Product Description
PP11196: Lexus CT 2011-2017 Six-Piece Polished Stainless Pillar Post Trim
In brief
Six pillar post pieces in polished 26 gauge 304 stainless steel, made in the USA, for the Lexus CT 4-door hatchback, 2011-2017. They attach with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape directly over the existing surface. The title and the single fitment row agree.
Six or four?
PP11195 is the four-piece set for the same CT. Neither listing has notes or names its pillars, so open both sets' photos to see what this set's two further pieces cover. Choose one; whether the sets overlap isn't stated, so check the photos before buying both. If you'd like a hand deciding, Quality Automotive Trims is at 877-752-3811. Mention PP11196.
Mounting and drilling
There's no drilling: the tape goes directly over the existing surface and nothing is taken off the car. No width is listed.
Confirming the car
The Lexus CT is listed from 2011 through 2017, so check your car's year on its registration before ordering. If it isn't 2011 through 2017, call before ordering.
Getting organized
Six pieces go faster when they're sorted first. Put a towel on a table and set the six pieces in order from front to back using the photos. At the car, offer each one to its pillar with the backing on; when the outline follows the pillar's edges, write its location on the backing. Place a short strip of painter's tape at each end on the car so you have a target once the backing is gone. All six covers are polished stainless steel, listed for the CT.
Cleaning
Sponge the pillars with soapy water, rinse and towel dry. A second pass with rubbing alcohol on a lint-free cloth removes the film that cleaners and wax leave behind; let it evaporate. Any sealant or coating has to come off the contact area. Repair flaking or chipped finish before you continue.
Pressing them on
Complete three covers in a row first. Peel a backing, set the piece between its marks, press firmly along its whole length, and finish with a fingertip down both edges. When the side is done, look along it from a few steps back. Do the remaining pieces and compare them. Pick a mild, dry day within the Installation tab's range, in shade if you can, and leave the tape to cure for the time the tab lists before washing.
When a piece doesn't fit
Keep the backing on. Try it on another pillar, then recheck the photos. Still no match? Phone us with a photo of it held in place.
Light and weather
Bright sun on glass and polished stainless produces glare that hides small misalignments, so work in open shade or a garage with good light. Cold, damp or very hot days are hard on foam tape; a mild, dry day is the target.
What you'll need
A sponge and bucket, microfiber towels, rubbing alcohol, painter's tape, a marker and the product photos on a phone.
Upkeep
A soft cloth with mild soap and water. Never scouring pads or steel wool.
PP11196 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | PP11196 |
| UPC | 691821408207 |
| 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 | 2011-2017 Lexus CT |
Fitment: PP11196
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Lexus CT | 2011-2017 | 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 2011-2017 Lexus CT
- PP11195: 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: PP11196 Pillar Post Trim
What does PP11196 fit?
The 2011-2017 Lexus CT 4-door hatchback.
How does it differ from PP11195?
It has six pieces; PP11195 has four. Compare the photos for coverage.
How many pieces?
Six.
Is drilling required?
No. It mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape directly over the existing surface.
What material?
Polished 26 gauge 304 stainless steel, made in the USA.
