Product Description
Cadillac Escalade IQ and IQL 2025-2026 Tailgate Accent, 1-Inch Polished Stainless (RT65230)
RT65230 is a one-inch polished stainless tailgate accent for the Cadillac Escalade IQ and IQL, 4-door, model years 2025 and 2026. QAA's product page names it a Tailgate Accent, as our title does; on this SUV that means it goes on the liftgate.
A note on the part number
The product title ends with RT65230, which matches the SKU and QAA's own product page. The rest of the record (vehicle, years, width) is consistent with it. Order by RT65230, and if you've seen another number elsewhere, call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 so we can confirm it's the same part.
IQ and IQL only
The fitment line names the Escalade IQ & IQL. Other Escalade models aren't listed on this record, so if yours isn't an IQ or IQL, check with us before ordering.
Specs
One piece, 1 inch wide, in 26-gauge 304 stainless steel with a mirror polish, made in the USA, fixed to the Escalade IQ's current surface with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape. QAA states the tape lasts a lifetime without damaging the Cadillac.
Matching pieces for the rear
Two more linked parts go on the back of the SUV: LB65230, a license bar trim listed at 1 inch, and LP65230, a license plate bezel. The license bar and this accent share the same listed width; the data doesn't describe how they're spaced, and the photos show it. Also linked are PP65230 pillar post trim and GC65230, listed as charging port cover trim. Check each listing for its finish.
Planning around a new finish
On a 2025 or 2026 vehicle, the paint should be sound, but a new car can leave the dealer with a coat of detailing spray or sealant. That film blocks tape. Wash and dry, then wipe the footprint with a residue-free cleaner, several passes with clean cloths, until nothing transfers. If a ceramic coating has been applied, ask the installer how to prepare the area for adhesive.
A straight inch
A thin line exposes any drift. Measure from the liftgate edges, mark a guide with painter's tape, and dry-fit with the liner on. Peel from one end, set it on the guide, and press along steadily. Finish by rubbing both edges firmly. Work in shade on a dry, mild day. The Installation tab has more.
Install order
If you fit the license bar and bezel too, do the highest piece first and work downward so you don't brush against fresh tape.
Why stainless
Polished 304 is solid steel, not plated, so there's no top layer to peel or cloud. If the shine ever dulls from road film, a gentle metal polish on a soft cloth brings it back, and the steel underneath is the same as the surface.
Care
Wait a few days to wash, then mild soap and a soft cloth.
Decorative
The accent goes over the paint and replaces nothing; the liftgate opens as before.
Escalade IQ and IQL accent RT65230 has UPC 840251606411; call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811.
RT65230 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | RT65230 |
| UPC | 840251606411 |
| Part type | Tailgate Accent |
| Pieces in kit | 1 |
| Material | Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel |
| Finish | Polished to a mirror shine |
| Width | 1" |
| Mounting | 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape; installs directly over the existing surface |
| Origin | Made in the USA |
| Fits | 2025-2026 Cadillac Escalade IQ & IQL |
Fitment: RT65230
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Cadillac Escalade IQ & IQL | 2025-2026 | 4-door, SUV |
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 2025-2026 Cadillac Escalade IQ & IQL
- GC65230: 1-piece Charging Port Cover Trim
- PP65230: 4-piece Pillar Post Trim
- LP65230: 1-piece License Plate Bezel
- LB65230: 1-piece License Bar Trim
Check the body style on each listing; some kits are specific to one body style.
Installation tips: Tailgate Accent
- 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: RT65230 Tailgate Accent
Which number should I order by?
RT65230, as shown in the title and SKU. Call 877-752-3811 to confirm.
Which Escalade does it fit?
The Cadillac Escalade IQ and IQL, 2025 and 2026, 4-door.
Where does it go?
On the tailgate. QAA's product page names it a Tailgate Accent; on this SUV, that's the liftgate.
How wide is it?
1 inch.
How does it attach?
3M tape over the existing surface.
