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5thGenCamaroChick · 11-23-2009, 11:00 AM

The neighborhood cats keep getting on my car and have now put a big nasty scratch on it! I've tried everything I can think of short of hauling them off or setting out a big saucer-full of antifreeze, but that's not me. I couldn't live with myself if I did either, so please don't suggest it. I've talked with my neighbors and they all agreed to keep their cats inside, which they do most of the time. Then either the cat(s) gets out and they can't catch it or they let it/them out at night thinking I won't know. My closest neighbor bought a motion-activated ultrasonic deterrent, but unless the cat walked RIGHT in front of it it didn't work. I've bought expensive deterrent granules and spread them all around the carport. I even put some in a piece of nylon hose and sat it on the windshield wiper but that didn't work either. Someone told me to try essence of orange, no luck. I've invested in a night vision security camera to try and figure out whose cat it is but somehow the stupid thing manages to get on the car after the tape runs out. If I can figure out whose cat it is I will talk to them once more and if that doesn't work I'll call the pound and have them set traps in hopes they'll get tired of having to pay the fees to get their cat back and keep it in. Luckily my neighbor owns a body shop and is going to buff out the scratch for free (he's really good, no worries), but how long before they do enough damage that I have to repaint my hood/replace the vinyl stripe? I'm hoping to save enough money to enclose the carport but in the meantime

Anybody have any other suggestions? Sorry this is so long but I'm really frustrated!

mjlash22 · 11-23-2009, 11:02 AM

Is it small game season??

Kalenn · 11-23-2009, 11:06 AM

Spread cayenne pepper around the car and put some on a paper towel or some foil where they lay down. It works. I had to do that to keep cats away from my landscaping. It gets on their pads and causes some discomfort for a while then they're fine. One sniff of that and I guarantee they will leave your car alone forever.

Just remember to put down a blanket or something so they don't scratch the hood jumping off.

Don't worry, it won't cause any long term damage.

Yellojacket · 11-23-2009, 11:06 AM

I have been thinking of getting one of those hunting/game cameras with motion detection. It works in low light and takes pics whenever something moves in front of the sensor. I had a neighborhood car sitting on my car but luckily every evening I put the car cover over it so no damage but it does get really annoying.

HDDAN · 11-23-2009, 11:07 AM

pour ammonia around the perimeter of the car in your car port. They won't like the smell and they will go elsewhere.

Flaminbird · 11-23-2009, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by 5thGenCamaroChick

I've tried everything I can think of short of hauling them off or setting out a big saucer-full of antifreeze, but that's not me. I couldn't live with myself if I did either, so please don't suggest it.

Well you suggested it actually by staying. I'm an animal lover especially cats and I'd never even joke at something like that

Anyway I had a cat that scratched up my 94 on the sale panel and there is something that worked. It's called a scat mat. Have you ever heard of them? Also do you have a cover for your car? That would help too not only with the cats but with elements.

tradosaurus · 11-23-2009, 11:11 AM

Car cover. I have 2 cats that good mouse killers. I wouldn't think if getting rid of them.

tjd24 · 11-23-2009, 11:11 AM

There seems to be a T-shirt for everything in life...

Mr_Draco · 11-23-2009, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by HDDAN

pour ammonia around the perimeter of the car in your car port. They won't like the smell and they will go elsewhere.

NNNOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ammonia ATTRACTS cats and dogs to your car. It smells like piss to them and they will come to your car just to mark it. If you have a problem with one animal this is the worst thing you can do as you will now have a issue with dozens of animals.

NoUCantDriveIt · 11-23-2009, 11:16 AM

Completely understand your frustration, and it sounds like you've tried just about everything. All I can offer is cats don't like water. Is it possible to put water sprinklers like those used for the lawn around the car port? Or as ugly as it would be, maybe until you can have the car port enclosed, hang some tarps and weight down the bottom edge?

rikelme90 · 11-23-2009, 11:16 AM

buy a car cover. its a bit of a hassle but at least the cats won't get on the paint.
my neighbors backyard is like a forest soo i have to deal with cats racoons and bird droppings plus the tree sap

SSOOCH · 11-23-2009, 11:22 AM

Car cover is really your only option if you don't have a garage.

gjordon · 11-23-2009, 11:31 AM

I would have to continue trying to find out which cat it was and go that route. A car cover IMO would get old real quick and the first time it rained and I had to remove it would probably be the last time I used it. I know some that use them and if it works for them, great. Personally, I wouldn' want any animal on top of my car even with a cover, that's why I would try and find the culprit.
Good luck!

FenwickHockey65 · 11-23-2009, 11:34 AM

Maybe you could adopt...

Unless, of course, this ends up happening...

Or, a worst case scenario...

I would just get a car cover.

