Product Description
QAA AT16281 Stainless Side Molding Accent, 4 Pieces, 2016-2017 Honda Accord Sedan
AT16281 is a narrow-window part. QAA catalogs it for just two model years of the Honda Accord sedan, 2016 and 2017, which makes it one of the more specific kits in the side accent range. For a 4-door Accord sedan from those years, this four-piece polished stainless set lays a 1" bright accent along the doors' side molding area. Have an Accord question? The number is 877-752-3811. Prep for the Accord is on the Installation tab.
Check the year first
Because the listing covers only two years, confirming your model year is the most important step before ordering. Compare your Accord's year with the fitment row. QAA lists the body style as the 4-door sedan. Coupes and other years are not part of this listing, so check the Fitment tab and call if anything is unclear.
The kit itself
You get four strips, cut by QAA for this Accord and polished to a mirror shine. They are made in the USA from 26-gauge 304 stainless steel. That means the bright finish is the steel itself, with no plating layer that can lift or flake. Grade 304 is widely used for exterior trim, and 26 gauge refers to how thick the sheet is.
Install
QAA pre-applies 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape to each piece. The trim installs directly over the existing door surface, so no drilling and no removing factory parts. QAA states the tape will hold for a lifetime without damaging the paint. The steps are simple: clean, dry, test-fit, peel, press. Doing it on a mild day helps the adhesive grab well, and the Installation tab has the details. Plan on lining up all four strips before peeling any liner, because adhesive trim is easiest to get right the first time rather than repositioning it later.
What else fits this Accord
QAA catalogs a good selection for the same 2016-2017 Accord sedan. A few notes worth knowing:
- TH16281 is a four-piece lower kit on the doors, spanning up from the bottom of the door, at 1" wide.
- TH16282 is a two-piece rocker trim below the door at 1.25", and QAA notes it does not fit the Sport model.
- WQ16281, the four-piece wheel well accent, also does not fit the Sport model.
Pillar post kits in four and six pieces, a gas door cover, a license plate bezel, a rear bumper accent, and a rear deck accent round out the list. The Fitment tab links each one.
Side accent versus lower kit
Both this kit and TH16281 sit on the doors and both are 1" wide, so it is fair to ask how they differ. The catalog lists TH16281 as a lower kit running up from the bottom edge, and this one as a side molding accent. Compare the photos on the two listings to see the placement.
Questions
Call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811, and have part number AT16281 ready. The Specs tab has the UPC and full specifications.
AT16281 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | AT16281 |
| UPC | 691821697366 |
| Part type | Body Side Molding Accent Trim |
| Pieces in kit | 4 |
| Material | Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel |
| Finish | Polished to a mirror shine |
| Width | 1" |
| Mounting | 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape (pre-applied); installs directly over the existing surface |
| Origin | Made in the USA |
| Fits | 2016-2017 Honda Accord |
Fitment: AT16281
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Honda Accord | 2016-2017 | 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 2016-2017 Honda Accord
- PP16281: 4-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP16282: 6-piece Pillar Post Trim
- GC16281: 1-piece Gas Door Cover Trim
- RB16281: 1-piece Rear Bumper Trim Accent
- TH16281: 4-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
- LP16281: 1-piece License Plate Bezel
- TH16282: 2-piece Rocker Panel Trim, On the rocker
- RD16281: 1-piece Rear Deck Accent
Check the body style on each listing; some kits are specific to one body style.
Installation tips: Body Side Molding Accent Trim
- Unpack all 4 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: AT16281 Body Side Molding Accent Trim
What Accord does AT16281 fit?
The 2016 and 2017 Honda Accord, 4-door sedan.
How many pieces and what width?
Four pieces, 1" wide.
Is it the same as the TH16281 lower kit?
No. TH16281 is a lower kit that runs up from the bottom of the door. This is the side molding accent. The photos show where each one sits.
Does it fit the Sport model?
The catalog flags the Sport model only on the TH16282 rocker trim and the WQ16281 wheel well accent, not on this kit. If you have a Sport and want to be sure, call us.
How is it attached?
Pre-applied 3M acrylic foam tape over the existing surface. QAA states the tape will hold for a lifetime without damaging the paint.
Who can I call?
Quality Automotive Trims, 877-752-3811.
