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tinfro · Jul 21st, 2007, 01:55 AM

This morning I found dirty white cat fur all over my Cooper. I couldn't find any scratches (haven't washed it yet), but I'm not sure if the damn thing will use my car for nightly lodging. The question I have is...Does anyone know of any methods or products available to keep cats away or off of cars? I already suggested to my wife that I am willing to camp out with a gun and ax and simply wait, but she didn't go for that.
by the way...My car isn't garaged, but it is parked in a carport (photo attached).

Paul · Jul 21st, 2007, 06:51 AM

Have you considered a car cover?

steve11 · Jul 21st, 2007, 07:11 AM

Get a dog.

FergusM · Jul 21st, 2007, 07:57 AM

something like this not what you need ?

CAT DOG REPELLER NOT CHEAP VERSION £40+ IN THE SHOPS on eBay Weed Pest Control, Garden Plants, Home Garden

Prowse · Jul 21st, 2007, 08:21 AM

Can't blame the cat; it's just got good taste and wants to curl-up with your MINI, especially when it's warm!

Perhaps you should supply a cat ladder to provide easy access on-and-off the bonnet.

tinfro · Jul 21st, 2007, 09:51 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett (original)

Have you considered a car cover?

I do have a Mini car cover, but it is a pain in the you know what to put on. And I don't want to put it on a dirty car(it's rainy season here now). I did happen to find a powder (sand??) that is supposed to keep cats and dogs away. We'll see how it works!

Root Ginger · Jul 21st, 2007, 10:33 AM

As someone who owns cats, well my parents do, I know there is not a product on the market that prevents cats from going where they please. Trust me, my neighbours used everything to keep our cats off their lawn and nothing worked. Lion poo, cat scarers, barbed wire, they tried it all, so don't waste your money on these products.

Greenie1 · Jul 21st, 2007, 10:38 AM

Sprinkle a little pepper over the bonnet. They love that.

Root Ginger · Jul 23rd, 2007, 10:21 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Greenie1 (original)

Sprinkle a little pepper over the bonnet. They love that.

Doesn't work. They may sneeze and sniffle but they'll still sit there it they want too. Same goes for orange peal. The scent is too strong for their noses but it doesn't stop them going somewhere if they want too.

Gromit801 · Jul 23rd, 2007, 10:22 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett (original)

Have you considered a car cover?

I second the motion.

Restyle · Jul 23rd, 2007, 11:00 PM

I think I recently saw the perfect method of deterring Animals off both your Garden & Car on a recent Gardening Show.
Its basically a PIR detector which activates a hosepipe blast onto the offending Beast.

So as well as leaving your car clear of Pawprints, you also get it washed for Free

Heres one version of it, although I think you can also get ones that just aim the water directly at the point of detected movement.
Animal Chaser with Impulse Water Blaster Sprinkler : Practical Gardening Supplies : Pest Control : Animal Chasers : Animal Chaser with Impulse Water Blaster Sprinkler UK

Heres another Model
Amazon.co.uk: spray away motion activated water repellent to repel animals & birds: Garden & Outdoors

wincakes · Jul 24th, 2007, 08:56 AM

I used to have a (very classy!) garden ornament that looked realistically like a sitting cat and it had reflective eyes. This was a fantastic repellent - never had ANY trouble with cats!

craig5320 · Jul 24th, 2007, 09:41 AM

I'd hose it down... the car not the cat.. so it's nice and wet surely the cat won't want to sleep on it then...

or wax it real nice so the cat slides right off, tho it may scratch it in the process

Spamini · Jul 24th, 2007, 02:03 PM

A hose pipe blast at a cat would surely scare it, but when cats are scared they dig their claws in! You would have more than a few cat hairs to worry about, probably have deep scratches. Leaving your car wet is a good idea, as cats hate water.

Root Ginger · Jul 24th, 2007, 02:14 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Restyle (original)

I think I recently saw the perfect method of deterring Animals off both your Garden & Car on a recent Gardening Show.
Its basically a PIR detector which activates a hosepipe blast onto the offending Beast.

