Product Description
Cadillac Escalade 2002-2006 Tailgate Trim, 2-Piece, 3.25-Inch with Handle Cutout (RT42255)
RT42255 is built around the liftgate handle. It's a two-piece polished stainless tailgate trim for the Cadillac Escalade 4-door SUV, model years 2002 through 2006, listed at 3.25 inches wide and noted "With handle cut out."
Why it's two pieces
The record doesn't explain the split, but with a handle cut out in the design, the photos will show how the two pieces sit relative to the handle. Look at them closely before ordering so you know what to expect.
3.25 inches
That's a wide band of polished steel across the back of the Escalade. Preview it with painter's tape cut to about three and a quarter inches, placed where the photos show the trim. Step back to the end of the driveway and decide if you like the weight of it.
Material and mounting
Both pieces are 26-gauge 304 stainless steel with a mirror polish, made in the USA. They mount over the existing surface with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape. QAA states the tape will hold for a lifetime without causing damage to the vehicle surface.
Not the EXT
This listing is for the Escalade 4-door SUV. One linked rocker kit, TH42258, is listed for the EXT; this tailgate trim isn't. EXT owners should call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811.
Linked Escalade parts
RW42255 is a two-piece rear window trim. DH42255 is a four-piece door handle cover kit, and PP42255 a four-piece pillar kit. HT42255 is a four-piece hood accent, and SGB42255 a one-piece grille accent. Three lower rocker kits span from the bottom of the door up: TH42255, six pieces at 4.125 to 4.375 inches, covering between the wheel wells only; TH42256, ten pieces at the same width, full length from wheel well to bumper front and rear; and TH42258, twelve pieces at 4.2 to 4.4 inches, full length, for the EXT. Check each listing for its finish.
Between the wheels or full length?
For the SUV, the choice is TH42255 or TH42256: between the wheel wells only, or the full length including the sections out to the bumpers.
Fitting around the handle
Wash and dry the liftgate, then clean each footprint with a residue-free cleaner. Dry-fit both pieces with liners on, aligning the cut out with the handle. Mark the top edge with painter's tape so both pieces sit on one line. Peel and press each piece from the handle outward. Dry, mild weather is best. The Installation tab has full details.
Order of work
If you're fitting RW42255 too, fit the rear window trim first. With it in place, you have an upper line to judge the tailgate trim against, and the two pieces of this set can be spaced evenly beneath it.
Paint check
On an SUV from these years, make sure the paint under the tape is sound. Fix chalky or flaking spots before installing.
Care
Wait a few days before washing, then mild soap and a soft cloth. Polished 304 has no plating to wear.
What it is
Decorative trim; the liftgate and handle work as before.
SKU RT42255, UPC 691821689996. Phone 877-752-3811.
RT42255 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | RT42255 |
| UPC | 691821689996 |
| Part type | Tailgate Accent Trim |
| Pieces in kit | 2 |
| Material | Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel |
| Finish | Polished to a mirror shine |
| Width | 3.25" |
| Coverage / notes | With handle cut out |
| Mounting | 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape; installs directly over the existing surface |
| Origin | Made in the USA |
| Fits | 2002-2006 Cadillac Escalade |
Fitment: RT42255
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Cadillac Escalade | 2002-2006 | 4-door, SUV |
Check your vehicle against every column here: year range, model, and body style all have to match. Questions? Call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 with your year, make, model, and body style.
Other QAA trim cataloged for the 2002-2006 Cadillac Escalade
- DH42255: 4-piece Door Handle Cover Kit
- HT42255: 4-piece Hood Accent Trim
- PP42255: 4-piece Pillar Post Trim
- RW42255: 2-piece Rear Window Trim
- TH42255: 6-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
- TH42256: 10-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
- TH42258: 12-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
- SGB42255: 1-piece Grille Accent
Check the body style on each listing; some kits are specific to one body style.
Installation tips: Tailgate Accent Trim
- Unpack all 2 pieces and match each one to its position on the vehicle, using the product photos, before fitting any of them.
- 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.
- Fit one piece at a time and compare each with the product photos and the pieces already in place.
These are general tips. Follow any instructions packed with your kit if they differ.
FAQ: RT42255 Tailgate Accent Trim
Which Escalade does RT42255 fit?
The Cadillac Escalade 4-door SUV, 2002 through 2006.
Does it fit the Escalade EXT?
It isn't listed for the EXT. Call 877-752-3811.
How wide is it?
3.25 inches, with a handle cut out.
Which rocker kit is full length for the SUV?
TH42256, ten pieces.
How does it attach?
3M tape over the existing surface.
