Product Description
2010-2013 Kia Forte Sedan Stainless Rocker Strip, Below the Door, 1.25", 2 Pieces (TH10811)
TH10811 is a pair of polished stainless steel rocker strips for the 2010 through 2013 Kia Forte sedan. Each is 1.25" wide, and the note places them: "Installs below the door." QAA calls the style "On the rocker."
The narrow option
QAA links a six-piece version, TH10810, at 2.5" in the same location. This two-piece set covers half the width with fewer joints. If you want a fine polished line rather than a broad band, this is the one; compare both sets of photos to see the difference.
Specifications
- Two pieces
- 1.25" width
- Location: on the rocker, below the door
- Kia Forte 4-door sedan, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
- Forte steel: high-quality polished 304, 26 gauge, built in America
Adhesive
3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape. QAA states it will hold for a lifetime without causing any damage to the surface of the vehicle. The strips install directly over the existing surface.
Placement
The record doesn't give a length. Hold each strip up to the rocker with the liner on and use the photos to set its position. Measure from the front wheel opening so both strips are set the same way.
Preparation
Rockers collect road film and tar. Wash, rinse and dry, then wipe the full length with isopropyl alcohol. Any tar spots need removing first, or the tape won't seat.
Laying a long strip
Mark a straight line with painter's tape. Anchor one end, peel the liner progressively and press as you go. Go over the whole strip again afterward. Step back and look along the car to check it's straight before fitting the other strip.
After installation
Leave it dry for a day; avoid deep puddles and slush if possible while the bond builds.
Linked Forte parts
LB10810 and LB10811 license bars (without and with key access), LP10810 bezel w8.25, RD10810 deck accent w1.125, PP10810 and PP10811 pillars, WP10810 and WP10811 window packages, and WQ10810 wheel well accents w0.75. Finishes aren't stated in those lines.
Care
Wash the rockers often in winter. Mild soap, a soft cloth and an occasional non-abrasive polish.
Questions
Call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 to compare the two Forte rocker kits.
Supplies
For the Forte: soap, water, isopropyl alcohol, lint-free cloths, painter's tape and a tape measure.
Weather
Pick a dry, mild day or work in a garage. The tape bonds best when the steel and paint are warm, so let a cold car sit indoors for a while first. Avoid installing right after a wash unless the rockers are completely dry, including the lower edges where water hides.
Why a narrow strip
At 1.25", the strip draws a thin polished line along the lower body without covering much paint. Two long pieces mean few joints to align, which keeps the job quick once the surface is clean. Nothing is removed; the strips go on over the existing surface.
Kia Forte set TH10811, UPC 691821708178: phone Quality Automotive Trims, 877-752-3811.
TH10811 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | TH10811 |
| UPC | 691821708178 |
| 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 | 2010-2013 Kia Forte |
Fitment: TH10811
| 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
- LB10810: 1-piece License Bar, Above plate accent Trim
- 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
- WP10810: 10-piece Window Trim Package
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: TH10811 Rocker Panel Trim, On the rocker
How wide is TH10811?
1.25", per the note.
Where does it go?
On the rocker, below the door.
How does it compare with TH10810?
TH10810 is six pieces at 2.5" in the same spot; TH10811 is two pieces at 1.25".
Which Fortes fit?
2010 through 2013 sedan.
How does it attach?
3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape.
