Product Description
Eight-Piece Stainless Pillar Post Trim, 2006-2012 Mercedes R Class (PP26072)
PP26072 is the eight-cover R Class set. It fits the 2006-2012 Mercedes R Class, tagged 4-door, SUV, and costs $100.99. The covers are polished 26 gauge 304 stainless, made in the USA.
Three other R Class sets are linked to it: PP26070 (four covers), PP26071 (six) and PP26073 (ten). None of the four listings identifies its pillars or gives a width, so the galleries are the comparison. Look through each, follow the outlines, and decide which set's pieces cover what you want in polished steel. Order just one.
- Years: 2006-2012, seven model years. The eight R Class covers carry a 2006-2012 tag as well.
- Body: tagged 4-door, SUV.
- Purpose: cosmetic. A polished face for the posts between the side windows; doors, glass and seals are untouched.
- Steel: grade 304 resists corrosion on its own, not through a plated layer. Car soap on wash day is the care.
- Mounting: all eight bond to the R Class post finish as it is, using 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape. The SUV is never drilled and keeps its trim.
- Cure: the Installation tab gives the temperature range and cure time.
- Help: Quality Automotive Trims, 877-752-3811. Quote PP26072.
Eight covers means eight posts on your R Class to prepare, and the tape bonds only to the finish each one has now. Take them in order round the SUV, starting at whichever door suits you. Wax, a chalky haze, fine cracks or a lifted corner on any post will weaken that cover's hold, so fix them first. Then wash, dry fully, and wipe each with rubbing alcohol on a lint-free cloth. Keep a step stool handy if the upper edges are hard to see from the ground.
Gather soap, a bucket, alcohol, plenty of cloths, painter's tape and a pencil. With eight pieces, a helper judging alignment from a few paces away saves a lot of walking.
Choose a calm, dry day and shade. Unwrap the eight covers on a towel, match each to its photo, and phone if one is bent or missing. Number eight strips of painter's tape. Place each cover with its backing on, square it, and outline it with its numbered strip, so every position is marked before any backing comes off. Then fit the eight in turn, pressing each cover firmly along its length and both edges, and look along the R Class from the front every couple of covers.
If a cover won't lie flat, keep its backing on and ring 877-752-3811 before carrying on. Keep the SUV dry until the cure time has passed.
Expect a longer session than the four- or six-piece sets need; cleaning and marking take most of it. Have the gallery open on your phone throughout, so each cover can be checked against its picture before it goes on.
Before you order, stand beside the R Class with the gallery on your phone and find a post for each of the eight shapes. If any of them leaves you guessing, call first rather than after the parcel has arrived.
PP26072 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | PP26072 |
| UPC | 691821364909 |
| 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 | 2006-2012 Mercedes R Class |
Fitment: PP26072
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes R Class | 2006-2012 | 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 2006-2012 Mercedes R Class
- PP26070: 4-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP26071: 6-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP26073: 10-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 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: PP26072 Pillar Post Trim
What does PP26072 fit?
The 2006-2012 Mercedes R Class, 4-door SUV.
How many covers?
Eight. PP26070 has 4, PP26071 has 6 & PP26073 has 10.
Which pillars are covered?
The listing doesn't name them. Compare the photos or call 877-752-3811.
What's the material?
Polished 26 gauge 304 stainless steel, made in the USA.
Is drilling required?
No. It mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape directly over the existing surface.
