VW Bus Deluxe Trim Installation Tool Kit — Three-Piece Set for Samba, 23-Window & Deluxe Trim | #BS07

Three-piece tool kit designed specifically for installing deluxe trim on VW Split-Window Bus (Samba / 23-window / 21-window) and other Bus applications using factory deluxe-style aluminum body trim. 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.

Why dedicated tools matter for trim installation

Vintage VW Bus deluxe trim (Wolfsburg West, Grumpy's Metal Trim, BBT, original German) is precision-stamped aluminum that bends, dents, or kinks if installed with the wrong tools. The factory installed it with purpose-designed equipment; restorers without those tools typically end up with damaged trim, frustration, and a second order for replacement trim before the job is done.

Our three-piece 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. The tools are reusable — once you have them, every trim installation on every Bus you ever own goes more smoothly.

Specifications

• Contents: Three-piece tool set for deluxe trim installation
• Application: Bus deluxe trim (body molding, side trim, sometimes called Samba trim, 23-window trim, Wolfsburg West trim)
• Part number: #BS07
• Manufacturer: Washburn's Metal

Fitment

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

FAQ

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. The cost of one bent or scratched piece of replacement deluxe trim usually exceeds the cost of the tool kit. 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.

Is it for new trim only, or can I use it on used trim?
Both. The tools work on new reproduction trim and on salvaged original trim. They're particularly valuable on original trim, which is often 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 — depends on your specific approach.