Product Description
Six-Cover Pillar Post Trim for the 2008-2012 Chevrolet Malibu (PP48106)
PP48106 is a six-cover pillar post set for the Chevrolet Malibu, priced at $67.99. Every cover is polished 26 gauge 304 stainless steel made in the USA. The listing covers 2008-2012, and the fitment row is Chevrolet Malibu 2008-2012, tagged 4-door, Sedan.
Six Malibu covers, for cars of 2008 through 2012. A four-door Malibu sedan from 2008 through 2012 is what the record describes. If your car's year falls outside that, or you'd simply like it confirmed, phone us before you order.
The four-cover alternative, PP48105, is linked to this record. Neither listing says which posts it dresses or how wide its covers are, and there are no notes on either. Compare the galleries and you'll see which posts only these six reach.
A rear deck accent, RD48105, and a rocker panel kit, TH48105, noted "Installs below the door," are also linked to the Malibu. The other two linked rocker kits are tagged "Sedan Base Model only," so check each page's tags before ordering any of them.
Six covers can get muddled. Before any liner comes off, carry the gallery to the sedan and match every photo to its post. Set aside any piece that doesn't seem to belong.
For help with the shapes, call Quality Automotive Trims on 877-752-3811 and quote PP48106 with your model year.
These six are trim only. They frame the posts round the side windows and leave the doors, glass and seals working just as before. 304 stainless resists corrosion because of the alloy, not a plated layer.
The Malibu stays undrilled. All six mount with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape on top of the post's current finish, so no factory trim is unclipped or set aside. Before you pick a day, read the Installation tab for its temperature limits and the time the tape needs to cure.
Give all six posts the same preparation. Take off wax, polish and sealant, and repair any powdery, cracked or lifting paint before you begin, because that layer is what the tape grips. Wash with car soap, rinse and let them dry fully. Then wipe each post with rubbing alcohol on lint-free cloth, switching to a clean patch until nothing transfers, and run a fingertip along it for dents.
From the garage shelf: a roll of painter's tape, a pencil for six labels, rubbing alcohol, a bucket of soapy water and a good stack of lint-free cloths. A helper is useful.
Pick a windless, dry day and keep the Malibu out of the sun. Lay out the six with the gallery and report any damage or shortfall. Number each post on painter's tape. One cover at a time, liner still on, rest it on its post, adjust until the gap round it is even and frame it with tape. Peel, place it within the frame and press firmly from end to end and down both edges. Compare it with its photo before carrying on.
Should one of the six rock or leave a gap at an end, stop there with the liner on and call 877-752-3811. After the full cure, wash them with car soap and water and dry with a soft towel.
PP48106 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | PP48106 |
| UPC | 691821254262 |
| 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 | 2008-2012 Chevrolet Malibu |
Fitment: PP48106
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Malibu | 2008-2012 | 4-door, Sedan |
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 2008-2012 Chevrolet Malibu
- GC48105: 1-piece Gas Door Cover Trim
- MC48105: 2-piece Mirror Cover Set
- PP48105: 4-piece Pillar Post Trim
- RD48105: 1-piece Rear Deck Accent
- TH48105: 4-piece Rocker Panel Trim, On the rocker
- TH48106: 8-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
- TH48107: 4-piece Rocker Panel Trim, On the rocker
- WQ48105: 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: PP48106 Pillar Post Trim
What does PP48106 fit?
The Chevrolet Malibu 2008-2012, tagged 4-door, Sedan.
Is there a smaller set?
Yes, PP48105 with four covers.
Which posts are covered?
The listing doesn't say. See the gallery or call 877-752-3811.
Is drilling required?
No. The covers mount with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape directly over the existing surface.
How should I clean them?
With car soap and water once cured, then a soft towel.
