Product Description
Cadillac ATS Sedan 2013-2018 Lower Kit, 2.25"-4.125" Tapered, 8 Pieces (TH53235)
TH53235 is an eight-piece polished stainless steel Lower Kit for the 2013-2018 Cadillac ATS sedan. It spans from the bottom of each door up, with a pronounced taper from 2.25" to 4.125".
A steep taper
Nearly two inches separates the narrow end from the wide end, so each piece changes height noticeably along its length. The record doesn't say which end is wider or which direction the taper runs on the car. Tape one piece in place and compare it with the product photos before you peel anything.
Four ATS side kits
- TH53235 (this kit): eight pieces on the doors, 2.25"-4.125"
- TH53236: four pieces below the door, 2.5"-3.25"
- TH53238: two pieces below the door, 1.25"
- TH53237: ten pieces, below the door and on the doors, 7.375"
The record doesn't explain how they relate beyond these tags.
Wheel well notes
Three wheel well kits are linked. WQ53236 is "Full Length." WQ53235 is "Cut to fit with Rocker kit sold separately," without naming the kit. WQ53237 is "With TRIM CREASE, cut to fit with Rocker kit TH53236 sold separately," which names the below-the-door kit, not this one. Ask us before pairing any of them with TH53235.
Material
The eight tapered ATS pieces are polished 26 gauge 304 stainless from the USA, bonded to the existing door surface with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape. According to QAA, that tape will hold for a lifetime without damaging the 2013-2018 Cadillac.
More ATS parts
AT53235 (four-piece 1" accent trim), PP53235 and PP53236 (pillar sets), LB53235 (license bar extension), RB53235 (rear bumper accent), GC53235 and LP53235. Check each listing for its finish.
Prep
Wash and dry the lower doors, then wipe with isopropyl alcohol.
Install
Tape each piece up, check its taper against the photos and the door, swing the door, then peel and press.
ATS spacing
A taper makes mismatches obvious. Measure both ends of each piece from the door edges and copy them exactly.
Contact
Before ordering
Confirm the car is the ATS sedan from 2013 to 2018. The record lists only the 4-door sedan for this kit, so if you have another ATS body, call 877-752-3811 first.
Previewing a taper
Mark two heights on one door with painter's tape, about two and a quarter inches at one end and just over four at the other, and join them with a strip. Look from the front corner of the car. That's roughly the shape the steel will take.
Bottom edges
Look along the lower edge of every door for chipped or flaking paint and fix it first; the tape needs sound paint to bond.
Help, weather, care
A second person helps keep the long tapered ATS pieces straight. Choose a mild, dry day in the shade, and let a day pass before the first wash.
What to send when you call
The year, a side photo of the ATS taken square on, and a close-up of the lower doors. Those help us answer questions about the taper or the related kits quickly.
Eight ATS pieces, 2.25 to 4.125 inches, under TH53235 (UPC 691821610969). Dial 877-752-3811.
TH53235 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | TH53235 |
| UPC | 691821610969 |
| 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 | 2.25" to 4.125" tapered |
| 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 | 2013-2018 Cadillac ATS |
Fitment: TH53235
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Cadillac ATS | 2013-2018 | 4-door, Sedan |
Fitment is listed exactly as QAA catalogs it. Confirm the body style as well as the year and model. Questions? Call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 with your year, make, model, and body style.
Other QAA trim cataloged for the 2013-2018 Cadillac ATS
- AT53235: 4-piece Body Side Molding Accent Trim
- GC53235: 1-piece Gas Door Cover Trim
- LB53235: 2-piece License Bar Extension Trim
- LP53235: 1-piece License Plate Bezel
- PP53235: 4-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP53236: 6-piece Pillar Post Trim
- RB53235: 1-piece Rear Bumper Trim Accent
- TH53236: 4-piece Rocker Panel Trim, On the rocker
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: TH53235 Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
Which ATS does TH53235 fit?
The 2013-2018 Cadillac ATS 4-door sedan.
Where does it go?
On the doors, from the bottom edge up.
How wide is it?
It tapers from 2.25" to 4.125".
How many pieces?
Eight.