So as well as leaving your car clear of Pawprints, you also get it washed for Free

Heres one version of it, although I think you can also get ones that just aim the water directly at the point of detected movement.
Animal Chaser with Impulse Water Blaster Sprinkler : Practical Gardening Supplies : Pest Control : Animal Chasers : Animal Chaser with Impulse Water Blaster Sprinkler UK

Heres another Model
Amazon.co.uk: spray away motion activated water repellent to repel animals & birds: Garden & Outdoors

I have to admit that that would work. Cat trainers use spray bottles to discourage cats from doing things that you don't want them to. Works a treat and is totally humane.

rainbowdreamer · Jul 24th, 2007, 04:34 PM

A nearby cat sleeps on our £40k BMW roof during the summer months.

I don't mind, nor do I get angry!

TimCS · Jul 25th, 2007, 01:25 PM

I had this issue years ago when I used to park my (now 14 years young) Audi Cabrio outside. A cat took a liking to the soft-top and liked to claw at the threading. Drove me insane!!! Found the best solution was by using one of those cat scaring PIR detectors which emit a high frequency whistle - think I saw one here in the UK for about £20 recently. I did also use a cover which was a bit of a hassle particularly when it got wet.

The best solution was moving home to a place that had a huge garage - sorted. Btw cats don't like water but don't spray them when on your car as they'd probably scratch the paint as they leg it!

Gr1zzLy · Jul 26th, 2007, 05:54 AM

I find a blow torch does wonders!

Looks like you're in Japan, go buy yourself a BB gun, then in the words of Elmer Fudd "Sssh.. I'm hunting wabbits"... but it's cats instead.

tinfro · Aug 5th, 2007, 03:05 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by TimCS (original)

I had this issue years ago when I used to park my (now 14 years young) Audi Cabrio outside. A cat took a liking to the soft-top and liked to claw at the threading. Drove me insane!!! Found the best solution was by using one of those cat scaring PIR detectors which emit a high frequency whistle - think I saw one here in the UK for about £20 recently. I did also use a cover which was a bit of a hassle particularly when it got wet.

The best solution was moving home to a place that had a huge garage - sorted. Btw cats don't like water but don't spray them when on your car as they'd probably scratch the paint as they leg it!

Update:
I tried a herbal powder (available in Japan) and found that it didn't work. It only made my carport smell horrible. I went and got that high frequency whistle (with a motion detector). It seems to be working fine. The cats don't even set off the motion detector for the lights in the carport anymore. I love the idea of the sprinkler. That will be on my list for next summer when I plan to redo my lawn!!
Thanks again for all of the tips and advice!!

Ferroequine · Aug 6th, 2007, 01:55 AM

Perhaps an option such as this may do the trick

:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TvtzEgFBl3I

(Sorry if anyone is offended, I do like cats really).

Jul 21st, 2007, 01:55 AM	#1
tinfro MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tsukuba mirai Local Time: 07:24 AM Posts: 27 Offline	Cat Scratch Fever!!! This morning I found dirty white cat fur all over my Cooper. I couldn't find any scratches (haven't washed it yet), but I'm not sure if the damn thing will use my car for nightly lodging. The question I have is...Does anyone know of any methods or products available to keep cats away or off of cars? I already suggested to my wife that I am willing to camp out with a gun and ax and simply wait, but she didn't go for that. by the way...My car isn't garaged, but it is parked in a carport (photo attached). Attached Thumbnails

Jul 21st, 2007, 10:33 AM	#7 (permalink)
Root Ginger Amiga 500 to PS3 20 Years Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Slough, Berkshire Local Time: 11:24 PM Posts: 4,673 Offline	As someone who owns cats, well my parents do, I know there is not a product on the market that prevents cats from going where they please. Trust me, my neighbours used everything to keep our cats off their lawn and nothing worked. Lion poo, cat scarers, barbed wire, they tried it all, so don't waste your money on these products. It was acceptable in the 80's

