Product Description
Cadillac DeVille 2000-2005 & DTS 2006-2011 Sedan Pillar Outline Trim, Six Pieces (PP40246-OL)
PP40246-OL is the outline version among the linked Cadillac sedan pillar sets. Its note reads "OUTLINE TRIM only, 1/2" Surround." So the listing describes this set as outline trim, with a half-inch surround, rather than leaving the style unstated. It has six pieces, costs $67.99, and is made in the USA from 26 gauge 304 stainless.
Title and fitment record line up on this one: the Cadillac DTS 2006-2011 and the Cadillac DeVille 2000-2005, with both rows tagged 4-door, Sedan. A DeVille sedan from those years is covered just as the DTS is.
Take the note as the key fact when you compare. PP40246 also has six pieces for the same rows but no note, so the listing doesn't describe it as outline trim. PP40245 has four covers and no note. If you want the outline look the note describes, this is the listing that names it. If you'd rather see what the other two show, open their galleries. PP40243, tagged "Federal Hearse," is listed for a different vehicle, and WZ40245 and WZ40245-AP are wheel well fender trim moldings, separate parts not included here.
The note gives the surround width but doesn't say which posts the six outline pieces go around, so check the gallery against your sedan. For help, call Quality Automotive Trims on 877-752-3811 with PP40246-OL, the model and the year.
The outline pieces are decorative. They sit on the posts beside the side glass, and the Cadillac's doors, windows and seals keep working as before. Grade 304 resists corrosion through its own alloy.
Every outline piece mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape, bonding to the paint or trim the DeVille or DTS posts have now. The sedan stays free of drill holes and keeps its trim. Check the fitting temperature range and cure time on the Installation tab.
Look at each post closely before fitting, the edges as well as the middle. Chalky residue, crazing, a lifting edge, or wax and polish left from past detailing should be put right first. Wash with car soap, rinse, dry fully, and wipe with rubbing alcohol on lint-free cloths until one comes up clean.
For the outline set, lay out car soap and a bucket, rubbing alcohol, a few lint-free cloths, a roll of painter's tape and a pencil. A helper standing back from the Cadillac can tell you whether each outline follows its post evenly.
On a dry, still day in shade, check the six against the photos and phone us about anything bent or missing. Sort them by position, following the photos. Liner on, hold each to its place, adjust until it follows the post's edge evenly, and mark it with painter's tape. Peel, lay it within the marks, and press firmly along its whole length. Fit another piece before you go on.
An outline piece that lifts or won't follow the post's line should keep its liner while you ring 877-752-3811. When the cure time is up, the six get washed with car soap along with the sedan and patted dry with a soft towel.
PP40246-OL specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | PP40246-OL |
| UPC | 691821508396 |
| Part type | Pillar Post Trim |
| Pieces in kit | 6 |
| Material | Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel |
| Finish | Polished to a mirror shine |
| Coverage / notes | OUTLINE TRIM only, 1/2" Surround |
| 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: PP40246-OL
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Cadillac DeVille | 2000-2005 | 4-door, Sedan |
| Cadillac DTS | 2006-2011 | 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 Cadillac DeVille
- PP40243: 6-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP40245: 4-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP40246: 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: PP40246-OL Pillar Post Trim
What is PP40246-OL?
Six pieces of polished stainless outline trim. The listing notes "OUTLINE TRIM only, 1/2" Surround."
Does it fit the DeVille?
Yes. The record lists the Cadillac DeVille 2000-2005 and the Cadillac DTS 2006-2011, both 4-door sedans.
How does it differ from PP40246?
Both have six pieces, but only PP40246-OL is noted as outline trim. Compare the galleries or call 877-752-3811.
Is drilling needed?
No. The pieces 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.
