Cats and Cars

[Sprint]

Well the title could have ben pussies and cars

Cats, Felines, domestic cats

How do you deal with your cats and your prize cars duco?, do the climb all over your car?. I don't want to start a war between cat lover and haters but I have a issue with some stray cats coming from somewhere local, I literally don't want to put my freshy washed car out only to wake up to cat tracks all over it. Only to clean it for the next day and the days after that. The situation has me quiet annoyed.

Is there a way of discouraging cats to climb on your car short of using TNT?. They love to climb high and bask in the sun and are lured by warm bonnets.

I know this may seem petty but I'm a dog person, dogs generally don't climb on cars.

[Franco Cozzo]

We've got 5 cats in the vicinity but they don't seem to climb on our cars?

We don't do anything to avoid it either, odd.

[CoupeKing]

Just about every morning I go to my car and there are little paw-prints on on both the front and rear windscreens. He/she jumps down from neighbours fence onto my bonnet.

Doesn't bother me really, my daily is just a daily. I do get a laugh occasionally if it's been a cold night though, the cat stacks it and leaves skiddies all over the windscreen.

I will take a pic before and after then upload it.

[Road_Warrior]

Originally Posted by Sprint

Well the title could have ben pussies and cars

Cats, Felines, domestic cats

How do you deal with your cats and your prize cars duco?, do the climb all over your car?. I don't want to start a war between cat lover and haters but I have a issue with some stray cats coming from somewhere local, I literally don't want to put my freshy washed car out only to wake up to cat tracks all over it. Only to clean it for the next day and the days after that. The situation has me quiet annoyed.

Is there a way of discouraging cats to climb on your car short of using TNT?. They love to climb high and bask in the sun and are lured by warm bonnets.

I know this may seem petty but I'm a dog person, dogs generally don't climb on cars.

So do you have a dog or no?

If the cats are strays, ring the Council and see if they can loan you a cat trap.

[damo76]

We have 2 cats, one of the cats loves to sleep on the canvas roof of the jeep, have to make sure hes off when i start reversing aswell, sometimes he stretches and digs his claws in to the canvas.
The other cat loves to sleep on the bonnet of the cars when just got back from a drive.
Think its safer and warmer for them. I have tried shooing them off many times but yer every morning there is skid marks and hair all over the bonnet and windows.
Doesn't really bother me but if you has prize car duco yes it would.
If you see the cat on there try squirt it with water.

[Romulus]

I leave the windows down in my car, they enjoy sleeping on the seats and the rear parcel shelf. I couldn't give a toss what they do to the interior, it's only a car.

[CoupeKing]

Originally Posted by F6 Concorde

I leave the windows down in my car, they enjoy sleeping on the seats and the rear parcel shelf.

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If cats ever evolve like we did, you're gonna be their version of God

[Romulus]

Originally Posted by CoupeKing

If cats ever evolve like we did, you're gonna be their version of God

I've noticed they've a real preference for leather over cloth for sleeping on. I've never had them scratch my car, scratch the leather or puncture the leather.

I'd rather they sleep in my car or on my cars than someone elses vehicle.

Talk about the killing of wildlife Stinky Ninja, come up to where I live in the north eastern suburbs (Swan Valley area). There you'll see massive de-homing of kangaroo's and other wildlife due to urban sprawl and property development.

Cats are the least of my concern for the killing of wildlife. Human's are the biggest culprit, however I digress.

[STINKY NINJA]

Originally Posted by F6 Concorde

I've noticed they've a real preference for leather over cloth for sleeping on. I've never had them scratch my car, scratch the leather or puncture the leather.

I'd rather they sleep in my car or on my cars than someone elses vehicle.

Talk about the killing of wildlife Stinky Ninja, come up to where I live in the north eastern suburbs (Swan Valley area). There you'll see massive de-homing of kangaroo's and other wildlife due to urban sprawl and property development.

Cats are the least of my concern for the killing of wildlife. Human's are the biggest culprit, however I digress.

