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• Rear wheel arch trim
  Historical mailing list - Dave Yates
  Fri, 7 Aug 2009 00:13:15 +1000
  Does anyone know what the plastic rear wheel arch trim part number is please? Who sells them? Thanks dave downunder
• Trim refinishing
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
  Fri, 28 Jan 2000 16:05:42 EST
  A couple years ago while at a VW dealer I noticed a product called "Forever Black" for refinishing exterior trim. I've used this...
• Re: What is that strip?
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Sat, 30 Oct 2004 13:53:04 -0700
  ...Heck, the dang seals leak even on vehicles which never had trim to begin with. I suspect removing the trim won't make it...
• Re: Sorry forgot to trim! Was; Undoing the big nut......... behind the wheel.........of my van!
  Historical mailing list - raceingcajun
  Sat, 27 Apr 2013 13:45:37 -0500
  Sorry folks, I for got to trim my "Tail".
• 3 Questions- Engine carrier, Interior Trim, Erratic Speedometer
  Historical mailing list - JCLCThomasson
  Tue, 28 Sep 1999 22:13:09 -0600
  ...Most of the cabinet trim has become hard, brittle and rippled, especially the T-trim on the very back shelf. VW tells me they...
• Re: window trim
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 11 Jan 2001 23:50:56 EST
  ...chris '84 wolfsburg vanagon with all ugly yellow fake chrome plastic trim gone [text/html]
• Re: Frustrated in Minnesota
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sun, 12 Oct 2003 16:45:52 -0700
  ...I took the windows out and put the trim in, then I put the windows back in. I could not figure out how to...
• Re: Rear wheel arch trim
  Historical mailing list - Paul G
  Sat, 8 Aug 2009 09:35:24 -0700
  ...Rear wheel arch trim To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Date: Thursday, August 6, 2009, 7:13 AM Does anyone know what the plastic rear...
• Re: Source needed for Westy Cabinet Trim
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 10 Nov 1997 19:58:54 -0500
  In a message dated 97-11-10 16:49:27 EST, ThingGuy@AOL.COM writes: << I'm looking for a source for cabinet trim...
• Re: Window locking strip trim
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 30 Mar 2022 18:35:01 -0400
  ...Someday the windshield will need to be replaced and that will be the time for a new trim free seal. I appreciate the different...
• Re: Accessories for Wind trim seal etc.....84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Thu, 21 Oct 2010 15:28:24 -0700
  ...Accessories for Wind trim seal etc.....84 Westy Hello, Getting the van repainted and starting to research about the trimmings. Are these available for...
• Re: Window trims on my '87 - YANK 'EM OUT!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Mon, 8 Apr 2002 18:33:03 EDT
  In a message dated 4/8/02 12:02:55 PM, JordanVw@AOL.COM writes: << JEST YANK YER TRIM OUT! :<) i did that to...
• Restoring Westy cabinet edge pieces
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 14 Jul 2012 17:00:43 -0700
  I spent some time today "restoring" the hardened and shrunk plastic cabinet edge trim on my '85 project. This van had lived a long...
• Window Trim
  Historical mailing list - Darren
  Wed, 24 Apr 2002 17:11:55 -0500
  Is it possible to replace the chrome window trim with the window in place? If so then are there any tricks to this? Thanks...
• Re: Raingutter trim
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 30 Nov 2005 17:03:00 -0600
  I've still got my rain gutter trim and it's in good shpe. Only problem is the one on the right side won...
• Re: Westy warped cabinet trim question
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 26 Jan 2001 13:26:11 EST
  ...Any ideas on where I can get replacement > plastic > any kitchen cabinet formica shop will have it, tho you could just remove the trim...
• cabinet trim on '87 westy...
  Historical mailing list - Chris Schaefer
  Sun, 20 Oct 2002 18:01:41 -0700
  ...This one seems to have problems with the rubber/plastic trim which lines the _inside_ edge of most of the cabinet door frames. It...
• Outside trim panel - 1990 Carat
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 13 Aug 2015 21:30:21 -0500
  Need the short trim panel, right side, goes between the the right rear wheel and the door. Prefer dark blue. Any one.? John
• Re: [Re: window trim]
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Fri, 6 Apr 2001 14:20:55 -0500
  Joe, You want to clean up the trim and reinstall it? I don't think this is going to happen Amigo! ______________ |[ ] [ ] [ ]\ | | | | ||-(())----(())-| Terry 85 GL
• Window seal beauty ring/trim?
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Sun, 3 Jun 2012 12:43:58 -0600
  Hi Gang!! I was wondering if the beauty ring/trim in the window seals was needed?? Thanks!! Velma 82diesel 1.6 na westy
• Re: Desperately searching for trim piece
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 8 Mar 2017 09:05:04 -0800
  Have you ever seen one on another tin top? My Westy doesn't have this trim strip at all, but I suspect what you...
