Product Description
Cadillac ATS Sedan 2013-2018 Two-Piece License Bar Extension (LB53235)
Here is what the catalog tells us about LB53235, and nothing more. It is a License Bar Extension Trim in two pieces, for the Cadillac ATS 4-door sedan, model years 2013 through 2018. It is 26-gauge 304 stainless steel, polished, made in the USA, and it mounts 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.
What the catalog doesn't tell us: the width, what exactly the pieces extend, and where they sit relative to the plate. Those answers are in the product photos. Study them alongside the back of your ATS. If the trunk area on your car looks different, or you simply want a second opinion, call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 with the part number.
Six model years, sedan only
The one fitment row is the ATS sedan. If you have a different ATS body style, this listing doesn't include it. Check the year, 2013 to 2018.
Two pieces, one look
The goal is for the pair to read as a single, balanced accent. Clean the full area with soap and water, dry it, and wipe with rubbing alcohol twice. Lay out both pieces with the liners still on, arranged like the photos. Look from directly behind the ATS and then from a few steps off center. Measure each piece's distance from the plate so they match. Mark the ends with painter's tape, then install one piece, re-check the other against it, and install the second. Press both firmly once more. Close the trunk gently for the first day. The Installation tab has temperature notes.
A big parts list for the ATS
Thirteen other parts are cross-listed for this sedan. AT53235 is a four-piece body side molding accent at 1". GC53235 is a one-piece gas door cover trim. LP53235 is a one-piece license plate bezel and RB53235 a one-piece rear bumper trim accent, both near the plate, so compare their photos with this extension if you want more than one. PP53235 and PP53236 are pillar post kits of four and six pieces. TH53235 is an eight-piece lower rocker kit with a width listed as 2.25-4.125" that spans from the bottom of the door up. TH53236, TH53237, TH53238, WQ53235, WQ53236 and WQ53237 are named by number only on this sheet; open each listing for its details. Check every listing's photos for its finish.
Paint check
Inspect the trunk lid where the pieces go. Chips, lifting clear coat or dealer badge residue will weaken the bond. Remove residue and fix any flaking first.
Why read the photos twice
With a two-piece extension and no layout note, the photos are effectively the instructions. Keep one open on your phone while you work, and compare the dry fit to it from the same angle the photo was taken. Small differences are easier to spot that way.
Care
Mild soap and a soft towel are all the cleaning the two pieces call for; keep scouring pads off them.
LB53235 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | LB53235 |
| UPC | 757565504985 |
| 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 | 2013-2018 Cadillac ATS |
Fitment: LB53235
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Cadillac ATS | 2013-2018 | 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 2013-2018 Cadillac ATS
- AT53235: 4-piece Body Side Molding Accent Trim
- GC53235: 1-piece Gas Door Cover Trim
- LP53235: 1-piece License Plate Bezel
- PP53235: 4-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP53236: 6-piece Pillar Post Trim
- RB53235: 1-piece Rear Bumper Trim Accent
- TH53235: 8-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
- TH53236: 4-piece Rocker Panel Trim, On the rocker
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: LB53235 License Bar Extension Trim
Which ATS does LB53235 fit?
The 2013-2018 Cadillac ATS 4-door sedan.
How many pieces?
Two.
Where do the pieces go?
The catalog doesn't say. The photos show the layout; call 877-752-3811 with questions.
How does it attach?
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 there a width listed?
No.
