Cat Scratch Fever

[cghms3]

(sorry for the bad pun), but I had to hook you in somehow...
I have a 2009 speed3 that I take good care of. The problem I have is that I park
in a carport, and a stray cat loves to sit on my warm and toasty hood! Cat scratches hood,
and I don't know how to keep the cat off the car, short of sleeping in the car and scaring
it away. I know the first reply is "get a car cover" - no go for me - The car has to be clean
or else the car cover will scratch the finish, yes? And its unrealistic to have a clean car
24/7. I don't want to hurt the cat, but these scratches are pissing me off, I don't have any
"spiderwebbing" either.

 

[MikeHTally]

Can you spritz the fur-face with a squirt gun or spray bottle? That should get the point across with nothing more damaged than its dignity.

 

[t147]

Want to really get rid of the cat?

1.) Go to the grocery store, get can of Tuna.

2.) Go to Autozone, Advance, or O'Reilly's buy their brand of Anti-Freeze and some scratch removal wax.

3.) Drain tuna and place in a Tuperware container

4.) Mix in 2-3 Tbsp of Coolant with the Tuna.

5.) Place Tuna mix in Tupperware container on the ground near car.

6.) Let sit overnight

7.) Remove Tupperware container with concoction, and Dead cat from ground near car

8.) Thrown cat in Dumpster or Bury (your choice)

9.) Wash Tupperware container or throw in dumpster (your choice)

10.) Wash car and then wax with scratch remover wax.

Finally, in case there is another cat, repeat steps 1-10.

(alright)

 

[cghms3]

thanks - reeeeally great idea.(but at least I know why my wife makes tuna sandwiches for me breakfeast, lunch an dinner)!!!

 

[MSMS3]

For those of us who do have and like cats, lets's consider being a bit less extreme. The water bottle trick works well. Cat's don't like it. After two or three face hits, the cat gets the message and will leave your hood alone.

Or you could just throw a small tarp or drop cloth over the hood. Don't need a full car cover, as the cat just likes the hood because of the heat from the engine.

 

[cghms3]

of course, the scratches could be reason enough to purchase a carbon fiber hood! Wait - I have a Mazda, not a Honda - forget
I even thought about it.

 

[jdecar]

the squirt bottle tactic will most likely help, but just make sure you are careful when you spray it because if you spray the cat with it while it is on the car, chances are you will end up with more scratches as it tries to get away in a hurry

 

[cghms3]

Seriously, The tarp and spray bottle makes sense - but how do I explain to the neighbors why Im crouched down for hours
in-between our cars ?