Product Description
Altima Sedan 2007-2012 On-the-Molding Insert Kit, 0.875", Four Pieces (TH27552)
At under an inch, TH27552 is the narrowest of the three Altima rocker-area kits. It's four pieces of polished stainless steel for the 2007-2012 Nissan Altima sedan, 0.875" wide, filed as an Insert Kit with two notes: "On the Molding" and "Side Molding."
On the molding itself
This kit goes on the side molding rather than on the painted door or rocker. The record doesn't describe exactly where on the molding, so the product photos are your guide. Measure the face of your molding; seven-eighths of an inch of steel should match what you see in the photos.
The other two kits
TH27550 sits on the doors only, 2.25" up from the bottom. TH27551 hangs 4" below the molding and is cut to meet it. If you're considering more than one, call 877-752-3811; the data doesn't describe combinations.
Fitment
Nissan Altima, 4-door sedan, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012.
Specs
- A four-piece Insert Kit
- 0.875" width
- On the side molding
- High-quality 304 stainless, polished, 26 gauge, built in the USA
- Mounted on the Altima's molding as it is with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape
On the Altima's side molding, QAA says that tape will hold for a lifetime without damaging the molding's surface.
Molding prep
The surface here is the molding, which often carries trim dressing. Wash with soap, then wipe with isopropyl alcohol again and again until a fresh cloth shows no residue. Make sure every molding is firmly attached.
Narrow and straight
A strip this narrow shows any wander. Center it on the molding with the liner on, sight along the side from the front, and check door clearance. Peel an inch or two at a time and press, rechecking as you go.
Linked parts
Sedan: GC27550, FV27550, LP27550, RD27550, WQ27550, PP27550, PP27551, WP27550. Coupe-tagged: GC27558, PP27558, WP27558. Check each listing's tags and finish.
Even sides
Compare start and end points with the fitted pieces before you peel the next set.
Supplies
For the Altima: soap, alcohol, lint-free cloths, painter's tape, ruler.
What it changes
A fine polished line on the molding, with the painted panels left untouched.
Afterward
Fit the Altima inserts on a mild, dry day, leave about a day before washing, keep tyre or trim dressing off the steel, and use only non-abrasive polish.
Why molding trim is quick
The molding gives you a ready-made guide line, so there's no tape guide to set up and no door edge to work from. Most of the time goes into cleaning the molding properly.
Before ordering
Lay a ruler across one molding and take a photo. Compare it with the listing photos, and check that each molding is tight along its length and not lifting at the ends. If you call 877-752-3811, send that measurement and your model year.
Second press
Press each piece firmly along its length again after an hour.
Install day
Moldings that are cold take tape slowly. Work in a garage or on a mild afternoon, and keep the car dry overnight.
Altima insert kit TH27552, UPC 691821388738: call Quality Automotive Trims, 877-752-3811.
TH27552 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | TH27552 |
| UPC | 691821388738 |
| 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 | 0.875" |
| Coverage / notes | On the Molding; Side Molding |
| Mounting | 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape; installs directly over the existing surface |
| Origin | Made in the USA |
| Fits | 2007-2012 Nissan Altima |
Fitment: TH27552
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Nissan Altima | 2007-2012 | 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 2007-2012 Nissan Altima
- FV27550: 2-piece Front Vent Accent
- GC27550: 1-piece Gas Door Cover Trim
- GC27558: 1-piece Gas Door Cover Trim
- LP27550: 1-piece License Plate Bezel
- PP27550: 4-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP27551: 6-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP27558: 2-piece Pillar Post Trim
- RD27550: 1-piece Rear Deck Accent
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: TH27552 Rocker Panel Trim, Insert Kit
Where does TH27552 go?
On the side molding.
How wide is it?
0.875".
How many pieces?
Four.
Which Altima fits?
The 2007-2012 4-door sedan.
What if my molding is loose?
Secure or replace it first; the steel can only hold as well as the molding.
