Product Description
Cadillac XTS Eagle Eschelon Hearse Rocker Trim, 3.18"-7.14" Tapered, 6 Pieces (TH53243)
TH53243 is a six-piece set of polished stainless steel rocker trim listed for the Eagle hearse on the 2013-2019 Cadillac XTS. It "Installs below the door" and tapers dramatically, from 3.18" to 7.14".
Spelling on the record
This kit's fitment reads "Eagle Eschelon Hearse." A linked pillar set, PP53239, is tagged "Eagle Echelon Hearse," spelled without the s. The record doesn't say whether the two spellings mean the same body. If your hearse is an Eagle and you're unsure whether this is the right listing, call 877-752-3811.
Almost four inches of taper
From 3.18" at one end to 7.14" at the other, this trim more than doubles in height along its length. The record doesn't say which end is taller or where the change happens. Compare the product photos carefully with the side of your hearse, and tape a piece in place before committing.
Other Eagle listings
PP53239 (eight pieces, Eagle Echelon Hearse), PP53249 (six pieces, Eagle Hearse), PP53238 (six pieces, Eagle Kingsley Ultimate Hearse) and PP53248 (ten pieces, 6-door Eagle Limousine) are linked. Each is tagged to a specific Eagle body. Match the tag to your vehicle and check each listing for its finish.
Material
Each XTS hearse piece is polished 26 gauge 304 stainless steel, made in the USA, bonded over the existing body surface with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape. QAA says that tape will hold for a lifetime without damage to the vehicle's surface.
Six pieces
No layout comes with the record. Lay the pieces out against the photos, front to rear, and label each liner.
Measure first
Measure the height of the area below the doors at several points along the car. Compare those numbers with the 3.18"-7.14" range before ordering.
Prep
Wash, rinse and dry the XTS hearse's rocker area from the front wheel opening back to the rear one, then go over it with isopropyl alcohol.
Fitting
Tape the full side up, check each door, and walk the length of the vehicle before peeling anything.
Holding the XTS taper
With this much taper, small mismatches show. Measure both ends of each piece and copy them exactly.
Contact
Before ordering
Find the Eagle badge or conversion paperwork and note the model name and year. Photograph both sides square on, plus a close-up of the area below the doors where the height changes. Send those to 877-752-3811 if you have any doubt about the listing.
Work area and help
A long body needs a long, level, shaded space and two people. Choose a mild, dry day.
Equipment
Supplies for the XTS: a bucket of soapy water, soft brush, towels, isopropyl alcohol, painter's tape, a long tape measure and a marker.
Afterward
Give the tape a day before the hearse is washed.
Final press
Go back over every piece with firm pressure after a run is done, especially along the tall end, where there is the most surface to bond. Then sight along the car from the front and the rear before continuing.
XTS Eagle hearse trim TH53243, UPC 691821631063. QAA: 877-752-3811.
TH53243 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | TH53243 |
| UPC | 691821631063 |
| Part type | Rocker Panel Trim, On the rocker |
| Pieces in kit | 6 |
| Material | Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel |
| Finish | Polished to a mirror shine |
| Width | 3.18" to 7.14" 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 | 2013-2019 Cadillac XTS |
Fitment: TH53243
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Cadillac XTS | 2013-2019 | Eagle Eschelon Hearse |
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 2013-2019 Cadillac XTS
- GC53245: 1-piece Gas Door Cover Trim
- PP53220: 10-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP53221: 6-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP53222: 10-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP53237: 6-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP53238: 6-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP53239: 8-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP53240: 4-piece Pillar Post Trim
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 6 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: TH53243 Rocker Panel Trim, On the rocker
What does TH53243 fit?
The Eagle "Eschelon" Hearse on the 2013-2019 Cadillac XTS, as the record spells it.
Is "Eschelon" the same as "Echelon"?
The record spells it both ways on different listings. Call 877-752-3811 to confirm.
How wide is it?
It tapers from 3.18" to 7.14".
How many pieces?
Six.
