Product Description
Volkswagen Atlas 2018-2026 Eight-Piece Pillar Post Trim, 3rd Row Only (PP19652)
PP19652 is the eight-piece polished stainless pillar post set for the 2018-2026 Volkswagen Atlas 4-door SUV, listed at $100.99. The listing restricts it clearly: "(*3rd row only-No Fit Cross Sport*)". That line appears in both the title and the fitment row, so this set is not listed for the Atlas Cross Sport.
Start there. Confirm which Atlas you have before anything else. The eight-piece Atlas set lists 2018 to 2026, so check your year on the registration first. If it says Cross Sport, this set isn't for you. If it's unclear, call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 and ask about PP19652.
Once the model is settled, the year: the row covers 2018-2026, which is nine model years, tagged 4-door and SUV.
Then the count. Eight covers puts this set third of four on the Atlas sheet. PP19650 has four, PP19651 has six, and PP19653 has ten. Not one of the four listings includes a note, a width or the names of the pillars covered, so we can't tell you from the data where each of the eight covers sits. The product photos can. Put this gallery beside the six-piece and ten-piece galleries and note how the outlines differ, then compare the shapes with your Atlas. Settle on one Atlas set after the photos, and call to confirm.
The covers are 26 gauge 304 stainless steel, polished and made in the USA. Since the brightness is the steel itself, there's no plated surface to blister or peel, and ordinary washing keeps it looking right. The covers fix with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape directly over the existing surface. There's no drilling, and nothing is removed from the vehicle.
For the fitting, think in three stages: prepare, map, press.
Prepare. Read the Installation tab for the tape's temperature range and cure time. Pick a dry, still day and a shaded spot. Unpack the eight covers onto a towel and compare each with the photos, calling if something's damaged or missing. Wash the pillar faces with mild car soap, rinse and dry, then wipe each with isopropyl alcohol on a lint-free cloth and let it evaporate. Remove any wax or ceramic coating where tape will touch.
Map. With every liner still in place, hold each cover to its pillar until the edges sit naturally, then frame it with painter's tape. Pencil its position on the liner. A stable step stool helps if the upper edges are hard to see from the ground, and a helper is useful for checking from a distance.
Press. Two at a time, peel a liner, set the cover in its frame, and apply steady pressure from end to end and along both edges. Fit the next cover straight after, so the two can be judged together. Step back before moving on.
If a cover won't sit flush, don't force it; keep its liner on and phone 877-752-3811. Once the cure time has passed, wash with ordinary car soap and dry with a soft towel.
PP19652 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | PP19652 |
| UPC | 691821530953 |
| 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 | 2018-2026 Volkswagen Atlas |
Fitment: PP19652
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Atlas | 2018-2026 | 4-door, SUV, (*3rd row only-No Fit Cross Sport*) |
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 2018-2026 Volkswagen Atlas
- PP19650: 4-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP19651: 6-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP19653: 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: PP19652 Pillar Post Trim
What does PP19652 fit?
The 2018-2026 Volkswagen Atlas, 4-door SUV, 3rd row only. Not the Cross Sport.
Does it fit the Atlas Cross Sport?
No. The listing says no fit for the Cross Sport.
How many covers?
Eight. Linked Atlas sets have 4, 6 & 10.
Which pillars are covered?
The listing doesn't name them. See the photos or call 877-752-3811.
Is drilling required?
No. It mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape directly over the existing surface.
