Product Description
Cadillac CTS Sedan 2008-2013 License Bar Extension Trim, 2 Pieces (LB48250)
LB48250 is not cataloged like the single above-plate bars in this range. Its part name is License Bar Extension Trim, and it comes as two pieces. It fits the Cadillac CTS 4-door sedan, model years 2008 through 2013. The material is 26-gauge 304 stainless steel, polished to a mirror finish and made in the USA.
What "extension" means here
The catalog doesn't define it. It doesn't say what the two pieces extend, where on the trunk they sit, or whether they work with an existing piece of brightwork. We won't fill that in with a guess. The product photos show the two pieces and their placement, and that is the reference to use. Before ordering, look at the plate area of your CTS and compare it with the photos. If the layout isn't clear, call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 and mention LB48250. We'd rather answer a question now than have a part arrive that doesn't suit the car.
Mounting
The two CTS pieces fix over the existing surface with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape. There is no drilling. QAA states the tape will hold for a lifetime without causing any damage to the surface of the vehicle. No width is listed.
Placing two pieces
Two pieces need to match each other as well as the car. Wash, dry and alcohol-wipe the area. Hold both pieces in position with the liners on, using the photos as the guide, and look from directly behind the car. They should match each other in height and spacing. Measure from each piece to the nearest edge of the plate to confirm. Mark each piece's ends with painter's tape. Peel and press the first, then set the second against its marks and check the spacing again before pressing it firmly. Remove the marks and give both a final press. Close the trunk gently for the first day. Temperature notes are on the Installation tab.
Why the photos matter more here
With a single plain bar, the placement is obvious: centered over the plate. With a two-piece extension, the photos are the only description of how the pieces are arranged, so treat them as the installation diagram. Save or print one and keep it next to you while you work, and dry-fit both pieces against it before any liner comes off.
Confirm the car
The single fitment row is the CTS 4-door sedan, 2008 to 2013. Your CTS should fall within that span of years. Other CTS body styles have their own listings, so don't assume this one crosses over.
Other CTS sedan parts
AT48250 and AT48255 are both fourteen-piece body side molding accent kits at 1". Their sheet notes match: Arrow - 1" wide, six pieces along one side of the car and two more on the other, on the gas door and just behind it. The catalog gives no difference between them, so compare their photos or call. WP48250 is a ten-piece window trim package with upper trim and pillar posts and no window sills, and WP48252 a four-piece package with upper trim only. Check each listing's photos for finish.
To clean, use mild soap and water and a soft towel.
LB48250 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | LB48250 |
| UPC | 691821307968 |
| Part type | License Bar Extension Trim |
| Pieces in kit | 2 |
| 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 | 2008-2013 Cadillac CTS |
Fitment: LB48250
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Cadillac CTS | 2008-2013 | 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 2008-2013 Cadillac CTS
- AT48250: 14-piece Body Side Molding Accent Trim
- AT48255: 14-piece Body Side Molding Accent Trim
- WP48250: 10-piece Window Trim Package
- WP48252: 4-piece Window Trim Package
Check the body style on each listing; some kits are specific to one body style.
Installation tips: License Bar Extension Trim
- 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: LB48250 License Bar Extension Trim
What is a license bar extension?
The catalog doesn't define it. The photos show the two pieces and where they go; call 877-752-3811 with questions.
How many pieces are in LB48250?
Two.
Which CTS does it fit?
The 2008-2013 Cadillac CTS 4-door sedan.
How does it mount?
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 drilling needed?
No.
