Product Description
PP21541: Six Polished Pillar Covers for the 2000-2003 Nissan Maxima
Six stainless covers for the pillars of the 2000-2003 Nissan Maxima 4-door sedan make up PP21541, listed at $67.99 and made in the USA. The four-piece PP21540 is its only linked alternative.
The fitment. Nissan Maxima, 2000-2003, 4-door, Sedan, on one row. Four model years. Check yours, and if it falls outside, call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 and quote PP21541 before buying.
The coverage. The listing doesn't say where the six covers go. It has no note, no width and no pillar names, and the four-piece listing is no different. The galleries are the answer: put the two side by side, spot the shapes that appear only here, and match each of the six to your car. If every shape has a home, this is the set for you. If one doesn't, call first.
The choice. Six is for owners who want stainless in more places than the four-piece set gives. Torn between the Maxima sets? The photos or a quick call will help.
The pre-order check. Open the six-piece photos on your phone and stand beside the Maxima. Find a place for each shape and look at the finish on each pillar while you're there. If a shape has no home or the surface looks tired, call before buying; both are easier to sort out now.
The time. Allow an unhurried session. Cleaning and outlining take most of it.
The steel. 26 gauge 304 stainless, polished. There's no chrome coat on top, so there's no coating to flake. Ordinary washing keeps it bright.
The tape. 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape, directly over the existing surface. No holes, and the Maxima's original trim stays in place. The Installation tab gives the tape's temperature range and cure time.
The finish underneath. Tape grips the surface it's pressed onto. After many years of sun, pillar finishes can go chalky, crack or begin to lift. Inspect each one. Fix any damage before fitting; a firm, smooth surface just needs a careful clean.
The kit. Mild car soap, a sponge, isopropyl alcohol, a good pile of lint-free cloths, painter's tape and a pencil.
The check. On a dry, still day in the shade, lay the six covers out and compare each with the photos. Call if anything is bent or missing.
The clean. Wash, rinse and dry the pillars. Wipe each with isopropyl alcohol, swapping cloths until a fresh one stays spotless, then let it evaporate.
The layout. Hold each cover in place with its liner on, settle the edges, and outline it with painter's tape. Pencil its spot on the liner. Outline all six before you peel any.
The fit. Two at a time, peel a liner, set the cover in its outline and press with firm, even strokes along the length and both edges. Fit the next one and compare.
The fallback. If a cover won't sit flat, keep its liner on and ring 877-752-3811.
The upkeep. When the tape has cured, the Maxima's six covers need ordinary car soap and a soft drying towel.
PP21541 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | PP21541 |
| UPC | 691821253647 |
| 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 | 2000-2003 Nissan Maxima |
Fitment: PP21541
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Nissan Maxima | 2000-2003 | 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 2000-2003 Nissan Maxima
- PP21540: 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: PP21541 Pillar Post Trim
What does PP21541 fit?
The 2000-2003 Nissan Maxima, 4-door Sedan.
How many covers?
Six. PP21540 has 4.
Which pillars are covered?
The listing doesn't name them. See the photos or call 877-752-3811.
Should I buy both Maxima sets?
No. One Maxima listing will do once you've compared galleries.
Is drilling required?
No. It mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape directly over the existing surface.