Jul 23rd, 2007, 10:21 AM	#9 (permalink)
Root Ginger Amiga 500 to PS3 20 Years Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Slough, Berkshire Local Time: 11:24 PM Posts: 4,673 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Greenie1 (original) Sprinkle a little pepper over the bonnet. They love that. Doesn't work. They may sneeze and sniffle but they'll still sit there it they want too. Same goes for orange peal. The scent is too strong for their noses but it doesn't stop them going somewhere if they want too. It was acceptable in the 80's

Jul 23rd, 2007, 10:22 PM	#10 (permalink)
Gromit801 When Will Sanity Prevail Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Manteca, CA Local Time: 03:24 PM Posts: 625 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett (original) Have you considered a car cover? I second the motion. "I love deadlines. I love the 'whooshing' sound they make as they go by." - Doug Adams

Jul 23rd, 2007, 11:00 PM	#11 (permalink)
Restyle Damned My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Shropshire Local Time: 11:24 PM Posts: 4,316 Online	I think I recently saw the perfect method of deterring Animals off both your Garden & Car on a recent Gardening Show. Its basically a PIR detector which activates a hosepipe blast onto the offending Beast. So as well as leaving your car clear of Pawprints, you also get it washed for Free Heres one version of it, although I think you can also get ones that just aim the water directly at the point of detected movement. Animal Chaser with Impulse Water Blaster Sprinkler : Practical Gardening Supplies : Pest Control : Animal Chasers : Animal Chaser with Impulse Water Blaster Sprinkler UK Heres another Model Amazon.co.uk: spray away motion activated water repellent to repel animals & birds: Garden & Outdoors In da Wud

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Jul 21st, 2007, 06:51 AM	#2 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 11:24 PM Posts: 40,555 Offline	Have you considered a car cover?

Jul 21st, 2007, 07:11 AM	#3 (permalink)
steve11 Mad Modder My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Australia Local Time: 08:24 AM Posts: 340 Offline	Get a dog.

Jul 21st, 2007, 07:57 AM	#4 (permalink)
FergusM MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Glasgow Local Time: 11:24 PM Posts: 688 Offline	something like this not what you need ? CAT DOG REPELLER NOT CHEAP VERSION £40+ IN THE SHOPS on eBay Weed Pest Control, Garden Plants, Home Garden

Jul 21st, 2007, 08:21 AM	#5 (permalink)
Prowse MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Lancs Local Time: 11:24 PM Posts: 1,495 Offline	Can't blame the cat; it's just got good taste and wants to curl-up with your MINI, especially when it's warm! Perhaps you should supply a cat ladder to provide easy access on-and-off the bonnet.

Jul 21st, 2007, 09:51 AM	#6 (permalink)
tinfro MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tsukuba mirai Local Time: 07:24 AM Posts: 27 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett (original) Have you considered a car cover? I do have a Mini car cover, but it is a pain in the you know what to put on. And I don't want to put it on a dirty car(it's rainy season here now). I did happen to find a powder (sand??) that is supposed to keep cats and dogs away. We'll see how it works!

Jul 21st, 2007, 10:38 AM	#8 (permalink)
Greenie1 vroom, vroom! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Suffolk/Essex Local Time: 11:24 PM Posts: 385 Offline	Sprinkle a little pepper over the bonnet. They love that.

Jul 24th, 2007, 08:56 AM	#12 (permalink)
wincakes LOONEY!! My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: yorkshire Local Time: 11:24 PM Posts: 2,657 Offline	I used to have a (very classy!) garden ornament that looked realistically like a sitting cat and it had reflective eyes. This was a fantastic repellent - never had ANY trouble with cats! ALTHOUGH SHE NEEDS A BIT OF GUIDANCE, LESLEY WILL BE MY BIATCH FOR NOW...!

Jul 24th, 2007, 09:41 AM	#13 (permalink)
craig5320 MINIac Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Manchester, UK Local Time: 11:24 PM Posts: 68 Offline	I'd hose it down... the car not the cat.. so it's nice and wet surely the cat won't want to sleep on it then... or wax it real nice so the cat slides right off, tho it may scratch it in the process

Jul 24th, 2007, 02:03 PM	#14 (permalink)
Spamini MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Spalding Local Time: 11:24 PM Posts: 166 Offline	A hose pipe blast at a cat would surely scare it, but when cats are scared they dig their claws in! You would have more than a few cat hairs to worry about, probably have deep scratches. Leaving your car wet is a good idea, as cats hate water.

