Product Description
Mercury Villager 1996 Rear Accent Trim, Polished Stainless (RT36630)
RT36630 has a single-year fitment window: the Mercury Villager minivan for the 1996 model year only. The title reads "1996-1996," which is just a single year written as a range.
Confirm the year
With only one year listed, check the label in the door jamb or your registration. If your Villager isn't a 1996, this listing doesn't cover it; call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811.
"3-door minivan"
The record describes the body as a 3-door minivan. We pass that along as written. If your van's door count doesn't match that description, call before ordering so QAA can confirm.
Where it goes
QAA classifies it as tailgate accent trim. On a minivan, that means the rear liftgate. The photos show its position.
The part
One piece of 26-gauge 304 stainless steel with a mirror polish, made in the USA. No width or length is given. It mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape over the existing surface. QAA states the tape will hold for a lifetime without causing damage to the vehicle surface.
Nothing else linked
No other Villager parts are linked in this record. If you're looking for more trim for the van, ask when you call.
Old paint, careful prep
A van from 1996 has had decades of weather. Before you install, check the liftgate paint where the strip will sit. Chalky, faded, or peeling paint must be repaired or polished first, since tape holds only as well as the surface. Then wash, dry, and wipe the footprint with a residue-free cleaner, changing cloths until one comes back clean.
Measure, then press
Ask for the strip's length if you'd like to preview it with painter's tape. With the liner on, hold the strip in place and match the photos. Measure each end to the gate edges, mark the top edge, then peel and press from the center outward. Choose a dry, mild day. The Installation tab has the full steps.
Planning the job
On an older van, give yourself a full afternoon: time to inspect and correct the paint, time for the surface to dry completely after cleaning, and time to dry-fit without hurrying. The press itself is quick; the preparation is what decides how well the strip holds.
Light
Work in even light, out of direct sun, so reflections from the polished face don't hide whether the strip is sitting level across the gate.
Before you order
Have the year confirmed and, if you can, a photo of your liftgate ready when you call. It makes a quick conversation even quicker.
Care
Wait a few days before washing. Use mild soap and a soft cloth.
Why solid stainless
There's no plating on polished 304, so a light scuff only shows more of the same steel, and the finish needs nothing more than washing.
Decorative
It doesn't replace any factory part, and the liftgate works as before.
Reference
Villager tailgate accent RT36630 has UPC 691821580750; Quality Automotive Trims answers at 877-752-3811.
Unsure about any point on the 1996 Villager piece? Ask QAA at 877-752-3811 before you order.
RT36630 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | RT36630 |
| UPC | 691821580750 |
| Part type | Tailgate Accent Trim |
| Pieces in kit | 1 |
| Material | Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel |
| Finish | Polished to a mirror shine |
| Mounting | 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape; installs directly over the existing surface |
| Origin | Made in the USA |
| Fits | 1996 Mercury Villager |
Fitment: RT36630
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury Villager | 1996 | 3-door, Minivan |
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.
Installation tips: Tailgate Accent Trim
- Unpack the piece and hold it in position to confirm the fit before mounting it.
- 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.
- Step back and check alignment before pressing along the full length of the piece.
These are general tips. Follow any instructions packed with your kit if they differ.
FAQ: RT36630 Tailgate Accent Trim
Which year does RT36630 fit?
The 1996 Mercury Villager minivan only.
What does "3-door" mean here?
That's how the record describes the body. Call 877-752-3811 if it doesn't match your van.
How big is it?
No dimensions are listed; call for a measurement.
How does it mount?
3M tape over the existing surface.
