Product Description
Chevrolet Cruze 2011-2015 Rear Deck Accent, 0.9375-Inch Polished Stainless (RD51145)
Just under an inch wide, RD51145 is a slim polished line for the trunk of the Chevrolet Cruze sedan, 2011 through 2015. The data lists its width as 0.9375 inch, or fifteen-sixteenths. It's one piece of 304 stainless steel with a mirror finish, made in the USA, held with 3M tape.
Cruze sedan years
2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 4-door sedan.
Mirror covers by trim
MC51145, a two-piece mirror cover set, carries a trim note: LS, LT, and LTZ. This trunk accent has no such limit in the data, but if you want the mirror covers too, check that your Cruze is one of those three trims.
Pillar trim choices
- PP51145: four pieces
- PP51146: six pieces
- PP51147: eight pieces, including the rear triangle piece
The eight-piece kit's note is the only coverage detail given. For the four- and six-piece kits, the photos show what you get.
Rocker kit
TH51145 is a four-piece lower kit on the doors only, spanning up from the bottom of the door to 1 to 1.5 inches.
A narrow line
At under an inch, this strip reads as a crisp accent rather than a wide band. Tape a matching width across the lid to preview it.
The steel
26-gauge 304 stainless, polished. The finish is the metal, so there is no plating to come loose.
The tape
The Cruze accent mounts over the existing surface on 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape, which QAA states will hold for a lifetime without harming the Chevrolet.
Lid prep
Wash and dry the trunk, then wipe the strip's path with a residue-free cleaner until the cloth is clean. A narrow strip has less tape area, so a clean surface counts. Repair chips first.
Keeping it level
Thin strips show any slant. Liner on, place it by the photos, measure from each end to the lid edges, and mark with painter's tape before you peel.
Applying
Dry, mild day. Peel the liner and press from the center outward. The Installation tab has the steps.
Care
After fitting, the Cruze trim needs a few dry days; then mild soap on a soft cloth.
Why stainless
If you want the trunk, mirrors, pillars, and rockers to match, check each linked Cruze listing for its finish. A scuff on solid 304 shows the same steel.
What it is
Decorative trim for the trunk lid. It doesn't replace a factory part.
Fifteen-sixteenths in practice
A width like this is easiest to understand with a ruler. Hold one against the lid at the spot the photos show and picture a polished line just short of the one-inch mark. If you want a bolder look, that's worth knowing before you order; if you like a subtle accent, this is it.
Rockers and the trunk together
TH51145 runs from 1 to 1.5 inches, so on the sides it is close in scale to this slim trunk strip. Pairing the two keeps the car's lines similar in weight from side to rear.
Before ordering
Confirm the sedan and year. For the mirror covers, confirm the trim.
Part details
For the Cruze accent RD51145 (UPC 691821417070), Quality Automotive Trims takes questions at 877-752-3811.
RD51145 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | RD51145 |
| UPC | 691821417070 |
| Part type | Rear Deck Accent |
| Pieces in kit | 1 |
| Material | Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel |
| Finish | Polished to a mirror shine |
| Width | 0.9375" |
| Mounting | 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape; installs directly over the existing surface |
| Origin | Made in the USA |
| Fits | 2011-2015 Chevrolet Cruze |
Fitment: RD51145
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Cruze | 2011-2015 | 4-door, Sedan |
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 2011-2015 Chevrolet Cruze
- MC51145: 2-piece Mirror Cover Set
- PP51145: 4-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP51146: 6-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP51147: 8-piece Pillar Post Trim
- TH51145: 4-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
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: RD51145 Rear Deck Accent
Which Cruze does RD51145 fit?
The Chevrolet Cruze 4-door sedan, 2011 through 2015.
How wide is it?
0.9375 inch.
Is the trunk accent limited to certain trims?
No. Only the MC51145 mirror covers carry an LS, LT, LTZ note.
Which pillar kit includes the rear triangle?
PP51147, the eight-piece kit.
How does it mount?
3M tape.
