Window Socks

I have had window sox on my Patrol for probably 12 months or so. It very rarely gets washed (water restrictions and all) , and there are no visable signs of scratches . . .

I think they are great things.

We made our own Window Sox from fibreglass gauze. Cost about $4 each. Only use it when stopped to keep flies and mozzies out.

I had them on my 80 when I bought them they are great but only lasted one trip as they ripped to bits perhaps if you were smart unlike me pull them off when 4wding

Hi Rob,

As we have littlies, we've had/have window sox on several cars over the last few years and never had any problems with their performance or damage to duco. Be fair to say we've tested them first hand across all conditions - wind, rain, dust, heat, UV etc. They come with velcro tabs to stop them from riding up the window frame but these tabs always seem to come unstuck after a few months. Even without the velcro attached we haven't experienced any problems with the sox riding up the window frame. Pretty good things IMHO although they do cut down your visibility when driving (ie checking for traffic over your shoulder) and I find you have to consciously have a good look for oncoming traffic etc - but no problem if you're careful.

:o) Melissa

turbobob

I have had window socks on my cars for the last 7 years and my Patrol is no exception. I had the car for about 6 months before installing a Safari Snorkel. After the snorkel was fitted, I noticed it changed the aeodynamics down the passenger side and caused the window sock on that side to 'flutter' around against the window. (it didn't do it before) When I took the sock off one day to wash the car, I noticed the rubbing effect of the 'flapping' around had removed some of the black stick-on plastic stuff around the window frame and the paint work undernieth was now visable. Not a real drama but something to be aware of.

cheers

ha ha, yeah I felt like a total spoon head. I too thought they would be a great idea, went and bought two. Got home went to put them on and reliased that the Jap import has windflectors on the back windows as well as the front!! :-) Oh well, we just put the pillow case in the window! LOL

We have two of these on the Patrol. The biggest problem I have is that the bottom of them flap when the wind is coming from the side. The one on the leeward side of the car flaps at the bottom.

Will be looking at putting a couple of velcro buttons on the bottom to stop it moving flapping. Otherwise they're great, keeps the sun off the dog so he can sleep well in the car.

Hi 3.0turbob,

Had been thinking about getting some for a while and came across some in K-mart (BRAND - Wild Multi-Fit) a couple of weeks ago and thought for $15 a pair why not. If they work, they work. They've got different sizes, small medium & large and give you a listing of which ones fit which vehicle. I've been happy with them so far.

C'ya
Darren