Product Description
PP25906: Six Polished Pillar Covers for the 1999-2005 BMW 3 Series Sedan
Six covers, sedan only. PP25906 is a six-piece set of polished stainless pillar covers for the 1999-2005 BMW 3 Series, tagged 4-door, Sedan. It's $67.99, made in the USA, and linked to the four-piece sedan set PP25905.
Watch the body. The title doesn't mention the body at all. The catalog lists separate 3 Series pillar sets for the wagon and for the coupe, unlinked to this one and with similar titles. If your 3 Series isn't a sedan, look for the set tagged for your body instead. For any doubt, call Quality Automotive Trims on 877-752-3811 and give them PP25906.
Watch the years. 1999-2005, seven model years. PP25906 shares the 1999-2005 window of the four-piece 3 Series set.
Choose a count. The two sedan listings carry no pillar names, widths or notes. The galleries are what you compare. Put them side by side and try to place each of these six shapes on your car. If they're the areas you'd like in bright steel, this set fits the bill. If the four-piece photos suit you better, that one is less work. Pick one; compare the galleries first.
Know what they are. Cosmetic covers that sit over the posts between the side windows. The six 3 Series covers put a polished face on the pillars without altering anything structural.
Know the steel. 26 gauge 304 stainless, polished, not plated. It resists corrosion and has no coating to flake. Soapy water keeps it bright.
Know the tape. 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape, directly over the existing surface. No drilling. No trim removal. The Installation tab lists temperature range and cure time.
Prepare the posts. The tape bonds to the finish already there, so check each post for chalky residue, hairline cracks, a lifting corner or old wax. Put those right, then wash, dry and wipe with rubbing alcohol until a fresh lint-free cloth comes away clean.
Gather supplies. Mild car soap, a bucket, rubbing alcohol, lint-free cloths, painter's tape, a pencil, and a helper if you can find one.
Fit them. On a dry, still day in the shade, compare all six covers with the photos and call if any are bent or missing. Line the six 3 Series covers up in the order the photos show. Offer each to its post with the backing on and outline it with painter's tape. Once all six are marked, fit two at a time: peel, settle, press firmly along the length and both edges. Look at the line from a short distance after each pair.
Stop if needed. A cover that won't lie flat should keep its backing on while you phone 877-752-3811.
Look after them. After curing, wash with car soap and dry with a soft towel.
Allow time. An unhurried session. Marking six positions is the slow part; once they're framed, each cover presses on quickly.
Check before buying. Take the gallery out to the sedan on your phone and confirm each of the six shapes has an obvious home, feeling the finish on each post as you go.
PP25906 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | PP25906 |
| UPC | 691821577521 |
| 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 | 1999-2005 BMW 3 Series |
Fitment: PP25906
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| BMW 3 Series | 1999-2005 | 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 1999-2005 BMW 3 Series
- PP25905: 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: PP25906 Pillar Post Trim
What does PP25906 fit?
The 1999-2005 BMW 3 Series, 4-door Sedan.
Does it fit the 3 Series wagon or coupe?
No. It's tagged Sedan. Wagon & coupe sets are listed separately.
How many covers?
Six. PP25905 has 4.
Which pillars are covered?
The listing doesn't name them. See the photos or call 877-752-3811.
Do I need to drill?
No. It uses 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape directly over the existing surface.
