Product Description
Kia Optima 2006-2010 Side Molding Insert Kit, 1.5", Four Pieces, Built After June 2006 (TH27806)
TH27806 is a four-piece polished stainless steel Insert Kit for the Kia Optima sedan, 1.5" wide, with the note "Side Molding." Like every part in this Optima set, its fitment row carries a condition: "Only fits for vehicles made after 2006 Jun," across model years 2006 to 2010.
Start with the build month
A 2006 Optima built before June 2006 isn't covered. Find your car's build month before ordering. If you can't, or it's close to the cutoff, call 877-752-3811. The listing doesn't explain the reason for the cutoff.
Molding trim, not rocker trim
The linked TH27805 is the rocker option: four pieces, 4.51", installed below the door. TH27806 is tied to the side molding instead. The record doesn't describe exactly how the steel sits on the molding, so the product photos are the reference. If you want both kits, ask how they line up.
Fitment
Kia Optima, 4-door sedan, 2006 through 2010, made after June 2006.
What you're buying
- Insert Kit with four pieces
- 1.5" width
- Polished 304 stainless in 26 gauge, high quality, made in America
- Goes on the Optima molding as it is, using 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape
For Optimas built after June 2006, QAA says the tape will hold for a lifetime and leaves the sedan unharmed.
The rest of the set
All tagged for cars made after June 2006: GC27805 gas door cover trim, LP27805 license plate bezel (7"), RI27805 roof insert trim (0.5"), PP27805 and PP27806 pillar post kits, and WP27805, a 12-piece window package with upper trim and pillar posts. Check each listing for its finish.
Measure the molding
Lay a ruler across the face of a molding. Compare what you see with the photos; an inch-and-a-half strip should suit it. Note any cracks, lifting ends or missing sections.
Degrease thoroughly
Trim dressing is the enemy here. Wash the moldings, then wipe them with isopropyl alcohol repeatedly until a fresh cloth shows no residue. Let them dry fully.
Four pieces
The record doesn't assign them to positions; use the photos and label each one.
Lining up
Center each piece on its molding without removing the liner, then sight along the car from the front corner. Open the doors to check the ends. Peel back an inch or two, press, check, and continue.
Lining up the pieces
Check the fitted pieces before you begin the next set.
Supplies
Tools: soap, isopropyl alcohol, lint-free cloths, painter's tape, a ruler.
What it changes
A bright polished line along the side molding, with the painted panels left as they are.
Afterward
Mild, dry weather for the install; about a day before washing; keep dressing products off the steel and use a non-abrasive polish.
Before you call
Have the build month, model year and a photo of one molding with a ruler across it. That's all we need to answer most fit questions about this kit.
Optima insert kit TH27806, UPC 691821286164. Quality Automotive Trims, 877-752-3811.
TH27806 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | TH27806 |
| UPC | 691821286164 |
| 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 | 1.5" |
| Coverage / notes | Side Molding |
| Mounting | 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape; installs directly over the existing surface |
| Origin | Made in the USA |
| Fits | 2006-2010 Kia Optima |
Fitment: TH27806
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Kia Optima | 2006-2010 | Only fits for vehicles made after 2006 Jun; 4-door, Sedan |
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 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
- TH27805: 4-piece Rocker Panel Trim, On the rocker
- 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, 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: TH27806 Rocker Panel Trim, Insert Kit
Does TH27806 fit every 2006 Optima?
No. It's listed only for vehicles made after June 2006.
Where does it go?
The listing ties it to the side molding. See the photos.
How wide is it?
1.5".
How many pieces?
Four.
What's TH27805?
A four-piece 4.51" kit that installs below the door, with the same build-date condition.
