Product Description
2016-2020 Kia Optima Sedan On-the-Rocker Side Accent, 2-Piece Stainless (AT16805)
Most side accent kits use one strip per door. AT16805 takes a different approach. It is a two-piece body side molding accent for the 2016-2020 Kia Optima sedan, and QAA describes its placement in one phrase: on the rocker accent, 1" width. With two long pieces, the kit draws a bright line low on the Optima's body, which is where the eye naturally runs from the front wheel to the rear.
Two Optima side accents, two different jobs
QAA catalogs a second side accent for the same car, AT16806. That one is a four-piece kit listed as an upper fitment, also 1" wide. So the choice is simple: this two-piece kit goes on the rocker area, and AT16806 sits higher on the side. Some owners pick one look, and some run both for two parallel lines. The photos on each listing show the placement, and we are glad to talk it through by phone.
Rocker kit or rocker accent?
There is also TH16805, a four-piece lower rocker panel kit with a tapered width of 1.375" to 1.625" that installs below the door, on the rocker. It is wider and is designed as rocker panel trim. AT16805 is the slimmer accent line. If you are deciding between them, compare the width figures and the photos side by side. A narrow accent looks like a pinstripe of brightwork, while a wider rocker panel puts a broader band of steel low on the Optima.
Material and mounting
Both pieces are made in the USA from 26-gauge 304 stainless steel, polished to a mirror shine. The 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape comes pre-applied, and the trim installs directly over the existing surface without drilling. QAA states the tape will hold for a lifetime without causing damage to the surface. Long pieces like these reward patience: clean the full length of the mounting area, have a helper hold one end, and work from one end to the other as you press. The Installation tab has more tips.
Rounding out the Optima
Other QAA trim for this sedan includes pillar post kits in four and six pieces, a gas door cover, a two-piece porthole surround ring with no center strip, a rear deck accent, a two-piece roof insert, a six-piece window sill set for the face of the sills only, and a six-piece wheel well accent. All of them are linked from the Fitment tab, and the body style on each is the 4-door sedan.
Fitment
Listed for the 4-door Kia Optima sedan across 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020. That is five model years of the same car. If yours is in that range, it is in the catalog for this kit. Check the Fitment tab to see the row exactly as QAA wrote it.
Questions
Call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 with your year and the part number AT16805. The UPC and full specifications are in the Specs tab, and the FAQ tab covers the most common questions about this two-piece accent.
AT16805 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | AT16805 |
| UPC | 691821314812 |
| Part type | Body Side Molding Accent Trim |
| Pieces in kit | 2 |
| Material | Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel |
| Finish | Polished to a mirror shine |
| Width | 1" |
| Coverage / notes | On the Rocker Accent |
| Mounting | 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape (pre-applied); installs directly over the existing surface |
| Origin | Made in the USA |
| Fits | 2016-2020 Kia Optima |
Fitment: AT16805
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Kia Optima | 2016-2020 | 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 2016-2020 Kia Optima
- PP16805: 4-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP16806: 6-piece Pillar Post Trim
- GC16805: 1-piece Gas Door Cover Trim
- PB16805: 2-piece Porthole Accent Trim
- RD16805: 1-piece Rear Deck Accent
- RI16805: 2-piece Roof Insert Trim
- TH16805: 4-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
- WS16805: 6-piece Window Sill Trim Set
Check the body style on each listing; some kits are specific to one body style.
Installation tips: Body Side Molding Accent Trim
- Unpack all 2 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: AT16805 Body Side Molding Accent Trim
What vehicle is AT16805 for?
The 2016 to 2020 Kia Optima, 4-door sedan.
Where does it go on the car?
QAA lists it as an on-the-rocker accent, 1" wide, in two pieces.
How is it different from AT16806?
AT16806 is a four-piece upper fitment accent. AT16805 is a two-piece accent on the rocker. You can run one or both.
Should I get this or TH16805?
TH16805 is a wider rocker panel kit, tapered from 1.375" to 1.625". This kit is a slimmer 1" accent line. Compare the photos to choose.
Do I need to drill?
No. The 3M acrylic foam tape is pre-applied and it mounts over the existing surface. QAA states the tape will hold for a lifetime without damaging the paint.
Who do I call?
Quality Automotive Trims, 877-752-3811.