• Re: Q:how to install the plastic front window trim
  Historical mailing list - BeetleFreak
  Tue, 9 Jun 1998 21:49:37 -0400
  ...lube track for "lock strip" (plastic trim) > 6. install "lock strip" (plastic trim) using special tool. (screwdriver > handle w/ loop at end to force...
• Re: window trim
  Historical mailing list - Dave C.
  Fri, 12 Jan 2001 15:26:01 -0500
  ...Does anyone have a line on new, window seal groove, plastic-chrome trim? Mine is quite faded. Any help sure is appreciated! just rip...
• Re: trim piece
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 21 Mar 2003 20:06:14 -0600
  ...What is the PURPOSE of these > trim pieces? Simply to dress-up the rain gutters? To > protect the rather delicate metal edge? more likely...
• Re: window trim strip substitute?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Sat, 15 Jan 2011 19:27:29 -0800
  Why don't you just put new shiny trim strip in? It's still available. Cheers, Jeff -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
• Re: cabinet trim on '87 westy...
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Mon, 21 Oct 2002 16:17:39 -0700
  ...This one seems to >>have problems with the rubber/plastic trim which lines the _inside_ >>edge of most of the cabinet door frames. It...
• Mirror and trim painting
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Wed, 11 Oct 2006 22:46:07 +0000
  ...1.) PJ1 Fast Black Case Paint (Found at motorcycle stores) 2.) Wurth Satin Black Trim Spray Paint Todd '88 Westy
• Re: Restoring Westy cabinet edge pieces
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 20 Jul 2012 08:38:46 -0700
  ...The other trim on the shelf was rippled and shrunk too. All other trim shrunk too, and all was restored with the heat gun...
• Coverting to Fiberglass Bumpers & Trim;
  Historical mailing list - John C.
  Sat, 15 Jul 2006 09:43:24 EDT
  Hi All, As the subject sez, I'm Converting (in Utah yet) to Fiberglass Bumpers & Trim, From the 85 steel one's. Fitting the...
• Re: Window seal beauty ring/trim?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 4 Jun 2012 05:45:49 -0400
  ...My trim has been removed over 10 years ago and I have NEVER seen a problem related to these trims pieces being removed. Now...
• Anyone had to trim off the upper front window seals?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 22 May 2013 09:58:39 -0500
  Years ago, when I put new scrapers and upper groove trim into my front door window opening, the upper part was, say, a half...
• Need part number (steering column trim upper)
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 10 Aug 2005 01:39:10 -0400
  ...I'm looking for the part number for the upper steering column trim...but the trick here is that I want the one with...
• wanted. pre 63 deluxe trim set.
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Henricks
  Wed, 7 Feb 1996 16:47:16 -0800 (PST)
  a friend of mine needs a set of belt line trim for his 60 micro. anyone out there have a set? thanks and God...
• Need molding trim sleeve - 84
  Historical mailing list - karen d
  Sat, 13 Nov 2004 05:04:51 -0800
  Anyone parting out molding trim sleeve ( 1 1/2 inch chrome piece that connects weatherstipping pieces on front door windows). VW part number is...
• Re: Windshield trim question
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Fri, 27 Dec 2013 18:38:36 -0800
  ...The only issue is that on the windshield trim there is a larger then usual gap at the bottom and no trim connector. > > Now...
• Re: '81 Vanagon - Front Window Scrapers
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Fri, 25 Jun 2021 18:17:40 -0700
  ...I just loosen the locking lip from the rubber into the trim and then just pull the entire trim out and you have instant...
• Re: Need help getting Plastic/Rubber Fender Trim
  Historical mailing list - byard
  Tue, 20 Jun 2000 08:57:54 -0700
  ...Need help getting Plastic/Rubber Fender Trim > Date: Tuesday, June 20, 2000 3:36 AM > > Need help getting Plastic/Rubber Fender Trim for Vanagon...
• For Sale: jumpseat sidepanels/trim covers
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 13 May 2003 12:34:09 EDT
  for sale; jumpseat sidepanels/trim covers. theyre the covers that cover the sides of your jumpseat. i have right side only. grey or black...
• Re: Sliding door, Rail, Upper, Trim, Rubber
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Tue, 1 Apr 2008 02:42:05 +0000
  > > I'm thinking of R&R'ing the white rubber trim above the door but am > afraid > > to remove it, lest it won't...
• Window seals for '71 camper
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 12 Jul 94 12:36:37 EST
  ...It looks like you can get it with or without a place for aluminum trim. If memory serves, WCM calls the kind WITH the...
