Product Description
Chevrolet Silverado 2007-2013 Tailgate Trim, 1-Inch Polished Stainless (RT47181)
A slim line of polished stainless across the tailgate: RT47181 is a one-piece accent listed at 1 inch wide for the Chevrolet Silverado, model years 2007 through 2013, in 2-door and 4-door pickup form.
A one-inch strip
One inch is narrow enough to read as a crisp highlight rather than a panel. If you want to see it before buying, put a single strip of painter's tape that width on your tailgate where the photos show the accent, then look at the truck from the street. For the length, call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811.
Light duty or heavy duty?
The fitment line for this accent names the Silverado without a 1500 or HD tag. Some of the linked parts are split that way, though: WZ47181 wheel well molding is tagged 1500, while WZ47184 and WZ47184-AP are tagged 2500HD and 3500HD. Because the tailgate listing itself doesn't say, an HD owner should confirm with us by phone before ordering, and any owner can compare the photos with their own gate.
What it's made of
The Silverado strip is 26-gauge 304 stainless steel with a mirror polish, made in the USA, and 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape holds it on the existing tailgate of the pickup, with nothing removed. QAA says the tape lasts a lifetime and won't damage the Chevrolet.
Narrow tape, careful prep
A thin strip has a small tape area, which makes surface prep more important, not less. Wash and dry the tailgate, then wipe the footprint with a residue-free cleaner several times with fresh cloths. Look for flaking or chalky clearcoat on trucks of this age; fix that first, since the adhesive bonds to whatever is on top.
Keeping it straight
A long, thin line shows every wobble. Run a painter's tape guide the full length of the gate, measured from a body line or the tailgate edge at both ends. Dry-fit the strip against it with the liner on. Then peel from one end, set it on the guide, and press along steadily to the other end. Choose a dry, mild day. See the Installation tab for more.
Other Silverado parts linked here
- DS47185 door sill trim, tagged regular and extended cab.
- PP47181 pillar post trim, tagged regular cab.
- WZ47181, WZ47184 and WZ47184-AP wheel well moldings.
Each carries its own cab or duty tags, so read them against your truck, and check each listing for its finish.
Living with it
Leave the tape alone for a few days before washing. After that, mild soap and a soft cloth are enough. Polished 304 is solid steel, so there's no plating to peel.
Decorative only
The strip sits on top of the paint and replaces nothing. The tailgate latches and lowers just as it did.
Before you order
Confirm three things: a Silverado, a 2007 to 2013 model year, and, if yours is a 2500HD or 3500HD, a phone check with us first.
Silverado tailgate trim RT47181 has UPC 641606041549. Ring Quality Automotive Trims on 877-752-3811.
RT47181 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | RT47181 |
| UPC | 641606041549 |
| Part type | Tailgate Accent Trim |
| 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 | 2007-2013 Chevrolet Silverado |
Fitment: RT47181
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Silverado | 2007-2013 | 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 2007-2013 Chevrolet Silverado
- DS47185: 2-piece Door Sill trim
- PP47181: 2-piece Pillar Post Trim
- WZ47181: 4-piece Wheel Well Fender Trim Molding
- WZ47184: 4-piece Wheel Well Fender Trim Molding
- WZ47184-AP: 4-piece Wheel Well Fender Trim Molding
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: RT47181 Tailgate Accent Trim
Does RT47181 fit a Silverado HD?
The fitment names the Silverado without a 1500 or HD tag. HD owners should call 877-752-3811 to confirm before ordering.
How wide is it?
The record lists 1 inch. Call for the length.
Which years are covered?
2007 through 2013, 2-door and 4-door pickups.
Is any tailgate trim removed first?
No. It installs with 3M tape over the existing surface.
