Product Description
Six-Piece Stainless Pillar Covers, Kia Optima 2006.5-2010 (PP27806)
PP27806 gives the Kia Optima sedan six polished pillar covers for $67.99. They're made in the USA from 26 gauge 304 stainless steel. The title covers 2006.5-2010, and the record also carries the condition "Only fits for vehicles made after 2006 Jun", with the tag 4-door, Sedan.
So the first question is when your Optima was built. If it's a 2006 model, a car built before June 2006 falls outside this listing. Look for a build date on the door-jamb label or in the car's records, and if you can't find one, ring Quality Automotive Trims on 877-752-3811 with the number PP27806 before ordering. Optimas from the later model years in the range carry the same tag, so the build-date question is mainly one for 2006 cars.
Next, the choice of set. The four-piece PP27805 is linked for the same sedan and costs less. Neither listing says which pillars it covers or how wide the pieces are, so compare the two galleries with the posts on your car and decide whether six covers is the look you want. Buy one or the other.
Then there's WP27805, a window trim package for this Optima, described as "Includes Upper Trim and Pillar Posts, NO Window Sills". The listings don't explain how its pillar pieces compare with these six covers. If you're tempted by both, check the photographs closely or phone first, so you don't pay twice for the same posts.
What you're fitting is a polished finish. Each cover sits over a post between the side windows. The glass, the seals and the way the doors open aren't affected. Because 304 stainless resists corrosion with no plating involved, it won't flake, and it needs nothing but a wash.
Attachment is by 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape, directly over the existing surface. You won't drill, and no factory trim is removed. The Installation tab gives the temperature range and cure time.
Six posts need careful preparation. The tape bonds to the finish that's already on each one, so check for wax, a faded or powdery surface, small cracks and edges starting to lift, and fix those first. Wash with car soap, dry fully, and wipe each post with rubbing alcohol on a lint-free cloth.
When the parcel arrives, set the six covers out and compare them with the gallery; call if one is creased or missing. Lay out the six Optima covers next to the listing photos. Mark every position with painter's tape before peeling a backing, then walk around the sedan to make sure the covers match. Fit two at a time, pressing each cover firmly from end to end and along both edges.
If a cover won't sit flush, keep its backing on and call 877-752-3811. Work on a dry, mild day out of the sun, and keep the car dry until the cure time has passed. A helper makes it easier to keep each cover level.
Before you pay, open this gallery beside your Optima and find a post for every one of the six shapes. Any shape without an obvious home is worth a call first.
PP27806 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | PP27806 |
| UPC | 691821271412 |
| 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 | 2006-2010 Kia Optima |
Fitment: PP27806
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Kia Optima | 2006-2010 | Only fits for vehicles made after 2006 Jun; 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 2006-2010 Kia Optima
- GC27805: 1-piece Gas Door Cover Trim
- LP27805: 1-piece License Plate Bezel
- PP27805: 4-piece Pillar Post Trim
- RI27805: 2-piece Roof Insert Trim
- TH27805: 4-piece Rocker Panel Trim, On the rocker
- TH27806: 4-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Insert Kit
- WP27805: 12-piece Window Trim Package
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: PP27806 Pillar Post Trim
What does PP27806 fit?
The Kia Optima 2006.5-2010, 4-door, Sedan, made after June 2006.
My Optima is a 2006. Will it fit?
Only if it was built after June 2006. Check the build date or call 877-752-3811.
How many covers?
Six. PP27805 is the four-piece set; compare the photos & choose one.
Are these Optima covers part of WP27805?
The listings don't compare them; its note mentions pillar posts. Check the photos or call.
Is drilling needed?
No. It mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape directly over the existing surface, & the steel is polished 26 gauge 304 stainless.
