Product Description
Eight-Piece Stainless Pillar Post Set, Subaru Forester 2014-2018 (PP14442)
With eight covers, PP14442 is the largest pillar post set listed for the 2014-2018 Subaru Forester. The pieces are polished 304 stainless steel at 26 gauge, made in the USA, and the single fitment row, Subaru Forester 2014-2018 tagged 4-door and Crossover SUV, lines up with the title.
| Forester set | Covers | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| PP14440 | 4 | none |
| PP14441 | 6 | none |
| PP14442 | 8 | none |
That table is the full extent of what the catalog records. No listing names its pillars or mentions a triangle or mirror piece. Bigger doesn't automatically mean "the small set plus extras", so let the galleries settle it. Compare the outlines and choose the set whose covers match the posts you want. Pick one; look at each set's photos side by side.
Who it fits. The 4-door Forester tagged Crossover SUV, 2014 through 2018. If yours is outside that range, call 877-752-3811 and give PP14442 before you order.
How it goes on. 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape bonds each cover directly over the existing surface. No drilling and no trim removal. There's no hold period on the listing, so none here.
The stainless. Polished 304 doesn't depend on a coating for its shine, so there's nothing to flake. At 26 gauge it lies close on the pillar.
Preparing for eight covers. Wash all the pillars by hand with car shampoo, rinse until no soap remains, and dry with microfiber. Wipe each with isopropyl alcohol on a lint-free cloth and let it evaporate. Any wax or ceramic coating where tape will sit has to come off.
Organizing the job. Eight pieces can get mixed up, so take a minute to lay them out on a towel, matching each cover to the photos by shape. Then go around the Forester one post at a time. With the liner still on, rest each cover on its pillar and confirm both long edges track the post evenly. Mark top and bottom with painter's tape and write the position on the liner with a marker. When all eight are mapped, peel one liner at a time, lower the cover into its marks, and rub it down firmly along its full length and both edges. Fit the next one and step back to check the two. The Installation tab gives temperature limits and cure time.
Working conditions. Dry air, shade or a garage, a cool panel, and a step stool for the top ends. Take the mapping slowly. A helper standing a few paces back can say whether each cover sits level before its liner comes off, which matters more with eight pieces than with four, since one crooked cover stands out against its neighbors.
On arrival. Compare all eight covers with the photos before you start. If one won't sit flush, keep its liner on, try another pillar, and then call Quality Automotive Trims with PP14442 and your model year. Routine care is car soap and a microfiber. Study the PP14442 photos before you begin.
PP14442 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | PP14442 |
| UPC | 691821592951 |
| 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 | 2014-2018 Subaru Forester |
Fitment: PP14442
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Subaru Forester | 2014-2018 | 4-door, Crossover 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 2014-2018 Subaru Forester
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: PP14442 Pillar Post Trim
What does PP14442 fit?
The Subaru Forester 2014-2018, 4-door Crossover SUV.
Is eight the most QAA lists for this Forester?
Among the pillar sets on this sheet, yes. PP14440 has four and PP14441 six.
Does it include a triangle piece?
The listing has no notes and doesn't name one.
Do I need to drill?
No. It mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape directly over the existing surface.
How do I clean it?
Car soap and a microfiber cloth.
