Product Description
Eight-Piece Polished Stainless Pillar Post Set, Subaru Impreza Sedan 2012-2016, Non-Sport (PP12422)
The eight-piece PP12422 is the largest Impreza pillar set in the QAA catalog. It's polished 26 gauge 304 stainless steel, made in the USA, and the fitment row lists the Subaru Impreza, 2012-2016, tagged 4-door, Sedan and "NO sport Model".
Three things the row tells you
First, the years: 2012 through 2016. Second, the body: 4-door sedan. The hatchback isn't listed on this row. Third, the exclusion: not for the Sport model. The catalog doesn't give a reason for the exclusion, so we simply pass it on. If you aren't sure whether your car is a Sport, check before ordering, or call us.
Where the other Impreza sets fit
The six-piece PP12421 carries the same tags as this set: sedan, NO sport Model. The four-piece PP12420 is tagged differently: 4-door, Sedan and Hatchback, with no Sport exclusion mentioned. So hatchback owners should look at PP12420, and Sport owners should call before ordering anything, since only the larger sets state the exclusion and the four-piece set's row is silent on it. We've flagged the uneven tags for review.
Why eight?
It suits you if you want the most pillar coverage QAA lists for a non-Sport Impreza sedan and the photos show the further pieces match pillars you'd like covered. The listings don't name the pillars in any of the three sets, so compare the photos with your car. If some of the eight pieces cover pillars you'd rather leave alone, a smaller set may suit you. Choose one set; the data doesn't say whether they overlap.
Mounting
On the 2012-2016 Impreza, all eight covers mount with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape over the existing pillar surface. Nothing is drilled or removed from the Subaru.
A tidy install
Clean: soapy wash, rinse, dry, then rubbing alcohol on a lint-free cloth, left to evaporate. Remove wax or coating from the contact areas.
Sort: lay them on a towel following the photos.
Dry-fit: each piece held to its pillar with the backing on. If the edges don't follow the pillar, try it on another one. When they do, mark both ends with painter's tape and write the location on the backing.
Press: peel one backing at a time, set the piece between its marks, and press firmly along the length and both edges. Once four Impreza covers are in place, stand back and line up the other four with them.
The Installation tab lists the temperature range and the cure time.
Care and contact
Mild soap and a soft cloth keep the polish bright; avoid abrasive pads. For help with the Sport or hatchback question, call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 and quote PP12422. The Fitment and Specs tabs show the tags as listed.
Tools and help
Bucket, sponge, towels, rubbing alcohol, painter's tape, a marker and the photos on a phone. With eight pieces, a helper who hands you the next piece and checks alignment from a few steps back is useful. Work in open shade so glare doesn't hide a crooked edge, and if a piece won't line up, take a photo of it held in place and call before peeling.
PP12422 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | PP12422 |
| UPC | 691821682560 |
| 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 | 2012-2016 Subaru Impreza |
Fitment: PP12422
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Subaru Impreza | 2012-2016 | 4-door, Sedan, NO sport Model |
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 2012-2016 Subaru Impreza
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: PP12422 Pillar Post Trim
What does PP12422 fit?
The 2012-2016 Subaru Impreza 4-door sedan, excluding the Sport model.
Will it fit the Impreza Sport?
No. The row is tagged NO sport Model.
Is there a set for the hatchback?
PP12420, the four-piece set, is tagged for the hatchback. This set isn't.
Do I need to drill?
No. It mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape directly over the existing surface.
How many pieces?
Eight, the most of the three Impreza sets.
