Product Description
PP13426: Six Polished Stainless Pillar Covers for the Subaru Crosstrek
This is the six-piece pillar post set for the Crosstrek, listed under the title 2016-2023 Subaru Crosstrek and 2013-2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek. All six pieces are 26 gauge 304 stainless steel with a polished finish, made in the USA, and they go on with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape right over the existing surface. No holes, no panels to pull.
Which Crosstreks are on the rows? The Fitment tab carries three rows, each tagged 4-door and Crossover SUV. One reads Subaru Crosstrek 2016-2023, one reads Subaru Crosstrek 2016-2020, and one reads Subaru XV Crosstrek 2013-2015. The second row sits wholly inside the first, so it brings nothing new, and we've logged it as a catalog cleanup item. The third uses the older XV Crosstrek name, and the title carries it too. Owners of a 2013-2015 XV Crosstrek who want a check can ring 877-752-3811 and quote PP13426 before buying.
Why six and not four? QAA also lists PP13425, a four-piece set on exactly the same rows. Neither listing explains which pillars it dresses, and neither carries a note. The honest way to choose is by the pictures: open both listings, study the outlines, and see which shapes show up on one but not on the other. Then order the set whose shapes match the posts on your doors. Look at both Crosstrek galleries before ordering the two.
Is stainless a good match for pillars? Pillars sit close to the glass and get touched, wiped and rained on. These covers are polished 304 stainless in 26 gauge, made in the USA according to the record.
How should the pillars be prepped? Start with a normal hand wash using a mild shampoo, rinse well, and towel the pillars completely dry. Follow with rubbing alcohol on a clean, lint-free cloth and let it evaporate. Any wax, sealant or ceramic layer on those posts has to come off where the tape lands; otherwise the tape grips the coating, not the paint.
What's the best way to place six pieces? Sort them first. Hold each one against a pillar with the backing still on and find where its edges hug the post cleanly. When you've found its home, write the spot on the backing and set two small strips of painter's tape at the ends as guides. Work through the Crosstrek covers in the order the photos show, comparing each new one with those already on. Peel a backing only when that piece is ready to go down, and press firmly along its full length and both edges. A helper standing a few steps back can tell you whether a piece looks level before it's committed. Temperature limits and cure time are on the Installation tab.
Anything to check first? Look at your records for the exact model name and year, and confirm the 4-door. When the parcel arrives, count six covers against the photos. Afterward, plain soap and a soft cloth keep them bright.
PP13426 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | PP13426 |
| UPC | 691821512720 |
| 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 | 2016-2023 Subaru Crosstrek, 2013-2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek and 2016-2020 Subaru Crosstrek |
Fitment: PP13426
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Subaru Crosstrek | 2016-2023 | 4-door, Crossover SUV |
| Subaru XV Crosstrek | 2013-2015 | 4-door, Crossover SUV |
| Subaru Crosstrek | 2016-2020 | 4-door, Crossover 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 Subaru Crosstrek
- PP13425: 4-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: PP13426 Pillar Post Trim
Which vehicles does PP13426 list?
Subaru Crosstrek 2016-2023 and 2016-2020, plus Subaru XV Crosstrek 2013-2015, each tagged 4-door Crossover SUV.
Should I buy PP13425 too?
Choose one. PP13425 is a four-piece set for the same rows. Compare photos and choose one.
Will it fit a 2013-2015 XV Crosstrek?
Yes. That row is listed, and the title names the XV Crosstrek for 2013-2015. Call 877-752-3811 to confirm if you like.
How does it attach?
With 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape, directly over the existing surface. No drilling.
How do I keep it shiny?
Wash with mild soap and a soft cloth. The listing calls it 304 stainless polished to a mirror shine.
