Product Description
PP13271: Six Stainless Pillar Covers for the Acura RDX, 2013-2018
PP13271 is the six-piece pillar post set for the 2013-2018 Acura RDX, tagged 4-door SUV. The six covers are 26 gauge 304 stainless steel with a polished finish, made in the USA. The four-piece version is PP13270.
Six instead of four
All the catalog says about the difference is the count. Neither set has notes or names its pillars. Compare the photos: line up the six-piece and four-piece pictures, note any shapes that appear in one but not the other, and find their places on your RDX. If you'd like those covered, this is your set. If not, the four-piece set is simpler. Choose one; the data doesn't say whether the sets overlap.
Confirming the vehicle
Acura RDX, 4-door SUV, model year 2013 through 2018. RDX years for six pieces are 2013 to 2018. The title and row agree. If your RDX doesn't match, phone Quality Automotive Trims on 877-752-3811, quoting PP13271. We can help with RDX fit on 877-752-3811.
Mounting
3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape, directly over the existing surface. No drilling and nothing removed. Deciding between the RDX sets? We'll compare them with you on that number.
Cleaning in two stages
First a wash with mild soap, a rinse and a towel dry. Then a degreasing wipe with rubbing alcohol on a lint-free cloth, left to evaporate. Remove wax or coating from the tape areas, and fix any chips before starting.
Six covers, placed carefully
Match the covers to their spots in the photos. Hold each to its pillar with the backing on and sight along the edges; they should hug the pillar. If one doesn't, try it on another pillar. Mark both ends with painter's tape and write the location on the backing. Place all six this way before peeling any.
Fixing them down
Peel one backing, position the cover between its marks, and apply firm pressure from end to end, then down both edges with your thumb. A step stool helps with the upper ends. Fit three, then the rest, and compare from a few paces back. The Installation tab lists the temperature range and the cure time.
If one won't cooperate
Leave its backing on, photograph it in place and give us a call before going further.
Light and kit
Shade or a garage, since glare hides small misalignments. Bucket, soap, towels, rubbing alcohol, a lint-free cloth, painter's tape, a marker and the photos. A helper standing back can confirm each cover sits level.
Care
Wipe the six pieces with mild soap on a soft cloth; steel wool isn't safe on them.
Before you open the box
Plan for a dry, mild day and an unhurried session. When the parts arrive, count all six against the photos so you know everything is there before you start cleaning. Then match each cover to its pillar by eye before you hold any of them up; it makes the trial placement go faster.
The data is shown under Fitment and Specs.
Pillars are the uprights around the side glass, which makes them easy to reach and clean.
PP13271 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | PP13271 |
| UPC | 691821367177 |
| 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 | 2013-2018 Acura RDX |
Fitment: PP13271
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Acura RDX | 2013-2018 | 4-door, SUV |
Match the year, model, and body style in this table to your vehicle before ordering. Questions? Call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 with your year, make, model, and body style.
Other QAA trim cataloged for the 2013-2018 Acura RDX
- PP13270: 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: PP13271 Pillar Post Trim
What does PP13271 fit?
The 2013-2018 Acura RDX 4-door SUV.
How many pieces?
Six. PP13270 has four.
Should I buy both RDX sets?
The catalog doesn't say whether they overlap, so we suggest one. Call 877-752-3811.
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.
