Product Description
PP16771: Six Polished Pillar Covers, 2016-2020 Mazda CX-3
PP16771 sits in the middle of the CX-3 pillar line: six covers in polished 304 stainless for the 2016-2020 Mazda CX-3 4-door SUV, between the four-piece PP16770 and the eight-piece PP16772.
Fitment. One row: Mazda CX-3, 2016-2020, 4-door, SUV. Nothing else is listed. If your vehicle differs in any way, call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 and give them PP16771.
The note this set doesn't carry. Only the eight-piece set is described as including a front triangle ("Includes front triangle"). This listing has no notes, so a front triangle isn't stated to be part of it. If that piece is on your list, look at PP16772 instead, or call to confirm what each set holds.
Deciding by the photos. The catalog doesn't name the posts that any CX-3 set covers. Each gallery shows its covers, though, so put all three side by side and pick out the outlines that appear in only one. Six is a balance between the shortest job and the largest set, but the shapes should make the decision, not the number. Choose one CX-3 set; its photos show what it covers, and we can confirm on 877-752-3811.
What a pillar cover does. Pillars are the upright panels around the side glass that support the roof. Each of the six covers is shaped to lie on the face of a post, putting a bright accent on the CX-3 without changing the panel below. Because it bonds on top, it can be fitted at home with simple tools: soap, alcohol wipes, painter's tape and your hands.
Who it suits. If four covers feels too few for the look you want but you'd rather not take on the largest set, six is worth comparing first.
Material. 26 gauge 304 stainless steel, polished, made in the USA. No plating, so nothing on the surface to flake away. The thin sheet lies close against the pillar.
Attachment. 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape, directly over the existing surface. No drilling and nothing removed. The Installation tab gives the temperature range and cure time; let the full cure pass before washing.
Preparation. Soap-and-water wash, rinse, dry with a microfibre. Then rubbing alcohol on a clean rag over each pillar area, left to flash off. Strip wax or coatings wherever tape will land. A shaded, dry day is ideal.
Placement. Lay the six covers out on a towel beside the photos. Keep the backings on while you offer each one up, sighting along its edges, and tag its position with painter's tape. Write the location on each backing in pencil. When the layout is settled, peel and press one cover at a time, with firm pressure from end to end and along both edges.
On arrival. Count six pieces and match each to the photos before installation day. Keep them flat, and call before starting if anything is bent or missing.
Help. If a cover won't sit flat, stop with its backing on and ring 877-752-3811. No other CX-3 trim is listed on this sheet, so ask by phone if you're planning more.
PP16771 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | PP16771 |
| UPC | 691821407590 |
| 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 Mazda CX-3 |
Fitment: PP16771
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Mazda CX-3 | 2016-2020 | 4-door, SUV |
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 Mazda CX-3
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: PP16771 Pillar Post Trim
What does PP16771 fit?
The 2016-2020 Mazda CX-3, 4-door SUV.
Does it include the front triangle?
This listing doesn't mention one. The 8-piece PP16772 is the set noted "Includes front triangle."
How many pieces are included?
Six polished 304 stainless steel covers.
Which pillars do they go on?
The listing doesn't name them. Compare the photos or call 877-752-3811.
Does it need drilling?
No. It mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape directly over the existing surface.