Cats that are left to roam free kill alot of local birdlife and this could be easily prevented by caring owners taking better care of their pets...
It comes down to "care factor",most cat owners have "zero carefactor" Unfortunately,their usual response is "that's what they do just get over it"
Nothing can be done about humans killing kangaroos especially if they have permission to develop property... there is no shortage of kangaroos!
If calm had concerns about species being wiped out they would not approve such developments.
You are essentially disagreeing with development that is law and calm approved and saying its ok for cats to kill wildlife which could in most cases be prevented by decent cat owners,typical cat owners response...
Cat owners usually don't care what damage their pets inflict on the environment or other peoples cars..

[Romulus]

Originally Posted by STINKY NINJA

Cats that are left to roam free kill alot of local birdlife and this could be easily prevented by caring owners taking better care of their pets...
It comes down to "care factor",most cat owners have "zero carefactor" Unfortunately,their usual response is "that's what they do just get over it"
Nothing can be done about humans killing kangaroos especially if they have permission to develop property... there is no shortage of kangaroos!
If calm had concerns about species being wiped out they would not approve such developments.
You are essentially disagreeing with development that is law and calm approved and saying its ok for cats to kill wildlife which could in most cases be prevented by decent cat owners,typical cat owners response...
Cat owners usually don't care what damage their pets inflict on the environment or other peoples cars..

Rubbish. Human are responsible for the destruction of the environment we live in. Blaming a domestic pet for the destruction of wildlife is drawing a very long bow...

I am agreeing that our government permits the destruction of the land in which our wildlife lives and does not care.

I live my life by a few rules, #1 rule is I don't believe anything the government tells me.

[smoo]

Originally Posted by STINKY NINJA

Cats that are left to roam free kill alot of local birdlife and this could be easily prevented by caring owners taking better care of their pets...
It comes down to "care factor",most cat owners have "zero carefactor" Unfortunately,their usual response is "that's what they do just get over it"
Nothing can be done about humans killing kangaroos especially if they have permission to develop property... there is no shortage of kangaroos!
If calm had concerns about species being wiped out they would not approve such developments.
You are essentially disagreeing with development that is law and calm approved and saying its ok for cats to kill wildlife which could in most cases be prevented by decent cat owners,typical cat owners response...
Cat owners usually don't care what damage their pets inflict on the environment or other peoples cars..

There were a pack of rabid greenies over here in NZ singing the same tune in a small bush clad town. These POS were responsible for up to 20 domestic cats going missing. And the end result had the opposite intention, the rats bred like crazy and native bird life went into decline as they had gotten into bird nests. But hey, she will be a cold day in hell when a greenies idea works out in the real world.

F6 Concorde, I'd be a bit hesitant in letting your cats over that interior. I had my window down half and one of the cats got in. When exiting it must have slipped and dug its claws into the door card. Not too much of a major but it would make a right mess of your leather.

[XB GS 351 Coupe]

Originally Posted by F6 Concorde

I leave the windows down in my car, they enjoy sleeping on the seats and the rear parcel shelf. I couldn't give a toss what they do to the interior, it's only a car.

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I don't get the it's only a car comment, it's probably the second biggest expense in your life and you are happy to have it damaged and destroyed for no reason??

I have a mate who always drive new cars and they trash them in no time, recently his wife scratched the crap out of the bonnet of an almost brand new 50K SUV, and when I cringed she said, 'it's only a car what does it matter.'

[damo76]

Originally Posted by XB GS 351 Coupe

I don't get the it's only a car comment, it's probably the second biggest expense in your life and you are happy to have it damaged and destroyed for no reason??

I have a mate who always drive new cars and they trash them in no time, recently his wife scratched the crap out of the bonnet of an almost brand new 50K SUV, and when I cringed she said, 'it's only a car what does it matter.'

My ex says that.. they have no idea.

[Sprint]

Well I wont mention cat spray either shall I?.

[Vesper Martini]

Where I live its Illegal for Cats to be let out at night so I shouldn't really have that problem, but there are strays in the area..

