Yes, that would be, but that's not what I'm suggesting.
Use suction cups to affix your glass protectant of choice to the glass. This is how my interior window screens are affixed.
No tape. No residue and you can leave them on while stored.
I have not since I gave the canoe away!
I don't have a rack yet (just posted a question a few minutes ago about an idea!).
It would be easy to do and eventually will, just not a priority for me anymore.
I haven't seen that anyone has tried this and I can't see why it wouldn't work, but I'm not on the expert level as some here.
Will the 4-door half racks mount to the 2-door top?
As for the why, a few reasons:
1. I don't need all the length. I'm just putting a couple duffle bags up there. No...