Re: Warning about convertable top cover ! (archive)

I had a similar problem with the soft metal. I have an xkr coupe and I put my hand on top of the car to get out. The next day I noticed, my weight had put a nice dent in the roof.

I may be the only idiot who has had this problem; however, I'll pass along the warning regardless.

I recently had a problem with the convertible top cover/boot that you use to protect the top with when it is retracted. I'm sure the English have a proper name for it; I just don't remember what it is called.

Anyhow, it seemed to me that the cover was secured tightly; however, one side was not snapped completely. While driving over the Golden Gate Bridge, the passenger side corner of the boot came loose in a gust of wind and flipped back on to the trunk (a.k.a. boot). When I pulled over to fix the cover, I discovered that I had a lovely dent (small but noticeable) in very center of the trunk (a.k.a. boot).

So this post is just a word of warning.......

If you are using the cover, make sure it is securely fastened or else you may suffer the same fate!

Anyone have any comments on �paintless ding removal� companies? It's not worth taking it to Jaguar to fix.

-- Collin

Sorry to hear that Collin...and thanks for the warning. I recently purchased a 'boot' cover because my XK8 didn't have one. I paid $720 for mine from Bergen Jaguar. This was the lowest price I could find. I did investigate alternatives with local upholsters (vinyl-$550 and Canvas-$600/675). As far fixing the dent, I to am in the SF Bay Area, and have had great success with a company called 'Dent Pro' 800)774-2121. Give'em a call.

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