Product Description
2010-2013 Kia Forte Sedan Stainless License Bar without Key Access, 1.8125" (LB10810)
LB10810 is a single polished stainless license bar for the 2010-2013 Kia Forte 4-door sedan, the version made for cars without a trunk key lock. QAA catalogs it as a License Bar, Above plate accent Trim, with the note "Does not include Key Access, 1.8125" Width." So it is a solid bar that sits above the rear license plate, 1.8125" wide, with no opening for a key cylinder.
That note is what separates it from its twin. QAA also lists LB10811 for the same Forte sedan, a one-piece bar of the same 1.8125" width, noted "Includes Key Access." The key opening is the only difference the catalog records between the two. Look at the area above your plate before ordering: if there is a key cylinder there, LB10811 is the one; if the surface is solid, this bar is the match. If you aren't sure what you're looking at, a quick photo with your phone and a call to us will settle it.
Material and mounting
The bar is cut from 26-gauge 304 stainless steel, polished to a mirror finish and made in the USA, so the brightness is the metal itself rather than a plating. It mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape and installs directly over the existing surface, with no drilling and nothing to remove. QAA states the tape will hold for a lifetime without causing any damage to the surface of the vehicle.
Because the bar is a single horizontal piece above the plate, alignment is everything. Wash the area, then wipe it with rubbing alcohol to remove wax and let it dry. Hold the bar in place with the liner still on and look at it from straight behind the car and a few steps back; it should sit level and centered over the plate. Mark both ends with painter's tape. Then peel the liner, set the bar to the marks, and press firmly from the middle outward along its full length. Leave it alone for the rest of the day so the tape can bond, and see the Installation tab for temperature guidance.
More for the Forte sedan
The sheet cross-lists nine other parts for the same car. Closest to this one is LP10810, a one-piece license plate bezel at 8.25", and RD10810, a one-piece rear deck accent at 1.125". Along the sides, TH10810 is a six-piece rocker trim at 2.5" and TH10811 a two-piece rocker trim at 1.25", both noted "Installs below the door," and PP10810 and PP10811 are pillar post kits in four and six pieces. WP10810, WP10811 and WQ10810 are cross-listed by number only on this sheet, so check those listings for details.
Fitment and care
The single fitment row is the Kia Forte, 4-door sedan, 2010 through 2013. Only the 4-door sedan is listed, so check the Forte's body style as well as its year. After installation, wash the bar with mild soap and water and dry it with a soft towel; abrasive pads will scratch the polish.
For the Forte license trim, ring 877-752-3811 and give LB10810; Specs shows the UPC.
LB10810 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | LB10810 |
| UPC | 691821353965 |
| Part type | License Bar, Above plate accent Trim |
| Pieces in kit | 1 |
| Material | Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel |
| Finish | Polished to a mirror shine |
| Width | 1.8125" |
| Coverage / notes | Does not include Key Access, 1.8125" Width |
| Mounting | 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape; installs directly over the existing surface |
| Origin | Made in the USA |
| Fits | 2010-2013 Kia Forte |
Fitment: LB10810
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Kia Forte | 2010-2013 | 4-door, Sedan |
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 2010-2013 Kia Forte
- LB10811: 1-piece License Bar, Above plate accent Trim
- LP10810: 1-piece License Plate Bezel
- PP10810: 4-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP10811: 6-piece Pillar Post Trim
- RD10810: 1-piece Rear Deck Accent
- TH10810: 6-piece Rocker Panel Trim, On the rocker
- TH10811: 2-piece Rocker Panel Trim, On the rocker
- WP10810: 10-piece Window Trim Package
Check the body style on each listing; some kits are specific to one body style.
Installation tips: License Bar, Above plate accent Trim
- 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: LB10810 License Bar, Above plate accent Trim
Does LB10810 have a key opening?
No. QAA notes it does not include key access. LB10811 is the version that does.
How wide is the bar?
1.8125".
Which Forte does it fit?
The 2010-2013 Kia Forte 4-door sedan.
How does it attach?
With 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape over the existing surface. QAA states the tape will hold for a lifetime without causing any damage to the surface of the vehicle.
Where does it go?
Above the rear license plate, as the catalog's part name says.
