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Old 12-05-2005, 06:45 PM   #1
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My cat was pretty sneaky, whenever I didn't put on the top cover he imediately jumped on the top for a nap.
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Old 12-05-2005, 07:33 PM   #2
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Problem solved.

Seriously, they have some spray at pet stores that cats don't like. You can't smell it when it dries and it may break their habit.
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Old 12-05-2005, 07:34 PM   #3
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A lint remover (like a roll of "reverse tape") used to spruce up clothing works pretty well on the canvas top.
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Old 12-06-2005, 03:52 AM   #4
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"and spray the cover with cats propellant"

Black powder, gasoline, lighter fluid - any of these would make a good propellant. Then all you need is a confined space to act as a barrel, and voila, airborne cat. Problem solved.

I'd go with the cover.

Not on this car, but I have had cats that would crawl up in the warm engine compartment to sleep (Older american cars that USED to have enough room around the engine to actually reach things). The bottom ground effect panels should prevent that on the Box.
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Old 12-06-2005, 04:43 AM   #5
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Scratches come in on little cat feet.
Frankly I would be more concerned about them raising cain with the paint. At least a top can be replaced cheaper (but not by much).
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Old 12-06-2005, 06:05 AM   #6
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Yes, cats can and will scratch the paint. I would cover the car as suggested.

Alumium foil will keep them off the roof.

Good luck
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Old 12-06-2005, 06:47 AM   #7
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Go out and buy an Airsoft gun (230fps or more). Walk up like you are going to pet the cat and shot it at point blank. It will never come back again Don't ask me how I know this works

edit: an Airsoft gun is a toy gun that shoots plastic BBs. It won't kill anything.

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Old 12-06-2005, 11:52 AM   #8
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Maybe you need to get a pet dog...a really big dog! A really big hungry dog.

Maybe I don't understand garages in California, but how about getting a door put on that garage.
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