Product Description
PP12991: Six-Piece Stainless Pillar Trim for the Fiat 500 2-Door, 2012-2019 (Base, C, E Models)
PP12991 gives the Fiat 500 six pillar post covers in polished 26 gauge 304 stainless steel, made in the USA. The row covers model years 2012 through 2019 and is tagged "2-door, Base, C, E Model only". The two-piece set for the same tags is PP12990.
Which 500s? The tag names the Base, a "C" and an "E", and says Model only. The catalog doesn't define C or E, and we won't fill that in with a guess. A Base 2-door from those years is clearly on the row. For anything else, call us before ordering and tell us exactly how your car is described in your records or paperwork. We've flagged the tag so it can be made clearer.
Six versus two. The step from the two-piece set to this one is four pieces, and neither listing explains what's covered. No notes, no pillar names. The photos are the only reference, so open both. If the two-piece set's photos cover what you want, it's the quicker job. If the six-piece photos show pillars you'd like done that the smaller set doesn't, this is the set. One or the other; the data doesn't say whether they overlap.
Year check. 2012-2019 is a long span. PP12991 covers the Fiat 500 from 2012 to 2019.
Attachment. Each of the Fiat 500's six covers mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape over the existing post surface. No drilling, and no trim comes off.
Prep. Warm soapy water, rinse, full dry. Then rubbing alcohol on a lint-free rag, left to evaporate. Remove wax or coatings where the tape will go, and repair chips first.
Test-fit all six. Work out each one's place from the photos. Hold each to its pillar with the liner on and sight along the edges. If a piece won't follow the pillar, try it in another spot. When it fits, painter's tape at each end and the spot written on the liner.
Press. Peel one liner at a time, align with the marks, and press firmly end to end, then both edges. Fit three, then the rest. Compare from a few steps back. The Installation tab gives the temperature range and cure time.
If unsure. Don't peel. Photograph the piece held in place and call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811, quoting PP12991.
Light. Shade or a garage; glare hides small gaps.
Kit. Bucket, sponge, towels, rubbing alcohol, a rag, painter's tape, a pen and the photos.
Care. Mild soap and a soft cloth, not abrasive pads.
The tags are shown on the Fitment tab exactly as they are listed.
Order of work. Fit the first covers, then use them as your template for the rest; matching finished covers is easier than judging each cover alone. A helper standing back can confirm each one looks level before you peel, and a step stool helps with the upper ends. Taking the dry-fit slowly is what saves pieces.
Why pillars. They're the uprights around the side glass: flat, easy to reach and easy to clean.
PP12991 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | PP12991 |
| UPC | 691821268221 |
| 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 | 2012-2019 Fiat 500 |
Fitment: PP12991
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Fiat 500 | 2012-2019 | 2-door, Base, C, E Model only |
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 2012-2019 Fiat 500
- PP12990: 2-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: PP12991 Pillar Post Trim
What does PP12991 fit?
The 2012-2019 Fiat 500, tagged 2-door, Base, C, E Model only.
Does it fit my 500?
The Base 2-door is on the row. C and E aren't defined in the catalog, so call 877-752-3811 to confirm other versions.
How is it different from PP12990?
PP12990 has two pieces; this set has six. Compare the photos.
Is drilling needed?
No. It mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape directly over the existing surface.
How many pieces?
Six.
