Product Description
Upper Body Side Molding Accent for the 2017-2022 Kia Sportage SUV, Stainless 4-Piece (AT17836)
For owners of a 2017-2022 Kia Sportage who want brightwork at eye level, AT17836 is the kit to look at. It is QAA's upper fitment body side molding accent for the 4-door Sportage SUV, made of four polished stainless steel strips at 1" wide. Set higher on the Sportage's doors, the line sits in view with the window trim and handles, so it looks like part of the design.
How it relates to AT17835
QAA makes a matching lower kit, AT17835, with the same width and the same four-piece count. The catalog separates them by one note: this kit is "Upper fitment," the other is "Lower fitment." If you want a single accent near the middle of the door, choose this one. If you like a bright line low on the body, look at AT17835. Many people install both, since they are made of the same stainless and share a width, so the two lines match exactly.
Polished stainless, made in the USA
QAA cuts each strip from 26-gauge 304 stainless steel in the USA and polishes it to a mirror shine. Because the shine belongs to the metal, there is no plated surface to wear. Grade 304 is a common stainless alloy for exterior trim, and 26 gauge is the sheet thickness.
Install without tools
The 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape is pre-applied, and the strips install directly over the existing door surface. No drilling, no removal of factory parts. QAA states the tape will hold for a lifetime without causing damage to the surface. Before you start, wash the doors and wipe the mounting area with a clean, dry cloth. Hold each strip in place to check that it runs level before you peel the liner, then press firmly from one end to the other. The Installation tab walks you through it.
Matching pieces for the Sportage
QAA catalogs pillar post kits for this SUV in four, six, eight, and ten pieces. The eight-piece kit includes front mirror pieces, and the ten-piece kit includes front mirror and front triangle pieces. A four-piece door handle accent sits close to this upper accent on the door and pairs naturally with it. There is also a rear deck accent, a license bar above the plate, and a two-piece sliding rear window accent. The Fitment tab links each part so you can plan the full look.
Fitment details
Listed for the Kia Sportage, 4-door SUV, model years 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022. The Fitment tab shows the row exactly as QAA has it. If your vehicle does not match every column, call before ordering, and we will check it for you.
Need help choosing?
Call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811. Tell us your model year and whether you are leaning toward the upper kit, the lower kit, or both, and we will help you sort it out. The UPC for AT17836 is in the Specs tab.
AT17836 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | AT17836 |
| UPC | 691821637041 |
| 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 | 2017-2022 Kia Sportage |
Fitment: AT17836
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Kia Sportage | 2017-2022 | 4-door, SUV |
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 2017-2022 Kia Sportage
- PP17835: 4-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP17836: 6-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP17837: 8-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP17838: 10-piece Pillar Post Trim
- DH17836: 4-piece Door Handle Accent Trim
- AT17835: 4-piece Body Side Molding Accent Trim
- RD17835: 1-piece Rear Deck Accent
- RW17835: 2-piece Rear Hatch Window 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 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: AT17836 Body Side Molding Accent Trim
Which Sportage does AT17836 fit?
The 2017 to 2022 Kia Sportage, 4-door SUV.
Is this the upper or lower accent?
Upper. QAA lists it as the upper fitment. The lower kit is AT17835.
How many pieces and how wide?
Four pieces, each 1" wide.
What is it made of?
26-gauge 304 stainless steel, polished to a mirror shine and made in the USA.
How does it attach?
Pre-applied 3M acrylic foam tape, directly over the existing surface. QAA states the tape will hold for a lifetime without harming the surface.
What pairs well with it?
The four-piece door handle accent and the pillar post kits for the same Sportage. They are linked in the Fitment tab.
