Product Description
PP16806: Six Stainless Pillar Covers for the 2016-2020 Kia Optima Sedan
PP16806 is the six-piece pillar post set for the 2016-2020 Kia Optima 4-door sedan. Its four-piece sibling, PP16805, shares the same fitment row, and the choice between them is the main decision on this page.
Who it's for. Optima owners with a 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 or 2020 sedan. The row is tagged 4-door and Sedan, and nothing else is listed. Call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 with PP16806 if your car doesn't match.
Six against four. Neither Optima pillar listing has notes or names its pillars, so the count is the only stated difference. Compare the two galleries and look for the outlines that appear here and not in the four-piece photos. Those are the reason to choose this set. Choose one Optima listing, comparing the galleries before ordering another.
A price worth asking about. This set is listed at $100.99. The catalog doesn't explain it. We've flagged it for review. Before ordering, it's worth a quick call to confirm the price and what's in the box.
Material. Polished 26 gauge 304 stainless steel, made in the USA. The shine is the polished steel itself, with no plating to chip.
Mounting. Each of the Optima's six covers attaches with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape over the existing pillar surface, with no holes and nothing removed. See the Installation tab for temperatures and cure time.
Building a set. This Optima's sheet is long. Below the door, TH16805 is a four-piece lower rocker kit tapered 1.375" - 1.625" that sits on the rocker, and AT16805 is a two-piece accent at width 1 with the note "On the Rocker Acccent" (catalog spelling). Up top, RI16805 is a two-piece roof insert trim at 0.625. At the back, RD16805 is a one-piece rear deck accent at 1.2. PB16805 is a pair of porthole accent rings (surround ring only, no center strip) and GC16805 a gas door cover trim. WS16805, WQ16805 and AT16806 are linked by number only.
On arrival. Count six covers and match each one to the photos. Keep them flat with backings on until you're ready, and call before you start if one is bent or missing. If other Optima pieces are on your list, check each against its own listing photos at the same time.
Preparation. Wash the pillar areas with soap and water, rinse, and dry with a microfibre towel. Wipe each spot with rubbing alcohol on a clean rag and let it flash off. Strip any wax or coating where tape will land. Work on a dry day, out of hard sun.
Installing six. Lay the covers out and match them to the photos. Keep backings on while you test each one against the car and mark its place with painter's tape. Pencil the location on each backing. Then peel and press one at a time, pushing firmly from end to end and along both edges.
If a piece won't line up. Stop, leave the backing on, and phone 877-752-3811.
PP16806 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | PP16806 |
| UPC | 652012474708 |
| 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 | 2016-2020 Kia Optima |
Fitment: PP16806
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Kia Optima | 2016-2020 | 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 2016-2020 Kia Optima
- PP16805: 4-piece Pillar Post Trim
- AT16805: 2-piece Body Side Molding Accent Trim
- GC16805: 1-piece Gas Door Cover Trim
- PB16805: 2-piece Porthole Accent Trim
- RD16805: 1-piece Rear Deck Accent
- RI16805: 2-piece Roof Insert Trim
- TH16805: 4-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
- WS16805: 6-piece Window Sill Trim Set
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: PP16806 Pillar Post Trim
What does PP16806 fit?
The 2016-2020 Kia Optima, 4-door Sedan.
How many covers are in the set?
Six polished 304 stainless steel covers. PP16805 has 4.
Why does it cost more than the 4-piece?
The catalog doesn't explain the gap. Call 877-752-3811 to confirm before ordering.
Which pillars are covered?
The listing doesn't say. Compare the photos.
Is drilling required?
No. It mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape directly over the existing surface.
