maintain. Once cured, the TL's six covers are cleaned with ordinary car soap and dried with a soft towel.
PP22296 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | PP22296 |
| UPC | 691821350346 |
| 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 | 1999-2003 Acura TL |
Fitment: PP22296
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Acura TL | 1999-2003 | 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 1999-2003 Acura TL
- PP22295: 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: PP22296 Pillar Post Trim
What does PP22296 fit?
The 1999-2003 Acura TL, 4-door Sedan.
How many covers?
Six. PP22295 has 4.
Which pillars are covered?
The listing doesn't name them. See the photos or call 877-752-3811.
Should I buy both TL sets?
No. Six covers for the TL; if you're weighing it against four, compare photos first.
Is drilling required?
No. It mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape directly over the existing surface.
