Product Description
PP26071 Six-Piece Polished Pillar Covers for the 2006-2012 Mercedes R Class
Say you own a 2006-2012 Mercedes R Class and want its window pillars in polished steel. PP26071 is one way to do it: six covers in 26 gauge 304 stainless, made in the USA, for $84.49. The fitment row is tagged 4-door, SUV.
You'll notice it's not the only option. The catalog links three more R Class pillar sets with the same years and tags: PP26070 with four covers, PP26072 with eight and PP26073 with ten. That's a lot of choice, and the listings don't make it easier, since none of them names a pillar or gives a width. The honest answer is to look. Open all four galleries, compare the outlines, and settle on the count whose pieces go where you want brightwork. Then order that one listing alone.
If you'd like a second opinion, Quality Automotive Trims picks up on 877-752-3811. Tell them PP26071 and your model year, which you can read off your records. The listing covers seven model years.
What you're putting on is purely cosmetic. Each cover is a thin polished face for a post between the side windows, and it leaves the doors, glass and seals as they were. Grade 304 resists corrosion without a plated layer, so there's nothing to flake and nothing different underneath. You'll keep it bright with car soap and water.
You won't need a drill. The covers attach with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape, directly over the existing surface, and no trim comes off. Have a look at the Installation tab for the temperature range and cure time before you choose a day.
Here's the bit that matters most. The tape grips the finish your posts already have, so a weak finish means a weak hold. On a 2006-2012 R Class, check all six posts for a waxy feel, a faded bloom, fine cracks or a lifting corner, and put those right. Wash, dry, then wipe with rubbing alcohol until a clean cloth stays white. A step stool helps if the upper edges are hard to see from the ground.
Lay out soap, alcohol, cloths, painter's tape and a pencil for numbering six outlines; a helper to check lines is a bonus.
Choose a still, dry day in the shade. Match the six covers to the gallery and phone if one is damaged. Each of the six R Class covers is pictured in position. Before peeling anything, hold every cover in place, square it, and trace it with numbered painter's tape. When all six outlines look balanced from the front of the SUV, peel and press two at a time, firmly along each cover's length and both edges.
A cover that won't settle keeps its backing while you call 877-752-3811. Keep the R Class out of rain until the cure time passes, and expect most of the session to go on cleaning and marking. Before ordering, stand beside the R Class with the gallery open and find a post for each of the six shapes; if one has no home, ring first.
PP26071 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | PP26071 |
| UPC | 691821436903 |
| 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 | 2006-2012 Mercedes R Class |
Fitment: PP26071
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes R Class | 2006-2012 | 4-door, SUV |
Check your vehicle against every column here: year range, model, and body style all have to match. Questions? Call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 with your year, make, model, and body style.
Other QAA trim cataloged for the 2006-2012 Mercedes R Class
- PP26070: 4-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP26072: 8-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP26073: 10-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: PP26071 Pillar Post Trim
What does PP26071 fit?
The 2006-2012 Mercedes R Class, 4-door SUV.
How many covers?
Six. PP26070 has 4, PP26072 has 8 & PP26073 has 10.
Which pillars does it cover?
The listing doesn't name them. See the photos or call 877-752-3811.
Is it solid stainless?
Yes, polished 26 gauge 304 stainless steel, made in the USA.
Do I need to drill?
No. It uses 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape directly over the existing surface.
