Product Description
PP18101: Six-Piece Pillar Post Covers for the 2018-2025 Lexus LS500
PP18101 is the six-cover pillar set for the Lexus LS500 4-door sedan, model years 2018 to 2025. It's listed at $89.99, and it's the larger of the two LS500 pillar sets; the four-piece PP18100 is the other.
Is it for your car? The row says Lexus LS500, 2018-2025, 4-door, Sedan, and that's all it says. LS500 coverage runs 2018 to 2025. If either doesn't match, ring Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 and mention PP18101 before ordering.
Is six better than four? Only you can say, and the photos are how you'll know. The catalog lists six pieces here and four in the other set, with no notes, widths or pillar names on either. Put both galleries on screen and spot the outlines that appear here only. If you want those areas brightened too, take this set. If not, the four-piece set is simpler. Buy one, not both; check the photos before you order.
What are they made of? 26 gauge 304 stainless steel with a polished finish, made in the USA. The shine is the metal, not a coat, so there's nothing to peel away.
How do they attach? With 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape, directly over the existing surface. No holes, no clips, no panels off. The Installation tab lists the temperature range and cure time.
What exactly is pillar trim? A pillar is one of the upright panels around the side glass. Each of the six is a thin stainless shape sitting on a post's face, putting a polished line on the LS500 with the panel unchanged.
Why polished stainless? Type 304 is one of the most widely used grades for bright exterior trim, and as a 26 gauge sheet it's light, so the tape holds each cover close against the panel. There's no plating, no clear coat and no paint on these covers, so what you see in the photos is the bare polished metal.
Is there anything else for the LS500 here? No; only the two pillar sets are listed on this sheet. Call if you'd like to ask about other pieces.
Installing six
Choose a dry, shaded day. Gather mild car soap, rubbing alcohol, a few lint-free cloths, painter's tape and a pencil. A helper is useful.
Unpack six covers and match each to the gallery, calling before you start if anything is bent or missing.
Wash the pillar areas, rinse and dry with a microfibre. Wipe each with rubbing alcohol and let it flash off. Remove wax or ceramic coating where tape will sit.
Match the covers to the photos, liners on. Offer each up, sight along its edges, and mark its spot with painter's tape, pencilling the location on the liner. When all six are placed, peel and press them one by one with firm pressure from end to end and along both edges.
Check the lines from a few steps back every couple of covers. If a cover won't settle, stop with its liner on and phone 877-752-3811. Once cured, ordinary car soap keeps it bright.
PP18101 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | PP18101 |
| UPC | 691821560400 |
| 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 | 2018-2025 Lexus LS500 |
Fitment: PP18101
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Lexus LS500 | 2018-2025 | 4-door, Sedan |
Match the year, model, and body style in this table to your vehicle before ordering. Questions? Call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 with your year, make, model, and body style.
Other QAA trim cataloged for the 2018-2025 Lexus LS500
- PP18100: 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: PP18101 Pillar Post Trim
What does PP18101 fit?
The 2018-2025 Lexus LS500, 4-door Sedan.
How many covers?
Six polished 304 stainless steel covers. PP18100 has 4.
Which pillars do the six cover?
The listing doesn't say. Check the photos or call 877-752-3811.
Should I buy both LS500 sets?
No. Choose the four or the six for your LS500, with a look at both galleries first.
Do I need to drill?
No. It mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape directly over the existing surface.
