Product Description
Kia Optima 2006-2010 (Built After June 2006) Rocker Trim, 4.51", Four Pieces (TH27805)
TH27805 has a production-date condition. The fitment row for this four-piece polished stainless steel kit reads Kia Optima 2006-2010, "Only fits for vehicles made after 2006 Jun." It's filed as "Rocker Panel Trim, On the rocker," 4.51" wide, and "Installs below the door."
Check your build date
Model year alone isn't enough. A 2006 Optima built before June 2006 isn't covered by this listing. Find your car's build month before you order. If you can't find it, or your car is close to the cutoff, call 877-752-3811 before ordering.
Every linked part has the same condition
The linked Optima parts all carry the "made after 2006 Jun" tag: GC27805 gas door cover trim, LP27805 license plate bezel (7"), RI27805 roof insert trim (0.5"), PP27805 and PP27806 pillar post kits, WP27805 window package, and TH27806, a four-piece Insert Kit (1.5", "Side Molding"). Check each listing for its finish.
Rocker or molding
TH27806 is tied to the side molding; TH27805 sits on the rocker below the doors. Ask before combining them.
Four and a half inches
The listing gives 4.51", just over four and a half inches. That's a broad band for rocker trim, so measure the rocker under each door from its lower edge and make sure the whole area is smooth and flat.
Material
QAA cuts the four Optima strips from polished 26 gauge 304 stainless steel in the USA. They bond to the rocker's current surface with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape, which QAA says will hold for a lifetime without damage.
Prep
Wash the rockers, clay off grit, touch up chips and let them cure. Wipe with isopropyl alcohol two or three times.
Placing
Set a painter's tape guide along the rocker. Lay each piece to it with the liner on, then peel a few inches at a time, pressing firmly across the full width so no air stays trapped.
Layout
The record doesn't describe it; use the photos.
Even sides
Measure every Optima piece from the wheel openings and keep the positions consistent.
Supplies
Optima tools: car soap, clay bar, touch-up paint, isopropyl alcohol, lint-free cloths, painter's tape, a tape measure, and a helper to hold the far end.
Afterward
Fit the Optima trim on a warm, dry day; wait about a day before washing and use only non-abrasive polish.
Why a build date matters
The listing doesn't explain why the June 2006 cutoff exists. It's simply the reason to confirm your build month rather than rely on the model year alone. Every linked Optima part carries the same tag, so the same check applies to the whole set.
What it changes
The Optima gets a broad polished band along the rocker, below the doors.
Before you call
Have your model year, build month, and a measurement of the rocker's flat area under each door. With those three details, the fit question is quick to answer.
Second press
An hour after you finish, go over each piece once more with firm pressure.
For the four-piece 2006.5-2010 Optima kit TH27805 (UPC 691821306831), phone 877-752-3811.
TH27805 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | TH27805 |
| UPC | 691821306831 |
| Part type | Rocker Panel Trim, On the rocker |
| Pieces in kit | 4 |
| Material | Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel |
| Finish | Polished to a mirror shine |
| Width | 4.51" |
| 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 | 2006-2010 Kia Optima |
Fitment: TH27805
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Kia Optima | 2006-2010 | Only fits for vehicles made after 2006 Jun; 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 2006-2010 Kia Optima
- GC27805: 1-piece Gas Door Cover Trim
- LP27805: 1-piece License Plate Bezel
- PP27805: 4-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP27806: 6-piece Pillar Post Trim
- RI27805: 2-piece Roof Insert Trim
- TH27806: 4-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Insert Kit
- WP27805: 12-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 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: TH27805 Rocker Panel Trim, On the rocker
Does TH27805 fit every 2006 Optima?
No. It's listed only for vehicles made after June 2006. Check your door-jamb label or call 877-752-3811.
Where does it go?
Below the doors, on the rocker.
How wide?
4.51".
How many pieces?
Four.
What's TH27806?
A four-piece 1.5" Insert Kit for the side molding, with the same build-date condition.
