Product Description
TH53236 Cadillac ATS 2013-2018 Rocker Trim Below the Door, 2.5"-3.25", 4 Pieces
TH53236 is a four-piece polished stainless steel rocker set for the 2013-2018 Cadillac ATS sedan. It "Installs below the door," with a taper from 2.5" to 3.25".
Named by a wheel well kit
This is the one ATS rocker kit that another record names directly. WQ53237, a six-piece wheel well accent, is noted "With TRIM CREASE, cut to fit with Rocker kit TH53236 sold separately." So if you plan to fit wheel well trim, WQ53237 is the listing written with this rocker kit in mind. The record doesn't explain what "trim crease" refers to. Compare the photos with your car and call 877-752-3811 if it isn't clear. WQ53235 ("Cut to fit with Rocker kit sold separately," no kit named) and WQ53236 ("Full Length") are also linked.
Below-the-door options
Two ATS kits sit below the door. This one has four pieces with a 2.5"-3.25" taper. TH53238 has two pieces at 1.25". Pick the wider one for a bolder band, or the narrower one for a thin line. The record doesn't compare their coverage, so check the photos.
Not the door kit
TH53235 is the eight-piece Lower Kit on the doors. TH53237 is a ten-piece kit at 7.375" that covers both areas.
Material
On the ATS, four tapered strips of USA-made polished 26 gauge 304 stainless are pressed on below the doors using 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape. QAA says the tape will hold for a lifetime and the Cadillac's finish stays unharmed.
The taper
Three-quarters of an inch from end to end. The record doesn't say which way it runs on the car, so tape a piece up and compare with the photos.
Measuring the rocker
Measure the height below your doors at the front and rear and compare those figures with 2.5" and 3.25". If an aftermarket skirt or damage is in the way, send a photo first.
Cleaning
Brush and wash the rocker, rinse, dry, then wipe with isopropyl alcohol until the cloth stays clean.
Placement
With each piece taped up, open every door and check the bottom edge clears. If you're fitting WQ53237, hold its pieces up with painter's tape at the same time to see how the two meet before peeling anything.
Four ATS pieces in line
Use the wheel openings as reference points.
Other ATS parts
Pillar sets PP53235 and PP53236, GC53235, LP53235, LB53235, RB53235 and AT53235 are linked. Check each listing for its finish.
Afterward
Give the ATS a day before washing.
Contact
What to send when you call
The year, a side photo taken square on, a close-up of the area where the rocker meets each wheel opening, and your rocker height measurements. Those let us confirm this kit and the wheel well pairing together.
Conditions
A mild, dry day in shade or a garage, with a helper for the longer pieces.
Final press
When all four pieces are on, press each again along its length, paying attention to the ends near the wheel openings.
For the four-piece Cadillac ATS kit TH53236 (UPC 691821396252), ring 877-752-3811.
TH53236 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | TH53236 |
| UPC | 691821396252 |
| Part type | Rocker Panel Trim, On the rocker |
| Pieces in kit | 4 |
| Material | Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel |
| Finish | Polished to a mirror shine |
| Width | 2.5" to 3.25" tapered |
| Coverage / notes | Installs below the door |
| Mounting | 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape; installs directly over the existing surface |
| Origin | Made in the USA |
| Fits | 2013-2018 Cadillac ATS |
Fitment: TH53236
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Cadillac ATS | 2013-2018 | 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 2013-2018 Cadillac ATS
- AT53235: 4-piece Body Side Molding Accent Trim
- GC53235: 1-piece Gas Door Cover Trim
- LB53235: 2-piece License Bar Extension Trim
- LP53235: 1-piece License Plate Bezel
- PP53235: 4-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP53236: 6-piece Pillar Post Trim
- RB53235: 1-piece Rear Bumper Trim Accent
- TH53235: 8-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
Check the body style on each listing; some kits are specific to one body style.
Installation tips: Rocker Panel Trim, On the rocker
- 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: TH53236 Rocker Panel Trim, On the rocker
Where does TH53236 go?
Below the door, on the rocker.
Which wheel well kit goes with it?
WQ53237 is noted "cut to fit with Rocker kit TH53236 sold separately."
How wide is it?
It tapers from 2.5" to 3.25".
How many pieces?
Four.
