Product Description
Mazda3 Hatchback 2004-2009 Side Molding Insert Kit, 2.75" to 3.5" Tapered, Four Pieces (TH27750)
TH27750 is a four-piece polished stainless steel Insert Kit for the 2004-2009 Mazda3 4-door hatchback. It tapers from 2.75" to 3.5", and its single note is "Side Molding."
An Insert Kit with a wide taper
The note ties this kit to the side molding, yet the listed taper of 2.75" to 3.5" is a lot of steel for a molding piece. The data doesn't explain how the two relate. There's also a linked MI27750 body molding insert kit at 0.875". Compare the photos of both with your car before ordering, and call 877-752-3811 if you're unsure which covers what.
Hatchback only
The fitment names the Mazda3 4-door hatchback, 2004 through 2009. Some linked pillar kits are tagged for the sedan and hatchback (PP27750, PP27751); PP27752 is tagged hatchback only. The rocker kit itself is hatchback-only as listed.
Material
The four Mazda3 molding pieces are USA-made, polished 26 gauge 304 stainless, and adhere to the existing molding with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape. Per QAA, that tape will hold for a lifetime without damaging the hatchback.
Taper direction
The listing doesn't say which end is wider. Measure each piece and mark the wide end on its liner, then match to the photos.
Linked Mazda3 parts
SG27750 grille accent, GC27750 gas door cover trim, RD27750 rear deck accent (1.75"), WP27750 window package (16 pieces, full), WQ27750 wheel well accents and WS27750 window sills. Check each listing for its finish.
Prep
Whatever surface the photos show, it needs to be clean. If it's the molding, remove dressing with repeated isopropyl alcohol wipes. If it's paint, wash, clay, touch up chips, and degrease.
Four pieces
The record doesn't assign positions. Use the photos and label each one.
Fitting
Dry-fit each piece with its liner on, checking the ends with the doors opened and closed. Then peel a few inches at a time and press firmly across the full width, working out any air.
Start and end marks
Note the first pieces' start and end points from the wheel openings, and keep the rest consistent with them.
Supplies
Mazda3 supplies: soap, clay bar, touch-up paint, isopropyl alcohol, lint-free cloths, painter's tape, a ruler.
Before ordering
Take a photo of your car's side molding area with a ruler held against it. Compare that with the listing photos. If you call 877-752-3811, that photo and your model year help us answer quickly.
Afterward
Warm, dry day for the install; about a day before washing; non-abrasive polish only.
What it changes
A wide, tapered band of polished steel along the hatchback, following the molding line. It's a bolder look than a thin insert strip.
Cold weather
Let a car that's been parked outside warm up in a garage for an hour before starting.
Second press
After an hour, press each piece firmly again, especially at the wide end, where there's the most tape to bed down.
For Mazda3 kit TH27750 (UPC 691821356003), Quality Automotive Trims answers at 877-752-3811.
TH27750 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | TH27750 |
| UPC | 691821356003 |
| Part type | Rocker Panel Trim, Insert Kit |
| Pieces in kit | 4 |
| Material | Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel |
| Finish | Polished to a mirror shine |
| Width | 2.75" to 3.5" tapered |
| Coverage / notes | Side Molding |
| Mounting | 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape; installs directly over the existing surface |
| Origin | Made in the USA |
| Fits | 2004-2009 Mazda Mazda3 |
Fitment: TH27750
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Mazda Mazda3 | 2004-2009 | 4-door, Hatchback |
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 2004-2009 Mazda Mazda3
- SG27750: 1-piece Front Grille Accent Trim
- GC27750: 1-piece Gas Door Cover Trim
- MI27750: 4-piece Molding Insert
- PP27750: 4-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP27751: 6-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP27752: 6-piece Pillar Post Trim
- RD27750: 1-piece Rear Deck Accent
- WP27750: 16-piece Window Trim Package
Check the body style on each listing; some kits are specific to one body style.
Installation tips: Rocker Panel Trim, Insert Kit
- Unpack all 4 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: TH27750 Rocker Panel Trim, Insert Kit
Where does TH27750 go?
The listing ties it to the side molding. See the photos for placement.
How wide is it?
Tapered from 2.75" to 3.5".
Does it fit the Mazda3 sedan?
It's listed for the 4-door hatchback only.
How many pieces?
Four.
What's MI27750?
A linked four-piece 0.875" body molding insert kit. Call 877-752-3811 to compare.
