Product Description
Cadillac DeVille 2000-2005 & DTS 2006-2011 Federal Hearse Pillar Post Trim, Six Covers (PP40243)
PP40243 is a six-cover set of polished stainless pillar trim at $84.49, made in the USA from 26 gauge 304 stainless. Its title names the 2006-2011 Cadillac DTS and the 2000-2005 Cadillac DeVille, but the body tag on the fitment record is narrow, so read it closely.
The record has two rows: the Cadillac DeVille 2000-2005 and the Cadillac DTS 2006-2011. Both are tagged only "Federal Hearse." There's no sedan tag on either row. So this listing is for those Cadillacs carrying the Federal Hearse tag, across both nameplates. If your vehicle is a standard DeVille or DTS sedan, this isn't the listing that names it.
The linked Cadillac pillar sets are all tagged 4-door, Sedan: PP40245 with four covers, PP40246 with six, and PP40246-OL with six, noted as outline trim. Those are listed for the sedan, so if that's what you drive, look at them instead. The other links, WZ40245 and WZ40245-AP, are wheel well fender trim moldings, separate parts that aren't included here.
The record gives no notes, post names or widths for this set. The gallery shows the six shapes. Because the vehicle in question is so specific, please match each photo carefully against your own posts and call Quality Automotive Trims on 877-752-3811 before ordering. Quote PP40243, the model, the year and the body name on your paperwork.
The covers are cosmetic. Each one sits over a post beside the glass, and the doors, windows and seals keep working as they do. Type 304 stainless resists corrosion by its composition.
For mounting, each of the six uses 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape, sticking to the paint or trim on the Cadillac's posts as they are. Nothing is drilled and no trim is taken off. Fitting temperatures and the cure time appear on the Installation tab.
Prepare all six posts. Strip wax and polish, and repair chalky, crazed or flaking finish, because the tape bonds to that surface. Wash with car soap, rinse, dry thoroughly, and wipe with rubbing alcohol on lint-free cloths until a fresh cloth stays clean.
On hand you'll want car soap and a bucket, rubbing alcohol, a generous pile of lint-free cloths, painter's tape and a pencil. A second person stepping back from the vehicle helps you see whether the covers match.
On a dry, windless day in shade, count the six against the photos and call us about anything bent or missing. Sort by position, using the photos. Liner on, hold each to its post, ease it until the margin is even, and frame it with painter's tape. Peel, settle it in the frame, and press firmly along its length and both edges. The next DTS cover follows.
If one of the six bridges or lifts at a tip, keep its liner on and give us a call on 877-752-3811 rather than forcing it. When the cure time has passed, wash them with car soap and water and dry with a soft towel, just as you would the paint.
PP40243 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | PP40243 |
| UPC | 691821586936 |
| 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 | 2000-2005 Cadillac DeVille and 2006-2011 Cadillac DTS |
Fitment: PP40243
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Cadillac DeVille | 2000-2005 | Federal Hearse |
| Cadillac DTS | 2006-2011 | Federal Hearse |
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 Cadillac DeVille
- PP40245: 4-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP40246: 6-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP40246-OL: 6-piece Pillar Post Trim
- TH40243: 8-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
- TH40245: 8-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
- TH40248: 4-piece Rocker Panel Trim, On the rocker
- WZ40245: 4-piece Wheel Well Fender Trim Molding
- WZ40245-AP: 4-piece Wheel Well Fender Trim Molding
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: PP40243 Pillar Post Trim
What does PP40243 fit?
The record lists the Cadillac DeVille 2000-2005 and Cadillac DTS 2006-2011, both tagged "Federal Hearse." Please call 877-752-3811 to confirm before ordering.
Will it fit a standard DTS or DeVille sedan?
This listing doesn't name the sedan. PP40245, PP40246 and PP40246-OL are the linked sets tagged 4-door, Sedan.
Are the wheel well moldings included?
No. WZ40245 and WZ40245-AP are separate listings.
Is drilling needed?
No. The covers mount with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape directly over the existing surface.
How do I clean them?
Car soap and water, then a soft towel.
