Washburn's VW Bus Deluxe Trim Install Tool Kit | Split-Window Samba / 23-Window | 3-Piece Set (BS07)

VW Bus Deluxe Trim Installation Tool Kit | Three-Piece Set for Samba, 23-Window & Deluxe Trim

A three-piece tool kit designed specifically for installing deluxe trim on the VW Split-Window Bus (Samba / 23-window / 21-window) and other Bus applications using factory deluxe-style aluminum body trim. It eliminates the guesswork and damaged trim that comes with using improvised tools or trying to install with bare hands. Made by Washburn's Metal. Part #BS07.

Vintage VW Bus deluxe trim is precision-stamped aluminum that bends, dents, or kinks if installed with the wrong tools. This kit gives you the right tools to clip, position, and seat the trim cleanly into the body clips without bending the trim or scratching the paint underneath — and the tools are reusable for every Bus you ever own.

Vehicle Fitment

• VW Split-Window Bus (1950–1967): Samba 21-window, 23-window, Deluxe, and other trim-equipped variants
• Other Bus applications: Any Bus using factory deluxe-style aluminum body trim
• Trim compatibility: Works with all major reproduction trim manufacturers (Wolfsburg West, Grumpy's Metal Trim, BBT, etc.)

Why Choose Washburn's Metal?

Vintage deluxe trim was installed at the factory with purpose-designed equipment. Restorers without those tools typically end up with damaged trim and a second order for replacement before the job is done. This Washburn's Metal kit gives you the correct tools so the trim goes on clean the first time.

Key Features & Benefits

• Purpose-Built: Designed for the specific clip, position, and seat steps of deluxe trim installation.
• Protects Your Trim: Seats trim into the body clips without bending the aluminum or scratching the paint underneath.
• Saves Money: The cost of one bent or scratched piece of replacement deluxe trim usually exceeds the cost of the kit.
• Reusable: A keep-in-the-shop tool that works on new reproduction trim and salvaged original trim alike.

Technical Specifications

• Contents: Three-piece tool set for deluxe trim installation (centerline block, drill pad, and insert tool)
• Application: Bus deluxe trim (body molding / side trim, also called Samba trim, 23-window trim, Wolfsburg West trim)
• Part Number: #BS07
• Manufacturer: Washburn's Metal (Orange, CA)

Frequently Asked Questions

• Is this just for Samba Buses? The kit is most commonly used on Samba (23-window) and Deluxe (21-window) Split-Window Buses, but it works for any Bus where you're installing the same family of factory-style aluminum side and body trim.
• Will I save trim with this tool kit? Almost certainly yes, especially if this is your first trim install. For a full Samba trim job, the kit pays for itself many times over.
• What's in the kit specifically? A three-piece set of installation tools designed for the specific clipping, positioning, and seating steps of deluxe trim installation. Check the product photos for the included pieces.
• Can I use it on used trim? Yes. The tools work on new reproduction trim and on salvaged original trim, and are particularly valuable on original trim that is harder to find and more expensive to damage.
• Will it work with Wolfsburg West trim? Yes. Wolfsburg West, BBT, and other major reproduction trim brands all use the same factory-style installation method, and these tools work across the brands.
• Do I need any other tools besides this kit? Basic hand tools (small hammers, marking tools, soft cloth for protection) plus this kit cover most installations. Some builders also use plastic body clips and trim adhesive depending on their approach.

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