Product Description
Toyota C-HR 2018-2023 Upper Rocker Kit on the Plastic Cladding, Eight Pieces (TH18140)
TH18140 is an eight-piece Upper Kit in polished stainless steel for the Toyota C-HR crossover SUV, model years 2018 through 2023. Its single placement note is short and specific: "Installs on Top of plastic cladding." No width is given.
On the cladding, not the paint
This kit's surface is the plastic cladding on the lower sides of the C-HR, with the steel along its top. That's a different job from a painted-door kit, because plastic needs different preparation. The record doesn't describe how far onto the cladding the pieces reach or exactly where the top edge sits; the photos show it.
Eight pieces
The listing doesn't say how the eight C-HR pieces are divided along the body. Lay them out, match shapes to the photos, and number them before peeling anything.
Fitment
Toyota C-HR, 4-door crossover SUV: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023.
Material and tape
The C-HR set is eight polished 26 gauge 304 stainless pieces from the USA, mounted on top of the plastic cladding with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape. QAA says the tape will hold for a lifetime without harming the crossover.
Preparing plastic cladding
Cladding often carries trim dressing or shine products, and textured plastic holds dirt. Scrub with soapy water and a soft brush, rinse and dry. Then wipe repeatedly with isopropyl alcohol on clean cloths until nothing comes off. If the cladding has been treated with a heavy dressing, it may need several passes. The tape has to touch clean plastic, not product.
Fitting on a textured surface
Dry-fit each piece with the liner on and check that it sits evenly along the top of the cladding. Open and close the doors to confirm the joints clear. Then peel and press in short sections, pressing harder than you would on paint so the foam tape conforms to the surface.
Temperature matters more on plastic
Plastic cladding stays cool longer than paint on a cold morning. Install on a warm, dry day, or let the C-HR sit in a heated garage for a while first, so the tape and the cladding are both warm when they meet.
Supplies
Soapy water, a soft detail brush for the texture, isopropyl alcohol, plenty of clean lint-free cloths, and painter's tape for numbering. Nothing has to be removed from the SUV.
Afterward
Wait about a day before washing. In future, keep dressing products off the steel and its edges.
Care
Rinse the lower sides after salty or muddy drives. Clean the steel with a mild soap and a soft cloth, and use a non-abrasive polish for spots.
Linked C-HR parts
Five pillar kits, PP18140 through PP18144 (four to twelve pieces; PP18140 has a top trim crease); WP18140, WP18141 and WP18142 window packages; WS18140 sills, face only; FV18140 front vents; DH18140 rear door handle accents; RD18140; and LP18140. Check each listing for its finish.
Questions about the cladding fit? Quality Automotive Trims, 877-752-3811. SKU TH18140, UPC 691821622467.
TH18140 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | TH18140 |
| UPC | 691821622467 |
| Part type | Rocker Panel Trim, Upper Kit |
| Pieces in kit | 8 |
| Material | Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel |
| Finish | Polished to a mirror shine |
| Coverage / notes | Installs on Top of plastic cladding |
| Mounting | 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape; installs directly over the existing surface |
| Origin | Made in the USA |
| Fits | 2018-2023 Toyota C-HR |
Fitment: TH18140
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Toyota C-HR | 2018-2023 | 4-door, Crossover SUV |
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 2018-2023 Toyota C-HR
- PP18140: 4-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP18141: 6-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP18142: 8-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP18143: 10-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP18144: 12-piece Pillar Post Trim
- WP18140: 20-piece Window Trim Package
- WP18141: 8-piece Window Trim Package
- WP18142: 4-piece Window Trim Package
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: TH18140 Rocker Panel Trim, Upper Kit
Where does TH18140 install?
On top of the plastic cladding, per QAA's note.
How wide is it?
The record doesn't list a width. See the photos.
Which C-HR years fit?
2018 through 2023.
How many pieces?
Eight.
Does plastic need special prep?
Remove all dressing with isopropyl alcohol first. Call 877-752-3811 with questions.
