Product Description
Toyota Matrix 2009-2013 & Pontiac Vibe 2009-2010 Pillar Post Trim, Six Stainless Covers (PP29117)
Two cars, one record. The title of PP29117 names the Toyota Matrix, 2009-2013, and the Pontiac Vibe, 2009-2010, and the fitment record has those two rows. Both carry the same tags, 4-door, Hatchback. The Vibe span is the shorter one, so a Vibe owner should check for 2009 or 2010.
What arrives. Six polished covers in 26 gauge 304 stainless, made in the USA, for $67.99.
The four-cover sibling. PP29116 is linked with the same two rows and four covers. Neither page names its pillars or gives a width, so put the galleries next to each other and trace the outlines. If you want polished steel everywhere these six photos show it, order here. If the four shapes on the other page match your plan, order that one instead.
Checking your row. Look at your records for the make, the year and the body. A Matrix outside 2009-2013 or a Vibe outside 2009-2010 isn't listed. The record doesn't say whether the Matrix and Vibe pieces differ in any way, so a Vibe owner who wants certainty can ring Quality Automotive Trims on 877-752-3811, quoting PP29117.
What the covers change. How the posts between the side windows look, and nothing else. The doors still open and close as before, and the glass and seals aren't touched. The 304 grade holds off corrosion on its own rather than through plating.
Holding them on. The Matrix covers mount with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape. It bonds to the paint or trim each post has today, so the hatchback isn't drilled and nothing is unclipped. The temperature range and cure time are on the Installation tab.
Six surfaces to read. That tape can only hold as well as the surface it lands on. Run a fingertip down each post. Wipe away chalk, deal with any crazing or a lifting edge, and strip off old wax. Next, wash with car soap, rinse, let the posts dry right through, and rub each one with rubbing alcohol on lint-free cloths until a fresh cloth comes back clean.
On the bench. Lay out car soap, a bucket, rubbing alcohol, a stack of cloths, painter's tape, a pencil and an old towel for the covers. Ask a second person to stand off the car's flank and watch the lines.
Putting them on. Pick a still, dry day and keep the car shaded. Match each of the six covers to its gallery photo and phone us if one is bent or one is missing. Number the six Matrix liners as you match them to the gallery. Leave the backings on and hold each cover to its post, shifting it until the reveal is even, then trace round it with painter's tape. Trace all six before peeling anything. After that, take one cover at a time: peel, seat it in its tracing, and press hard along its length and down both edges before moving on.
Snags and care. A cover that won't lie flat keeps its backing while you call 877-752-3811. After the cure, wash the covers with car soap and dry them with a soft towel.
PP29117 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | PP29117 |
| UPC | 691821586240 |
| 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 | 2009-2010 Pontiac Vibe and 2009-2013 Toyota Matrix |
Fitment: PP29117
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Pontiac Vibe | 2009-2010 | 4-door, Hatchback |
| Toyota Matrix | 2009-2013 | 4-door, Hatchback |
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 Pontiac Vibe
- PP29116: 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: PP29117 Pillar Post Trim
Does PP29117 fit a Pontiac Vibe?
Yes. The fitment record lists the Pontiac Vibe 2009-2010 alongside the Toyota Matrix 2009-2013, both 4-door hatchbacks.
How many covers are in the set?
Six. PP29116 is the linked four-cover set with the same rows.
Which pillars do the covers fit?
The listing doesn't name them or give widths. Compare the gallery with your car, or call 877-752-3811.
Does it need drilling?
No. The covers mount with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape directly over the existing surface.
Where is the cure time?
On the Installation tab, with the temperature range.
