Product Description
Chevrolet Malibu 2013-2015 Two-Piece Rocker Strip, 1.25" (TH53108)
TH53108 is a pair of polished stainless steel rocker strips for the 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu sedan, with the 2016 Malibu Limited also in the fitment. They "Install below the door" and are 1.25" wide.
The narrow option
Of the two Malibu kits that go below the door, this is the slimmer one: two pieces at an inch and a quarter. TH53106 is four pieces at 2.5". If you want a fine polished line along the rocker, this is it. If you want more steel showing, compare the TH53106 photos.
Two strips
The record doesn't give lengths or say exactly where each strip begins and ends. The photos show the shape. Ask us if you need a length before ordering.
Door kits for the same car
TH53105 is an eight-piece Lower Kit for the doors. TH53107 is a ten-piece kit covering both the rocker and the lower doors, and it has no width on its record. The catalog doesn't say whether either is meant to pair with this strip.
The steel
The two 1.25" strips for the Malibu and Malibu Limited go below the doors; they are USA-made polished 26 gauge 304 stainless steel fixed with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape over the existing surface. According to QAA, the tape will hold for a lifetime with no harm to the sedan.
Malibu Limited
The title gives 2013-2015 and the 2016 Malibu Limited, and the fitment has a "Sedan, Limited" row. If yours is a Limited, call 877-752-3811 to confirm.
Guide line first
A narrow strip shows any wander. Run painter's tape along the rocker where the top edge should sit, check it from both corners, and lay the strip to it.
Clean
Brush, wash, rinse and dry the rocker, then wipe with isopropyl alcohol.
Two people
One person holds the far end on the guide while the other peels and presses from the near end. Open the doors to check clearance before the final press.
Matching
Measure each Malibu strip from the front wheel opening.
Other Malibu parts
DH53105 (door handle accent), GC53105 (gas door cover), LP53105 (license plate bezel) and TP53105 (accent noted "Between the lights") are linked too. Check each listing for its finish.
Contact
Before ordering
Measure the height of the rocker area below your doors and compare it with the strip's 1.25" and the photos. If something like an aftermarket skirt sits there, send a picture to 877-752-3811 before buying.
Equipment
Soapy water and a soft brush, towels, isopropyl alcohol, painter's tape and a tape measure.
Conditions and care
Install on a mild, dry day. Wait a day before washing, and rinse salt off the rocker through the winter.
Final press
After each strip is down, run your thumb firmly along both long edges and each end, then check the line once more from both corners of the car. A narrow strip shows any bend, so take your time here. That's why the painter's tape guide matters before any liner comes off.
Malibu and Malibu Limited pair TH53108 (UPC 691821399000): call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811.
TH53108 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | TH53108 |
| UPC | 691821399000 |
| 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 | 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Limited |
Fitment: TH53108
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Malibu | 2013-2015 | 4-door, Sedan |
| Chevrolet Malibu Limited | 2016 | 4-door, Sedan |
| Chevrolet Malibu | 2013-2015 | 4-door, Sedan, Limited |
| Chevrolet Malibu Limited | 2016 | 4-door, Sedan, Limited |
Check your vehicle against every column here: year range, model, and body style all have to match. Questions? Call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 with your year, make, model, and body style.
Other QAA trim cataloged for the Chevrolet Malibu
- DH53105: 4-piece Door Handle Accent Trim
- PP53106: 6-piece Pillar Post Trim
- RB53105: 1-piece Rear Bumper Trim Accent
- TH53105: 8-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
- TH53106: 4-piece Rocker Panel Trim, On the rocker
- GC53105: 1-piece Gas Door Cover Trim
- LP53105: 1-piece License Plate Bezel
- PP53105: 4-piece Pillar Post 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: TH53108 Rocker Panel Trim, On the rocker
Where does TH53108 go?
Below the door, on the rocker.
How wide is it?
1.25".
Is there a wider version?
TH53106 is four pieces at 2.5", also below the door.
How many pieces?
Two.
