Product Description
Cadillac CTS Sedan 2008-2013 Stainless Side Accent Trim, 14-Piece Arrow Kit (AT48255)
AT48255 gives the 2008-2013 Cadillac CTS sedan a continuous arrow of polished stainless steel along the body. QAA lists the kit at fourteen pieces and 1" wide, and the catalog describes the split clearly: six pieces go on the driver's side, and the passenger side gets two more, one that sits on the gas door and one placed to the rear of it. The result is an unbroken accent line along the car, even where the fuel door interrupts the body panel. Fourteen stainless pieces make up that line.
Twin listing: read this first
There are two QAA side accent kits for this CTS, AT48255 and AT48250. In the catalog they share every listed detail: the fourteen-piece count, the 1" arrow profile, the six-and-eight layout, the 4-door sedan fitment, and the 2008-2013 years. The data we have does not say what makes them different, and we are not going to invent a reason. Look closely at the product photos on both listings, and if you still are not sure, call 877-752-3811 and we will help you pick before you order.
The arrow profile
An arrow accent finishes in pointed ends instead of square cuts, which gives it a sense of direction along the body. On a car designed around sharp lines like the CTS, that shape fits right in. The pieces are cut for this sedan, so there is no trimming involved.
Material and finish
Each piece is made in the USA from 26-gauge 304 stainless steel, polished to a mirror shine. It is solid stainless, so the finish will not flake the way a plated coating can. Grade 304 is a mainstream stainless alloy, and 26 gauge tells you the thickness of the sheet.
Putting it on the car
Every piece has 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape pre-applied, and the trim goes directly over the existing surface. You will not drill. QAA states the tape will hold for a lifetime without causing any damage to the surface. Sort the driver-side and passenger-side pieces into two piles before you begin. Clean every mounting area, including the gas door, and dry-fit the line before peeling. When you reach the gas door piece, open and close the door once to confirm it clears. The Installation tab has more detail.
More for the CTS
QAA also catalogs a two-piece license bar extension trim and two window trim packages for this sedan: WP48250 with upper trim and pillar posts and no sills, and WP48252 with upper trim only. Their links are in the Fitment tab.
Fitment
The kit is listed for the 4-door Cadillac CTS sedan in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013. That is six model years of the same body style. The Fitment tab shows the exact catalog wording for this kit.
Questions?
Call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811. We are happy to help, especially with the choice between these two twin listings. Part number AT48255 and its UPC are in the Specs tab.
AT48255 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | AT48255 |
| UPC | 691821492893 |
| Part type | Body Side Molding Accent Trim |
| Pieces in kit | 14 |
| Material | Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel |
| Finish | Polished to a mirror shine |
| Width | 1" |
| Coverage / notes | Arrow - 1" wide; Kit includes six pieces on the driver's side.The passenger side includes two extra pieces - on the Gas Door and to the rear of the Gas Door |
| Mounting | 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape (pre-applied); installs directly over the existing surface |
| Origin | Made in the USA |
| Fits | 2008-2013 Cadillac CTS |
Fitment: AT48255
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Cadillac CTS | 2008-2013 | 4-door, Sedan |
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 2008-2013 Cadillac CTS
- AT48250: 14-piece Body Side Molding Accent Trim
- LB48250: 2-piece License Bar Extension Trim
- WP48250: 10-piece Window Trim Package
- WP48252: 4-piece Window Trim Package
Check the body style on each listing; some kits are specific to one body style.
Installation tips: Body Side Molding Accent Trim
- Unpack all 14 pieces and match each one to its position on the vehicle before removing any tape liner.
- Clean and dry the mounting surface so the 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape bonds to paint or trim, not dirt or wax.
- Peel the liner, align the piece, and press it firmly into place directly over the existing surface.
- 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: AT48255 Body Side Molding Accent Trim
Does AT48255 fit my CTS?
It is cataloged for the 2008 through 2013 Cadillac CTS, 4-door sedan.
How is it different from AT48250?
The catalog lists identical specs and fitment for both kits and does not state a difference. Compare the photos, or call us at 877-752-3811.
How are the fourteen pieces split?
Six on the driver's side. On the passenger side there are two additional pieces, one on the gas door and one to the rear of it.
How wide is it?
1", arrow profile.
What material is it?
Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel, made in the USA.
How do I install it?
Clean the surface and press the pieces on with the pre-applied 3M acrylic foam tape. QAA states the tape will hold for a lifetime without damaging the paint.
