Product Description
Eight Polished Pillar Covers for the 2018-2024 Volkswagen Tiguan (PP18652)
PP18652 is the middle option in the Tiguan pillar trim range: eight covers of polished 304 stainless for the 2018-2024 Volkswagen Tiguan 4-door SUV, at $95.49. Two smaller sets sit below it on this sheet, PP18650 with four and PP18651 with six, and two larger ones above it, PP18653 with ten and PP18654 with twelve.
Being in the middle makes the comparison a little more work, because you'll want to look both ways. The listings themselves are no help with coverage. Not one of the five has a note, a width, or the names of the pillars its covers dress. Only the piece count separates them on paper. So put this gallery beside the six-piece gallery, then beside the ten-piece one, and note which shapes come and go. Match those shapes to the panels around your Tiguan's side windows, and the right count usually becomes clear. When it doesn't, Quality Automotive Trims can help at 877-752-3811; quote PP18652.
Whichever count you settle on, order just that one set. They're alternatives, not fit-ons, so compare photos before ordering two.
Fitment is a single row: Volkswagen Tiguan, 2018-2024, 4-door, SUV. Look for a Tiguan year between 2018 and 2024 on the registration before you order this set. Outside that range, call first. A two-minute check before ordering is much easier than a return after the box arrives.
The material is the same story as the rest of the range. 26 gauge 304 stainless steel, polished and made in the USA, so the bright finish is the steel itself and there's no plating to flake off. Mounting is with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape directly over the existing surface. You won't drill, and the Tiguan's original trim stays where it is.
Eight covers take longer than four, mostly because of the test fitting. A helper standing back to check the lines is worth having. Gather mild car soap, isopropyl alcohol, lint-free cloths and painter's tape, and read the Installation tab for the tape's temperature range and cure time.
On a dry day in the shade, wash and dry the pillar faces. Go over each with isopropyl alcohol and let it evaporate, stripping off any wax or ceramic coating where tape will sit. Then lay the eight covers out and check every one against the photos. A bent or missing piece is a call to make now, not halfway through.
Fit the Tiguan covers in pairs. Hold a cover in place with its liner on, line it up with the pillar's edges and mark them with painter's tape. Peel the liner, set the cover on the marks and press hard along its length and both edges. Then do the next cover before moving on. Step back after every second cover so the line stays even.
If a cover won't settle, leave its liner on and phone 877-752-3811. After the cure time, ordinary car soap and a soft towel keep the polish looking right. Go through the PP18652 photos before starting.
PP18652 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | PP18652 |
| UPC | 691821616381 |
| 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 | 2018-2024 Volkswagen Tiguan |
Fitment: PP18652
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Tiguan | 2018-2024 | 4-door, SUV |
Check your vehicle against every column here: year range, model, and body style all have to match. Questions? Call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 with your year, make, model, and body style.
Other QAA trim cataloged for the 2018-2024 Volkswagen Tiguan
- PP18650: 4-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP18651: 6-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP18653: 10-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP18654: 12-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: PP18652 Pillar Post Trim
What does PP18652 fit?
The 2018-2024 Volkswagen Tiguan, 4-door SUV.
How many covers?
Eight. The linked sets have 4, 6, 10 & 12 pieces.
Which pillars does it cover?
The listing doesn't name them. Compare the photos or call 877-752-3811.
Can I fit a smaller set alongside it?
The sets are alternatives. Choose one.
Is it drilled on?
No. It mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape directly over the existing surface.
