Product Description
Kia Optima 2016-2020 Rocker Panel Trim, 1.375"-1.625" Tapered, Four Pieces (TH16805)
TH16805 is a four-piece polished stainless steel rocker panel trim for the Kia Optima sedan, model years 2016 through 2020, with a "Tapered Width - 1.375" - 1.625"." Its record contains a mismatch you should know about before ordering, so this page starts there.
Door kit or rocker strip? The record says both
QAA names this part "Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit." Elsewhere in QAA's catalog, a Lower Kit is the type that sits on the doors, from the bottom of the door up. But this listing's placement note reads "Installs below the door, on the rocker," which describes the rocker panel beneath the doors instead. Those are two different locations, and we won't pick one for you. Look closely at the product photos, and call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 to confirm where these four pieces go on your Optima before you buy.
Other door trim on this sheet
Two body side molding accent kits are linked for the same car: AT16805, two pieces w1 described as "On the Rocker" accent, and AT16806, four pieces w1 for the "Upper fitment." If you're comparing lower-body options, those listings and their photos are worth a look, and a phone call can sort out how all three relate.
The taper
The width grows by a quarter inch, from 1.375" to 1.625". The listing doesn't say which end is wider; the photos show the shape, and a dry fit confirms the direction.
Model years
Kia Optima, 4-door sedan: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020.
What it's made of
The four tapered Optima rocker strips go below the doors; they are polished 26 gauge 304 stainless from a USA shop, set over the existing surface with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape. Per QAA, the tape will hold for a lifetime without harming the 2016-2020 Kia sedan.
Once the location is confirmed
Clean the area thoroughly: wash, rinse, dry, then wipe with isopropyl alcohol across the full width plus a margin. Lay out the four pieces, note the narrow and wide end of each, and dry-fit them with the liners on. Check that neighboring pieces form one continuous line and that the doors open and close without touching them. Then peel and press in short lengths, finishing with firm pressure over each piece.
What to tell us when you call
Your model year, whether you want the steel on the doors or on the rocker, and, if you can, a photo of the lower side of your car. That's enough to confirm whether this kit is the right one.
Give it time
Leave the car unwashed for about a day, and install in mild, dry weather.
Linked Optima parts
PP16805 and PP16806 pillar kits; WS16805 window sills w0.5, face of sills only; WQ16805 six-piece wheel well accents w0.875; RI16805 roof inserts w0.625; PB16805 porthole surround rings; RD16805 deck accent w1.2; and GC16805 gas door cover. Check each listing for its finish.
Care
Rinse salt and grit off the lower body; a gentle wash and a non-abrasive polish keep it bright.
Our 2016-2020 Optima number is TH16805 and the UPC is 691821252671. Dial 877-752-3811.
TH16805 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | TH16805 |
| UPC | 691821252671 |
| Part type | Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit |
| Pieces in kit | 4 |
| Material | Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel |
| Finish | Polished to a mirror shine |
| Coverage / notes | Tapered Width - 1.375" - 1.625"; Installs below the door, on the rocker |
| Mounting | 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape; installs directly over the existing surface |
| Origin | Made in the USA |
| Fits | 2016-2020 Kia Optima |
Fitment: TH16805
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Kia Optima | 2016-2020 | 4-door, Sedan |
Check your vehicle against every column here: year range, model, and body style all have to match. Questions? Call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 with your year, make, model, and body style.
Other QAA trim cataloged for the 2016-2020 Kia Optima
- PP16805: 4-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP16806: 6-piece Pillar Post Trim
- AT16805: 2-piece Body Side Molding Accent Trim
- GC16805: 1-piece Gas Door Cover Trim
- PB16805: 2-piece Porthole Accent Trim
- RD16805: 1-piece Rear Deck Accent
- RI16805: 2-piece Roof Insert Trim
- WS16805: 6-piece Window Sill Trim Set
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: TH16805 Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
Does TH16805 go on the doors or on the rocker?
The record conflicts: it's named a Lower Kit, but the note says below the door, on the rocker. Call 877-752-3811 to confirm.
How wide is it?
It tapers from 1.375" to 1.625".
Which years fit?
Kia Optima sedan, 2016 through 2020.
How many pieces?
Four.
How does it attach?
3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape over the existing surface.
