Car Covers

[Y33TREKker]

Brand would just come down to personal preference, so my only suggestions would be to get a multi-layer cover as close to custom fit as possible (thicker covers keep their custom shapes better), and even then, keep it tied at the bottom at all times to restrict movement as much as possible (movement on the paint is not good once it's dirty - so similar to those magnetic hood bras, taking it off occasionally to clean both the cover and the paint underneath is a good idea).

[nfpgasmask]

Cool, yeah, the more I look, it seems like the best option is to get a custom fit one and just remove the roof rack.

Thanks - Bart

[Y33TREKker]

The previous owner of my VX included a custom cover in the sale, and it fits with the roof rack installed. I don't know if it was actually custom made to fit WITH a roof rack, but those few inches of extra height don't seem to affect the overall fit. As a matter of fact, leaving the roof rack on might help to save the finish on the roof by decreasing how much contact the cover has with the roof over time.

[nfpgasmask]

Cool. And when you say roof rack, you don't just mean the cross bars, but an actual rack/basket/etc on top? Either way, I'm going to order a custom fit one.

Thanks - Bart

[Y33TREKker]

Cool. And when you say roof rack, you don't just mean the cross bars, but an actual rack/basket/etc on top? Either way, I'm going to order a custom fit one.

Thanks - Bart

Yeah, I just meant something like the stock roof rack/cross bars. I suppose a person could request a custom, custom cover made to accommodate a basket on top depending on how difficult it is to take the basket off though, so that would be up to you.

My guess would be that the cover I have was made simply for a VX with no roof rack/cross bars installed (since they were a factory option), but it's still fit down over the side view mirrors with no need for further adjustment even with the extra inches of additional height of the roof rack/cross bars and a Thule wind deflector assembly attached to the front cross bar.

[Cobrajet]

I have way too much experience with car covers, and have found that I get the best fit from California Car Cover Company. (I bought one from Wolf for my Mustang, and all four corners ripped as it was being installed.) I had been using the Stormweave for many years, and then the Noah, but they both allow the water to wick through, leaving a heavy dust on the surface, which required car cleaning before I could drive. The latest cover I bought is the Superweave material, which is very thin, light, and water resistant. Now I can remove the cover and just drive, without having to break out the duster. It also folds up into a smaller bundle that fits easily in a small bag. The only disadvantage is that it is so light that it can easily blow off, so I also bought their Gust Guard clamps, which work great. CCCC has covers for the VX with and without a rack, as well as modified models.

[nfpgasmask]

Gregg, thanks, going to check their site now!!

Bart