Product Description
Honda Accord Coupe 2008-2012 Rocker Strip, 1.25", Two Pieces (TH28251)
TH28251 is the coupe version of a matched pair. It's two pieces of polished stainless steel, 1.25" wide, for the 2008-2012 Honda Accord 2-door coupe, filed as "Rocker Panel Trim, On the rocker" with the note "Installs below the door."
Coupe vs. sedan
The linked TH28281 is listed with identical specs (two pieces, 1.25", below the door) for the 2008-2012 Accord 4-door sedan. The data doesn't describe any difference between them other than the body style, so order by your door count. If you're not sure, call 877-752-3811.
Most linked parts are sedan-tagged
Only one other linked part is tagged for the coupe: DH28251, a four-piece door handle cover kit ("Does not include passenger key access"). The rest are tagged for the sedan: DH28281 (eight pieces), GC28281 gas door cover trim (two pieces), RB28281 rear bumper accent, RD28281 deck trim (2.5") and WQ28281 wheel well accents. Don't assume a sedan-tagged part fits your coupe; check each listing's tags and finish.
Fitment
Honda Accord, 2-door coupe, 2008 through 2012.
Material
The two Accord coupe strips are polished 26 gauge 304 stainless steel from the USA, fixed over the existing surface with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape. Per QAA, that tape will hold for a lifetime and leaves the coupe's paint undamaged.
Placement
The two pieces go on the rocker below the doors; the record doesn't describe their exact layout, so check the photos.
Checking the rocker
Measure an inch and a quarter up from the rocker's lower edge under each door. That band should be smooth paint. Chips from gravel are common; touch them up first.
Clean
Wash, clay and wipe the band with isopropyl alcohol two or three times.
Guide line
Run painter's tape along the rocker, measured up from its lower edge at several points. That's your straight line.
Long pieces on a coupe
Each piece covers a long stretch. Have a helper hold the far end clear of the paint while you set the start against the guide. Peel a few inches at a time and press, checking the line from the front of the car.
Setting each strip evenly
Measure the first piece's ends from the wheel openings and use those exact numbers for the second.
Supplies
Accord coupe checklist: soap, a clay bar, touch-up paint, isopropyl alcohol, lint-free cloths, painter's tape, tape measure.
What it changes
The Accord coupe gets a slim polished line low on the body, beneath the doors.
Afterward
Pick a warm, dry day for the Accord; about a day before washing, and non-abrasive polish only.
Before ordering
Count the doors: this listing is for the 2-door coupe only. Then look under each door at the rocker for scrapes or repaired areas, since a strip this narrow shows any unevenness beneath it. If you call 877-752-3811, have your model year ready.
Second press
An hour after the job, press both pieces firmly again along their full length.
Tip: match each Accord piece to the photos before you start.
Accord coupe pair TH28251 has UPC 691821418244; Quality Automotive Trims, 877-752-3811.
TH28251 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | TH28251 |
| UPC | 691821418244 |
| Part type | Rocker Panel Trim, On the rocker |
| Pieces in kit | 2 |
| Material | Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel |
| Finish | Polished to a mirror shine |
| Width | 1.25" |
| Coverage / notes | Installs below the door |
| Mounting | 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape; installs directly over the existing surface |
| Origin | Made in the USA |
| Fits | 2008-2012 Honda Accord |
Fitment: TH28251
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Honda Accord | 2008-2012 | 2-door, Coupe |
Fitment is listed exactly as QAA catalogs it. Confirm the body style as well as the year and model. Questions? Call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 with your year, make, model, and body style.
Other QAA trim cataloged for the 2008-2012 Honda Accord
- DH28251: 4-piece Door Handle Cover Kit
- DH28281: 8-piece Door Handle Cover Kit
- GC28281: 2-piece Gas Door Cover Trim
- RB28281: 1-piece Rear Bumper Trim Accent
- RD28281: 1-piece Rear Deck Accent
- TH28281: 2-piece Rocker Panel Trim, On the rocker
- WQ28281: 4-piece Wheel Well Accent Trim
Check the body style on each listing; some kits are specific to one body style.
Installation tips: Rocker Panel Trim, On the rocker
- 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: TH28251 Rocker Panel Trim, On the rocker
Does TH28251 fit the Accord sedan?
It's listed for the 2-door coupe. The sedan version is TH28281.
Where does it go?
Below the doors, on the rocker.
How wide?
1.25".
How many pieces?
Two.
Is there coupe door handle trim?
DH28251, a four-piece door handle cover kit, is tagged for the coupe.
