Product Description
Buick LaCrosse 2005-2009 Roof Insert, 2-Piece, 0.4375-Inch Polished Stainless (RI45520)
Seven-sixteenths of an inch: that's the width the record gives for RI45520, written as 0.4375 inch. It's a pair of slim polished stainless roof inserts for the Buick LaCrosse 4-door sedan, model years 2005 through 2009.
A very fine line
Under half an inch wide, these inserts make a subtle highlight along the roof rather than a stripe. If you like trim that's noticed on a second glance, that's the appeal. For a preview, a narrow painter's tape laid where the photos place the inserts gives a fair impression.
Material and make
Each piece is 26-gauge 304 stainless steel with a mirror polish, made in the USA. It mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape, and the inserts install over the existing surface. QAA states the tape will hold for a lifetime without causing damage to the vehicle surface. The record doesn't give a length; the photos show placement.
Wide and narrow on the same car
Other LaCrosse parts in the record are listed much wider. RD45520, a rear deck accent, is 3.5 inches. TH45520 is an eight-piece lower rocker kit at 3.5 inches, and TH45521 is an eight-piece lower kit at 6 inches; both span from the bottom of the door up. Against those, the roof inserts are a fine accent. If you plan to combine them, compare the photos for proportion.
More linked parts
PP45520, PP45521, and PP45522 are pillar kits in four, six, and eight pieces. WZ45520 is a four-piece wheel well fender molding, and DS45520 a two-piece door sill trim. The data doesn't state their materials, so check each listing for its finish.
Clean, sound paint
A narrow strip has a narrow bond, so the surface must be right. Wash and dry the roof. On a car from these years, check that the clearcoat where the tape will sit is sound, not chalky or peeling; fix it first if needed. Then wipe the footprint with a residue-free cleaner until a fresh cloth comes back clean.
Laying a thin strip straight
Thin strips show any wander. Dry-fit each insert with the liner on and run painter's tape along one edge as a straight guide. Anchor one end, then peel the liner gradually while pressing along the guide. Sight down the length from the end of the car before pressing the far end. Fit the second LaCrosse insert the same way. Choose a dry, mild day; the Installation tab has every step.
Order of work with other trim
If you're fitting pillar trim too, install the pillars first; they give you a reference for whether the roof lines run evenly.
Safe reach
Use a step stool rather than leaning across the LaCrosse roof.
Care
Wait a few days to wash, then mild soap and a soft cloth. Solid 304 has no plating, so a scuff shows more of the same steel.
What it is
Decorative trim over the existing roof; it doesn't replace a factory part.
Before ordering
Confirm a 2005 to 2009 LaCrosse sedan. SKU RI45520, UPC 691821509881. Questions: Quality Automotive Trims, 877-752-3811.
RI45520 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | RI45520 |
| UPC | 691821509881 |
| Part type | Roof Insert Trim |
| Pieces in kit | 2 |
| Material | Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel |
| Finish | Polished to a mirror shine |
| Width | 0.4375" |
| Mounting | 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape; installs directly over the existing surface |
| Origin | Made in the USA |
| Fits | 2005-2009 Buick LaCrosse |
Fitment: RI45520
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Buick LaCrosse | 2005-2009 | 4-door, Sedan |
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 2005-2009 Buick LaCrosse
- DS45520: 2-piece Door Sill trim
- PP45520: 4-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP45521: 6-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP45522: 8-piece Pillar Post Trim
- RD45520: 1-piece Rear Deck Accent
- TH45520: 8-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
- TH45521: 8-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
- WZ45520: 4-piece Wheel Well Fender Trim Molding
Check the body style on each listing; some kits are specific to one body style.
Installation tips: Roof Insert Trim
- Unpack all 2 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: RI45520 Roof Insert Trim
Which LaCrosse does RI45520 fit?
The Buick LaCrosse 4-door sedan, 2005 through 2009.
How wide are the inserts?
0.4375 inch.
How many pieces?
Two.
How wide is the LaCrosse trunk accent?
RD45520, the linked rear deck accent, is listed at 3.5 inches.
How do they mount?
3M tape over the existing surface.
