Product Description
Eight Stainless Pillar Covers for the 2007-2012 Mercedes GL Class (PP27078)
PP27078 in one line: eight polished stainless pillar covers for the 2007-2012 Mercedes GL Class, tagged 4-door, SUV, for $100.99, made in the USA from 26 gauge 304 stainless.
Its family. Three other GL pillar listings are linked: PP27076 (four covers), PP27077 (six) and PP27079 (ten). Every one shares these years and tags, and not one names its pillars or gives a width. So compare by eye. Work through the four galleries, note each outline, and settle on the listing whose pieces line up with where you want polished steel. If that's everything shown here, eight it is, and this is the one page to order.
Your year. your records first: it should read 2007-2012. Anything outside that span isn't listed for this family.
Who to ask. Quality Automotive Trims, 877-752-3811, with PP27078 handy.
What changes. Looks only. A slim polished skin covers each post between the side windows, and doors, glass and seals go on as before.
Corrosion. 304 stainless resists it unaided, with no plated coat over the steel. Car soap and water bring back the shine.
Mounting. The GL's eight covers mount with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape onto its posts. No drill touches the SUV and its trim stays where it is. The Installation tab sets out the temperature window and cure time.
Surface check. Eight covers, eight posts, and the tape will only hold as well as each one's current finish. Run a fingertip along them all for dusty chalking, crazing, a lifted edge or a waxy skin, and take care of any you find. Wash, rinse, dry, and finish with rubbing alcohol on lint-free cloths until one stays white. Bring a step stool if the upper edges are hard to see from the ground.
Kit. Bucket, car soap, rubbing alcohol, lint-free cloths, painter's tape, a pencil for labelling, and a helper. With eight pieces in play, a second person keeping them in order on a clean towel is a real time saver.
Method. Pick a still, dry, mild day in the shade. Check the eight covers against the photos and phone about anything bent or short. Line up the eight GL Class covers in fitting order. With the liner attached, hold each cover to its post, adjust until the reveal is equal all round, outline it in painter's tape, and pencil a label on the outline. Finish all eight outlines before peeling anything. Then go two at a time: peel, place the cover inside its outline, and press hard along its length and both edges. After every pair of GL Class covers, stand back and compare.
Snags. A cover that won't sit flush keeps its liner while you call 877-752-3811.
Afterwards. When the cure time is over, the eight covers are part of the regular Mercedes wash: car soap, a rinse and a soft towel.
Time. A longer, easygoing session; outlining eight positions takes most of it.
Before ordering. Open the gallery beside your GL and give each of the eight shapes a post. If any leaves you guessing, ring first rather than after the parcel arrives.
PP27078 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | PP27078 |
| UPC | 691821708512 |
| 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 | 2007-2012 Mercedes GL Class |
Fitment: PP27078
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes GL Class | 2007-2012 | 4-door, SUV |
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 2007-2012 Mercedes GL Class
- PP27076: 4-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP27077: 6-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP27079: 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: PP27078 Pillar Post Trim
What does PP27078 fit?
The 2007-2012 Mercedes GL Class, 4-door SUV.
How many covers?
Eight. PP27076 has 4, PP27077 has 6 & PP27079 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.
