Product Description
PP25931: Six-Piece Stainless Pillar Covers, 2004-2010 BMW 5 Series Sedan
PP25931 puts six polished stainless covers on the window pillars of the 2004-2010 BMW 5 Series 4-door sedan. It's $67.99, made in the USA from 26 gauge 304 stainless, and linked to a four-piece version, PP25930, which shares its years and Sedan tag.
Neither listing names the pillars it covers or offers a width, so the counts alone won't tell you the difference. Pull up both galleries and compare the shapes. If you want everything the six-piece photos show finished in polished steel, this is the set. If the four-piece pictures already match what you want, that one is quicker. Look at both 5 Series galleries, or phone us, before choosing.
Confirm two things before buying: that the car is a sedan, and that its year falls inside 2004-2010. The six-piece 5 Series row spans 2004-2010. Questions go to Quality Automotive Trims on 877-752-3811; quote PP25931.
The covers are purely cosmetic, a bright face over the posts between the side windows. Grade 304 resists corrosion without plating, so there's no coating to chip. Soap and water are the only upkeep.
They attach with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape, directly over the existing surface. No holes are drilled and no factory trim is removed. Check the Installation tab for the temperature range and cure time.
Here's the job in order:
- Inspect each post. The tape bonds to the current finish, so a powdery film, fine cracks, lifting edges or old wax must be dealt with first.
- Wash and dry the posts, then wipe with rubbing alcohol until a fresh lint-free cloth stays clean.
- Pick a dry, still day in the shade, with car soap, a bucket, cloths, painter's tape, a pencil and, if possible, a helper on hand.
- Unpack the six covers and compare each with the photos. Call if any is bent or missing.
- Lay out the six 5 Series covers in the gallery's order.
- Hold each cover against its post with the backing on, ease it into line, and outline it with painter's tape. Mark all six before peeling any.
- Working two at a time, peel the backing, settle the cover into its outline, and press firmly along the length and both edges. Carry on with the following cover.
- Step back after every two covers to check that they match.
- If a cover won't sit flat, leave its backing on and phone 877-752-3811 before going further.
- After the tape cures, wash with car soap and towel them dry.
Most of the session goes on cleaning and marking; the covers themselves press on fast once the outlines are drawn. With six pieces, the painter's-tape frames are what keep the covers even, so don't skip them.
Before you order, take the gallery out to the car on your phone and place each of the six shapes on a post you can see. Feel each post's finish as you go, so any repairs are planned before the parcel arrives. If a shape doesn't have an obvious home, call first rather than after.
PP25931 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | PP25931 |
| UPC | 691821618521 |
| 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 | 2004-2010 BMW 5 Series |
Fitment: PP25931
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| BMW 5 Series | 2004-2010 | 4-door, Sedan |
Fitment is listed exactly as QAA catalogs it. Confirm the body style as well as the year and model. Questions? Call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 with your year, make, model, and body style.
Other QAA trim cataloged for the 2004-2010 BMW 5 Series
- PP25930: 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: PP25931 Pillar Post Trim
What does PP25931 fit?
The 2004-2010 BMW 5 Series, 4-door Sedan.
How many covers?
Six. PP25930 has 4.
Which pillars are included?
The listing doesn't name them. See the photos or call 877-752-3811.
What's it made of?
Polished 26 gauge 304 stainless steel, made in the USA.
Is drilling required?
No. It uses 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape directly over the existing surface.