• Re: Trim Removal?
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Tue, 11 Jul 1995 21:22:16 -0700 (PDT)
  Michael Forstag writes: > > Cn anyone here advise me as to how I can safely remove the metallic trim > that runs just below window level...
• Re: window trim strip substitute?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 15 Jan 2011 21:45:10 -0500
  ...window trim strip substitute? Like many of you I'm interested in replacing the no-longer-silver and generally bad shape window gasket trim...
• Re: 86 cabinet cad
  Historical mailing list - Karl
  Sun, 11 Jan 2015 22:37:34 -0500
  It was new trim, sourced from Gunzl through Frank Condelli. Last I checked it was NLA, but hopefully that has changed or someone else...
• Need power window switch trim.
  Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
  Tue, 25 Jun 2002 22:52:29 EDT
  Anyone have a power window switch trim piece for the passenger side? Don't need the switch. TIA Tom '71 Westy, '85 Westy, '91...
• Window Seal Alternative?
  Historical mailing list - Melvin Mudgett-Price
  Tue, 22 Jun 2004 12:15:48 -0400
  I read with interest yesterday about someone who had replaced the cracked silver/chrome trim on their window seals with the stuff used to...
• Re: The incredible shrinking trim
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 10 Jul 2006 23:33:21 -0400
  I haven't done this personally (I'm thinking about it) but I've read where this rubber trim was removed and placed in...
• Re: How Does the Trim Come Off?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 25 Aug 2005 23:21:42 -0700
  On 8/25/05, Loren Busch <starwagen@gmail.com> wrote: > > I'm trying to remove the fiberglass/plastic trim panel at the > bottom/front...
• Re: e15
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Sat, 29 Dec 2012 17:21:50 -0700
  ...I will always trim my replys I will always trim my replys I will always, always, always, always.... This thread, which has almost NVC...
• replacing driver/passenger chrome window trim
  Historical mailing list - Jason Gorfine
  Thu, 10 Feb 2000 01:32:33 -0500
  i noticed a lot of late model Vanagons don't have that chrome window trim around the driver and passenger windows up front (as...
• Re: Frustrated in Minnesota
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Mon, 13 Oct 2003 09:11:44 -0700
  Hey Larry, I don't think there is an easy way to get the trim in while the windows are still in. If you...
• Re: Plastic "chrome" trim @ windshield gasket
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Wed, 19 Jan 2000 19:55:36 EST
  ...I'm assuming that you're referring to the plastic trim and not the "windshield gasket" as you refer on the subject line. Correct...
• Re: Vanagon Westy cabinet trim question
  Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
  Fri, 26 Jan 2001 13:35:02 -0500
  ...Vanagon Westy cabinet trim question Hello! I've got a 1985 Westy that has lived much of its life in Kansas - the extreme heat...
• Cabinet trims
  Historical mailing list - zolo
  Sat, 9 Nov 2002 08:26:58 -0800
  Hello to all, For many years I was trying to find the same trims that our Campers have on their cabinets. They are various...
• Re: 78 Westy: Green plaid seat fabric (ACT NOW)
  Historical mailing list - Dan Geer
  Thu, 13 Jun 1996 09:09:58 -0400
  > THE TRIM SHOP has one 20yd and one 30 yd roll of factory... please enlighten us ignoramuses about "THE TRIM SHOP" which sounds very...
• Re: window trim
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 6 Apr 2001 14:52:41 EDT
  if you all are referring to the faded plastic (fake chrome) window trim inserts, ive removed them all on my '84 van, and have...
• Success, rubber trim install, challenging
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 4 Aug 2023 12:26:15 -0400
  ...I recently discovered that a rubber trim piece was missing I the interior of my van over the slider door. I found it in...
• Re: FIBERGLASS BUMPER PACKAGE QUESTION & bumpers FS
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 4 Feb 2002 18:33:33 EST
  ...i have a bunch of good used fiberglass bumpers and rocker trim panels for sale. usually get $300 for front and $375 for rears...
• Re: Sticky front door locks
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 27 Jun 2005 16:54:23 -0400
  ...To remove the door panel trim. Remove the 2 screws holding the vent (rear bottom) in place. Remove trim on window crank (just pry...
• Re: trim piece
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 21 Mar 2003 20:06:55 -0600
  > Since we're on the topic, what's a good adhesive for attaching these trim > pieces? i used 3M Super Weatherstrip Adhesive. works great...
• Re: Fixing the trim
  Historical mailing list - Jarrett Anthony Kupcinski
  Tue, 26 Mar 2013 10:08:06 -0500
  ...I think the general procedure will be to soften the corners, pull the trim gently away from the corner, add adhesive, resoften, and clamp...