Product Description
Cadillac ATS 2013-2018 Sedan Stainless Wheel Well Accent Trim WQ53235, Cut to Fit with Rocker Kit, 4 Pieces
WQ53235 is a four-piece polished stainless steel Wheel Well Accent Trim for the 2013-2018 Cadillac ATS 4-door sedan. The note reads "Cut to fit with Rocker kit sold separately", and the listing describes the set as "With 3M adhesive installation and black rubber gasket edging". No width is listed.
Three ATS wheel well sets
The ATS sedan has three, and they differ in piece count as well as cut:
- WQ53235 (this set): four pieces, cut to fit with a rocker kit (kit not named).
- WQ53236: six pieces, Full Length.
- WQ53237: six pieces, "With TRIM CREASE", cut to fit with rocker kit TH53236.
The record doesn't explain the other differences, so compare the photos of all three.
Four rocker kits
The ATS group lists TH53235 (eight pieces, lower kit, 2.25-4.125"), TH53236 (four pieces On the rocker, 2.5-3.25"), TH53237 (ten pieces, On the rocker and Lower Kit, 7.375") and TH53238 (two pieces On the rocker, 1.25"). The WQ53235 note doesn't say which one it's cut for. Ring 877-752-3811 before you order to find out.
Material
The ATS pieces are polished 26 gauge 304 stainless, made in the USA, and attach over the existing finish with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape. QAA states the tape will hold for a lifetime and causes no damage to the Cadillac.
Other ATS parts
A 1" body side molding accent (AT53235), pillar sets PP53235 (4) and PP53236 (6), a two-piece license bar extension, a license plate bezel, a rear bumper accent and a gas door cover.
Before ordering
Confirm a 2013-2018 ATS sedan. Phone about the rocker kit. Order the kit with the wheel well set if it isn't on the car.
Rocker first
Fit the confirmed rocker kit before the arches, so the cut ends have something real to meet.
Paint preparation
Give each opening a careful hand wash, then rinse and dry it and wait for the lip to drain. Work along the band with a lamp and a fingertip, looking for anything that would come between tape and paint. Spend longest on the lower ends beside the rocker trim. Clear residue, wax and loose paint. Wax-and-grease remover across the band; isopropyl alcohol just before each piece.
Fitting against the rocker trim
Present each piece on its backing and pin it with painter's tape. Check the gasket around the opening and the cut end beside the rocker trim, both against the photos. Bond from the upper end down toward the rocker trim, pressing each short length as it's freed, and leave the cut end until last. If it won't meet the rocker trim cleanly, stop and phone 877-752-3811; don't trim the stainless.
Arrival and care
Unpack the four ATS pieces and inspect every cut end and gasket edge. Wait a day after installing before washing; mild soap and a soft cloth are enough, and the gasket should stay clear of pressure-washer spray.
ATS four-piece kit WQ53235 has UPC 691821253784. ATS buyers can ring 877-752-3811 before ordering.
WQ53235 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | WQ53235 |
| UPC | 691821253784 |
| 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 | 2013-2018 Cadillac ATS |
Fitment: WQ53235
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Cadillac ATS | 2013-2018 | 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 2013-2018 Cadillac ATS
- AT53235: 4-piece Body Side Molding Accent Trim
- GC53235: 1-piece Gas Door Cover Trim
- LB53235: 2-piece License Bar Extension Trim
- LP53235: 1-piece License Plate Bezel
- PP53235: 4-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP53236: 6-piece Pillar Post Trim
- RB53235: 1-piece Rear Bumper Trim Accent
- TH53235: 8-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
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: WQ53235 Wheel Well Accent Trim
Which car does WQ53235 fit?
The 2013-2018 Cadillac ATS 4-door sedan.
Which rocker kit is it cut for?
The note doesn't say. Call 877-752-3811 before ordering.
How is it different from WQ53236 & WQ53237?
WQ53235 has four pieces; the other two have six. See the photos.
What is it made of?
Polished 26 gauge 304 stainless steel, made in the USA.
