Product Description
Prius V 2012-2017 Wide Tapered Lower Door Kit, 3.250" to 4.0625", Four Pieces (TH12700)
At its widest, TH12700 covers just over four inches of door. This four-piece Lower Kit for the 2012-2017 Toyota Prius V hatchback is listed with a "3.250" - 4.0625" tapered Width," and the placement note reads "On the doors only, spans from the bottom of the door UP to the specified width." That makes it a broad band of polished stainless steel across the bottom of each door, changing height by a little over three-quarters of an inch along its run.
Prius V, not the other Prius models
The fitment row is the Toyota Prius V, 4-door hatchback, 2012 through 2017. QAA catalogs separate rocker kits for other Prius models, and they aren't interchangeable with this one. Check your badge before ordering.
Reading the taper
The record states the two widths but not which end of each piece is the wider one. Look at the photos, then lay the four pieces out next to the car and hold each against a door to see how the top edge should run. Mark the direction with painter's tape before any liner comes off.
Wide kit versus rocker strip
The other linked Prius V rocker part is TH12701, a two-piece strip 1.25" wide that installs below the door, on the rocker. With roughly three times the width and placement up on the doors, TH12700 is the bolder look; TH12701 is a narrow line lower down. They're separate locations, so you can choose either or both.
Build
The four Prius V door pieces are cut in the USA from polished 26 gauge 304 stainless steel and mount directly over the existing surface with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape. QAA states it will hold for a lifetime and won't mark the Toyota.
Wide pieces, thorough prep
A strip this tall needs clean paint over its whole area. Wash and dry the doors, then wipe at least the bottom five inches of each with isopropyl alcohol. Look for chips or rough spots in that band and fix them first; the tape needs a smooth surface.
Installing a tall, tapered piece
Hold the piece with its liner on and seat the bottom edge along the door's lower edge. Check that the tapered top edge lines up with the piece on the neighboring door, forming one line from front to rear. Close the door gently to confirm the ends clear. Peel the liner from one end in short sections and press across the full width as you go, not just down the middle.
Timing
Do this on a warm, dry day or in a garage. Wait about a day before washing.
Other Prius V trim linked by QAA
PP12700 and PP12701 pillar kits; WP12700 twenty-two-piece full window package; WS12700 sills w0.625; WQ12700 wheel well accents w0.875; RD12700 deck accent w1.5; RB12700 bumper accent; LB12700, a two-piece license bar; LP12700 plate bezel; SG12700 grille accent; and GC12700 gas door cover. Check each listing for its finish.
Care
Wash with mild soap and rinse salt off regularly. A non-abrasive polish clears water spots on the broad surface.
Questions about the taper or Prius model fit? Quality Automotive Trims, 877-752-3811. SKU TH12700, UPC 691821570836.
TH12700 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | TH12700 |
| UPC | 691821570836 |
| 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 | 3.250" to 4.0625" tapered |
| 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 | 2012-2017 Toyota Prius V |
Fitment: TH12700
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Toyota Prius V | 2012-2017 | 4-door, Hatchback |
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 2012-2017 Toyota Prius V
- PP12700: 4-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP12701: 6-piece Pillar Post Trim
- GC12700: 1-piece Gas Door Cover Trim
- LB12700: 2-piece License Plate Bar Accent
- RB12700: 1-piece Rear Bumper Trim Accent
- LP12700: 1-piece License Plate Bezel
- RD12700: 1-piece Rear Deck Accent
- TH12701: 2-piece Rocker Panel Trim, On the rocker
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: TH12700 Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
How wide is TH12700?
It tapers from 3.250" to 4.0625".
Where does it go?
On the doors only, from the bottom of each door up to the specified width.
Does it fit other Prius models?
It's listed for the Prius V hatchback, 2012 through 2017, only.
What is TH12701?
A two-piece 1.25" strip that installs below the door, on the rocker.
How is it attached?
3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape. Call 877-752-3811 with questions.