Jul 24th, 2007, 02:14 PM	#15 (permalink)
Root Ginger Amiga 500 to PS3 20 Years Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Slough, Berkshire Local Time: 11:24 PM Posts: 4,673 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Restyle (original) I think I recently saw the perfect method of deterring Animals off both your Garden & Car on a recent Gardening Show. Its basically a PIR detector which activates a hosepipe blast onto the offending Beast. So as well as leaving your car clear of Pawprints, you also get it washed for Free Heres one version of it, although I think you can also get ones that just aim the water directly at the point of detected movement. Animal Chaser with Impulse Water Blaster Sprinkler : Practical Gardening Supplies : Pest Control : Animal Chasers : Animal Chaser with Impulse Water Blaster Sprinkler UK Heres another Model Amazon.co.uk: spray away motion activated water repellent to repel animals & birds: Garden & Outdoors I have to admit that that would work. Cat trainers use spray bottles to discourage cats from doing things that you don't want them to. Works a treat and is totally humane. It was acceptable in the 80's

Jul 24th, 2007, 04:34 PM	#16 (permalink)
rainbowdreamer MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2003 Local Time: 11:24 PM Posts: 264 Offline	A nearby cat sleeps on our £40k BMW roof during the summer months. I don't mind, nor do I get angry! Rainbow Dreamer 2005 Cooper S Convertible

Jul 25th, 2007, 01:25 PM	#17 (permalink)
TimCS MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Surrey Local Time: 11:24 PM Posts: 266 Offline	I had this issue years ago when I used to park my (now 14 years young) Audi Cabrio outside. A cat took a liking to the soft-top and liked to claw at the threading. Drove me insane!!! Found the best solution was by using one of those cat scaring PIR detectors which emit a high frequency whistle - think I saw one here in the UK for about £20 recently. I did also use a cover which was a bit of a hassle particularly when it got wet. The best solution was moving home to a place that had a huge garage - sorted. Btw cats don't like water but don't spray them when on your car as they'd probably scratch the paint as they leg it!

Jul 26th, 2007, 05:54 AM	#18 (permalink)
Gr1zzLy Crapping in the woods... Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sydney Local Time: 09:24 AM Posts: 1,757 Offline	I find a blow torch does wonders! Looks like you're in Japan, go buy yourself a BB gun, then in the words of Elmer Fudd "Sssh.. I'm hunting wabbits"... but it's cats instead.

Aug 5th, 2007, 03:05 AM	#19 (permalink)
tinfro MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tsukuba mirai Local Time: 07:24 AM Posts: 27 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by TimCS (original) I had this issue years ago when I used to park my (now 14 years young) Audi Cabrio outside. A cat took a liking to the soft-top and liked to claw at the threading. Drove me insane!!! Found the best solution was by using one of those cat scaring PIR detectors which emit a high frequency whistle - think I saw one here in the UK for about £20 recently. I did also use a cover which was a bit of a hassle particularly when it got wet. The best solution was moving home to a place that had a huge garage - sorted. Btw cats don't like water but don't spray them when on your car as they'd probably scratch the paint as they leg it! Update: I tried a herbal powder (available in Japan) and found that it didn't work. It only made my carport smell horrible. I went and got that high frequency whistle (with a motion detector). It seems to be working fine. The cats don't even set off the motion detector for the lights in the carport anymore. I love the idea of the sprinkler. That will be on my list for next summer when I plan to redo my lawn!! Thanks again for all of the tips and advice!!

Aug 6th, 2007, 01:55 AM	#20 (permalink)
Ferroequine Formerly known as MiniVee Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Calgary Local Time: 04:24 PM Posts: 1,318 Offline	Perhaps an option such as this may do the trick : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TvtzEgFBl3I (Sorry if anyone is offended, I do like cats really). www.MINICalgary.com

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