What I do have is Possums, not good for the paint

[STINKY NINJA]

I have issues with a certain cat sliding around on my g6et when its dirty and leaving fine scratches everywhere,theres nothing legal you can do about it...
Dogs need to be locked up but cats can roam free killing wildlife at will and basically doing what they please with no consequences,go figure?

[Vesper Martini]

Originally Posted by STINKY NINJA

I have issues with a certain cat sliding around on my g6et when its dirty and leaving fine scratches everywhere,theres nothing legal you can do about it...
Dogs need to be locked up but cats can roam free killing wildlife at will and basically doing what they please with no consequences,go figure?

They have to be locked up at night on the Mornington Peninsula VIC

[Brodes]

I've had no trouble with cats, it's just dogs that I've found are the problem. Years ago I came home after a weeks shift out bush to find my (now ex) girldfriend's great dane using my XE S-pac falcon as a lounge. Roof, boot & bonnet were all scratched & dented to the max. Tiny feline paw prints are much more welcome.

[XB GS 351 Coupe]

If they are strays get a cat trap from local Council/Ranger/Shelter/Vet etc, stray cats are a feral pest and need to be gotten rid of, if they are pets they should not be out and they should be microchipped.

No micro chip and they are a feral pest.

And yes we do have a cat and it does not go on any of my cars.

[henry351]

You could try this?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIbkLjjlMV8

[Sprint]

Originally Posted by henry351

You could try this?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIbkLjjlMV8

haha that was great

[damo76]

Originally Posted by henry351

You could try this?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIbkLjjlMV8

cats don't **** on cars, they always dig a hole and bury there no1's and no2's.

[STINKY NINJA]

Originally Posted by damo76

cats don't **** on cars, they always dig a hole and bury there no1's and no2's.

Cats pee down the vents on cars at the top of the bonnet/bottom of the windscreen,its a dirty disgusting thing,until you have experienced it you will never know how bad it really is...
As already mentioned its the owners fault.
Nothing like having cat crap in your kids sandpit...
They are dirty disgusting animals.

[Carrion]

Originally Posted by henry351

You could try this?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIbkLjjlMV8

Ah the interwebs a golden place

[Ford_The_Win]

My pop used to crush up some aspirin and put it in a saucer of milk, cats didn't come back after that...

[Sprint]

Originally Posted by XB GS 351 Coupe

If they are strays get a cat trap from local Council/Ranger/Shelter/Vet etc, stray cats are a feral pest and need to be gotten rid of, if they are pets they should not be out and they should be microchipped.

No micro chip and they are a feral pest.

And yes we do have a cat and it does not go on any of my cars.

This cat may live a few streets away and the owner not feed him?, he's the type of tomcat that seems to roam where he likes and not give a ****, you chase him and he only turns to stare at you as if to say **** you, you might say he's possessed,

Originally Posted by Brodes

I've had no trouble with cats, it's just dogs that I've found are the problem. Years ago I came home after a weeks shift out bush to find my (now ex) girldfriend's great dane using my XE S-pac falcon as a lounge. Roof, boot & bonnet were all scratched & dented to the max. Tiny feline paw prints are much more welcome.

Oh dear, I don't need a small horse or hoove prints on my panels. sorry but that's a car horror story.

[XB GS 351 Coupe]

Originally Posted by Sprint

This cat may live a few streets away and the owner not feed him?, he's the type of tomcat that seems to roam where he likes and not give a ****, you chase him and he only turns to stare at you as if to say **** you, you might say he's possessed

Yep trap him and take him to the nearest shelter, the owner is responsible for looking after his cats/dogs etc, so if the owner does not give a **** why should you suffer. Chances are he won't be chipped so he is feral.

[CyberWasp]

Give the car a few coats of the slickest wax you can find.

[STINKY NINJA]

Originally Posted by CyberWasp

Give the car a few coats of the slickest wax you can find.

Seriously though,apart from feral cats the majority of the problem lies with cat owners that absolutely don't give a toss about anything or anyone else but themselves!
If they looked after their pets the problem would not exist,end of story!

[Silver Ghia]

Its not the cats fault they wander the neighbourhood. Its the owners that let them wander.

Please don't blame the cats or suggest harming of cats. Blame the owners.