Product Description
Kia Optima 2016-2020 Stainless Wheel Well Accent Trim WQ16805, 6 Pieces, 0.875" Wide
WQ16805 is a six-piece polished stainless steel Wheel Well Accent Trim for the 2016-2020 Kia Optima 4-door sedan, 0.875" wide. Its listing reads "With 3M adhesive installation and black rubber gasket edging. Loosen front mudflap for installation."
The mudflap note
The instruction to loosen the front mudflap is specific to this set. The record doesn't describe how the mudflap is fastened or how far to loosen it, so check your car before starting and look at the photos. Loosen it only enough to reach the area the trim covers, fit the piece, and refasten the mudflap afterwards. If the mudflap on your Optima doesn't look like the one pictured, phone 877-752-3811.
Six pieces
Six 0.875" pieces with black rubber gasket edging. The record doesn't list which opening gets which pieces, so don't assume one per wheel. Match each piece to the photos and pencil its position on the liner.
Material
Kia's 2016-2020 Optima gets six 0.875" arch strips that QAA forms in the USA out of polished 26 gauge 304 stainless, carried on 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape over the existing surface. QAA says the tape will hold for a lifetime without harming the sedan.
Prep, front arches first
Start with the mudflaps: loosen each front one so you can see and clean behind its edge. Wash the openings, dry them, and give the area behind the mudflap more drying time. On every trim band, remove any residue or wax, then use wax-and-grease remover followed by isopropyl alcohol just before fitting.
Installing
Front corners first while the mudflaps are loose. Hold each piece to its spot with the liner on and a little painter's tape at each end. Confirm the gasket follows the opening and that the piece clears the loosened mudflap. Then free the backing a short length at a time and press as you go. Where two pieces meet on one arch, set the first, then butt the second up to it before peeling. Refasten the mudflaps once the front pieces are down, then do the rear.
Optima group
Pillar sets PP16805 (4) and PP16806 (6); AT16805, a two-piece 1" body side accent on the rocker; AT16806, a four-piece 1" accent for the upper fitment; TH16805, a four-piece lower kit with a tapered width of 1.375" - 1.625"; a six-piece window sill set at 0.5", face of sills only; a gas door cover; a two-piece porthole accent, surround ring only; a 1.2" rear deck accent; and a 0.625" roof insert pair.
Care
No wash for a day. Afterwards, mild soap, a soft cloth, and no pressure washer on the gasket. Call 877-752-3811 with any question.
Tools to have ready
For this Optima set, have whatever your mudflap fasteners need close by before you start, along with painter's tape, the two cleaners and clean microfibres. Count six pieces on arrival and inspect each gasket edge before the mudflaps are touched.
Optima kit WQ16805 comes in six pieces under UPC 691821534395. Call 877-752-3811 for fit advice.
WQ16805 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | WQ16805 |
| UPC | 691821534395 |
| Part type | Wheel Well Accent Trim |
| Pieces in kit | 6 |
| Material | Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel |
| Finish | Polished to a mirror shine |
| Width | 0.875" |
| Edging | Black rubber gasket edging |
| Mounting | 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape; installs directly over the existing surface |
| Origin | Made in the USA |
| Fits | 2016-2020 Kia Optima |
Fitment: WQ16805
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Kia Optima | 2016-2020 | 4-door, Sedan |
Check your vehicle against every column here: year range, model, and body style all have to match. Questions? Call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 with your year, make, model, and body style.
Other QAA trim cataloged for the 2016-2020 Kia Optima
- PP16805: 4-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP16806: 6-piece Pillar Post Trim
- AT16805: 2-piece Body Side Molding Accent Trim
- GC16805: 1-piece Gas Door Cover Trim
- PB16805: 2-piece Porthole Accent Trim
- RD16805: 1-piece Rear Deck Accent
- RI16805: 2-piece Roof Insert Trim
- TH16805: 4-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: WQ16805 Wheel Well Accent Trim
Which car does WQ16805 fit?
The 2016-2020 Kia Optima 4-door sedan.
Do I need to remove anything?
The listing says "Loosen front mudflap for installation."
How many pieces?
Six, at 0.875".
What is it made of?
Polished 26 gauge 304 stainless steel, made in the USA.
