Product Description
Chevrolet Malibu 2013-2015 Stainless Wheel Well Accent Trim WQ53105, 1" Wide, Cut to Fit with Rocker Kit
WQ53105 is a four-piece polished stainless steel Wheel Well Accent Trim for the 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu 4-door sedan. The listing reads "1" Width, cut to fit with Rocker kit sold separately" and describes the set as "With 3M adhesive installation and black rubber gasket edging".
No rocker kit linked
The pieces are cut to meet a rocker kit, but no rocker kit is linked for this Malibu in the record. Phone 877-752-3811 before ordering to find out which kit it's cut for and whether it can be supplied. If you won't be fitting rocker trim, WQ53106 is the Full Length set for the same car.
1" pieces
Four 1" stainless pieces, each with black rubber gasket edging. WQ53106 doesn't list a width, so compare the photos if you're choosing between the two.
Fitment
Malibu sedan, 2013-2015. Only those three model years are on this record, so check yours before ordering.
Material
The Malibu set is polished 26 gauge 304 stainless steel made in the USA, adhered over the existing surface with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape. According to QAA, the tape will hold for a lifetime without harming the sedan.
Also linked
MI53105, a four-piece body molding insert kit at 0.375-0.6875".
Before ordering
Confirm the year is 2013-2015. Confirm the rocker kit by phone and order it with this set, or choose WQ53106 instead.
Preparation with a rocker kit
The rocker kit goes on first. With it fitted, wash and dry each wheel opening, let the lip drain, and inspect the full 1" band, especially the lower ends that will meet the rocker trim. Lift residue, clear wax, repair chips. Wipe with wax-and-grease remover, and finish with isopropyl alcohol as each piece is ready.
Fitting the cut pieces
Each piece goes up on its liner first, held by painter's tape. Compare it with the photos in two places: where the gasket follows the opening, and where the cut end sits beside the rocker trim. When both look right, begin peeling at the upper end and press down the curve toward the rocker trim, leaving the cut end until last. Any mismatch is a reason to stop and phone 877-752-3811; don't trim the stainless.
Arrival and care
On arrival, count the four Malibu pieces and look over each cut end and gasket edge. Let the fitted set go a day before washing, then mild soap and a soft cloth, never a pressure washer on the gasket.
Choosing between the two Malibu sets
The decision rests on rocker trim. With a rocker kit, WQ53105 is the listed choice, once the kit is confirmed by phone. Without one, WQ53106 is the Full Length set. Keep each liner on until its piece has been dry-fitted, and lay the four out by corner from the photos before starting the prep.
Have both cleaners, painter's tape and clean cloths to hand on the day.
1-inch 2013-2015 Malibu set WQ53105 carries UPC 691821687787. Phone 877-752-3811.
WQ53105 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | WQ53105 |
| UPC | 691821687787 |
| 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" |
| 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 | 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu |
Fitment: WQ53105
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Malibu | 2013-2015 | 4-door, Sedan |
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 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu
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: WQ53105 Wheel Well Accent Trim
Which car does WQ53105 fit?
The 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu 4-door sedan.
Which rocker kit is it cut for?
None is linked. Call 877-752-3811 before ordering.
How wide is it?
1".
Is there a Full Length version?
Yes, WQ53106.
