How easy is it to use these snap installation pliers on my vintage VW?

These snap installation pliers are designed for a quick and super easy setup. They make installing female snaps a breeze, perfect for anyone working on their 1968-2003 Type 2 Bus, Vanagon, or Eurovan. We even include a helpful YouTube video link right in the product description to walk you through the process – it’s surprisingly simple!

What exactly comes with the snap pliers deal?

When you grab the Snap Installation Pliers (Part Number 030237), you get the pliers themselves, which are made by Quality Aftermarket for great durability. Plus, it comes with about 18 new snaps to get you started right away. You'll have everything you need for your snap projects on your GoWesty vehicle.

Will these pliers work no matter what kind of Vanagon or Bus I have?

Absolutely! These pliers are super versatile. They're compatible with all GoWesty vehicle models from 1968 to 2003, including different versions like Type 2 Buses, Vanagons, and Eurovans. Whether you have a 2WD or 4WD, automatic or manual, or even a special trim like Westfalia or Campmobile, these pliers will get the job done.

I'm worried about messing up the snaps or the fabric. Are these pliers reliable?

We understand wanting to get it right the first time! This set from Quality Aftermarket, with a 4.3-star rating, is built for reliable snap installation. The pliers are specifically designed to make the process smooth and prevent damage. Plus, the included demonstration video shows you exactly how to use them effectively, giving you the confidence to tackle the job.

Snap Installation Pliers | 030237

Name: Snap Installation Pliers
SKU: PN-030237
Price: 43.95 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

Snap Installation Pliers

Product:	030237
Works With:	All Vehicles
Manufacturer:	Quality Aftermarket
Restock ETA:	We do not have an ETA for this item at this time.

$43.95

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These pliers make installing female snaps quick and very easy. It comes with about 18 new snaps, too!

5 stars: 5 (71%)
4 stars: 0 (0%)
3 stars: 1 (14%)
2 stars: 1 (14%)
1 star: 0 (0%)

Pliers

They were needed and arrived on time.

Makes the snap installation so much easier

I used these to install the snaps on the rear hatch screen. It made the project much easier and faster.

Not Thrilled With This Kit

In my opinion, I cannot recommend the ‘recommended’ snap and plier kit. The pliers are almost useless. However, I did use some of the snaps from this kit. I found the snap elements are made of lighter aluminum. When using the snap pliers to create the curtain’s snap buttons, I destroyed a dozen snaps trying to find the magic. There is no fast way of doing the installation. The pliers' video makes it look eazy-peazy. This wasn’t the case. Trying to create a button snap in the curtain with the pliers while installing was almost impossible. Trying to align the button snap parts and creating a plier-created-snap-button in mid-air only led to destroyed buttons. And

*A note about the screws. The extra kit did not include screws. One now has to source a wood/ metal screw from a hardware store that would have the screw head fit into the snap base. I tried attaching one with a screw head that seemed to fit. Unfortunately, the screw head expanded the snap base imperceptibly—and the snap base would now not accept the curtain’s new button snap. The snap base was now junk.

I would rather have gone to a hardware, tarp & rigging store, or a sewing store to get a number of snaps to work with. In my opinion, the best curtain snap assembly option would be to use another kit that is supplied with a male punch post and female receiving die to precisely align everything correctly. Align the button snap assembly at the precise curtain location—the button head, the curtain, and the female button snap part on the reverse side of the curtain. Once everything is precisely aligned, one then taps the post vertically down with a hammer. This almost always worked very well. And check to see if the snap kit has screws. You have to find the right screws that fit perfectly. the screw head has to fit inside the button base. The screws have to be compatible with both wood and sheet metal. And possible some longer screws as well.

Snaps are great, the pliers though...

Pliers broke (metal tore) after about 15 or so uses. I've been using the hammer set since which works great. The metal seems a bit thin and "cheap".

Nice To Hanve on Hand

This is a nice addition to any of the screen and bug guard kits GoWesty sells. I used on my 99 Eurovan to install the rear hatch screen and worked as advertised. Good to have on hand for any repairs as well.

Didn't work for me

After trying and trying to press hard enough to attach the snap I ended up using our vise and that worked. For me the pliers were not useful.

Coolio Johnio

John always explains things vary accurately in his how-to videos, making many tasks easier...BTW, John's humor comes through in his instructional videos and in the lead- in and closing spots. Funny guy!