Product Description
Six-Piece Stainless Pillar Post Trim for the 2013-2018 Cadillac ATS Sedan (PP53236)
The set. Six pillar post covers for the Cadillac ATS sedan, polished 26 gauge 304 stainless steel made in the USA, $67.99. PP53236 has one fitment row: Cadillac ATS 2013-2018, tagged 4-door, Sedan.
Four or six. PP53235 is the four-cover set on the same row. The record doesn't name posts or give widths for either, so we can't say in words which two posts the larger set takes in. Put the two galleries next to each other, look at the posts on your ATS, and pick the coverage you're after. We're glad to look at the photos with you on the phone.
Sedan only. The row's tags are 4-door, Sedan. If you drive an ATS coupe, this row doesn't list it; give us a call before ordering anything.
Other ATS trim. The record links a good deal more for this sedan, all sold separately: AT53235 (body side molding accents), GC53235 (gas door cover), LB53235 (license bar extension), LP53235 (license plate bezel), RB53235 (rear bumper accent), TH53235 to TH53238 (rocker panel trim) and WQ53235 to WQ53237 (wheel well trim).
Year and phone. 2013 through 2018, from the row; your records show yours. Quality Automotive Trims, 877-752-3811, quoting PP53236.
Looks only. The six dress the window posts. Doors, side glass and seals work as they always have. The 304 alloy keeps corrosion off by its own makeup rather than a coating.
Mounting. All six mount with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape pressed over the post's current paint or trim. Nothing is drilled and nothing is unclipped from the Cadillac. The Installation tab gives the temperature window and the cure period.
Prep. The tape is only as sound as the surface under it, so give the six posts the most time of any step. Wash them in car-soap water, rinse and dry. Lift away old wax, sealant or polish. If paint anywhere a cover will sit has gone chalky, crazed or flaky, repair it first. Then degrease each post with rubbing alcohol on lint-free cloth, turning to fresh cloth until nothing transfers, and check by fingertip for dents.
On the day. Shade, dry weather and no real wind give the tape its best start. Hold each of the six against its gallery photo and tell us right away about any damage. Dry-fit them with the liners still on, shifting each cover until its border is even, and mask round it with low-tack painter's tape, pencilling a number on each mask. Then work through them singly: liner off, into the mask, and firm, steady pressure along the face and both edges. Peel the masks away when all six are on and look them over from a few steps back.
If one won't settle, it shouldn't be forced or trimmed. Put it down with its liner still on and ring 877-752-3811. After the cure period on the Installation tab, a car-soap wash and a dry with a soft towel keep the set looking right.
PP53236 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | PP53236 |
| UPC | 691821586882 |
| 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 Cadillac ATS |
Fitment: PP53236
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Cadillac ATS | 2013-2018 | 4-door, Sedan |
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 2013-2018 Cadillac ATS
- AT53235: 4-piece Body Side Molding Accent Trim
- GC53235: 1-piece Gas Door Cover Trim
- LB53235: 2-piece License Bar Extension Trim
- LP53235: 1-piece License Plate Bezel
- PP53235: 4-piece Pillar Post Trim
- RB53235: 1-piece Rear Bumper Trim Accent
- TH53235: 8-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
- TH53236: 4-piece Rocker Panel Trim, On the rocker
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: PP53236 Pillar Post Trim
What does PP53236 fit?
The Cadillac ATS 2013-2018, tagged 4-door, Sedan.
Is a smaller set linked?
Yes, PP53235 with four covers.
Will it fit the ATS coupe?
The row is tagged 4-door, Sedan only. Call 877-752-3811 before ordering for a coupe.
Is drilling needed?
No. The covers mount with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape directly over the existing surface.
How should I clean them?
Car soap and water after curing, dried with a soft towel.
