Product Description
VW Jetta 2011-2017 On-the-Rocker Stainless Strips, 1.25" Wide, Pair (TH11665)
TH11665 is a pair of polished stainless steel strips for the rocker of the Volkswagen Jetta sedan, model years 2011 through 2017. The width is 1.25", and the placement note is short: "Installs below the door." That puts it on the rocker panel beneath the door openings, rather than on the doors themselves.
Seven model years
The fitment covers 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017 Jetta sedans with four doors. That is the only body listed, so if you are shopping for a different Volkswagen or a different body style, this listing doesn't cover it.
Length isn't given
The record lists the width but no length. The photos show the shape of each strip. Before ordering, look at your rocker and find the flattest, smoothest band at least 1.25" tall; that is where a strip like this needs to sit. If the surface there is ribbed or sharply curved, call before you buy.
Two strips
The kit has two pieces. The record doesn't say how the two Jetta strips are placed, so check the photos or ask us before you begin. Unpack both and compare them before starting; if they differ, mark each with a piece of tape.
Material
Polished 26 gauge 304 stainless steel, made in the USA, forms both Jetta strips.
How it stays on
On the Jetta, the two strips stick with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape straight onto the existing surface. QAA says the tape holds for a lifetime without causing any damage to the Volkswagen's surface.
A short linked list
Only three other Jetta parts are linked to this listing: PP11665, a two-piece pillar post kit; PP11666, a four-piece pillar post kit; and WS11665, a six-piece window sill set that includes the section in front of the mirror. No door-mounted lower kit is linked. Check each listing for its finish.
Cleaning the rocker
Rockers sit right behind the front tires and pick up tar and grit. Wash with a soft brush and soapy water. Tar remover can help, followed by another wash to take off its residue. Finish with an isopropyl alcohol wipe and let the panel dry.
A guide line helps
Run a strip of painter's tape along the rocker where the trim's top edge should land. Measure its height from the bottom of the door opening at the front and at the rear so it sits level. Keep the guide on until the strip is pressed down.
Installing
Start at the front. Peel a little liner, set the end against your guide, press, and continue toward the back in short sections. Once the strip is on, press its full length again with a soft cloth. The other strip goes on with the same steps.
Afterward
Let it sit about a day before washing. Then a regular rinse, mild soap and an occasional non-abrasive polish are all the upkeep it needs.
Jetta owners can ring 877-752-3811 for Quality Automotive Trims. Pair TH11665 has UPC 691821728060.
TH11665 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | TH11665 |
| UPC | 691821728060 |
| 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 | 2011-2017 Volkswagen Jetta |
Fitment: TH11665
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Jetta | 2011-2017 | 4-door, Sedan |
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 2011-2017 Volkswagen Jetta
- PP11665: 2-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP11666: 4-piece Pillar Post Trim
- WS11665: 6-piece Window Sill Trim Set
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: TH11665 Rocker Panel Trim, On the rocker
Where does TH11665 install on the Jetta?
Below the door, on the rocker.
How wide is each strip?
1.25". The length isn't listed; see the photos.
Which years does it fit?
Volkswagen Jetta 4-door sedan, 2011 through 2017.
Does QAA link a door-mounted kit for this Jetta?
Not on this sheet. Only PP11665, PP11666 and WS11665 are linked.
Does any door trim have to come off?
No. It uses 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape. Call 877-752-3811 with questions.