11-23-2009, 11:00 AM	#1
5thGenCamaroChick Hey y'all :) Drives: Rosalee Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast TN Posts: 437	Heeeere kitty kitty kitty.... The neighborhood cats keep getting on my car and have now put a big nasty scratch on it! I've tried everything I can think of short of hauling them off or setting out a big saucer-full of antifreeze, but that's not me. I couldn't live with myself if I did either, so please don't suggest it. I've talked with my neighbors and they all agreed to keep their cats inside, which they do most of the time. Then either the cat(s) gets out and they can't catch it or they let it/them out at night thinking I won't know. My closest neighbor bought a motion-activated ultrasonic deterrent, but unless the cat walked RIGHT in front of it it didn't work. I've bought expensive deterrent granules and spread them all around the carport. I even put some in a piece of nylon hose and sat it on the windshield wiper but that didn't work either. Someone told me to try essence of orange, no luck. I've invested in a night vision security camera to try and figure out whose cat it is but somehow the stupid thing manages to get on the car after the tape runs out. If I can figure out whose cat it is I will talk to them once more and if that doesn't work I'll call the pound and have them set traps in hopes they'll get tired of having to pay the fees to get their cat back and keep it in. Luckily my neighbor owns a body shop and is going to buff out the scratch for free (he's really good, no worries), but how long before they do enough damage that I have to repaint my hood/replace the vinyl stripe? I'm hoping to save enough money to enclose the carport but in the meantime Anybody have any other suggestions? Sorry this is so long but I'm really frustrated! __________________ "Are you picking up what I'm laying down? Can you dig what I'm growing?"

11-23-2009, 11:02 AM	#2
mjlash22 Drives: 2007 Ford Fusion SE Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 1,440	Is it small game season?? __________________ Ordered: 2LT/RS CGM, A6 1100 = Preliminary Order 10/1/09 2000 = Accepted By GM 12/31/09 3000 = Accepted By Production Control 1/7/10 (TPW: 2/1/10) 3400 = Broadcast 1/23/10 3800 = Produced 2/2/10 (2G1FC1EV6A9189068) 4150 = Invoiced 2/5/10 4200 = Shipped 5000 = Delivered To Dealer 6000 = Delivered To Customer

11-23-2009, 11:06 AM	#3
Kalenn Fan of all things Camaro Drives: '13 Mercedes-Benz C250 Sport Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oregon Posts: 360	Spread cayenne pepper around the car and put some on a paper towel or some foil where they lay down. It works. I had to do that to keep cats away from my landscaping. It gets on their pads and causes some discomfort for a while then they're fine. One sniff of that and I guarantee they will leave your car alone forever. Just remember to put down a blanket or something so they don't scratch the hood jumping off. Don't worry, it won't cause any long term damage. __________________ "Ladies and gentlemen take my advice. Pull down your pants, and slide on the ice." "E for electricity... V For Chevy Volt and me!"

11-23-2009, 11:06 AM	#4
Yellojacket Drives: 2SS/RS Inferno Orange Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Columbia, MD Posts: 373	I have been thinking of getting one of those hunting/game cameras with motion detection. It works in low light and takes pics whenever something moves in front of the sensor. I had a neighborhood car sitting on my car but luckily every evening I put the car cover over it so no damage but it does get really annoying. Attached Images

11-23-2009, 11:11 AM	#8
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11-23-2009, 11:07 AM	#5
HDDAN Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS 2007 HD FLSTC Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Boston MA Posts: 1,510	pour ammonia around the perimeter of the car in your car port. They won't like the smell and they will go elsewhere.

11-23-2009, 11:11 AM	#7
tradosaurus Account Suspended Drives: 2010 F150 Lariat, Candy Red Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1,279	Car cover. I have 2 cats that good mouse killers. I wouldn't think if getting rid of them.

11-23-2009, 11:16 AM	#10
NoUCantDriveIt Drives: 2SS RS M6 CGM/Black Rally Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Austin TX Posts: 5,098	Completely understand your frustration, and it sounds like you've tried just about everything. All I can offer is cats don't like water. Is it possible to put water sprinklers like those used for the lawn around the car port? Or as ugly as it would be, maybe until you can have the car port enclosed, hang some tarps and weight down the bottom edge? __________________ ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-

11-23-2009, 11:16 AM	#11
rikelme90 Drives: 2010 black 1lt rs camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: alhambra, California Posts: 146 View My Garage	buy a car cover. its a bit of a hassle but at least the cats won't get on the paint. my neighbors backyard is like a forest soo i have to deal with cats racoons and bird droppings plus the tree sap __________________ if a car resembles its owner then i guess im one sexy beast!

11-23-2009, 11:22 AM	#12
SSOOCH Camaro SL,UTs Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS #16429 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Jordan, UT Posts: 7,358 View My Garage	Car cover is really your only option if you don't have a garage. __________________

11-23-2009, 11:31 AM	#13
gjordon Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS\RS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Lufkin, Texas Posts: 102	I would have to continue trying to find out which cat it was and go that route. A car cover IMO would get old real quick and the first time it rained and I had to remove it would probably be the last time I used it. I know some that use them and if it works for them, great. Personally, I wouldn' want any animal on top of my car even with a cover, that's why I would try and find the culprit. Good luck! __________________

11-23-2009, 11:34 AM	#14
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2020 Colorado Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,371 View My Garage	Maybe you could adopt... Unless, of course, this ends up happening... Or, a worst case scenario... I would just get a car cover. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2020 Chevrolet Colorado W/T Extended Cab (State-issued)