Product Description
Upper Side Molding Accent Trim for the 2016-2020 Kia Optima, 4-Piece Stainless Steel (AT16806)
On the 2016-2020 Kia Optima sedan, AT16806 is the higher of QAA's two side accent options. It is a four-piece body side molding accent in polished stainless steel, 1" wide, and QAA labels it an upper fitment. That puts the bright line up on the doors, at the height people see first when they walk up to the car, instead of down near the rocker.
Upper or rocker: pick your line
QAA also catalogs AT16805 for this sedan, a two-piece accent that goes on the rocker. The two are not twins. They differ in piece count and placement, with this kit split across four pieces for the upper area. If you like a single high accent, this is the kit. If you prefer the bright line low, look at AT16805. Some owners install both for a layered look; the sheet lists both at 1" wide, so check each listing for its finish.
Four pieces, cut for the Optima
Every strip is shaped by QAA for the 4-door Optima sedan. The catalog lists the width but not individual lengths, so the product photos are the best guide to the layout. Each piece is made in the USA from 26-gauge 304 stainless steel and polished to a mirror finish, so the shine is the metal itself rather than a plated surface.
Installation
The strips come with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape pre-applied and go directly over the existing door surface. There is no drilling, and nothing on the car is removed. QAA states the tape will hold for a lifetime without damaging the surface. Clean the doors well, line up each strip with its door, and press it down firmly along its full length. With four pieces on four doors, it helps to work around the car in order so you can compare each strip with its neighbor. The Installation tab spells out the routine.
More QAA trim for the Optima
The same car has pillar post kits in four and six pieces, a gas door cover, a two-piece porthole surround ring, a rear deck accent at 1.2" wide, a two-piece roof insert, a six-piece wheel well accent, and a six-piece window sill set that covers the face of the sills. TH16805, a tapered lower rocker kit that installs below the door, is another option for the lower body. Every one is linked in the Fitment tab.
Model years
QAA lists this kit for 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020, for the 4-door sedan body style. Match your year and body style against the Fitment tab before you order. The Optima's year can be confirmed, which beats guessing from its styling. The Installation tab has the prep steps for the Optima.
Need help?
Call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811. We can confirm fitment, explain how the upper and rocker accents look together, and help you build a matched set. Part number AT16806 and its UPC are in the Specs tab.
AT16806 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | AT16806 |
| UPC | 691821371686 |
| 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" |
| Coverage / notes | Upper fitment |
| 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: AT16806
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Kia Optima | 2016-2020 | 4-door, Sedan |
Fitment is listed exactly as QAA catalogs it. Confirm the body style as well as the year and model. 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
- AT16805: 2-piece Body Side Molding Accent 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
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: AT16806 Body Side Molding Accent Trim
Does AT16806 fit my Optima?
It is cataloged for the 2016 to 2020 Kia Optima, 4-door sedan.
What does upper fitment mean?
QAA lists this accent for the upper side molding area of the doors, as opposed to AT16805, which goes on the rocker.
Can I install it together with AT16805?
Yes, they are separate parts for different areas. Both are listed at 1" wide; check each listing for its finish.
What is it made from?
26-gauge 304 stainless steel, polished to a mirror shine, made in the USA.
How does it attach?
With 3M acrylic foam tape that comes pre-applied. QAA states the tape will hold for a lifetime without damaging the surface.
Where do I get fitment help?
Call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811.
