Product Description
Kia Sorento 2011-2015 On-the-Rocker Trim, 1.25", Two Pieces, "Use Perimeter" Note (TH11820)
TH11820 is a two-piece polished stainless steel rocker trim for the Kia Sorento SUV, 2011 through 2015. It is 1.25" wide and "Installs below the door." The width bullet also carries a short phrase, "use perimeter," which the record doesn't explain. Before you order, read the section below about it. The two strips are listed for the 2011-2015 Sorento SUV, and the record says they install below the door.
About "use perimeter"
The same phrase appears on the linked Sorento insert kit, TH11821 ("On doors, use perimeter"). Neither record says what perimeter is meant or how it affects placement. The record doesn't explain it, so call about your fit. Check the product photos, and if it still isn't clear, call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 and ask how this strip is meant to sit on your Sorento.
Sorento fitment
Kia Sorento, 4-door SUV: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015. One body style is listed.
Rocker strip or door insert
QAA links two rocker panel trims for this Sorento. TH11820 is two pieces on the rocker below the doors. TH11821 is a four-piece Insert Kit, 1.375" wide, on the doors and described as "Side Molding." They are separate locations, so one doesn't replace the other.
Build
- Sorento steel: polished 304, 26 gauge, high quality
- Sorento set built in the USA
- Both Sorento pieces attach with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape
- Installs directly over the existing surface
On the Sorento, QAA states the perimeter tape will hold for a lifetime without causing damage to the SUV's finish.
Clean and check
SUV rockers get a lot of spray. Wash, rinse and dry, then wipe with isopropyl alcohol where the strip will sit. Confirm the surface is smooth for the full 1.25".
Install steps
Dry-fit with the liner on. Use painter's tape to mark your line, set the front end, and peel and press toward the rear. Press the whole strip again when done, and use the same measurements for the second.
More Sorento trim from QAA
AT11820 twelve-piece body side molding accents w1 (Upper Arrow); PP11820, PP11821 and PP11822 pillar kits; WP11820, WP11821, WP11822 and WP11823 window packages (WP11823 is cut for the model with factory window sills); WS11820 sills; WQ11820 wheel well accents w1; and GC11820 gas door cover. Check each listing for its finish.
Tools and supplies
You need soapy water, a soft brush, isopropyl alcohol, lint-free cloths, painter's tape and a tape measure. Work in shade on a warm, dry day so the panel isn't hot and the tape isn't cold.
Two strips to place
The record doesn't say how the two pieces divide on this 4-door SUV. The record doesn't state it outright, so lay both out and compare them with the photos before you begin. If they differ in shape, label each one.
Upkeep
Rinse the rockers after muddy or salty drives, and avoid washing for the first day after installing.
SKU TH11820, UPC 691821312436. Questions about the perimeter note or fit: Quality Automotive Trims, 877-752-3811. Have your model year ready when you call.
TH11820 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | TH11820 |
| UPC | 691821312436 |
| 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 | Use perimeter; Installs below the door |
| Mounting | 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape; installs directly over the existing surface |
| Origin | Made in the USA |
| Fits | 2011-2015 Kia Sorento |
Fitment: TH11820
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Kia Sorento | 2011-2015 | 4-door, SUV |
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 2011-2015 Kia Sorento
- AT11820: 12-piece Body Side Molding Accent Trim
- GC11820: 1-piece Gas Door Cover Trim
- PP11820: 4-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP11821: 6-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP11822: 8-piece Pillar Post Trim
- TH11821: 4-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Insert Kit
- WP11820: 20-piece Window Trim Package
- WP11821: 6-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: TH11820 Rocker Panel Trim, On the rocker
Where does TH11820 go?
Below the door, on the rocker.
What does "use perimeter" mean?
The record doesn't explain it. Check the photos or call 877-752-3811 before ordering.
How is it different from TH11821?
TH11821 is a four-piece 1.375" insert kit on the doors, described as side molding.
Which years fit?
Kia Sorento 2011 through 2015, 4-door SUV.
How wide is it?
1.25".
