Product Description
Cadillac XTS Sedan 2013-2019 Lower Kit, 2"-3.375" Tapered, 8 Pieces (TH53245)
TH53245 is the eight-piece polished stainless steel Lower Kit for the standard 2013-2019 Cadillac XTS, the 4-door sedan. It spans from the bottom of each door up and tapers from 2" to 3.375".
Sedan, not a coachbuilt XTS
The XTS records link a long list of limousine and hearse kits from builders such as Eagle, Accubuilt, Federal and S&S. TH53245 isn't one of them. It's listed for the 4-door sedan only. If your XTS has been converted, look at the coachbuilt listings or call 877-752-3811.
Four XTS sedan side kits
- TH53245 (this kit): eight pieces on the doors, 2"-3.375"
- TH53246: four pieces below the door, 3.375"
- TH53248: two pieces below the door, 1.25"
- TH53247: ten pieces covering the rocker and the lower doors, 6.375"
The record doesn't describe how they relate beyond those tags. Compare the photos, and ask us if two look similar.
The taper
An inch and three-eighths separates the two ends, so the band's height changes clearly along each door. The record doesn't say which end is taller. A dry fit with painter's tape will show it.
Linked sedan parts
PP53245, PP53246 and PP53247 are pillar post sets of four, six and eight pieces tagged for the 4-door sedan, and GC53245 is a gas door cover. Check each listing for its finish.
Material
For the XTS sedan, the eight pieces are polished 26 gauge 304 stainless steel made in the USA, bonded onto the existing surface with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape. QAA states the tape will hold for a lifetime and causes no damage to the car's surface.
Previewing the shape
Mark two inches up at one end of a door and about three and three-eighths at the other with painter's tape, then join the marks. Look from the front corner. Compare with the photos to see which way the real taper runs.
Eight pieces
No layout comes with the record. Match each piece to the photos and label its liner.
Prep
Wash the lower doors with soapy water, rinse, dry, and wipe with isopropyl alcohol until the cloth stays clean. Repair any chips along the bottom edges first.
Install
Tape each piece up, open and close the door, and check it from both ends of the car. Then peel the liner in short lengths and press firmly as you go.
Eight-piece taper spacing
Note the distance from the door edges to both ends of every XTS piece, and keep those numbers consistent so the 2" to 3.375" taper lines up.
Afterward
Hold the first wash a day; afterwards, mild soap and a soft cloth.
Contact
What to send when you call
The year, a side photo taken square on, and a close-up of the lower doors. If you're torn between this kit and the ten-piece TH53247, tell us which look you're after and we'll compare the photos with you.
Conditions
Work on a dry, mild day in shade or inside a garage; a second person helps steady the longer XTS pieces.
XTS sedan Lower Kit TH53245, UPC 691821372072 – 877-752-3811.
TH53245 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | TH53245 |
| UPC | 691821372072 |
| 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" to 3.375" 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 | 2013-2019 Cadillac XTS |
Fitment: TH53245
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Cadillac XTS | 2013-2019 | 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 2013-2019 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, 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: TH53245 Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
Does TH53245 fit an XTS limousine or hearse?
No. It's listed for the 4-door sedan. The coachbuilt bodies have their own listings.
Where does it go?
On the doors, from the bottom edge up.
How wide is it?
It tapers from 2" to 3.375".
How many pieces?
Eight.
