Product Description
Chevrolet Malibu 2008-2012 Trunk Lid Trim, Polished Stainless (RD48105)
RD48105 puts a single polished stainless strip on the trunk of the Chevrolet Malibu sedan, model years 2008 through 2012. It is 304 stainless with a mirror finish, made in the USA, and it mounts with 3M tape. The listing gives no width, so the photos and a phone call are your sizing tools.
Fits
Chevrolet Malibu, 4-door sedan: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012.
No width on record
The data for this strip records no width or length. Compare the product photos with your own trunk lid, and call for a measurement if you want a number before buying.
A big family of Malibu parts
Ten other parts are linked to this sedan. The ones most people ask about:
- GC48105, a gas door cover trim
- MC48105, a two-piece mirror cover set
- PP48105 and PP48106, pillar post trim in four and six pieces
- WZ48105, a four-piece wheel well fender trim molding
Rocker kits and the Base Model
Three rocker kits are listed, and two of them are restricted:
- TH48105: four pieces on the rocker below the door, 2.375 inches wide, for the sedan
- TH48106: an eight-piece lower kit, 2 to 2.188 inches, spanning up from the bottom of the door, Base Model only
- TH48107: four pieces on the rocker below the door, 1.125 inches wide, Base Model only
This trunk strip has no Base Model restriction in the data.
Wheel well choices
WQ48105 is the full-length wheel well accent set; WQ48106 is cut to fit with a rocker kit sold separately. Pick the cut set only if you are also buying a rocker kit.
Material
26-gauge 304 stainless, polished to a mirror, with no coating to wear off.
Attachment
The Malibu deck trim goes onto the existing trunk lid with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape. According to QAA, that tape will hold for a lifetime without harming the Chevrolet.
Trunk prep
Wash, dry, and wipe the mounting area with a residue-free cleaner until the cloth stays clean. Repair flaking paint before you begin.
Alignment and pressing
Dry-fit with the liner on, measure from both ends to the lid edges, and mark with painter's tape. On a mild, dry day, peel and press from the center outward.
Care
Hold off washing the Malibu for a few days, then use mild soap and a soft cloth.
Using the photos as a guide
Without a listed size, the photos do the work. Look at where the strip starts and stops relative to the trunk's edges and badges, then hold your phone's picture up beside the car. If the proportions match what you want, you have your answer; if you're unsure, a call gets a measurement.
What the part does
A rear deck accent is a decorative bright strip. It doesn't replace a factory component; it runs a polished line across the rear of the Malibu, and the other listings show their own finish.
Before ordering
Confirm sedan and year, and if you're fitting side trim, know whether your Malibu is the Base Model.
Part details
For Malibu deck trim RD48105 (UPC 691821480265), dial Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811.
RD48105 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | RD48105 |
| UPC | 691821480265 |
| Part type | Rear Deck Accent |
| Pieces in kit | 1 |
| 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 | 2008-2012 Chevrolet Malibu |
Fitment: RD48105
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Malibu | 2008-2012 | 4-door, Sedan |
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 2008-2012 Chevrolet Malibu
- GC48105: 1-piece Gas Door Cover Trim
- MC48105: 2-piece Mirror Cover Set
- PP48105: 4-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP48106: 6-piece Pillar Post Trim
- TH48105: 4-piece Rocker Panel Trim, On the rocker
- TH48106: 8-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
- TH48107: 4-piece Rocker Panel Trim, On the rocker
- WQ48105: 4-piece Wheel Well Accent Trim
Check the body style on each listing; some kits are specific to one body style.
Installation tips: Rear Deck Accent
- Unpack the piece and hold it in position to confirm the fit before mounting it.
- 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.
- Step back and check alignment before pressing along the full length of the piece.
These are general tips. Follow any instructions packed with your kit if they differ.
FAQ: RD48105 Rear Deck Accent
Which Malibu does RD48105 fit?
The Chevrolet Malibu 4-door sedan, 2008 through 2012.
How wide is it?
The data doesn't list a width. Call for a measurement.
Is it Base Model only?
No. The Base Model restriction applies to the TH48106 and TH48107 rocker kits, not this strip.
Which wheel well set should I choose?
WQ48106 if you are fitting a rocker kit, WQ48105 if not.
How is it mounted?
3M tape.
