Product Description
Cadillac ATS 2013-2018 Sedan Stainless Wheel Well Accent Trim WQ53237, With Trim Crease, Cut for TH53236, 6 Pieces
WQ53237 is a six-piece polished stainless steel Wheel Well Accent Trim for the 2013-2018 Cadillac ATS 4-door sedan, described as "With TRIM CREASE, cut to fit with Rocker kit TH53236 sold separately" and "With 3M adhesive installation and black rubber gasket edging". The record gives no width.
Made for TH53236
This note names the kit: TH53236, a four-piece On the rocker kit at 2.5-3.25" that installs below the door. If you're fitting TH53236, this is the wheel well set listed for it. The note also mentions a trim crease; the record doesn't describe it further, so look at the photos.
How it compares
WQ53235 is a four-piece set cut for an unnamed rocker kit; WQ53236 is a six-piece Full Length set with no cut. The other ATS rocker kits are TH53235, TH53237 and TH53238; for those, ask 877-752-3811 which wheel well set applies.
Six pieces
All six have black rubber gasket edging. Their arrangement around the openings isn't recorded; follow the photos and label each liner.
Material
These six ATS pieces are USA-made, polished 26 gauge 304 stainless, attached on top of the existing finish with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape. QAA states that tape will hold for a lifetime without any damage to the Cadillac.
Before ordering
Confirm a 2013-2018 ATS sedan and order TH53236 alongside if it isn't fitted already.
Order of work
TH53236 goes on first. Then the arches.
Preparing the paint
With TH53236 fitted, clean each opening: wet it, wash it, rinse it, dry it, and let the lip empty. Go along the band with a lamp and check for any film, residue or chips, especially near the new rocker trim. Fix what you find, then wipe with wax-and-grease remover. Isopropyl alcohol goes on just as each piece is about to be bonded.
Fitting with TH53236
Hold the pieces for one opening up on their liners, taped at their ends, and compare them with the photos at three points: the gasket along the opening, the trim crease, and the cut ends beside TH53236. Bond the piece furthest from the rocker trim first, then work toward it, peeling a little and pressing firmly each time, so the cut end is the last thing set. Don't trim; phone 877-752-3811 if something doesn't line up.
Arrival and care
Unbox the six ATS crease-version pieces and look at each cut end. Once fitted, let a day pass, then clean with mild soap and a soft cloth and keep pressure-washer spray clear of the gasket.
Checking the trim crease
Because the note calls out a trim crease, compare the shape of each WQ53237 piece with the photos before cleaning starts, and confirm the crease lines up with what you see on your ATS when you dry-fit. Keep every liner on until each piece has been checked against both the crease and TH53236. If anything differs from the photos, phone 877-752-3811 with SKU WQ53237.
WQ53237 is the 2013-2018 ATS six-piece set, UPC 691821364718; help is at 877-752-3811.
WQ53237 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | WQ53237 |
| UPC | 691821364718 |
| 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 | With TRIM CREASE, cut to fit with Rocker kit TH53236 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: WQ53237
| 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: WQ53237 Wheel Well Accent Trim
Which rocker kit is WQ53237 cut for?
TH53236, as the note states.
Which car does it fit?
The 2013-2018 Cadillac ATS 4-door sedan.
How many pieces?
Six, with black rubber gasket edging.
What is it made of?
Polished 26 gauge 304 stainless steel, made in the USA.
