Product Description
Kia Optima 2001-2006 Pillar Post Trim, Six Pieces (PP24806)
In brief: six polished stainless pillar covers for the 2001-2006 Kia Optima 4-door sedan; $67.99; made in the USA; linked alternative PP24805 with four covers.
The year range matters. This set is listed for 2001-2006 only. Other Optima pillar sets in the catalog cover later years and aren't linked to this one. An Optima from 2001 through 2006 takes the six covers. If your Optima is newer, this listing doesn't cover it. Unsure? Ring Quality Automotive Trims on 877-752-3811 with PP24806.
Six versus four. Both Optima listings for these years give a count and nothing more. No pillar names, widths or notes. Line up the two galleries and look at the outlines this set has that the four-piece doesn't. If you want those areas finished in polished steel, choose six. If not, four will be quicker. One set only; we can talk it through at 877-752-3811.
The Window Trim Package. WP24805 is linked and described as upper trim and pillar posts, with no window sills. The listings don't compare its pillar pieces with these. If you're considering it, look at its photos alongside this gallery before ordering both.
Other linked products. A license plate bezel, a rear deck accent and a rocker panel trim (LP24805, RD24805, TH24805). Each has its own page with its own photos and fitment details.
What they do. Pillar covers are cosmetic. They sit over the posts between the side windows and give them a bright steel face. Nothing structural changes, and the car's original trim stays where it is.
What they're made of. 26 gauge 304 stainless, polished. It resists corrosion and carries no plating, so there's no coating to peel. Soapy water keeps it bright.
How they attach. 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape, directly over the existing surface. No drilling. Nothing removed. The Installation tab gives temperature range and cure time.
What the posts need. A sound, clean finish. The tape grips whatever is there, so look for chalky residue, crazing, lifting corners or old wax on each post. Repair, strip, wash and dry. Then wipe with rubbing alcohol until a fresh lint-free cloth stays clean.
How to fit six. On a dry, still day in the shade, check the covers against the photos and call if any are bent or missing. Set the six Optima covers out as pictured. Offer each up with its backing on and trace around it with painter's tape. Fit one at a time: peel, set, and press hard along the length and both edges. After every pair, step back to check them.
If one won't sit flat. Phone 877-752-3811 before you take its backing off.
Aftercare. Wash with car soap once they've cured, and dry with a soft towel.
Time. An unhurried session, ideally with a helper who can hold covers and judge the lines. Marking six positions takes longest; pressing is quick.
One last look. Before ordering, hold the gallery up beside the Optima to check each of the six shapes has a home.
PP24806 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | PP24806 |
| UPC | 691821281503 |
| 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 Kia Optima |
Fitment: PP24806
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Kia Optima | 2001-2006 | 4-door, Sedan |
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 Kia Optima
- LP24805: 1-piece License Plate Bezel
- PP24805: 4-piece Pillar Post Trim
- RD24805: 3-piece Rear Deck Accent
- TH24805: 8-piece Rocker Panel Trim, On the rocker & Lower Kit
- WP24805: 12-piece Window Trim Package
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: PP24806 Pillar Post Trim
What does PP24806 fit?
The 2001-2006 Kia Optima, 4-door Sedan.
Does it fit a later Optima?
It's listed only for 2001-2006. Call 877-752-3811 for other years.
How many covers?
Six. PP24805 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.
