Product Description
Ford Thunderbird 2002-2006 Body Side Molding Accent Trim, 0.75", 8 Pieces (TH43668)
TH43668 isn't a rocker kit despite its TH number. The record files it as "Side Accent Trim," and its included-items line reads "Body Side Molding Accent Trim": eight pieces of polished stainless steel, 0.75" wide, for the 2002-2006 Ford Thunderbird, tagged "2-door, Coupe, Convertible."
What the record says, and what it doesn't
The included-items line points to the body side molding, and the width is three-quarters of an inch. There's no placement note beyond that. The "What's included" line also calls it an "Upper Kit," a phrase that doesn't appear anywhere else on the record. The record doesn't give the exact position. Look at the product photos, compare them with the sides of your car, and call 877-752-3811 if anything is unclear.
Coupe and Convertible on one tag
The fitment tag lists both Coupe and Convertible in the same row, so the record doesn't separate them. If you want to be sure about your body style, mention it when you call.
The rest of the Thunderbird set
- TH43669: four-piece rocker trim, 4.5", installs below the door.
- TH43670: six-piece Lower Kit, 7.375", from the door bottom up.
- DS43670 / DS43671 / DS43672: two-piece door sills, without cut out, with logo cut out, and with "DTR" cut out.
- ML43670: eight-piece surround ring package for door handles, fog lights, and front and rear marker lights.
- SG43670 front grille accent, HL43670 headlight accent ("Installs onto top of headlights"), WS43670 window sill set.
Each of those lists its own finish.
Material
The eight 0.75" Thunderbird accents are polished 26 gauge 304 stainless steel from the USA, applied over the existing surface with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape. According to QAA, that tape will hold for a lifetime without harming the coupe or convertible.
Narrow trim, careful prep
A three-quarter-inch strip has very little tape area, so clean surfaces matter. Wash, rinse, dry, then wipe the mounting area with isopropyl alcohol several times with fresh cloths. Remove any dressing or wax residue.
Eight pieces
The data doesn't give a layout. Match each piece to the photos and label the liners before peeling.
Straight lines
Narrow trim shows any wander. Dry-fit every piece with painter's tape and sight along the side from the front and rear before committing.
Install
Peel a few inches of liner, set the piece, press along. Finish with firm pressure along its full length.
Afterward
Open both doors to check the ends at the gaps. Wait a day before washing.
Before ordering
Compare the product photos with your car's sides and make sure you understand where the strips go. If your car has damaged or missing side trim, or the photos don't match what you see, send a picture to 877-752-3811 first.
Conditions
Work on a dry, mild day or indoors. Narrow tape bonds best when the steel and paint are both at room temperature.
Matching the sides
As strips go on, measure from the door gap to each strip end and carry those positions forward.
For the eight Thunderbird accents, TH43668 (UPC 691821385379), phone 877-752-3811.
TH43668 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | TH43668 |
| UPC | 691821385379 |
| Part type | Side Accent Trim |
| Pieces in kit | 8 |
| Material | Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel |
| Finish | Polished to a mirror shine |
| Width | 0.75" |
| Mounting | 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape; installs directly over the existing surface |
| Origin | Made in the USA |
| Fits | 2002-2006 Ford Thunderbird |
Fitment: TH43668
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Thunderbird | 2002-2006 | 2-door, Coupe, Convertible |
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 2002-2006 Ford Thunderbird
- SG43670: 1-piece Front Grille Accent Trim
- DS43670: 2-piece Door Sill trim
- DS43671: 2-piece Door Sill trim
- DS43672: 2-piece Door Sill trim
- ML43670: 8-piece Marker Light Accent
- WS43670: 2-piece Window Sill Trim Set
- TH43669: 4-piece Rocker Panel Trim, On the rocker
- TH43670: 6-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
Check the body style on each listing; some kits are specific to one body style.
Installation tips: Side Accent Trim
- Unpack all 8 pieces and match each one to its position on the vehicle, using the product photos, before fitting any of them.
- Each piece mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape, so clean and dry the mounting surface first; the tape needs paint or trim free of dirt and wax.
- Align the piece and press it firmly into place directly over the existing surface, working along its full length so the tape bonds evenly.
- 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: TH43668 Side Accent Trim
What is TH43668?
Eight pieces of 0.75" body side molding accent trim for the 2002-2006 Ford Thunderbird.
Is it a rocker panel kit?
No. TH43669 and TH43670 are the linked rocker kits.
Does it fit the convertible?
The tag lists Coupe and Convertible together.
Where exactly does it go?
The record names the body side molding but gives no further placement. Check the photos or call 877-752-3811.
