1952-1967 Front Header Bow Sunroof Seal 225875549 - OEM Number(s) (225-875-549)
Prevent water leaks at the front of your 1952-1967 Volkswagen Standard Beetle or 1956-1967 VW Bus ragtop sunroof with this European manufactured front header bow sponge seal, an aftermarket upgrade designed to outperform the original factory felt seal.
This Volkswagen sunroof front seal installs at the front header bow between the body and the sunroof opening, sealing the front edge against water, wind, and dust intrusion. Original factory seals used felt material that breaks down and absorbs water over time. This aftermarket sponge seal is engineered to function better than the original felt and provide more reliable long-term sealing.
Please note that this seal is not an original-style replacement. From a function standpoint it outperforms the factory felt, but from an originality standpoint the appearance and material are vastly different from the original Volkswagen seal. Imported from Europe for correct fit and quality.
Fits the Following Volkswagen Models:
- 1952-1967 VW Standard Beetle with factory Ragtop Sunroof
- 1956-1967 VW Bus with factory Ragtop Sunroof
Features and Benefits:
- Front header bow sponge seal for the 1952-1967 Volkswagen Standard Beetle and 1956-1967 VW Bus ragtop sunroof
- Aftermarket sponge seal designed to outperform the original factory felt seal in long-term water and weather sealing
- Imported from Europe for consistent fit and quality
- Prevents water, wind, and dust leaks at the front of the sunroof opening
- Direct fit replacement for the front sunroof seal location
- Functional upgrade over the original felt material that tends to absorb water and break down over time
- Not an original-style seal — from an originality standpoint the appearance and material are vastly different from the factory seal
Material and Finish: European manufactured sponge seal for the Volkswagen Beetle and Bus ragtop sunroof front header bow location. Aftermarket design — not visually correct for concours originality.
Because Details Matter: The front of a ragtop sunroof is the first place water tries to find a way in, and the original factory felt seal simply does not hold up over the long term. This European-made sponge seal trades some original appearance for significantly better real-world sealing performance — the right choice for a driver-quality Beetle or Bus where keeping the interior dry matters more than concours originality. For a show-correct restoration, original-style felt remains the correct choice.
Also known under these part numbers: (For reference only)
- 0385-810
- 225-875-549
- 225875549
- 686420244738