Product Description
Honda Ridgeline 2017-2026 Tailgate Accent, 1 x 59 Inch Polished Stainless (RT17240)
A long, slim line across the back of a Honda Ridgeline: RT17240 measures 1" width x 59" length according to the record, and it fits the Ridgeline 4-door pickup from 2017 through 2026. It's a single piece of 26-gauge 304 stainless steel, mirror-polished and made in the USA.
Proportions
Fifty-nine inches long but only an inch tall, the strip reads as a fine horizontal line rather than a band. Preview it with one-inch painter's tape stretched across the tailgate where the photos show it, and measure the run to confirm it matches the stated length.
How it goes on
3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape lets it install over the existing surface. QAA states the tape will hold for a lifetime without causing damage to the vehicle surface.
Ridgeline parts linked here
Three pillar kits: PP17240 with four pieces, noted as including the top crease; PP17241 with six; PP17242 with eight. RW17240 is a two-piece sliding rear window trim accent. TH17240 is a twelve-piece upper rocker kit with a tapered width of 2" to 2.625", spanning from the bottom of the molding crease down. Check each listing for its finish.
The four-piece pillar note
Only PP17240 carries the "top crease" note; the six- and eight-piece kits don't mention it. The record doesn't say whether they cover that area, so compare the photos rather than assuming.
Thin and long: the tricky combination
A one-inch strip shows the slightest wander over fifty-nine inches. Set a painter's tape guide line along the full top edge before you peel anything, and sight down it from one end of the truck to make sure it's straight.
Prep
Wash and dry the tailgate. Clean the whole footprint with a residue-free cleaner, switching cloths until one comes back clean.
Application
- Dry-fit with the liner on against your guide line.
- Peel a few inches at one end and anchor it.
- Have a helper draw the liner off slowly while you press along the guide.
- Finish with firm pressure along the whole length.
Choose a dry, mild day. The Installation tab has full details.
Care
A few days before washing, then mild soap and a soft cloth. Polished 304 has no plating, so light scuffs show the same steel.
Rear window and tailgate together
RW17240 is the only other rear piece linked here. If you're installing it as well, do the window trim first. It sits above the tailgate, and having it on gives you a sense of how the two horizontal elements line up when you look at the truck from behind.
Why the light matters
A long, mirror-polished line shows reflections from everything around it. Work in shade or a garage so you can judge whether the strip is level without glare fooling your eye.
What it is
Decorative trim; the tailgate opens, closes, and latches normally, and nothing on the truck is removed.
Ordering
Confirm a 2017 to 2026 Ridgeline. SKU RT17240, UPC 691821742943. Quality Automotive Trims, 877-752-3811.
RT17240 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | RT17240 |
| UPC | 691821742943 |
| Part type | Tailgate Accent Trim |
| Pieces in kit | 1 |
| Material | Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel |
| Finish | Polished to a mirror shine |
| Width | 1" |
| Coverage / notes | 1" Width X 59" Length |
| Mounting | 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape; installs directly over the existing surface |
| Origin | Made in the USA |
| Fits | 2017-2026 Honda Ridgeline |
Fitment: RT17240
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Honda Ridgeline | 2017-2026 | 4-door, Pickup Truck |
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 2017-2026 Honda Ridgeline
- PP17240: 4-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP17241: 6-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP17242: 8-piece Pillar Post Trim
- RW17240: 2-piece Sliding Rear Window Trim Accents
- TH17240: 12-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Upper Kit
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: RT17240 Tailgate Accent Trim
Which Ridgeline does RT17240 fit?
The Honda Ridgeline 4-door pickup, 2017 through 2026.
What size is it?
1" width x 59" length.
Which pillar kit includes the top crease?
PP17240, the four-piece kit.
Is there rocker trim?
Yes, TH17240, a twelve-piece upper kit tapered from 2" to 2.625".
How does it attach?
3M tape over the existing surface.
