Product Description
Cadillac CTS 2008-2013 & CTS Sport Wagon 2010-2014 Stainless Wheel Well Accent Trim WQ48250, 4 Pieces
WQ48250 is a four-piece polished stainless steel Wheel Well Accent Trim for the Cadillac CTS 4-door sedan, 2008-2013, and the Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon, 2010-2014. The listing describes it as "With 3M adhesive installation and black rubber gasket edging". The record gives no width.
Sedan and Sport Wagon
The title names the CTS for 2008-2013 and the CTS Sport Wagon for 2010-2014. The two have different year ranges, so check yours against the right one. Coupes aren't on the line. Call 877-752-3811 with any doubt.
Contents
The CTS set is four polished stainless pieces finished with black rubber gasket edging, for the sedan and the Sport Wagon.
Material
QAA makes them in the USA from polished 26 gauge 304 stainless steel, and they bond 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 Cadillac.
Linked CTS parts
Three, each listed for both sedan and Sport Wagon: TH48250, a two-piece On the rocker strip at 1" that installs below the door; MI48250, a six-piece body molding insert kit at 0.6875"; and GC48250, a gas door cover. If you're fitting the rocker strip or inserts, fit them before the arches.
Before ordering
Confirm the body (sedan or Sport Wagon) and the year range that goes with it. With no width listed, judge the look from the photos or ask 877-752-3811 for a measurement.
Getting the paint right
Treat the finish carefully. Hand-wash each opening with a soft mitt, rinse, dry with a plush towel and leave it to drain. Using a lamp held low, examine the band the stainless will cover; any wax film, tar spot, adhesive trace or chipped edge must be dealt with first. A wax-and-grease remover wipe follows. Isopropyl alcohol is the last step and only goes on when the matching piece is in your hand.
Fitting the set
Start with whichever corner the photos make clearest. Hold the piece to its opening with the liner on and two tabs of painter's tape. Run your eye and a fingertip along the gasket to confirm it meets the opening evenly. Peel a few centimetres of liner from the lower end and press the stainless home; keep going in short peels, pressing straight after each one, until the piece is fully down. Repeat on the next opening.
Arrival and care
Count four pieces on arrival. After fitting, a day without washing; then mild soap and a soft cloth, keeping pressure-washer spray off the gasket. Questions: 877-752-3811.
Have painter's tape, a plastic scraper, both cleaners and clean microfibre cloths ready before starting on the CTS, and keep each liner on until its piece has been dry-fitted against its own opening and compared with the photos.
Confirm the year on your paperwork first, whether the car is the sedan or the Sport Wagon.
WQ48250 fits both the CTS and CTS Sport Wagon and carries UPC 691821279005. Ring 877-752-3811 for help.
WQ48250 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | WQ48250 |
| UPC | 691821279005 |
| Part type | Wheel Well Accent Trim |
| Pieces in kit | 4 |
| Material | Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel |
| Finish | Polished to a mirror shine |
| Edging | Black rubber gasket edging |
| Mounting | 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape; installs directly over the existing surface |
| Origin | Made in the USA |
| Fits | 2008-2013 Cadillac CTS and 2010-2014 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon |
Fitment: WQ48250
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Cadillac CTS | 2008-2013 | 4-door, Sedan |
| Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon | 2010-2014 | 4-door, Sedan |
| Cadillac CTS | 2008-2013 | 4-door, Sport Wagon |
| Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon | 2010-2014 | 4-door, Sport Wagon |
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 Cadillac CTS
- GC48250: 1-piece Gas Door Cover Trim
- MI48250: 6-piece Body Molding Insert Trim Kit
- TH48250: 2-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: WQ48250 Wheel Well Accent Trim
Does WQ48250 fit the CTS Sport Wagon?
Yes, 2010-2014, along with the CTS sedan 2008-2013.
Does it fit the CTS coupe?
The coupe isn't listed. Call 877-752-3811.
How wide is it?
No width is listed; see the photos.
What is it made of?
Polished 26 gauge 304 stainless steel, made in the USA.
