{"product_id":"empi-body-side-molding-trim-clips-nylon-with-sealer-100-pack-vw-beetle-1967-1979-type-3-98-1052-b","title":"EMPI Body Side Molding Trim Clips — Nylon with Sealer, Pack of 100 | VW Beetle \u0026 Super Beetle 1967–1979, Type 3 1967–1974 (98-1052-B)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eEMPI Body Side Molding Trim Clips — Nylon with Sealer, 100 Pieces (98-1052-B)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePull the side trim off a late Beetle and half the old clips turn to dust, and the holes behind them are where the rust starts. EMPI \u003cb\u003e98-1052-B\u003c\/b\u003e is a bag of \u003cb\u003e100 nylon molding clips with an integrated sealer\u003c\/b\u003e. The clips grip the narrow late-style trim, and the sealer closes off the body hole so water stays out. There are enough in the bag for two cars, or one car and a coffee can of spares.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBuilt-in sealer:\u003c\/b\u003e each clip seals its body hole against water, which is the whole point on a car that is getting fresh paint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCorrect for late trim:\u003c\/b\u003e sized for the narrower 7 mm (about 1\/4 in) chrome or aluminum body side molding used from 1967 on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNylon body:\u003c\/b\u003e it will not rust in the hole the way a steel clip can.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eShop quantity:\u003c\/b\u003e 100 pieces. About 50 do one car, so you are not short one clip on a Saturday.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOE-style reference:\u003c\/b\u003e replaces OE 113 853 585C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGenuine EMPI:\u003c\/b\u003e sold by an authorized EMPI dealer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese clips fit the \u003cb\u003ebody side moldings of 1967–1979 VW Beetles and Super Beetles\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003e1967–1974 Type 3\u003c\/b\u003e Notchback, Squareback and Fastback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCONFIRMED (EMPI price file and product page):\u003c\/b\u003e Type 1 Beetle and Super Beetle, 1967–1979.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCONFIRMED (EMPI price file and product page):\u003c\/b\u003e Type 3 Notchback, Squareback and Fastback, 1967–1974.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNOT CONFIRMED \/ does not fit:\u003c\/b\u003e 1952–1966 Beetles and 1963–1966 Type 3 (they use the metal clip, EMPI 98-1051), Karmann Ghia trim, and Bus trim.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/b\u003e EMPI 98-1052-B\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/b\u003e 100 clips per bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Nylon with integrated sealer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTrim Width:\u003c\/b\u003e narrow 7 mm (approx. 1\/4 in) chrome or aluminum molding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOE Reference #:\u003c\/b\u003e 113 853 585C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUPC:\u003c\/b\u003e 707924369045\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/b\u003e India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eShipping Weight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.2 lb (estimated; see note)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePackage Dimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 4 x 4 x 1 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePop the old clips out of the body and clean the holes. If the holes have rusted, treat them now, because this is your chance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePress a new clip into each hole with the sealer against the paint, then line the trim up and tap it on with a rubber mallet or the heel of your hand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWork from one end of the molding to the other so it does not bow. Replace any clip that turns in its hole.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDoes this fit a 1972 VW Super Beetle?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes. EMPI lists 98-1052-B for 1967–1979 Beetles and Super Beetles, and for 1967–1974 Type 3 Notchback, Squareback and Fastback.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWill these fit my 1965 Beetle?\u003c\/b\u003e No. 1952–1966 Beetles use the earlier metal clip (EMPI 98-1051-0 \/ 98-1051-B, OE 113 853 585B) for the wider trim.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat is the part number?\u003c\/b\u003e EMPI 98-1052-B (100-piece bag). OE reference 113 853 585C. UPC 707924369045. The 50-piece bag is EMPI 98-1052-0.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHow many clips do I need?\u003c\/b\u003e About 50 clips do the side moldings on one car, so this 100-piece bag covers two cars or one car with plenty of spares for the ones that break.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat trim do they hold?\u003c\/b\u003e The narrow late-style 7 mm (about 1\/4 in) chrome or aluminum body side molding. The built-in sealer keeps water out of the body holes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHow does it ship?\u003c\/b\u003e As a small, light parcel (4 x 4 x 1 in bag). It is not hazmat and has no ground-only restriction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAre you an authorized EMPI dealer?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes. Washburn's Metal is an authorized EMPI dealer, and this is a genuine EMPI part.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRestoring the brightwork? 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