Product Description
Honda Civic Sedan 2012-2015 Lower Door Kit, 2" Wide, Four Pieces (TH12215)
If you want a wider band of polished steel along the bottom of a 2012-2015 Honda Civic sedan, TH12215 is the kit to look at. It's four pieces, 2" wide, and QAA places it "On the doors only, spans from the bottom of the door UP to the specified width." Two inches is a noticeable strip: it covers the lowest two inches of each door skin.
How it compares with TH12214
The linked TH12214 is a two-piece, 1.25" strip with a trim crease that installs below the door, on the rocker. TH12215 is wider, has twice as many pieces, and sits on the doors themselves. The TH12215 bullet doesn't mention a crease. These are different placements, not two sizes of the same part.
Sedan, four doors
Fitment is the Honda Civic 4-door sedan for 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015. A coupe pillar kit, PP12212, shows up on the linked list, but this lower kit is listed for the sedan only.
Measuring two inches
Hold a ruler at the bottom of a front door and look two inches up. The trim will cover that band. Check for anything in the way, such as emblems, chips, or a dent near the edge, and deal with it before installing.
Steel and adhesive
The four Civic door pieces are polished 26 gauge 304 stainless steel made in the USA, attached over the existing surface with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape. Per QAA, the tape will hold for a lifetime without harming the sedan.
Cleaning the bottoms of the doors
Wash, rinse and dry. Then wipe the lower three or four inches of each door with isopropyl alcohol so the full 2" band is clean. Use a fresh section of cloth for each door.
Placing the pieces
Match each of the four pieces to a door; the listing doesn't label them, so compare lengths and shapes. With the liner on, set a piece's bottom edge on the door's lower edge and check that the top line runs level with the piece on the neighboring door. Close the door gently to confirm clearance. Peel a short length of liner, anchor, then press along the piece.
Wide pieces need even pressure
On a 2" strip, press across the full width, not just down the middle, so both edges grip. A soft cloth wrapped around your fingers works well.
Waiting period
About a day before washing. Warm weather helps the tape grip, so avoid a cold morning install; a garage works if the weather won't cooperate. Keep the car out of deep standing water for that first day as well.
Linked Civic sedan trim
PP12214, PP12215 and PP12216 pillar kits; WP12214 full window package, WP12215 and WP12216; WQ12214 wheel well accents; HL12214 headlight accents; RD12214 deck accent w1.5; RB12214; LP12214; and GC12214 gas door cover. Check each listing for its finish.
Care
Rinse off salt, wash with mild soap, polish occasionally with a non-abrasive product.
Civic owners with a 2012-2015 sedan can quote TH12215 and UPC 691821473809 when calling 877-752-3811.
TH12215 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | TH12215 |
| UPC | 691821473809 |
| 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 | 2" |
| 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 | 2012-2015 Honda Civic |
Fitment: TH12215
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Honda Civic | 2012-2015 | 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 2012-2015 Honda Civic
- GC12214: 1-piece Gas Door Cover Trim
- HL12214: 2-piece Head Light Accent Trim
- LP12214: 1-piece License Plate Bezel
- PP12212: 2-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP12214: 4-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP12215: 6-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP12216: 8-piece Pillar Post Trim
- RB12214: 1-piece Rear Bumper Trim Accent
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: TH12215 Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
How wide is TH12215?
2", from the bottom of each door up.
Where does it go?
On the doors only.
What's the difference from TH12214?
TH12214 is a two-piece 1.25" creased strip below the door, on the rocker.
Does it fit the coupe?
It's listed for the 4-door sedan only. Call 877-752-3811 about other bodies.
Which years?
2012 through 2015.
