Product Description
Six Polished Pillar Covers for the 2006-2012 Toyota RAV4 (PP26181)
The short version: PP26181 is a six-piece stainless pillar set for the 2006-2012 Toyota RAV4, tagged 4-door, SUV, at $84.49. It's made in the USA from polished 26 gauge 304 stainless.
The choice: two more RAV4 pillar sets are linked, PP26180 with four covers and PP26182 with eight, all with matching years and tags. None of the three pages names its pillars or lists a width, so you'll be choosing by eye. Open the galleries one after another, follow every outline, and picture each piece on your RAV4. If these six shapes match the polished look you have in mind, order this one. If the four-piece or eight-piece photos suit you better, consider those. Buy from one listing only.
The year check: the fitment spans seven model years. Look at your records and make sure it falls in 2006-2012. Then, if you'd like to talk it over, Quality Automotive Trims is on 877-752-3811; give them PP26181.
The purpose: appearance only. Each cover lays a thin, bright panel over a post between the side windows, and the doors, glass and seals stay as they were.
The metal: 304 stainless, polished rather than plated, so it resists corrosion without a coating over the steel. Car soap and water keep it gleaming.
The fixing: six strips of 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape pressed directly over the existing surface of the RAV4's posts. No screws, no holes, no Toyota trim prised off. Temperature range and cure time are on the Installation tab.
The groundwork: on a 2006-2012 RAV4, inspect all six posts in good light. Wax, a chalky haze, fine cracks or a corner starting to lift will each weaken a cover's hold, so fix them. Wash, dry, and wipe each with rubbing alcohol on a lint-free cloth. Use a step stool if the upper edges are hard to see from the ground.
The kit: soap, a bucket, alcohol, cloths, painter's tape, a pencil to number six outlines, and a helper if one is free.
The method: pick a still, dry day in shade. Match the six covers to the gallery and call about any damage. Place the Rav4 covers by comparing them with the gallery. With liners on, place each cover, square it, and frame it in numbered tape until all six are marked. Then fit two at a time, pressing each cover hard along its length and edges, and look along the SUV from the front every two covers.
The fallback: if a cover won't sit flush, leave its liner on and call 877-752-3811.
The aftercare: keep the RAV4 out of rain until the cure time passes, then wash the covers with the paint.
The time: longer than a four-cover job, since there are six posts to clean and mark. The pressing itself is quick once the outlines are drawn.
The final step before ordering: stand beside the RAV4 with the gallery on your phone and give each of the six shapes a home. If one has none, ring first.
PP26181 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | PP26181 |
| UPC | 691821628728 |
| 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 Toyota Rav4 |
Fitment: PP26181
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Toyota Rav4 | 2006-2012 | 4-door, SUV |
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 2006-2012 Toyota Rav4
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: PP26181 Pillar Post Trim
What does PP26181 fit?
The 2006-2012 Toyota RAV4, 4-door SUV.
How many covers?
Six. PP26180 has 4 & PP26182 has 8.
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.
