Product Description
Buick LaCrosse 2005-2009 Eight-Cover Pillar Post Trim (PP45522)
PP45522 dresses the Buick LaCrosse sedan of 2005-2009 with eight polished stainless pillar post covers. It's $84.49, made in the USA from 26 gauge 304 stainless. The fitment record shows one row: Buick LaCrosse 2005-2009, tagged 4-door, Sedan.
Fit is a matter of two checks. Your records should name a LaCrosse from 2005 to 2009, and the body should be the four-door sedan. If both line up, the listing applies. Otherwise, or if anything is unclear, call before you order.
Among the three linked LaCrosse pillar sets, this one has the most covers. PP45521 has six and PP45520 has four. Because none of them list notes, post names or widths, compare by gallery: number the eight shapes here, one to eight, and match each to a post on your Buick. Then look at the six- and four-cover galleries, and order whichever set dresses the posts you want.
The page also links several LaCrosse trims, each sold on its own: DS45520, RD45520, RI45520, TH45520, TH45521 and WZ45520.
For help, ring Quality Automotive Trims on 877-752-3811 with PP45522 and your year. Sorting eight shapes from photos can be fiddly, and we're glad to go through them with you.
All eight are cosmetic covers for posts around the side windows. The LaCrosse's doors, glass and seals keep working as they did. Grade 304 stainless resists corrosion through the alloy itself rather than a plated finish.
Fixing is by 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape on each of the eight, laid directly onto the paint or trim already covering the LaCrosse's posts. Nothing is drilled, unbolted or unclipped. The Installation tab lists the temperature range for fitting and the cure time, and with this many covers it helps to read both before starting.
With eight posts, preparation takes a little longer. Strip off wax and polish, and put right any paint that's chalky, crazed or lifting, because the tape bonds to that surface. Wash with car soap, rinse, dry thoroughly, and wipe each post with rubbing alcohol on lint-free cloths, switching to fresh cloth until one comes away clean. Check each post for dents.
Gather car-soap water in a bucket, rubbing alcohol, a large pile of lint-free cloths, a full roll of painter's tape and a pencil for numbering. A helper is worth having for eight alignments.
On a shady, dry, still day, lay the eight out against the gallery and contact us about any that are bent or missing. Number each on painter's tape for the post its photo shows. Working one at a time with the liner on, place a cover, slide it until the reveal is even, and tape its outline. Peel, seat it in the outline and press firmly from end to end and along both edges. Check it against the photo before moving to the next number.
If any of the eight bridges a gap or rocks, stop with its liner still on and call 877-752-3811. Once cured, wash them with car soap and water and dry them with a soft towel.
PP45522 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | PP45522 |
| UPC | 691821594948 |
| Part type | Pillar Post Trim |
| Pieces in kit | 8 |
| 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 | 2005-2009 Buick LaCrosse |
Fitment: PP45522
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Buick LaCrosse | 2005-2009 | 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 2005-2009 Buick LaCrosse
- DS45520: 2-piece Door Sill trim
- PP45520: 4-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP45521: 6-piece Pillar Post Trim
- RD45520: 1-piece Rear Deck Accent
- RI45520: 2-piece Roof Insert Trim
- TH45520: 8-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
- TH45521: 8-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
- WZ45520: 4-piece Wheel Well Fender Trim Molding
Check the body style on each listing; some kits are specific to one body style.
Installation tips: Pillar Post Trim
- Unpack all 8 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: PP45522 Pillar Post Trim
What does PP45522 fit?
The Buick LaCrosse 2005-2009, tagged 4-door, Sedan.
Are there smaller sets?
Yes. PP45521 has six covers and PP45520 has four.
Are the other LaCrosse trims included?
No. Each linked SKU is sold separately.
Is drilling needed?
No. The covers mount with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape directly over the existing surface.
How do I clean them?
Car soap and water once cured, then a soft towel.
