Product Description
PP12421: 6-Piece Stainless Pillar Trim for the 2012-2016 Subaru Impreza Sedan (Not Sport)
PP12421 is a six-piece pillar post set in polished 26 gauge 304 stainless steel, made in the USA, for the Subaru Impreza 4-door sedan from 2012 to 2016. Don't miss the restriction on its fitment row: "NO sport Model".
Who it's for. By the row: the 2012-2016 Impreza sedan, but not the Sport model. The catalog doesn't explain why the Sport is excluded, and we won't speculate. If you're not sure whether your Impreza is a Sport, check your records, the badging or your paperwork, or call us before ordering.
Who it isn't for. The row doesn't list the hatchback. The four-piece PP12420 is the Impreza set whose row includes the hatchback (tagged 4-door, Sedan, Hatchback), and its row carries no Sport exclusion. The eight-piece PP12422 has the same sedan-only, "NO sport Model" tags as this set.
Choosing among four, six and eight. None of the three listings names its pillars or has a coverage note, so the photos are the comparison. If you have a non-Sport sedan, all three are listed for you; pick the count whose photos match the pillars you want covered. The data doesn't say whether the sets overlap, so buy one. If you have a hatchback, only PP12420 is listed.
Mounting. 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape, directly over the existing surface. No drilling and nothing removed. For the Impreza, quote PP12421 on 877-752-3811.
Getting ready. Wash the pillars, rinse, and dry. Wipe each with rubbing alcohol on a lint-free cloth and let it evaporate. Clear wax, sealant or coating from the contact area and repair any lifting finish.
Fitting six pieces. Sort them on a towel as the photos show. Hold each to its pillar with the liner on; once the edges follow the pillar, mark the ends with painter's tape and write the location on the liner. A piece that won't settle often belongs on a different pillar.
Pressing. Peel one liner at a time, set the piece between its marks, and press firmly along the full length, then down both edges. Compare all six from a few steps back. The Installation tab gives the temperature range and cure time.
Light. Open shade or a bright garage; glare hides small misalignments.
Care. Mild soap on a soft cloth, and no steel wool.
Questions about the Sport exclusion or the body tags: Quality Automotive Trims, 877-752-3811, quoting PP12421. The Fitment and Specs tabs show the tags as listed.
Gather first. A bucket and sponge, a few clean towels, rubbing alcohol with a lint-free cloth, painter's tape, a marker for the liners and the photos open on your phone. If stuck. Don't peel a piece you're unsure of; recheck it against the photos and the other pillars, then take a photo of it held in place and call us. Spacing. Fit the first covers carefully and use them as your reference.
A step stool helps you see the upper ends squarely while you press.
PP12421 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | PP12421 |
| UPC | 691821317745 |
| 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 | 2012-2016 Subaru Impreza |
Fitment: PP12421
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Subaru Impreza | 2012-2016 | 4-door, Sedan, NO sport Model |
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 2012-2016 Subaru Impreza
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: PP12421 Pillar Post Trim
What does PP12421 fit?
The 2012-2016 Subaru Impreza 4-door sedan, with the tag NO sport Model.
Does it fit the Impreza Sport?
No. The row excludes the Sport model.
Does it fit the hatchback?
The hatchback isn't on this row. PP12420, the four-piece set, is the one tagged for the hatchback.
Is drilling needed?
No. It mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape directly over the existing surface.
Which pillars are covered?
The listing doesn't say. Compare the photos or call 877-752-3811.
