How to keep cats off a car

Captain Slow IRL · 12-09-2010 10:47am #1

I've a new project car that's going into storage for a bit, the only problem is the cats that live in/around the shed - I'm afraid the little f*ckers will damage the paintwork.

I was gonna get a car cover to put over it - would this be enough or is there anything else (humane!) I could do?!

Drummerboy08 · 12-09-2010 10:50am

Now, the .50 Cal rifle is probably a bit too heavy for this job, as it may cause the cat to explode and follow through the bonnet and block.

You get the picture though. And yes, I do hate cats.

biko · 12-09-2010 10:50am

Apparently cats doesn't like citrus smells so maybe hang a few car fresheners around the shed.
Throw some rugs or thicker material on top of the cover in case their claws can penetrate it.

RandomAccess · 12-09-2010 10:54am

http://www.odordestroyer.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=CatRepellents

12-09-2010 4:29pm

Get a dog?

challengemaster · 12-09-2010 4:31pm

Mak_United wrote: »

Get a dog?

Then the cats just sit on top of the car to get away from the dog, and the dog jumps up on the car to get the cats....:D

12-09-2010 4:32pm

Not really, cats normally go under the car.

And if you have a big dog there in the shed who give's a cat a hard time, a cat won't come near the place.

cats.life · 12-09-2010 4:37pm

Mak_United wrote: »

Not really, cats normally go under the car.

And if you have a big dog there in the shed who give's a cat a hard time, a cat won't come near the place.

then when op drives the car ,cat under car gets squashed , it happend to my nephew.

Eric Cartman · 12-09-2010 4:40pm

cats.life wrote: »

then when op drives the car ,cat under car gets squashed , it happend to my nephew.

furry feckers shouldnt be near the car anyway should be shot , put some kind of mesh fence around the car ?

Drummerboy08 · 12-09-2010 4:48pm

Eric Cartman wrote: »

furry feckers shouldnt be near the car anyway should be shot , put some kind of mesh fence around the car ?

This isn't Jurassic Park we're talking about here..:D

jock101 · 12-09-2010 5:10pm

Captain Slow IRL wrote: »

I've a new project car that's going into storage for a bit, the only problem is the cats that live in/around the shed - I'm afraid the little f*ckers will damage the paintwork.

I was gonna get a car cover to put over it - would this be enough or is there anything else (humane!) I could do?!

I would be more afraid of little f**kers setting fire to your car cover, possibly torching your pride and joy then the cats! lol:D:eek:

Great White · 12-09-2010 7:42pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Guufs3mdgg

-Corkie- · 12-09-2010 7:44pm

jock101 wrote: »

I would be more afraid of little f**kers setting fire to your car cover, possibly torching your pride and joy then the cats! lol:D:eek:

I never knew a cat had capabilities like that..

pajero12 · 12-09-2010 8:01pm

cats.life wrote: »

then when op drives the car ,cat under car gets squashed , it happend to my nephew.

oh my god that's terrible, Was your nephew ok after??

cats.life · 12-09-2010 8:47pm

pajero12 wrote: »

oh my god that's terrible, Was your nephew ok after??

:rolleyes::rolleyes::D

Captain Slow IRL · 12-09-2010 9:19pm

Drummerboy08 wrote: »

Now, the .50 Cal rifle is probably a bit too heavy for this job, as it may cause the cat to explode and follow through the bonnet and block.

You get the picture though. And yes, I do hate cats.

I appreciate your input but I don't want any damage to come to the car!

star-pants · 12-09-2010 9:53pm

A cover might do the trick, you could put maybe some old blankets on the bonnet & boot/roof under the cover for extra protection perhaps?
Cats tend to get on cars moreso when they're warm, my friend always has cats & they'll sit on the bonnet of my car after I go in. They also like to be high up so again, the roof is a good vantage point. There is also a 'Keep Off' spray you can get that seems to help keep cats/dogs away afaik, so you could try that as well.

Drummerboy08 · 12-09-2010 9:56pm

Captain Slow IRL wrote: »

I appreciate your input but I don't want any damage to come to the car!

Well in that case, do not fire from an elevated position. Take a crouching position, below the line of the roof. As long as the trajectory of the bullet is rising then you should avoid causing damage. Unless of course your using depleted uranium rounds which will cause the cat/shed to disintegrate.

Ah no seriously, get a good thing cover for the car. That should solve the problem.

Mr Benevolent · 12-09-2010 10:23pm

Pfft, you're all way off. My suggestion:

loobylou · 13-09-2010 9:58am

Cat-a-pult.
Its what they're made for.

