Product Description
PP27298: Six Stainless Pillar Covers for the 2007-2013 Acura MDX
Six covers, $100.99, for the window pillars of a 2007-2013 Acura MDX. That's PP27298. The fitment row is tagged 4-door, SUV, and the covers are 26 gauge 304 stainless steel, polished and made in the USA.
Two questions are worth settling before you buy.
Four covers or six? The linked PP27297 is a four-cover MDX set at a noticeably lower price. Neither listing names its pillars or gives widths, so put the galleries next to each other and look at what each set's shapes would cover on your MDX. Pay for six only if the six-piece photos show brightwork you'd want and can't find in the four-piece ones. The listing doesn't explain the price spread, so it's sensible to confirm it by phone too.
Pillar set or window package? The MDX page also links two Window Trim Packages, and their notes point in opposite directions. WP27297 (18 pieces) says "Includes Upper Trim, Pillar Posts and Window Sills - FULL Package." WP27298 (six pieces) says "Includes Upper Trim only, NO Pillar Posts, NO window sills." Note that WP27298 and this pillar set share the same digits but are different products; WP27298 is the package without pillar posts. If you're considering WP27297, which says it includes pillar posts, the listings don't compare its pieces with these six, so check its photos alongside these.
For either question, Quality Automotive Trims answers on 877-752-3811. Quote PP27298 and your year.
Also linked on the page, all separate listings: a license plate bezel (LP27297), body molding insert trim kit (MI27297), rear deck accent (RD27297), trunk hatch accent trim (TP27297), plus WQ27297 and WS27297 by number.
Check the year falls within 2007-2013.
If you order by phone or by typing a part number, read it back carefully. PP27298 and WP27298 differ only in the prefix, and one is pillar covers while the other is a package that, by its own note, has none. The same goes for PP27297 and WP27297. A quick check of the prefix saves a return.
The covers are cosmetic panels for the posts between the side windows and leave the doors, glass and seals as they are. Grade 304 stainless resists corrosion without plating, so normal washing is all it asks.
3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape holds them, directly over the existing surface, with no drilling. See the Installation tab for the temperature range and cure time.
Before fitting, inspect the six posts. The tape bonds to their present finish, so chalkiness, crazing, lifting edges and wax have to be dealt with. Wash, dry, and wipe each post with rubbing alcohol on a lint-free cloth. Mark all six positions with painter's tape while the backings are still on, then fit them one at a time. Use a step stool if the upper edges are hard to see from the ground.
A cover that won't sit flat should keep its backing while you call 877-752-3811. Choose a dry, mild day out of direct sun for the work, and once the tape has cured, wash the covers with car soap like the rest of the MDX.
PP27298 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | PP27298 |
| UPC | 691821695720 |
| 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 | 2007-2013 Acura MDX |
Fitment: PP27298
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Acura MDX | 2007-2013 | 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 2007-2013 Acura MDX
- LP27297: 1-piece License Plate Bezel
- MI27297: 4-piece Body Molding Insert Trim Kit
- PP27297: 4-piece Pillar Post Trim
- RD27297: 1-piece Rear Deck Accent
- TP27297: 2-piece Trunk Accent Trim
- WP27297: 18-piece Window Trim Package
- WP27298: 6-piece Window Trim Package
- WQ27297: 4-piece Wheel Well Accent 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: PP27298 Pillar Post Trim
What does PP27298 fit?
The 2007-2013 Acura MDX, 4-door SUV.
Is this the same as WP27298?
No. WP27298 is a window trim package whose note says "NO Pillar Posts." PP27298 is the six-piece pillar set.
How many covers?
Six. PP27297 has 4.
Why is it priced so far above the four-piece?
The listing doesn't say. Call 877-752-3811 to confirm.
Do I need to drill?
No. It uses 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape directly over the existing surface.
