Product Description
Lincoln Continental 2017-2020 Tapered Stainless Side Accent Trim, 4 Pieces (AT57680)
The 2017-2020 Lincoln Continental is a big, formal luxury sedan, and its side accent from QAA is shaped to suit it. AT57680 is a four-piece body side molding accent in polished stainless steel with a tapered width that runs from 0.25" up to 1.25". Mounted along the sides of the 4-door Continental, the taper lets the brightwork start as a fine line and widen into a confident band, which follows the line of the doors.
The taper explained
A taper of a full inch, from a quarter inch at the narrow end to an inch and a quarter at the wide end, is a noticeable change. It gives the accent a sense of motion along the body, even when the car is parked. The catalog does not say which end faces forward or how long each piece is, so look at the product photos to see exactly how the four pieces are laid out on the Continental.
Four pieces of 304 stainless
Every piece is made in the USA from 26-gauge 304 stainless steel and polished to a mirror shine. If your Continental already has chrome trim, solid stainless is a good match for it, because the shine is the metal itself rather than a thin coating. Grade 304 is a common stainless alloy for exterior trim, and 26 gauge is the sheet thickness.
Installation
QAA pre-applies 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape to the back of each piece, and the trim installs directly over the existing surface. You will not drill, and no factory part has to be removed. QAA states the tape will hold for a lifetime without causing any damage to the surface. With a tapered design, set the wide end first, since that is the part that will be most visible, then let the narrow end follow the body line. Clean and dry the mounting area before you begin. The Installation tab lists each step.
Continental companion trim
QAA catalogs several matching parts for the same sedan:
- TH57680, a four-piece lower rocker kit that spans from the bottom of the door up, with a tapered width of 3.34" to 3.7" and a cut out for factory trim.
- Four- and six-piece pillar post kits.
- WP57680, a ten-piece window trim package with upper trim and pillar posts and no sills, plus a second window package.
- A gas door cover, a license plate bezel, a rear deck accent at 0.625", and a wheel well accent.
The side accent and the TH57680 rocker kit together carry tapered stainless along both the upper and lower body. Every part is linked in the Fitment tab.
Fitment
Listed for the 4-door Continental sedan in 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020. That is four model years of the same car. The Fitment tab shows QAA's catalog row as written, which settles the year if you're unsure.
Questions
Call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 with your model year and part number AT57680, and we will help you confirm the fit or plan a matched set. The UPC is in the Specs tab.
AT57680 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | AT57680 |
| UPC | 691821703524 |
| 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 | 0.25" to 1.25" tapered |
| Mounting | 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape (pre-applied); installs directly over the existing surface |
| Origin | Made in the USA |
| Fits | 2017-2020 Lincoln Continental |
Fitment: AT57680
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Continental | 2017-2020 | 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 2017-2020 Lincoln Continental
- PP57680: 4-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP57681: 6-piece Pillar Post Trim
- TH57680: 4-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
- RD57680: 1-piece Rear Deck Accent
- LP57680: 1-piece License Plate Bezel
- WP57680: 10-piece Window Trim Package
- GC57680: 1-piece Gas Door Cover Trim
- WQ57680: 6-piece Wheel Well Accent Trim
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: AT57680 Body Side Molding Accent Trim
Which Lincoln does AT57680 fit?
The 2017 through 2020 Lincoln Continental, 4-door sedan.
How wide is it?
It tapers from 0.25" to 1.25".
How many pieces are in the kit?
Four.
What is it made from?
Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel, made in the USA.
How does it attach?
Pre-applied 3M acrylic foam tape over the existing surface, no drilling. QAA states the tape will hold for a lifetime without damaging the paint.
Is there a matching rocker trim?
Yes, TH57680, a four-piece tapered lower rocker kit with a cut out for factory trim.
