Product Description
Lincoln Town Car 1998-2002 Two-Piece Rear Deck Accent, 3.5 Inches with Trim Crease (RD38680)
RD38680 is a two-piece rear deck accent set for the Lincoln Town Car 4-door sedan from 1998 through 2002. The listing gives a width of 3.5 inches and notes a trim crease. Both pieces are polished 304 stainless steel, made in the USA, with 3M tape.
Five Town Car years
1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, and 2002, sedan. Check the registration or the door jamb label for your year before ordering.
Width and crease
Three and a half inches is a broad band of polish across the deck. The "trim crease" note suggests the pieces are shaped rather than flat. The data does not say whether the width is per piece or for the set, and it does not describe the crease further, so look closely at the photos.
Two pieces
The catalog says two pieces but does not describe how they split the deck. The photos show the arrangement; call if it is not clear.
Two linked companions
- RB38680, a one-piece rear bumper accent
- WZ38680, a four-piece wheel well fender trim molding, 2.25 inches wide
The bumper accent completes the rear. The fender moldings carry polish to the wheel openings on the sides.
What it is made of
26-gauge 304 stainless with a mirror polish. No plating, so a piece this broad will not show a plated layer peeling at the edges.
How it attaches
Both Town Car pieces, with their trim crease, mount over the existing surface on 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape. QAA says that tape will hold for a lifetime and won't mark the Lincoln.
Old paint and wide trim
These Town Cars have been on the road a long time. Before you place anything, inspect the deck in good light. Wash it, dry it, and remove old wax with a residue-free cleaner. Any lifting clearcoat under a 3.5-inch piece will be a weak spot, so repair it first.
Dry-fit with the crease in mind
Set both pieces on the deck with the liners on. Turn each until the crease matches the photos, mark their outlines with painter's tape, and check that the two line up with each other. Look from behind the car before peeling.
Installation
On a dry, mild day, peel the first piece and press from the center outward along the crease and both edges. Install the second against the first. Then, if you have the bumper accent, center it below. The Installation tab has full steps.
Care
Wait a few days before washing. Use mild soap and a soft cloth, and press the edges again by hand after the first wash. Keep rubbing compounds off the polished face.
Why stainless
Polished 304 stainless has no plated surface, so the bright finish runs through the metal. Check the bumper accent and fender molding listings for this Town Car for their finish.
Before ordering
Confirm the year and sedan body, study the two-piece layout and crease in the photos, and inspect the deck paint.
Part details
SKU RD38680, UPC 691821424092. Call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 for help with layout or sizing.
RD38680 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | RD38680 |
| UPC | 691821424092 |
| Part type | Rear Deck Accent |
| Pieces in kit | 2 |
| Material | Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel |
| Finish | Polished to a mirror shine |
| Width | 3.5" |
| Coverage / notes | With Trim Crease |
| Mounting | 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape; installs directly over the existing surface |
| Origin | Made in the USA |
| Fits | 1998-2002 Lincoln Town Car |
Fitment: RD38680
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Town Car | 1998-2002 | 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 1998-2002 Lincoln Town Car
Check the body style on each listing; some kits are specific to one body style.
Installation tips: Rear Deck Accent
- Unpack all 2 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: RD38680 Rear Deck Accent
Which car does RD38680 fit?
The Lincoln Town Car 4-door sedan, 1998 through 2002.
How many pieces?
Two.
How wide is it?
3.5 inches, with a trim crease. The data does not say whether that is per piece.
Is there a matching bumper accent?
Yes, RB38680.
How does it mount?
With 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape.
