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    Question VX Car Covers ??????

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    Have any of you purchased a VX cover..??

    What brand?
    Is it Soft inside!!
    Is it water proof??

    Any and all input welcome...(I'm considering the one offered on E-bay
    in the VX section )

    Thanks

    jo

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    Might try pm'n Biju, I know he's owned one in the past.

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    I've been using one of the custom-fit Evolution (3 or 4 layer) covers for a couple of years now. During that time, the VX was parked outside. The Evolution was good for keeping tree sap, bird droppings, and UV rays off the paint, but it wasn't water-proof so washing the VX after it rained seemed like a good idea because dust that had landed on the cover over time would be washed through the material and end up on the paint. Even though the cover was custom fit, it would still move around a little when the wind blew, so leaving dust on the paint (between paint and cover) didn't seem like a wise idea.

    The evolution seemed to deteriorate quite a bit over time too. The material just seemed to pull apart, making it thin in spots and more susceptible to tearing.

    I think it depends on whether your VX is always outside or not. If it is, something like the Weathershield model might be a better way to go.

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    Thanks for the input....

    I ended up getting the one from the E-bay VX section

    http://http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ISUZU-VEHICROSS-1999-2000-2001-SUV-CAR-COVER_W0QQitemZ190173526099QQihZ009QQcategoryZ5045 6QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem


    VERY good for the price...about $75 delivered.
    Its not "custom fitted"..but fits well enough.
    Soft inside, durable,water resitant ( maybe even waterproof..dont know yet!)
    The carry bag it comes with is useless though...you'll never re-pack the cover to fit it!

    jo

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    Quote Originally Posted by JoFotoz View Post
    The carry bag it comes with is useless though...you'll never re-pack the cover to fit it!jo
    That's a fact. Mine made a nice golf-shoe bag though.

    I've been considering those on eBay too. I'll be interested to hear a real world review of how well they work.

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    VX covers

    I believe covercraft can customized one for you.I just got a hood protector with bug shield in black vinil,it looks very good though.

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    JoFo... is this the one you bought for your VX? (The link you posted above is for an old listing and doesn't come up anymore)

    I need a cover for the VX, which now spends a lot of time parked on the cul-de-sac. I just need something to keep the leaves and twigs out of the nooks and crannies (and the bird poop off) between outings.

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    I've got one...

    I used it once or twice then stashed it away. Who want's it? It's tripple ply all weather type with a bag and cable lock. Yours for $75 + shipping from 21212.

    It's the Cover Craft custom FITTED 3ply all weather VehiCROSS cover.
    Last edited by Navigator : 06/22/2008 at 04:49 PM Reason: added Custom FITTED to desciption
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    Yup...it is.

    Quote Originally Posted by VehiGAZ View Post
    JoFo... is this the one you bought for your VX?

    Its not "fitted'...but it fits real well.
    Soft inside...and seems pretty waterproof.....very happy with it.


    If the one navigator has is actually "fitted"...it sounds like a good deal.


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    Thanks Jo!

    Sorry Nav - you are asking for more $ for your used one than for the new one on eBay.

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    Do any of these "custom" covers fit around the mirrors, or are they "semi-custom" (i.e., the length, height, and width are accurate, but the cover hangs over the mirrors)?

    I'm always suspicious of the "custom" claims...

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    maverick.....

    Quote Originally Posted by vt_maverick View Post
    Do any of these "custom" covers fit around the mirrors, or are they "semi-custom" (i.e., the length, height, and width are accurate, but the cover hangs over the mirrors)?

    I'm always suspicious of the "custom" claims...
    As I mentioned in my post..its not "fitted"...but fits well.


    Basic dimensions are good... no "custom" fit of mirrors etc.
    In fact I dont believe they mention "custom' in the blurb for the one I purchased.

    jo

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    Quote Originally Posted by vt_maverick View Post
    Do any of these "custom" covers fit around the mirrors, or are they "semi-custom" (i.e., the length, height, and width are accurate, but the cover hangs over the mirrors)?

    I'm always suspicious of the "custom" claims...
    The cover I had that I mentioned earlier in this thread did have custom fit mirror pockets. They were useful for getting the cover lined up correctly when putting it on, and probably helped to keep it from shifting around over time. It didn't have a custom antenna pocket though, so that had to be taken off/put back on every time the cover was used.

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    Nice VX cover

    Quote Originally Posted by JoFotoz View Post
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    Have any of you purchased a VX cover..??

    What brand?
    Is it Soft inside!!
    Is it water proof??

    Any and all input welcome...(I'm considering the one offered on E-bay
    in the VX section )

    Thanks

    jo
    Covercraft makes a nice one $300, but stay away from color black because it fades badly.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Navigator View Post
    I used it once or twice then stashed it away. Who want's it? It's tripple ply all weather type with a bag and cable lock. Yours for $75 + shipping from 21212.

    It's the Cover Craft custom FITTED 3ply all weather VehiCROSS cover.
    Is this the cover by covercraft that comes in colors?
    ed

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