{"product_id":"washburns-metal-bus-deluxe-trim-installation-three-piece-tool-kit","title":"Washburn's VW Bus Deluxe Trim Install Tool Kit | Split-Window Samba \/ 23-Window | 3-Piece Set (BS07)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eVW Bus Deluxe Trim Installation Tool Kit | Three-Piece Set for Samba, 23-Window \u0026amp; Deluxe Trim\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cb\u003ethree-piece tool kit\u003c\/b\u003e designed specifically for installing \u003cb\u003edeluxe trim\u003c\/b\u003e 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 \u003cb\u003eWashburn's Metal\u003c\/b\u003e. Part #BS07.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage 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 \u003cb\u003eclip, position, and seat\u003c\/b\u003e the trim cleanly into the body clips without bending the trim or scratching the paint underneath — and the tools are \u003cb\u003ereusable\u003c\/b\u003e for every Bus you ever own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Split-Window Bus (1950–1967):\u003c\/b\u003e Samba 21-window, 23-window, Deluxe, and other trim-equipped variants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOther Bus applications:\u003c\/b\u003e Any Bus using factory deluxe-style aluminum body trim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTrim compatibility:\u003c\/b\u003e Works with all major reproduction trim manufacturers (Wolfsburg West, Grumpy's Metal Trim, BBT, etc.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Choose Washburn's Metal?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage 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 \u003cb\u003eWashburn's Metal\u003c\/b\u003e kit gives you the correct tools so the trim goes on clean the first time.\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\u003ePurpose-Built:\u003c\/b\u003e Designed for the specific clip, position, and seat steps of deluxe trim installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProtects Your Trim:\u003c\/b\u003e Seats trim into the body clips without bending the aluminum or scratching the paint underneath.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSaves Money:\u003c\/b\u003e The cost of one bent or scratched piece of replacement deluxe trim usually exceeds the cost of the kit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eReusable:\u003c\/b\u003e A keep-in-the-shop tool that works on new reproduction trim and salvaged original trim alike.\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\u003eContents:\u003c\/b\u003e Three-piece tool set for deluxe trim installation (centerline block, drill pad, and insert tool)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eApplication:\u003c\/b\u003e Bus deluxe trim (body molding \/ side trim, also called Samba trim, 23-window trim, Wolfsburg West trim)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/b\u003e #BS07\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/b\u003e Washburn's Metal (Orange, CA)\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\u003eIs this just for Samba Buses?\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWill I save trim with this tool kit?\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat's in the kit specifically?\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCan I use it on used trim?\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWill it work with Wolfsburg West trim?\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDo I need any other tools besides this kit?\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\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 a Split Bus? 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