Product Description
PP27271: Six-Piece Pillar Trim for the 2007-2012 Acura RDX
At $100.99, PP27271 is the pricier of the two RDX pillar sets in this catalog by a clear margin. The other, PP27270, has four covers and costs a good deal less. Six covers against four doesn't on its face account for that spread, and the listing gives no reason for it, so before ordering, call Quality Automotive Trims on 877-752-3811 and confirm the price. Quote PP27271.
What the listing does tell you: six polished covers in 26 gauge 304 stainless steel, made in the USA, for the 2007-2012 Acura RDX. The fitment row is tagged 4-door, SUV. It doesn't name the pillars, and it doesn't give widths.
So the deciding has to happen in the photo galleries. Open this one and the four-piece one together. Count the shapes in each, look at their outlines, and try to match every piece to a post on your RDX. If the six-piece photos show shapes you want that aren't in the four-piece gallery, that's the reason to choose six. If you can't see a difference that matters to you, the four-piece set is the sensible order. Don't buy both.
Your RDX's year should fall in 2007-2012. If it falls outside that span, neither RDX pillar listing here is for your car, and a call will tell you whether anything else in the catalog is.
All six covers are cosmetic. Each is a thin, polished stainless panel that lies over a post between the side windows. Nothing about the doors, glass or seals changes. 304 stainless doesn't rely on plating to resist corrosion, so there's no coating to peel. Ordinary car soap keeps it bright.
The covers go on with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape, directly over the existing surface. You won't drill anything. Read the Installation tab for the tape's temperature range and cure time before you set a date.
With six covers, take the posts one at a time. The tape will only grip as well as the finish it lands on. Where you see chalky dullness, crazing, an edge coming loose or a fresh coat of wax, deal with it before going further. Wash each post, let it dry completely, then wipe it with rubbing alcohol until a clean lint-free cloth picks nothing up.
A practical order: lay the six covers out as the photos show. Mark each position with a light outline of painter's tape while the backing is still on the cover. Only when all six are marked should you start peeling, fitting one cover and then the next, so you can check they match as you go. If the tops of the posts are hard to see from the ground, use a step stool. The RDX kit's six covers are cut from polished stainless steel.
If any cover won't sit flush, leave the backing on and phone 877-752-3811 rather than pressing it into place. After the cure, wash it like the rest of the paintwork and dry it with a soft towel.
PP27271 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | PP27271 |
| UPC | 691821565177 |
| 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 | 2007-2012 Acura RDX |
Fitment: PP27271
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Acura RDX | 2007-2012 | 4-door, SUV |
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 2007-2012 Acura RDX
- PP27270: 4-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: PP27271 Pillar Post Trim
What does PP27271 fit?
The 2007-2012 Acura RDX, 4-door SUV.
How many covers?
Six. The linked PP27270 has 4.
Why does it cost so much more than the four-piece?
The listing doesn't say. Call 877-752-3811 to confirm the price.
Which pillars are covered?
The listing doesn't name them. Compare the photos.
Do I need to drill?
No. It uses 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape directly over the existing surface.
