Product Description
XJ8 / X350 Lower Door Trim With Trim Crease, 2.875", Eight Pieces (TH24096)
For 2004-2009 Jaguar XJ sedans tagged XJ8 and X350, TH24096 is a band of polished stainless steel for low on the doors. It's an eight-piece Lower Kit, 2.875" wide, and the listing carries two notes: "With trim crease" and "Spans from the bottom of the door UP to the specified width."
Two nearly identical kits
This one has a twin. TH24097 is also an eight-piece 2.875" Lower Kit for the 2004-2009 XJ, but it's tagged "L Model" with the note "Only fits XJ8 L limited edition," and its listing doesn't mention a trim crease. TH24096 is the XJ8 / X350 version. If you aren't certain which your car is, call 877-752-3811 before ordering, because the data doesn't explain how the two differ beyond those tags and notes.
About the crease
The record notes a trim crease but doesn't describe its shape or position. Look at the product photos closely and compare them with your doors.
Model years
2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009, Jaguar XJ 4-door sedan.
Under the doors instead?
TH24095 is the on-the-rocker option: four pieces, 4" wide, installed below the door. Pillar post kits PP24094 (four pieces) and PP24095 (six pieces) are linked for the same sedan; check each listing for its finish.
Construction
The creased XJ8 kit runs eight 2.875" pieces that QAA forms in the USA out of polished 26 gauge 304 stainless, secured to the doors with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape. Per QAA, the tape will hold for a lifetime without harming the Jaguar.
Eight pieces on four doors
The record doesn't describe the split. Lay the pieces out by length, compare with the photos, and mark each with painter's tape and its door before you start.
Cleaning the band
You need clean, sound paint from the bottom edge of each door up past the three-inch mark. Wash, decontaminate rough spots with a clay bar, repair chips, then wipe the area with isopropyl alcohol. Leftover wax or sealant will weaken the tape.
Placement
Rest each piece on the bottom of its door with the liner still on. Close the door slowly to be sure the ends clear the neighboring panels. Peel a short section, press, check the line, and continue along the piece.
Keep the sides even
As pieces go on, measure the joints from the front wheel opening and keep each new joint consistent.
What you'll need
Car soap, a clay bar, touch-up paint if needed, isopropyl alcohol, lint-free cloths, painter's tape and a ruler.
Afterward
Keep the car dry for about a day, then wash normally and dry the steel to avoid spots.
A checking habit
Every few minutes during the job, walk to the front corner and look down the side. A 2.875" band runs the full length of the car, so a small step between the front and rear door pieces is easy to catch before the tape sets, and very hard to fix after.
Call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 with SKU TH24096 (UPC 691821591138) if you have questions about your XJ.
TH24096 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | TH24096 |
| UPC | 691821591138 |
| 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 | 2.875" |
| Coverage / notes | With trim crease; 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 | 2004-2009 Jaguar XJ |
Fitment: TH24096
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Jaguar XJ | 2004-2009 | 4-door, Sedan, XJ8, X350 |
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 2004-2009 Jaguar XJ
- PP24094: 4-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP24095: 6-piece Pillar Post Trim
- TH24095: 4-piece Rocker Panel Trim, On the rocker
- TH24097: 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, 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: TH24096 Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
How is TH24096 different from TH24097?
Both are eight-piece 2.875" Lower Kits. TH24096 is tagged XJ8 / X350 with a trim crease; TH24097 is listed only for the XJ8 L limited edition. Call 877-752-3811 if unsure.
Where does it go?
From the bottom of each door up 2.875".
Which years?
2004 through 2009 Jaguar XJ sedan.
How many pieces?
Eight.
Is there a kit for below the doors?
Yes, TH24095, a four-piece 4" kit on the rocker.
