Product Description
Nissan Pathfinder 1996-1999 Full Rocker Kit TH96521, w/ Moldings, NO Flares, 7", 8 Pieces
TH96521 is an eight-piece polished stainless steel Full Kit for the 1996-1999 Nissan Pathfinder 4-door SUV, listed for vehicles "w/ Moldings, NO Flares". It's "Cut for molding" and "Spans from the bottom of the molding to the bottom of the door," at a width of 7".
Two Pathfinder Full Kits
QAA links two eight-piece Full Kits for this SUV, split by trim:
- TH96521: w/ Moldings, NO Flares, 7", cut for molding (this kit)
- TH96522: NO Moldings, NO Flares, 9.5"
Both are listed only for a Pathfinder without flares. The difference is the molding: this kit is for doors that have one, and it's cut to suit it.
Title years
The title shortens the range to two digits, while the fitment spells it out as 1996-1999. They describe the same model years.
Measuring
Hold a rigid ruler square to the door and read from the bottom of the molding to the bottom of the door, near the front and the rear of each door. Compare the readings with 7". A door that reads closer to the taller kit's figure, or a molding that's been removed, is a reason to call 877-752-3811 before ordering.
Construction
QAA cuts the eight 7" Pathfinder pieces in the USA from high-quality polished 26 gauge 304 stainless steel, and they fix over the existing surface with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape. QAA says it will hold for a lifetime and won't mark the Nissan.
Molding condition
Since this kit is cut for the molding and meets it along the top edge, the molding has to be straight and secure. Press along its length and repair any loose or damaged section before fitting.
Preparation
- Wash and rinse the area below the molding.
- Remove wax from the Pathfinder with a wax-and-grease remover.
- Repair chips or rust spots and let them cure.
- Wipe the Pathfinder with isopropyl alcohol just before fitting.
Placing eight pieces
The record doesn't list positions. Find every Pathfinder piece in the photos and mark the liner before peeling. Hold up any piece you're unsure about against the molding to see how the cut lines up.
Dry fit
Tape each piece in place with painter's tape. Check that the cut follows the molding, that the bottom meets the door edge, and that all four doors open freely. Look along the side from both ends.
Bonding
Peel the liner in short sections, press each down, then go over the whole piece with firm pressure.
Later pieces and weather
Use the gaps from the first pieces for the rest. Fit on a mild, dry day in shade, and leave it a day before washing.
Before you order
Confirm three things: your Pathfinder has moldings, it has no flares, and your measurements are close to 7". With those checked, this is the listing for you.
Count the eight pieces when the box arrives, and keep the packaging until every piece is on.
Ring 877-752-3811 for the Pathfinder kit, TH96521 with UPC 691821406234, from Quality Automotive Trims.
TH96521 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | TH96521 |
| UPC | 691821406234 |
| Part type | Rocker Panel Trim, Full Kit |
| Pieces in kit | 8 |
| Material | Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel |
| Finish | Polished to a mirror shine |
| Width | 7" |
| Coverage / notes | Cut for molding; Spans from the bottom of the molding to the bottom of the door |
| Mounting | 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape; installs directly over the existing surface |
| Origin | Made in the USA |
| Fits | 1996-1999 Nissan Pathfinder |
Fitment: TH96521
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Nissan Pathfinder | 1996-1999 | 4-door, SUV, w/ Moldings, NO Flares |
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 1996-1999 Nissan Pathfinder
- TH96522: 8-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Full Kit
Check the body style on each listing; some kits are specific to one body style.
Installation tips: Rocker Panel Trim, Full 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: TH96521 Rocker Panel Trim, Full Kit
Which Pathfinder does TH96521 fit?
The 1996-1999 Nissan Pathfinder 4-door SUV with moldings & no flares.
How wide is it?
7", from the bottom of the molding to the bottom of the door.
What if my Pathfinder has no moldings?
TH96522 is listed for NO Moldings, NO Flares. Call 877-752-3811 to confirm.
Does it fit with flares?
It's listed only for NO Flares.
