Product Description
PP21298: Six Polished Pillar Covers for the 2001-2006 Acura MDX
PP21298 is the six-piece pillar post set for the 2001-2006 Acura MDX 4-door SUV: polished 304 stainless, made in the USA, listed at $84.49. The four-piece PP21297 is its only linked alternative.
Is it listed for my MDX?
The row reads Acura MDX, 2001-2006, 4-door, SUV, six model years. Later MDX years aren't on this listing. Check your records, and if the year doesn't match, call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 with PP21298 before ordering.
Which pillars do the six cover?
The listing doesn't say, and the four-piece listing doesn't either. Neither has a note or a width. The product photos are the guide: compare these six shapes with the four in the other gallery, note the outlines that appear only here, and match every shape to a panel on your MDX. If one has no obvious place, call before buying.
Do I need both sets?
No. Six covers for the MDX; their photos show the coverage, and we can confirm. Choose the count whose photos suit you. Six puts stainless in more places; four is the shorter job. Either way, the photos should make the choice, not the count alone.
What's the material?
26 gauge 304 stainless steel with a polished face. Because the brightness is the metal and not a plating, there's nothing to peel, and plain washing keeps it looking right.
How is it mounted?
With 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape directly over the existing surface. You won't drill, and none of the MDX's trim comes off. The Installation tab gives the tape's temperature range and cure time.
Is my finish good enough?
The tape bonds to what's already on the pillar. On a vehicle from these years, sun can leave that finish chalky, cracked or peeling. Inspect each pillar, and repair any damage before fitting. If the finish is firm and smooth, a careful clean is all it needs.
How do I fit it?
Choose a dry, still day in the shade, and gather mild car soap, isopropyl alcohol, plenty of lint-free cloths, painter's tape, a pencil and a stable step stool if needed.
Lay the six covers on a towel and check each against the photos. If anything is bent or missing, call first.
On the 2001-2006 MDX, wash the six pillar faces, rinse, and dry them. Follow with isopropyl alcohol on a cloth, changing to a fresh one until it wipes clean, and give the alcohol a moment to flash off.
Before peeling anything, hold each of the Acura's six covers on its post with the liner still on, square up the edges and outline it with painter's tape. Pencil the post on each liner so all six are mapped first.
Then work two at a time: peel, place in the frame, and press with firm, even strokes along the length and both edges. Fit another MDX cover straight away, then look at the pair.
What if one won't sit flat?
Keep its liner on and phone 877-752-3811 rather than forcing it.
How do I care for it?
After the cure period, treat the MDX's covers like the paint around them: ordinary car soap, a rinse and a soft towel to dry.
PP21298 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | PP21298 |
| UPC | 691821708949 |
| 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 | 2001-2006 Acura MDX |
Fitment: PP21298
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Acura MDX | 2001-2006 | 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 2001-2006 Acura MDX
- PP21297: 4-piece Pillar Post Trim
- TH21297: 8-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
- WS21297: 4-piece Window Sill Trim Set
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: PP21298 Pillar Post Trim
What does PP21298 fit?
The 2001-2006 Acura MDX, 4-door SUV.
How many covers?
Six. PP21297 has 4.
Which pillars are covered?
The listing doesn't name them. See the photos or call 877-752-3811.
Should I buy both MDX sets?
No. Choose between the MDX sets after comparing galleries.
Is drilling required?
No. It mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape directly over the existing surface.
