Product Description
Kia Optima 2011-2015 Narrow Lower Door Trim, 0.75" Wide, Four Pieces (TH11805)
TH11805 is the slim option for the 2011 through 2015 Kia Optima sedan: a four-piece Lower Kit only 0.75" wide. QAA places it "On the doors only, spans from the bottom of the door UP to the specified width," which means each piece covers the lowest three-quarters of an inch of a door. It's polished stainless steel, so even a narrow band picks up light along the bottom of the car.
Narrow on the doors, or wider below?
The Optima has a second linked rocker part, TH11806. That one is a two-piece strip "On the rocker," 1.25" wide, and it installs below the door. So the two listings differ in location, width and piece count: TH11805 is four thin pieces on the door skins, TH11806 is two wider strips on the rocker. Look at both sets of photos, and consider whether you want one line or two.
Why a thin strip needs careful placement
With a 0.75" piece, there is little room to hide a crooked line. The bottom of the door is your reference, so get the lower edge of each piece tight to it. If the door bottom has a lip or a rolled edge, hold the piece up to it first and see how it sits.
Fits
Kia Optima, 4-door sedan: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015. Four pieces for a four-door body, though the record doesn't assign pieces to doors, so sort them during the dry fit.
Steel and tape
The four Optima pieces are high-quality polished 26 gauge 304 stainless steel, made in the USA, and each fastens with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape to the current surface. According to QAA, the tape lasts a lifetime without causing any damage to the Kia.
Clean the bottom inch
Wash the lower doors, rinse and dry. Then wipe the bottom couple of inches of every door with isopropyl alcohol. Pay attention to the very edge, where dirt hides; if the tape's lower edge lands on grime, that is where lifting starts.
Install
Dry-fit each piece with its liner on and open and close the door to check clearance. Peel a short length of liner, set the end, and work along the door pressing as you go. Finish with firm pressure over the whole piece. Match the front and rear pieces in each run so they read as one line.
First day
Give the tape about a day before washing. Warm, dry conditions help it set.
Linked Optima trim
PP11805 and PP11806 pillar kits; WS11805 sills; WQ11805 wheel well accents w0.75; RD11805 deck accent w1.5; RB11805 bumper accent w1.25; LP11805 plate bezel; PB11805 porthole surround rings; SG11805 grille accent for the SX model only; and GC11805 gas door cover. Check each listing for its finish. The WQ11805 accent is listed at the same 0.75" width as this kit.
Care
Rinse off road salt, wash with mild soap, and use a non-abrasive polish when it needs a refresh.
Call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 to compare TH11805 with TH11806. SKU TH11805, UPC 691821289806.
TH11805 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | TH11805 |
| UPC | 691821289806 |
| Part type | Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit |
| Pieces in kit | 4 |
| Material | Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel |
| Finish | Polished to a mirror shine |
| Width | 0.75" |
| Coverage / notes | On the doors only, spans from the bottom of the door UP to the specified width |
| Mounting | 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape; installs directly over the existing surface |
| Origin | Made in the USA |
| Fits | 2011-2015 Kia Optima |
Fitment: TH11805
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Kia Optima | 2011-2015 | 4-door, Sedan |
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 2011-2015 Kia Optima
- GC11805: 1-piece Gas Door Cover Trim
- LP11805: 1-piece License Plate Bezel
- PB11805: 2-piece Porthole Accent Trim
- PP11805: 4-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP11806: 6-piece Pillar Post Trim
- RB11805: 1-piece Rear Bumper Trim Accent
- RD11805: 1-piece Rear Deck Accent
- SG11805: 1-piece Front Grille Accent Trim
Check the body style on each listing; some kits are specific to one body style.
Installation tips: Rocker Panel Trim, Lower 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: TH11805 Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
How wide is TH11805?
0.75", on the bottom of each door.
How does it differ from TH11806?
TH11806 is a two-piece 1.25" strip that installs below the door, on the rocker. TH11805 is four pieces on the doors.
Which Optima years fit?
2011 through 2015 sedan.
Can I install both kits?
They go in different places per their notes. Check the photos and call 877-752-3811 if unsure.
How does it attach?
3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape over the existing surface.
