Product Description
Cadillac ATS 2013-2018 Sedan Stainless Wheel Well Accent Trim WQ53236, Full Length, 6 Pieces
WQ53236 is the Full Length six-piece polished stainless steel Wheel Well Accent Trim for the 2013-2018 Cadillac ATS 4-door sedan. Its note says "Full Length", and the listing says "With 3M adhesive installation and black rubber gasket edging". No width is recorded.
The ATS set with no rocker cut
The other two ATS sets are both cut for rocker kits: WQ53235 (four pieces, kit not named) and WQ53237 (six pieces, "With TRIM CREASE", cut for TH53236). WQ53236 has no cut, so it's the listed set for an ATS without rocker trim. "Full Length" isn't defined in the record; compare the photos.
Rocker kits in the group
TH53235, TH53236, TH53237 and TH53238 are all linked. The record doesn't say whether any of them can be used with this Full Length set. If you want rocker trim too, ask 877-752-3811 which wheel well set to pair it with.
Six pieces
Every piece has black rubber gasket edging. The record doesn't list how the six divide among the openings; map them from the photos and pencil each spot on its liner.
Material
The six full-length ATS arch pieces are USA-made polished 26 gauge 304 stainless, attached with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape over the existing surface. Per QAA, the tape will hold for a lifetime and won't mark the 2013-2018 Cadillac.
Also in the group
AT53235, a four-piece 1" body side molding accent; pillar sets PP53235 and PP53236; a license bar extension pair; a license plate bezel; a rear bumper accent; and a gas door cover.
Before ordering
Check the year is 2013-2018 and decide whether rocker trim is planned; without it, this is the set listed.
Clean arches
Assemble the kit first: kneeling pad, lamp, plastic scraper, painter's tape, two cleaners, a pile of clean microfibres. Then, arch by arch, wash, rinse, dry and drain. With the lamp angled low, search the band for wax smears, glue marks and chips, and remove or repair them. Wax-and-grease remover goes on next. Hold the isopropyl alcohol for the minute before each piece.
Fitting six Full Length pieces
Choose an opening and hold up its pieces on their backings, taped at the outer ends. Check the gasket's contact with the opening and how the pieces meet, both against the photos. Fix the front-most piece first, working rearward a short peel at a time, then bring its neighbour in tight and continue. Press the whole opening once more before moving to the next.
Arrival and care
Count six pieces on arrival. After fitting, a day without washing; then mild soap and a soft cloth, no pressure-washer spray on the gasket. Questions: 877-752-3811.
If you can't decide between the six-piece Full Length set and the four-piece WQ53235, put the photos of each side by side; the record gives no other difference beyond piece count and the rocker cut. Keep every liner on until dry-fitting.
For six-piece ATS kit WQ53236 (UPC 691821634125), call 877-752-3811 with questions.
WQ53236 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | WQ53236 |
| UPC | 691821634125 |
| Part type | Wheel Well Accent Trim |
| Pieces in kit | 6 |
| Material | Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel |
| Finish | Polished to a mirror shine |
| Coverage / notes | Full Length |
| 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: WQ53236
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Cadillac ATS | 2013-2018 | 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 2013-2018 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 6 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: WQ53236 Wheel Well Accent Trim
Which car does WQ53236 fit?
The 2013-2018 Cadillac ATS 4-door sedan.
Is it cut for a rocker kit?
No; it's the Full Length set.
How many pieces?
Six, with black rubber gasket edging.
What is it made of?
Polished 26 gauge 304 stainless steel, made in the USA.
