Product Description
1" Polished Stainless License Bar for the 2017-2022 Kia Sportage (LB17835)
A one-inch band of mirror-polished stainless steel above the rear plate: that is LB17835 in a sentence. The bar is listed for the Kia Sportage 4-door SUV, model years 2017 through 2022, and the catalog gives it a width of 1", which is a figure many of QAA's license bars don't carry. It is a single piece, cataloged as a License Bar, Above plate accent Trim.
Material and mounting
LB17835 is made in the USA from 26-gauge 304 stainless steel with a polished finish. It mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape and installs directly over the existing surface, so there are no holes and no fasteners. QAA states the tape will hold for a lifetime without causing any damage to the surface of the vehicle.
Picturing a 1" bar
Hold a ruler flat against the liftgate just above the plate and look at an inch of it from the back of the vehicle. That is roughly how tall the bar will appear. The catalog doesn't list its length or any cutouts for a handle, camera or badge, so use the product photos for the overall shape. If your Sportage has something in that space the photos don't show, call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 with the part number before ordering.
Fitment check
One row: Kia Sportage, 4-door SUV, 2017-2022. Six model years with no trim exclusions. LB17835 is cataloged for Sportages from 2017 to 2022.
Installing it level
Clean the surface with soap and water, dry it, and finish with rubbing alcohol. Dry-fit the bar with its liner on and check from a few steps behind the vehicle. Run a strip of painter's tape level along where the lower edge will sit; it gives you a straight line to set against. Peel the liner, rest the bar on the guide, and press firmly end to end. Remove the guide and press again. Let the tape set for a day before washing. The Installation tab covers temperature.
The Sportage list
Nine other parts are cross-listed. Pillar post kits PP17835, PP17836, PP17837 and PP17838 come in four, six, eight and ten pieces; the eight-piece Includes front mirror pieces, and the ten-piece Includes front mirror pieces and front triangle pieces. DH17836 is a four-piece door handle accent. AT17835 and AT17836 are four-piece body side molding accents at 1", one noted Lower fitment and the other Upper fitment, so they are not twins. RD17835 and RW17835 are named by number only on this sheet; open those listings for details. Check every listing's photos for its finish.
Why the width matters here
Because the catalog states 1" for this bar and also 1" for the AT17835 and AT17836 side molding accents, a buyer planning several pieces can see that those widths are listed the same. The catalog doesn't say whether they line up visually with each other, and we won't claim they do. The photos for each listing are the guide.
To clean, use mild soap, water and a soft towel, and keep abrasives away from the polished surface.
LB17835 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | LB17835 |
| UPC | 691821379422 |
| 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" |
| Mounting | 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape; installs directly over the existing surface |
| Origin | Made in the USA |
| Fits | 2017-2022 Kia Sportage |
Fitment: LB17835
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Kia Sportage | 2017-2022 | 4-door, SUV |
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 2017-2022 Kia Sportage
- PP17835: 4-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP17836: 6-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP17837: 8-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP17838: 10-piece Pillar Post Trim
- DH17836: 4-piece Door Handle Accent Trim
- AT17835: 4-piece Body Side Molding Accent Trim
- AT17836: 4-piece Body Side Molding Accent Trim
- RD17835: 1-piece Rear Deck Accent
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: LB17835 License Bar, Above plate accent Trim
How wide is LB17835?
1".
Which Sportage years does it fit?
2017 through 2022, 4-door SUV.
Is there a cutout for the camera or handle?
The listing doesn't mention one. Compare the photos or call 877-752-3811.
How is it installed?
With 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape, directly over the existing surface. QAA states the tape will hold for a lifetime without causing any damage to the surface of the vehicle.
Is it one piece?
Yes.
