Product Description
PP16481: Six Stainless Pillar Covers for the 2015-2019 Subaru Outback
Six polished covers, made in the USA, for the pillars of a 2015-2019 Subaru Outback 4-door crossover. PP16481 is the second step in a four-set family, and choosing among them comes down to the photos, because the listings say very little else.
What fits? One row: Subaru Outback 2015-2019, 4-door, Crossover SUV. If your model year or body is anything different, call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 with PP16481 before you buy.
How does six compare? The Outback sets have 4 (PP16480), 6 (this one), 8 (PP16482) and 14 (PP16483) pieces. No notes, no widths and no pillar names on any of them. So the useful comparison is visual. Pull up the galleries side by side and pick out the outlines that appear in one set but not the others. The set whose shapes match what you want is the one to buy, and it should be the only one; the galleries are the guide.
What is it made of? 304 stainless steel in a 26 gauge sheet, polished bright. Because the finish is the steel rather than a plated skin, there's nothing to chip.
How does it attach? 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape, directly over the existing surface. You won't drill and won't take off any trim. The Installation tab gives the temperature window and the time the tape needs to cure.
Will it look like the photos? The gallery is the best guide to shape and finish. Compare each cover with its picture when the box arrives, count all six, and call if anything is bent or missing before you start.
Anything else for the Outback on this sheet? No. Only the four pillar sets are listed for this vehicle here. If you'd like other stainless pieces for it, ask by phone.
What should I do before fitting? Clean the pillar areas with soap and water and dry them. Then go over each with rubbing alcohol on a clean microfibre and let it flash off. Wax and sealant both stop tape from bonding, so remove them where the covers will go. Pick a dry day and work out of hard sun.
How do I place six covers? Lay them on a soft towel and match them to the photos. Keep the backings on while you test each one against the car, sighting along both edges, and mark its position with painter's tape. Pencil the location on the backing so nothing gets mixed up. When the layout is settled, peel and press one cover at a time with firm pressure from end to end and along both edges.
What if a cover doesn't match? Stop with the backing on and call 877-752-3811. Have the SKU and your model year ready. Questions are much easier to settle before anything is stuck down.
How do I care for it? Wash it with the rest of the vehicle using ordinary car soap and a soft mitt, and allow the full cure time before the first wash.
PP16481 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | PP16481 |
| UPC | 691821417780 |
| 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 | 2015-2019 Subaru Outback |
Fitment: PP16481
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Subaru Outback | 2015-2019 | 4-door, Crossover SUV |
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 2015-2019 Subaru Outback
- PP16480: 4-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP16482: 8-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP16483: 14-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: PP16481 Pillar Post Trim
Which Outback does PP16481 fit?
The 2015-2019 Subaru Outback, 4-door Crossover SUV.
How many pieces are included?
Six polished 304 stainless steel covers.
How is it different from the 8-piece set?
The listings only state counts. Compare the photos of PP16481 and PP16482, or call 877-752-3811.
Should I buy two sets?
No. An Outback takes one of these sets, not two; ring us before combining.
Is drilling needed?
No. It mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape directly over the existing surface.
