Product Description
Kia Sorento 2011-2015 Stainless Wheel Well Accent Trim WQ11820, 4 Pieces, 1" Wide
WQ11820 is a four-piece set of polished stainless steel Wheel Well Accent Trim for the 2011-2015 Kia Sorento 4-door SUV. The band is 1" wide, and the listing reads "With 3M adhesive installation and black rubber gasket edging".
1" around each arch
Each of the four pieces is 1" wide, with black rubber gasket edging along the side that meets the wheel opening. The record doesn't say which piece goes on which corner; the photos do.
Matching widths in the group
The Sorento group has a twelve-piece body side molding accent, AT11820, described as "Upper Arrow, 1" width", the same width as this set. The record doesn't say the two are meant to be fitted together, but if you're after a consistent look, it's a useful detail to know.
Material
QAA makes these in the USA from high-quality polished 26 gauge 304 stainless steel. 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape holds them over the existing surface. QAA states the tape will hold for a lifetime without causing any damage to the surface of the vehicle.
Getting the openings ready
Wash around each wheel opening and dry it thoroughly. Old adhesive, wax and flaking paint have to come off where the trim will sit. Just before each piece, wipe its strip with a wax-and-grease remover and then isopropyl alcohol.
Fitting
- Mark each liner with its corner after checking the photos.
- Hold the piece in place, liner on, with painter's tape at the ends.
- Confirm the gasket follows the opening evenly.
- Peel an inch, press that end down, and continue around the curve, keeping piece and gasket in line.
- Check each corner against the opposite one.
The Sorento window and rocker parts
Four window packages are linked: WP11820 (20 pieces, FULL), WP11821 (6, upper only), WP11822 (14, upper and pillars) and WP11823 (14, upper and pillars, "cut for the model with factory window sills"). Pillar sets PP11820-PP11822 run 4, 6 and 8 pieces, and WS11820 is a six-piece sill set. There's also a gas door cover, a two-piece On the rocker strip at 1.25" and a four-piece side molding insert kit at 1.375", both noted "use perimeter".
Care
Wait a day before washing; then mild soap and a soft cloth, with no pressure washer aimed at the gasket. If a piece won't follow its opening as the photos show, call 877-752-3811.
Two fourteen-piece window packages
If you're also choosing window trim, note that WP11822 and WP11823 both have fourteen pieces. Only WP11823 is "cut for the model with factory window sills", so check your Sorento's sills before picking one.
On arrival
Count the four arch pieces and match each to a corner with the photos while the liners are still on. Choose a dry, mild day, and keep the pieces out of direct sun until they go on. If one is missing, call 877-752-3811.
Fit the arches as a separate job from any window or rocker trim.
Four 1-inch Sorento pieces under WQ11820 carry UPC 691821289080. Dial Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811.
WQ11820 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | WQ11820 |
| UPC | 691821289080 |
| Part type | Wheel Well Accent Trim |
| Pieces in kit | 4 |
| Material | Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel |
| Finish | Polished to a mirror shine |
| Width | 1" |
| Edging | Black rubber gasket edging |
| Mounting | 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape; installs directly over the existing surface |
| Origin | Made in the USA |
| Fits | 2011-2015 Kia Sorento |
Fitment: WQ11820
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Kia Sorento | 2011-2015 | 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 2011-2015 Kia Sorento
- AT11820: 12-piece Body Side Molding Accent Trim
- GC11820: 1-piece Gas Door Cover Trim
- PP11820: 4-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP11821: 6-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP11822: 8-piece Pillar Post Trim
- TH11820: 2-piece Rocker Panel Trim, On the rocker
- TH11821: 4-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Insert Kit
- WP11820: 20-piece Window Trim Package
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: WQ11820 Wheel Well Accent Trim
Which vehicle does WQ11820 fit?
The 2011-2015 Kia Sorento 4-door SUV.
How wide is it?
1".
How many pieces?
Four, with black rubber gasket edging.
What is it made of?
Polished 26 gauge 304 stainless steel, made in the USA.