Gregor Samsa · 13-09-2010 10:38am

Mak_United wrote: »

Not really, cats normally go under the car.

Not a chance. Two things attract cats to jumping on cars: the height and the heat of the engine (or the sun hearing the bonnet or roof). A cover that they can under only creates a third attraction.

Cats go wherever the hell they want, and the more forbidden the place, the more attractive. My next door neighbour had a 1968 Ford Mustang covered in his driveway. Over time the aerial poked a hole in the cover that eventually tore enough for my cat to hop through. I was forever fishing my cat out from under the cover, which of course only made him want to go in deeper and more frequently. The cover will work if it's tight and secure. Any gaps or holes, and the cats will find a way.

Somebody mentioned citrus. My cat used to leave the room squinting if you peeled an orange, so I'd definitely give citrus a go. You could also try those cat repellent crystals (pet shops and places like Woodies and Atlantic should have them). The only thing I would say is that cats get used to scents like that, so eventually they'll become immune to the citrus/repellent smell, so maybe alternate them.

Other option is to provide something more attractive for the cats away from the car. A cardboard box with an old blanket. That way (you hope) they'll be happy with that and stay away from the car.

opinion guy · 13-09-2010 10:47am

phutyle wrote: »

cat repellent crystals

Muahahahahaahahahhahahaah

Better yet OP. Send ten euro in the post to me and I'll send cat repellent vibes towards the car. Its sure to work

Saruman · 13-09-2010 10:51am

How about one of those ultrasonic things that only cats can hear.... unless it might upset a dog too...

alias no.9 · 13-09-2010 2:43pm

Lion Poo, let the cat know there's a bigger cat in town.
http://www.crocus.co.uk/product/_/tools/pest-control/silent-roar-lion-manure/classid.2000004185/

johnos1984 · 13-09-2010 5:58pm

cats.life wrote: »

then when op drives the car ,cat under car gets squashed , it happend to my nephew.

I've had this happen before.

Car was a bit 'lumpy' starting one day, I noticed the smell after a week and when the neighbours child called in wondering if I'd seen his lost cat I put 2 and 2 together and got out the dustpan.

Not an easy or pleasant clean

Drummerboy08 · 13-09-2010 6:01pm

johnos1984 wrote: »

I've had this happen before.

Car was a bit 'lumpy' starting one day, I noticed the smell after a week and when the neighbours child called in wondering if I'd seen his lost cat I put 2 and 2 together and got out the dustpan.

Not an easy or pleasant clean

My oul fella was pricing a trade in of a Jag XJ v8 when he heard funny noises coming from the engine bay. Lifted the bonnet and there were 4 kittens looking up at him! Lucky little fcukers

opinion guy · 13-09-2010 6:04pm

Drummerboy08 wrote: »

My oul fella was pricing a trade in of a Jag XJ v8 when he heard funny noises coming from the engine bay. Lifted the bonnet and there were 4 kittens looking up at him! Lucky little fcukers

Why do cats love engines so much ?

johnos1984 · 13-09-2010 6:07pm

opinion guy wrote: »

Why do cats love engines so much ?

Heat and SECURITY

Mr Benevolent · 13-09-2010 9:38pm

johnos1984 wrote: »

Heat and SECURITY

Rapidly rotating parts spell security for cats? They're dumber then I thought!

Car was a bit 'lumpy' starting one day, I noticed the smell after a week and when the neighbours child called in wondering if I'd seen his lost cat I put 2 and 2 together and got out the dustpan.

You mean you decatted your car?

johnos1984 · 13-09-2010 9:42pm

Confab wrote: »

Rapidly rotating parts spell security for cats? They're dumber then I thought!

Well in fairness I've never seen a cat get into an engine bay of a running car

When the unpleasantness happened to my neighbours cat it appears the cat rested it's head on one of the belts and instantly used its nine lives when i turned the key

johnos1984 · 13-09-2010 9:43pm

Confab wrote: »

You mean you decatted your car?

Indeed

Mr Benevolent · 13-09-2010 9:49pm

http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/funny-pictures-cat-vase.gif?w=191&h=178

me_right_one · 13-09-2010 9:56pm

We had a cat once, who got to our house in an engine bay from a house 30 miles away!

A .22 should do the trick. I use hollowpoints, no exitwounds to write home about. Throw a piece of chicken into a safe spot in your yard to get them off the car, then send them to kitty heaven!

johnos1984 · 13-09-2010 9:59pm

Seriously guys why all this cruelty to animals with guns and the like

Can we not just dispose of them properly like we should do with kitty litter

How to keep cats off a car

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