Product Description
PP11836: 6-Piece Polished Stainless Pillar Posts for the Kia Sportage, 2011-2016
PP11836 is the middle of three pillar post sets for the 2011-2016 Kia Sportage 4-door SUV: six pieces of polished 26 gauge 304 stainless steel, made in the USA. Its siblings are the four-piece PP11835 and the eight-piece PP11837.
Six as a middle ground. The listings don't say which pillars each set includes; there are no notes on any of the three. Use the photos. Six pieces suit you when the four-piece photos miss a pillar you'd notice, yet the eight-piece photos show pieces you don't want. The data doesn't say whether the sets overlap, so plan on one.
Window package first. Before ordering, decide about the window trim. WP11835, a 12-piece package, includes Upper Trim and Pillar Posts, with NO Window Sills. That package already has pillar posts, so this set wouldn't normally be needed with it. WP11836 also appears, by number only. Without its details we can't say whether it includes pillars, so call before buying it alongside PP11836.
Rocker options to know about. Two rocker parts are listed for the same Sportage. TH11835 is a 6-piece insert kit, "With trim crease" and "Side Molding", listed at 2.625-3. TH11836 is a 2-piece trim that installs below the door on the rocker, listed at 1.25. They're separate from the pillar sets and can be planned on their own.
Also listed: SGB11835, a 3-piece grille accent with a mesh design, and RD11835, a 1-piece rear deck accent at 1.75 on the same SUV-tagged sheet. That naming is flagged; check its photos.
Mounting. The Sportage's six covers each mount with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape over the existing posts, with nothing drilled or removed from the Kia.
Prep. Wash, rinse, dry. Wipe with rubbing alcohol and let it flash off. Clear wax and coatings from where the tape will land, and repair any flaking finish.
Fitting six pieces. Lay the Sportage covers out the way the listing images do. Hold each to its pillar with the liner on; mark the ends with painter's tape once it lines up, and write its spot on the liner. Peel one at a time, press firmly end to end and along the edges, then compare sides. A step stool helps with the upper ends. Follow the Installation tab for temperature and cure time.
Fit check. Kia Sportage, 4-door SUV, 2011-2016. Only Sportages built from 2011 to 2016 take this six-piece set.
Care. Clean them with mild soap on a soft cloth.
Call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 with PP11836 for help. The Fitment and Specs tabs list the data.
If something looks off. Don't peel a piece you're unsure of. Check the photos and the other pillars first; if it still won't settle, take a photo of it held in place and call us. Light. Judge your gaps in open shade or a bright garage, where glare off the glass won't hide them. Gather a bucket, sponge, towels, rubbing alcohol, painter's tape, a marker and the photos before you start.
PP11836 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | PP11836 |
| UPC | 691821353293 |
| 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 | 2011-2016 Kia Sportage |
Fitment: PP11836
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Kia Sportage | 2011-2016 | 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 2011-2016 Kia Sportage
- SGB11835: 3-piece Grille Accent
- PP11835: 4-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP11837: 8-piece Pillar Post Trim
- RD11835: 1-piece Rear Deck Accent
- TH11835: 6-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Insert Kit
- TH11836: 2-piece Rocker Panel Trim, On the rocker
- WP11835: 12-piece Window Trim Package
- WP11836: 4-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: PP11836 Pillar Post Trim
Which vehicle is PP11836 for?
The 2011-2016 Kia Sportage 4-door SUV.
How many pieces?
Six. PP11835 has four and PP11837 has eight.
Can I combine it with WP11835?
WP11835 lists Pillar Posts, so compare photos before buying both. Call 877-752-3811.
Is drilling needed?
No. It mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape directly over the existing surface.
What is it made of?
Polished 26 gauge 304 stainless steel, made in the USA.
