- It’s wild how a fancy cover turns a car into “art” instead of “eyesore.”
- I get the idea of keeping neighborhoods tidy, but sometimes these rules feel more about appearances than actual problems.
- Kinda makes me wonder if I should start covering my minivan in velvet just to see what happens...
If you’re actually thinking about testing the velvet minivan theory (which, honestly, would be hilarious), here’s how I’d go about it:
1. Make sure you check the city’s exact wording on car covers—sometimes they only allow “neutral” colors or certain materials.
2. If velvet’s not banned, go for it… but maybe do a small section first to see if it survives the weather.
3. Keep an eye out for any neighborly side-eye or official warnings.
I get why folks want things tidy, but these rules can get a little over the top. I once got a notice because my car cover was “too bright.” Go figure.
VELVET MINIVAN: GENIUS OR NEIGHBORHOOD NIGHTMARE?
Velvet minivan... that’s a new one for me. Gotta admit, I’m half-tempted just to see the HOA’s reaction. But yeah, those city codes can get weirdly specific. I once had to peel off a magnetic sign because it “changed the vehicle’s appearance”—apparently, that’s a thing now.
Honestly, I get wanting to keep the neighborhood looking decent, but sometimes these rules feel like they’re written by someone who’s never actually parked a car on the street. Weather’s another thing—velvet sounds cool in theory, but I’d be worried about mold or it turning into a soggy mess after one rainstorm. Not to mention, if you ever needed to brake hard and that cover slid even a little... yikes.
I’d probably stick with something less likely to become a science experiment, but hey, if you pull off the velvet look and don’t get cited, you might start a trend. Just don’t blame me if the squirrels start nesting in it.
I hear you on the city rules—sometimes it feels like they’re just looking for new ways to make life complicated. I get the point of keeping things tidy, but when you can’t even have a magnet on your car, it’s a bit much. The velvet minivan idea is hilarious, but yeah, I’d be more worried about what happens after a week of rain or pollen season. That stuff would be a magnet for every bit of dirt and probably half the local wildlife.
We had a neighbor who tried to keep his classic car under one of those fancy covers, and he still got a warning because it “wasn’t in a garage.” It’s like they want us all to have three-car garages or nothing. I’m all for keeping things looking nice, but sometimes these rules just don’t match real life. If someone wants to try velvet, more power to them... but I’ll stick with regular paint and hope the city doesn’t decide my minivan is an eyesore next.
I get where you’re coming from—sometimes these city codes feel like they’re written by folks who’ve never actually tried to park a car outside. I mean, what’s the harm in a good car cover if it keeps things tidy? I’m curious, has anyone ever actually seen a neighborhood get noticeably worse because of a few covered cars or magnets on bumpers? Or is it just about appearances for the city? I’ve seen plenty of “approved” garages that look way worse than a well-kept driveway.
