Product Description
Chevrolet Malibu 2008-2012 Stainless Wheel Well Accent Trim WQ48106, Cut to Fit with Rocker Kit, 4 Pieces
WQ48106 is the cut-to-fit four-piece polished stainless steel Wheel Well Accent Trim for the 2008-2012 Chevrolet Malibu 4-door sedan. Its note reads "Cut to fit with Rocker kit sold separately", and the listing says "With 3M adhesive installation and black rubber gasket edging". No width is listed.
Which rocker kit?
The note doesn't name one, and three are linked for this Malibu:
- TH48105: four pieces, On the rocker, 2.375", installs below the door.
- TH48106: eight pieces, 2-2.188", spans from the bottom of the door up; "Sedan Base Model only".
- TH48107: four pieces, On the rocker, 1.125"; "Sedan Base Model only".
Two of the three are limited to the Base Model, so your trim level matters. Phone 877-752-3811 with your model details to confirm which kit these pieces are cut to meet before ordering.
No rocker kit planned?
Then look at WQ48105, the Full Length Malibu set, listed without the cut.
Material
The four cut-to-fit Malibu arch pieces are USA-made polished 26 gauge 304 stainless steel with black rubber gasket edging, held over the existing surface with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape. Per QAA, that tape will hold for a lifetime without harming the sedan.
The order of jobs
Rocker kit on first. Only then do the arches, so that every cut end can be set against real trim rather than estimated.
Preparing the paint
Wash, then dry, each opening; let it drain. Look over the band the stainless will cover, paying close attention near the rocker trim where the cut ends will sit. Remove residue and wax, deal with any chips, then wipe the band with wax-and-grease remover. Isopropyl alcohol is the final touch, piece by piece.
Meeting the rocker trim
Hold each piece in place on its liner with painter's tape. Check two lines against the photos: the gasket around the opening, and the cut end beside the rocker trim. If both look right, start peeling at the far end and work toward the rocker trim, pressing as you go, so the cut end is the last part fixed. If they don't look right, stop and call 877-752-3811; don't trim the stainless.
Also linked
Also in the group: WZ48105, a four-piece fender trim molding, plus PP48105 and PP48106 pillar sets, a mirror cover set, a gas door cover and a rear deck accent.
Care
When the set arrives, count four pieces. Give it a day after fitting, then clean with mild soap and a soft cloth, and keep a pressure washer off the gasket. If something in the photos doesn't match your car, give us a call.
Before ordering
Find out whether your Malibu is the Base Model, because two of the three rocker kits are listed for it only. Then confirm the kit with 877-752-3811, order it with WQ48106, and fit it first. When the parcel arrives, check every cut end and gasket edge, and keep each liner on until its piece has been held against the fitted rocker trim.
Malibu owners (2008-2012) want kit WQ48106, UPC 691821297184. Call 877-752-3811 if unsure.
WQ48106 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | WQ48106 |
| UPC | 691821297184 |
| Part type | Wheel Well Accent Trim |
| Pieces in kit | 4 |
| Material | Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel |
| Finish | Polished to a mirror shine |
| Coverage / notes | Cut to fit with Rocker kit sold separately |
| Edging | Black rubber gasket edging |
| Mounting | 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape; installs directly over the existing surface |
| Origin | Made in the USA |
| Fits | 2008-2012 Chevrolet Malibu |
Fitment: WQ48106
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Malibu | 2008-2012 | 4-door, Sedan |
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 2008-2012 Chevrolet Malibu
- GC48105: 1-piece Gas Door Cover Trim
- MC48105: 2-piece Mirror Cover Set
- PP48105: 4-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP48106: 6-piece Pillar Post Trim
- RD48105: 1-piece Rear Deck Accent
- TH48105: 4-piece Rocker Panel Trim, On the rocker
- TH48106: 8-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
- TH48107: 4-piece Rocker Panel Trim, On the rocker
Check the body style on each listing; some kits are specific to one body style.
Installation tips: Wheel Well Accent Trim
- Unpack all 4 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.
- Seat the black rubber gasket edging evenly along the wheel opening as you press the trim on.
- 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: WQ48106 Wheel Well Accent Trim
Which Malibu does WQ48106 fit?
The 2008-2012 Chevrolet Malibu 4-door sedan.
Which rocker kit is it cut for?
The note doesn't say. Call 877-752-3811 before ordering.
Is there a version without the cut?
Yes, WQ48105, noted "Full Length".
What is it made of?
Polished 26 gauge 304 stainless steel, made in the USA.
