Product Description
PP13551 Six-Piece Stainless Pillar Covers, 2013-2018 Altima Sedan
For the 2013-2018 Nissan Altima sedan, PP13551 is the six-cover option. Each piece is polished 26 gauge 304 stainless steel, made in the USA, and mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape directly over the existing surface. The single fitment row, Nissan Altima 2013-2018 with 4-door and Sedan tags, matches the title word for word.
The choice in front of you
Three pillar post sets appear for this car. In plain terms:
- PP13550, four pieces
- PP13551, six pieces (this page)
- PP13552, eight pieces
Not one of them has a note, and none spells out the pillars it covers. So skip the guesswork and go to the pictures. Compare the shapes across the three listings, spot the outlines unique to each, and settle on the set that covers the posts you care about. Choose one listing, and check the galleries before ordering another, since the record doesn't say whether the sets share covers.
No tools beyond a cloth
Because the covers go directly over the existing surface, you won't drill or unbolt anything. What you will need: a bucket, mild car soap, a towel, isopropyl alcohol, a lint-free cloth and a roll of painter's tape.
Clean first, then map
Wash and rinse each pillar, dry it, then wipe it with the alcohol and let that flash off. Wax or a sealant on the pillar has to be removed where tape will sit. Now map the six covers: hold each against its pillar with its backing still on, sight down both edges, and when it follows the post cleanly, mark the ends with painter's tape. Write the spot on the backing, numbered to match the photos. Map every cover before peeling anything.
Set and press
Peel one backing, drop the cover between its marks, and press firmly along the whole length and both edges. Compare each new cover with the ones already fitted so they stay even. Look at the car from a few paces back after every second cover. The Installation tab covers the temperature range and cure time.
Rounding out the Altima
The sheet also lists MC13550 (two-piece mirror cover set), GC13550 (one-piece gas door cover trim), RD13550 (one-piece rear deck accent, 1.375 width) and TH13550 (four-piece lower rocker kit, doors only, from the bottom of the door up to 1.5). Finishes vary by listing; check each one.
The metal
Each cover is 26 gauge polished 304 stainless, a thin sheet that sits close to the pillar. A mild soap and soft cloth keep it clean; skip abrasive pads, which can haze a polished face.
When to do it
Choose a dry day and work in shade or a garage. A cool, dry surface lets the alcohol flash evenly and gives the tape a fair start. A helper standing back can judge level before any backing is peeled.
On arrival
Count six covers against the photos before you begin.
Questions on fit? Call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 and give PP13551 with your model year.
PP13551 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | PP13551 |
| UPC | 691821563142 |
| 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 Nissan Altima |
Fitment: PP13551
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Nissan Altima | 2013-2018 | 4-door, Sedan |
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 2013-2018 Nissan Altima
- MC13550: 2-piece Mirror Cover Set
- GC13550: 1-piece Gas Door Cover Trim
- PP13550: 4-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP13552: 8-piece Pillar Post Trim
- RD13550: 1-piece Rear Deck Accent
- TH13550: 4-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
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: PP13551 Pillar Post Trim
Which car is PP13551 for?
The Nissan Altima 2013-2018, 4-door Sedan.
Will six pieces cover the pillars I want?
It depends on which pillars you want covered. Compare photos of PP13550, PP13551 and PP13552, then choose one.
Can I pair it with PP13552?
The photos show what each set covers; pick one, and call 877-752-3811 to confirm. Pick one.
Will I need to drill?
No. It installs with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape directly over the existing surface.
How do I clean it later?
Mild soap and a soft cloth.
