[okpeanut]

I'm working on putting together a 2007 Volvo XC90 roof rack system to carry a couple of sea kayaks. I've looked at several kayak rack set ups and my concern is that when I'm hoisting the kayaks on and off the car rack they will constantly be hitting and sliding along the back of the roof above the rear door. If I'm constantly doing this, and my girlfriend and I kayak a lot, I'm worried I'll wear off the paint and leave scratch marks on the car. Yikes! Any setup that'll prevent this from happening? Also, I do plan on using the Thule 450R Rapid Crossroad base rack system on the cartop side rails if this makes a difference...