Product Description
Ford F-150 2021-2026 Tailgate Accent, 2.875-Inch Polished Stainless (RT61308)
RT61308 is a one-piece polished stainless accent for the tailgate of the Ford F-150, model years 2021 through 2026, 2-door and 4-door pickups. The record gives a width of 2.875 inches, a shade under three.
Tailgate style
This listing doesn't say whether it suits every tailgate the F-150 offers in those years. One linked part, SGR61308 "F-150" tailgate letter inserts, is noted as fitting the standard tailgate only and not the Pro Access tailgate. RT61308 itself has no such note, so if your truck has anything other than the standard gate, compare the product photos with yours and call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 before ordering.
A second tailgate listing
TP61308 is linked as well. It's a one-piece part labeled "Trunk Accent Trim" with a note calling it tailgate accent trim, tagged for the crew cab with a 6.5' bed. The data gives no width for it. Look at the photos of both to see how they differ, or ask us.
Built from
For the F-150, the accent is 26-gauge 304 stainless steel with a mirror polish, made in the USA, and it sticks with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape to the existing tailgate. QAA states the tape keeps hold for a lifetime without damage.
Preview the width
Just under three inches is enough to read from the end of a driveway. Lay painter's tape at that width where the photos place the accent, step back, and decide. Call for the length if you want the test strip exact.
Linked F-150 trim
- Pillar kits PP61308, without the keyless touch pad, and PP61309.
- Rocker kits TH61302, TH61305 and TH61316, and molding inserts MI61302, MI61305 and MI61316, tagged by cab and bed.
- WS61302 window sills for the Super Cab.
- WQ61308 wheel well accents, with 3M adhesive installation.
- PB61308 porthole accent center strip and GC61308 gas door cover trim.
Check each F-150 listing for its finish and tags.
Cleaning
Wash and dry. Then wipe the footprint with a residue-free cleaner, a fresh cloth each pass, until nothing transfers. Hold off on wax or ceramic sprays until the tape has had a few days.
Putting it on
Measure from each tailgate edge to center the strip and run a painter's tape guide along its top. Dry-fit with the liner on. Peel from one end, anchor on your marks, and press across steadily, then go back over both edges with firm pressure. Install on a dry, mild day. The Installation tab has the rest.
Why stainless on a tailgate
Polished 304 is solid steel. A scuff from a load reveals more of the same steel instead of a base layer under a plating, and a gentle polish restores it.
Afterward
Skip washing for a few days. Mild soap and a soft cloth after that. If you use a pressure washer, keep the nozzle back and don't aim it at the ends of the strip.
Decorative
The accent replaces nothing; the tailgate operates as before.
F-150 tailgate accent RT61308 carries UPC 840251600303; Quality Automotive Trims, 877-752-3811.
RT61308 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | RT61308 |
| UPC | 840251600303 |
| Part type | Tailgate Accent Trim |
| Pieces in kit | 1 |
| Material | Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel |
| Finish | Polished to a mirror shine |
| Width | 2.875" |
| Mounting | 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape; installs directly over the existing surface |
| Origin | Made in the USA |
| Fits | 2021-2026 Ford F-150 |
Fitment: RT61308
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Ford F-150 | 2021-2026 | 2-door, 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 2021-2026 Ford F-150
- PP61308: 4-piece Pillar Post Trim
- TH61302: 12-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Upper Kit
- WQ61308: 12-piece Wheel Well Accent Trim
- MI61302: 12-piece Molding Insert
- TP61308: 1-piece Trunk Accent Trim
- WS61302: 4-piece Window Sill Trim Set
- SGR61308: 5-piece Graphic/Logo/Emblem
- GC61308: 1-piece Gas Cap Door 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: RT61308 Tailgate Accent Trim
Does RT61308 fit the Pro Access tailgate?
The listing doesn't say. A linked letter set is noted for the standard tailgate only, so call 877-752-3811 if your truck has a different gate.
How wide is it?
2.875 inches.
Which years are covered?
The Ford F-150, 2021 through 2026, 2-door and 4-door.
How is TP61308 different?
TP61308 is a separate one-piece tailgate accent tagged for the crew cab with a 6.5' bed; its record gives no width. Compare photos.
How does it attach?
3M tape over the existing surface.
