Product Description
PP12841: Six-Piece Stainless Pillar Trim, Kia Rio 4-Door Hatchback 2012-2017
For the Kia Rio 4-door hatchback from 2012 to 2017, PP12841 is the bigger of the two pillar post sets: six pieces of polished 26 gauge 304 stainless steel, made in the USA. The smaller set is PP12840 with four.
Is six the right count?
Only the photos can tell you. The catalog lists the counts and nothing else: no notes on either set, no named pillars. Look at the six-piece photos next to the four-piece ones. If there's a pillar in this set you'd want covered that the smaller set doesn't show, this is your set. If the four pieces already cover what you care about, the smaller set is less work. Pick one; the data doesn't say whether they overlap.
Only the hatchback is listed
The fitment row is tagged 4-door hatchback. No other Rio body is listed on this sheet, so if yours is different, call before ordering rather than assume.
Model year
2012 through 2017, six years in all. Rio owners with a 2012 to 2017 car can use PP12841.
How it attaches
The pieces mount with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape and go directly over the existing surface. No drilling, nothing removed.
Clean like you mean it
Warm soapy water, a good rinse, and a full dry. Then rubbing alcohol on a lint-free rag, left to evaporate. Get any wax or coating off the tape areas. If you see chips or lifting finish, fix those first.
Placing six pieces
Match each one to the photos before anything else. Hold each to its pillar with the liner on. The edges should follow the pillar; if they don't, try a different one. When it's right, painter's tape at both ends, and write the spot on the liner. Do this for all six before peeling the first.
Pressing down
Peel one liner, line the piece up with its marks, and press firmly end to end, then run your thumb down both edges. Fit three completely, then match the rest to them. The Installation tab lists the temperature range and cure time.
When something's off
Don't peel a piece you're unsure about. Take a photo of it held in place and call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 with PP12841. It's much easier to sort out before the tape is down.
Light and kit
A garage or shady spot beats full sun, since glare hides small gaps. Have a bucket, sponge, towels, rubbing alcohol, a rag, painter's tape, a pen and the photos on hand. A step stool helps with the upper ends.
Care
Use a soft cloth with mild soap; steel wool can mark the finish.
Data for these six pieces is laid out under Fitment and Specs.
Why pillars
Pillar posts are the uprights between and beside the side windows. They're flat, easy to reach and easy to clean, a natural place for polished stainless, and as these pieces go over what's already there, the work is mainly cleaning and careful placement.
PP12841 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | PP12841 |
| UPC | 691821392216 |
| 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 | 2012-2017 Kia Rio |
Fitment: PP12841
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Kia Rio | 2012-2017 | 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 2012-2017 Kia Rio
- PP12840: 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: PP12841 Pillar Post Trim
What does PP12841 fit?
The 2012-2017 Kia Rio 4-door hatchback.
How many pieces?
Six. PP12840 has four.
Are other body styles listed?
No, only the 4-door hatchback is on the row. Call 877-752-3811 about other bodies.
Is drilling needed?
No. It mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape directly over the existing surface.
Should I buy both Rio sets?
The catalog doesn't say whether they overlap, so we suggest one.
