Product Description
TH95542 Nissan Maxima 1995-1996 Sedan Upper Rocker Kit, 3.5", 8 Pieces
Nissan's 1995-1996 Maxima sedan gets an eight-piece stainless Upper Kit with TH95542. Each strip starts at the bottom of the molding and runs down to a stated 3.5" width, per the "Spans from the bottom of the molding DOWN" note.
No length note
Unlike its twelve-piece partner, TH95541, which is noted "Full Length" with coverage from the wheel wells to the bumper front and rear, this listing has no length note. The record doesn't say where the eight pieces stop. The photos are the best guide; call 877-752-3811 if you need it confirmed before ordering.
The Maxima group
- TH95542: Upper Kit, 3.5", 8 pieces (this kit)
- TH95541: Upper Kit, 3.5", Full Length, 12 pieces
- TH95540: Full Kit, molding to door bottom, 8.5", 8 pieces
Both Upper Kits share the 3.5" height, so the strip under the molding looks the same depth either way.
A slim strip
At 3.5", the trim forms a thin line beneath the molding and leaves the rest of the lower door as it is. Mark it with masking tape along the doors to see the effect before ordering.
What it's made from
QAA's Maxima strips are polished 26 gauge 304 stainless, made in the USA, and they bond over the paint already there using 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape. Per QAA, that tape holds for a lifetime and causes no damage to the vehicle surface.
Molding check
The top edge of every piece sits right under the molding, and a narrow strip makes any wave obvious. Look along all four doors and repair lifting or cracked sections first.
Preparation
- Wash the Maxima under its molding, then rinse
- Lift any old wax off the doors using wax-and-grease remover
- Touch up chips
- Finish with isopropyl alcohol on each sedan door
Eight pieces
No position is printed for the eight strips. Use the photos to place them and write each one's spot on its liner.
Dry fit
Tape each piece up with painter's tape, top edge snug under the molding. Sight along the side from both ends; with a thin strip, a slight tilt shows. Open all four doors.
Bonding
Lift a short length of liner, press that end home, and keep peeling and pressing toward the far end of the strip.
The rest of the eight
Copy the first Maxima run's spacing on the second.
Conditions
Pick a calm, dry, shaded day; skip washing the sedan until the next day.
Choosing between the Upper Kits
If you want the strip to reach out past the doors toward the bumpers, the twelve-piece listing is the one whose note says so. If you're happy with what the photos of this kit show, the eight-piece set is a smaller job with fewer joints to line up. Either way, the top edge sits under the molding at the same 3.5" depth.
Tools
Painter's tape, a rigid ruler, a marker for the liners, clean cloths, wax-and-grease remover and isopropyl alcohol cover it. Set aside an afternoon so nothing is rushed.
Bring the pieces indoors overnight if the weather is cool.
Check all eight pieces are present before cleaning the car.
Maxima Upper Kit TH95542 (UPC 691821329366): QAA answers on 877-752-3811.
TH95542 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | TH95542 |
| UPC | 691821329366 |
| Part type | Rocker Panel Trim, Upper Kit |
| Pieces in kit | 8 |
| Material | Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel |
| Finish | Polished to a mirror shine |
| Width | 3.5" |
| Coverage / notes | Spans from the bottom of the molding DOWN to the specified width |
| Mounting | 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape; installs directly over the existing surface |
| Origin | Made in the USA |
| Fits | 1995-1996 Nissan Maxima |
Fitment: TH95542
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Nissan Maxima | 1995-1996 | 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 1995-1996 Nissan Maxima
Check the body style on each listing; some kits are specific to one body style.
Installation tips: Rocker Panel Trim, Upper Kit
- Unpack all 8 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: TH95542 Rocker Panel Trim, Upper Kit
Which Maxima does TH95542 fit?
The 1995-1996 Nissan Maxima 4-door sedan.
Does it reach the bumpers?
The record doesn't say. TH95541 is the Full Length kit. Call 877-752-3811.
How wide is it?
3.5", from the bottom of the molding down.
How many pieces?
Eight.
