Product Description
Acura MDX 2001-2006 Lower Body Trim, 4.688" Tall, Eight Pieces (TH21297)
TH21297 is an eight-piece Lower Kit in polished stainless steel for the Acura MDX SUV, 2001 through 2006. The width is a precise 4.688", about four and eleven-sixteenths of an inch, and the note says the trim "Spans from the bottom of the door UP to the specified width." It is listed for the 4-door MDX from 2001 through 2006.
Not limited to the doors
This note doesn't include "On the doors only," and the kit has eight pieces for a 4-door SUV. The record doesn't explain where the further four go, whether two per door or onto other panels along the lower sides. Rather than assume, look at the photos and call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 to have the layout explained.
Six model years
Acura MDX, 4-door SUV: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006.
A tall, even band
Unlike tapered kits, this one is listed at a single width, so the top edge should run parallel to the bottom of the doors. That makes the bottom edge a reliable guide for every piece.
Material and adhesive
Cut in the USA from polished 26 gauge 304 stainless steel, the eight 2001-2006 MDX pieces press onto the existing door surface with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape. QAA says that tape will hold for a lifetime without damaging the Acura SUV.
Prep for nearly five inches of tape
With this much contact area, the paint has to be sound everywhere. Repair chips, bubbles or flaking; polish chalky paint; fill any old trim holes. Then wash, dry and wipe from the bottom edge up past the five-inch mark with isopropyl alcohol.
Install
Sort and number all eight pieces using the photos. Dry-fit each door's pieces with liners on, check every joint, and open the doors to check clearance. Peel and press one piece at a time, working across the full height.
Linked MDX parts
PP21297 and PP21298, four- and six-piece pillar kits, and WS21297, a four-piece window sill set. Check each listing for its finish.
Supplies
Car soap, polish, isopropyl alcohol, lint-free cloths, painter's tape, a tape measure and a helper.
Even joints all round
Measure where each joint falls from the front wheel opening and keep those positions consistent across the kit. With pieces this tall, uneven joints are easy to see.
Questions to ask
When you call, ask how the eight pieces are split and which ones go on the doors. Have your model year ready.
Conditions
A warm, dry day; wait about a day before washing. Let the SUV warm up first if it's been in the cold.
Care
Rinse the lower body after salty or muddy drives and dry the steel to prevent spots. A mild soap and a non-abrasive polish are all the steel needs; skip scouring pads and rubbing compound on a polished finish.
Questions about the layout or the eight-piece split? Call before ordering.
The eight MDX pieces, 4.688 inches wide, are TH21297 with UPC 691821569656; call 877-752-3811 with questions.
TH21297 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | TH21297 |
| UPC | 691821569656 |
| Part type | Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit |
| Pieces in kit | 8 |
| Material | Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel |
| Finish | Polished to a mirror shine |
| Width | 4.688" |
| Coverage / notes | 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 | 2001-2006 Acura MDX |
Fitment: TH21297
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Acura MDX | 2001-2006 | 4-door, SUV |
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 2001-2006 Acura MDX
- PP21297: 4-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP21298: 6-piece Pillar Post Trim
- WS21297: 4-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 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: TH21297 Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
How tall is TH21297?
4.688", from the bottom of the door up.
Why eight pieces?
The record doesn't explain the layout. Check the photos or call 877-752-3811.
Which MDX years fit?
2001 through 2006.
Is it tapered?
No taper is listed; the width is 4.688".
How does it attach?
3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape.
