Product Description
Chevrolet Silverado 1999-2006 Tailgate Accent Trim, Polished Stainless (RT39181)
RT39181 is a one-piece polished stainless tailgate accent for the Chevrolet Silverado pickup, model years 1999 through 2006. The fitment record lists 2-door and 4-door trucks with no cab or bed split, so the tailgate piece is the same listing across those cabs.
Cab names matter for the linked parts
The parts linked to this Silverado are another matter; nearly all are tied to a specific cab. If you plan to buy more than the tailgate accent, know your cab and bed before you order:
- TH39176 and TH39178: ten-piece upper rocker kits, Regular Cab, Short Bed
- TH39177: eleven-piece upper rocker kit, Extended Cab, Long Bed
- TH39179: eleven-piece upper rocker kit, Extended Cab, Short Bed
- WS39181: two-piece window sill set, Regular Cab
- PP39181: two-piece pillar post trim, Regular Cab
- PP39183: six-piece pillar post trim, Extended Cab
- DH39182: two-piece tailgate handle cover kit
All four rocker kits are full length, spanning from the bottom of the molding down to 5.5 inches. The record lists the Extended Cab parts as 3-door. TH39176 and TH39178 carry identical descriptions, and the data doesn't state a difference between them; compare the photos or call. Check each listing for its finish.
The tailgate pair
DH39182 covers the tailgate handle, and this accent dresses the tailgate itself. Doing both at once gives the back of the truck a coordinated look, and both need the same prep.
Construction
Made in a USA shop, the Silverado accent is one mirror-polished piece of 26-gauge 304 stainless steel. 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape holds it over the existing surface, and QAA says it will hold for a lifetime with no harm to the pickup.
Size
No width or length is recorded. The photos show placement, and Quality Automotive Trims can measure it at 877-752-3811.
Older tailgate prep
Silverados from these years have often worked hard. Inspect the tailgate paint where the strip will go, and repair or polish anything chalky or flaking first. Wash and dry, then clean the footprint with a residue-free cleaner until a fresh cloth comes back spotless.
Install
Liner on, hold the strip to the photos. Measure from each end to the tailgate edges, adjust until even, and mark the top edge with painter's tape. Peel a few inches at one end, anchor it, and press across while drawing the liner off. A helper is useful. Choose a dry, mild day. The Installation tab has full steps.
Finding your cab name
If you're not sure whether your Silverado is a Regular Cab or Extended Cab, or whether the bed is short or long, count the doors and measure the bed, or call with a photo. The tailgate accent doesn't depend on it, but the rocker, sill, and pillar parts do.
Care
Wait a few days to wash; then mild soap and a soft cloth. Solid polished 304 has no plating, so scuffs from loading show the same steel.
What it is
Decorative trim. The tailgate opens, closes, and latches as before.
SKU RT39181, UPC 641606041471. Phone 877-752-3811.
RT39181 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | RT39181 |
| UPC | 641606041471 |
| 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 | 1999-2006 Chevrolet Silverado |
Fitment: RT39181
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Silverado | 1999-2006 | 2-door, 4-door, Pickup Truck |
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 1999-2006 Chevrolet Silverado
- DH39182: 2-piece Tailgate Handle Cover Kit
- TH39176: 10-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Upper Kit
- TH39177: 11-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Upper Kit
- TH39178: 10-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Upper Kit
- TH39179: 11-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Upper Kit
- WS39181: 2-piece Window Sill Trim Set
- PP39181: 2-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP39183: 6-piece Pillar Post Trim
Check the body style on each listing; some kits are specific to one 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: RT39181 Tailgate Accent Trim
Which Silverado does RT39181 fit?
The Chevrolet Silverado pickup, 1999 through 2006, listed for 2-door and 4-door trucks.
Is there a tailgate handle cover?
Yes, DH39182, a two-piece tailgate handle cover kit.
Which rocker kit fits an Extended Cab, Short Bed?
TH39179, an eleven-piece upper kit.
How big is the tailgate accent?
No dimensions are listed. Call 877-752-3811.
How does it attach?
3M tape over the existing surface.
