Product Description
Kia Sorento 2011-2015 Side Molding Insert Kit, 1.375", Four Pieces (TH11821)
TH11821 is a four-piece Insert Kit for the 2011 through 2015 Kia Sorento. QAA's notes call it "Side Molding" and give a width of 1.375" with the words "on doors, use perimeter." In QAA's rocker panel line, an Insert Kit is the type that relates to side molding, so this set goes on the doors at the molding rather than down on the rocker.
Read this first
The record doesn't explain "use perimeter," and it doesn't describe how the insert relates to the molding on your doors. The same phrase appears on the linked rocker strip TH11820. Before ordering, compare the product photos with your own doors. If your Sorento's doors don't look like the photos, or you're not sure, call 877-752-3811.
Four pieces
The Sorento is a 4-door SUV and this kit has four pieces. The listing doesn't say which piece goes on which door, so lay them out and match shapes to doors during the dry fit.
Paired option
TH11820 is a two-piece, 1.25" strip that installs below the door, on the rocker. TH11821 sits higher, on the doors. The two can be used separately or together.
Fitment
Kia Sorento, 4-door SUV, 2011 through 2015.
Material and mounting
QAA forms the four Sorento molding pieces in the USA from polished 26 gauge 304 stainless steel. Each one is held directly over the existing surface by 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape, which QAA states will hold for a lifetime without harming the Kia.
Prep
Where the trim meets the molding, dirt and wax build up in the edges. Wash, rinse and dry, then go over the whole area with isopropyl alcohol, getting into the edges with the cloth folded over a fingertip. Let it flash off before taping.
Fitting each insert
Hold the piece in position with its liner on and check how it sits against the molding from end to end. Look along the side of the SUV to make sure the front and rear pieces line up. Open each door to check clearance at the gaps. When satisfied, peel and press in short sections.
Before you call
If you phone about the perimeter note, have your model year handy and, if you can, a photo of the lower part of your doors. That makes it quicker to confirm whether this insert kit matches what's on your SUV.
Cure time
Leave it about a day before washing. Warm, dry weather gives the tape the best start.
Other linked Sorento parts
AT11820 body side molding accents w1 (Upper Arrow, twelve pieces), PP11820, PP11821, PP11822, WP11820, WP11821, WP11822, WP11823, WS11820, WQ11820 and GC11820. Check each listing for its finish. AT11820 is also described as body side molding trim; its listing and photos can help you see how it differs from this kit, or call.
Care
Mild soap, soft cloth, and an occasional non-abrasive polish. Rinse the doors after winter driving so salt doesn't sit along the edges of the inserts.
Sorento kit TH11821 carries UPC 691821450138; ring Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811.
TH11821 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | TH11821 |
| UPC | 691821450138 |
| 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 | 1.375" |
| Coverage / notes | On doors, use perimeter; Side Molding |
| Mounting | 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape; installs directly over the existing surface |
| Origin | Made in the USA |
| Fits | 2011-2015 Kia Sorento |
Fitment: TH11821
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Kia Sorento | 2011-2015 | 4-door, SUV |
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 2011-2015 Kia Sorento
- AT11820: 12-piece Body Side Molding Accent Trim
- GC11820: 1-piece Gas Door Cover Trim
- PP11820: 4-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP11821: 6-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP11822: 8-piece Pillar Post Trim
- TH11820: 2-piece Rocker Panel Trim, On the rocker
- WP11820: 20-piece Window Trim Package
- WP11821: 6-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: TH11821 Rocker Panel Trim, Insert Kit
Where does TH11821 go?
On the doors, as a side molding insert, per QAA's notes.
How wide is it?
1.375".
What does "use perimeter" mean?
The record doesn't say. Check the photos or call 877-752-3811.
How is it different from TH11820?
TH11820 is a two-piece 1.25" strip on the rocker below the doors.
Which years fit?
2011 through 2015 Kia Sorento SUV.
