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Originally Posted by daffy4u

How do I keep a cat from walking on my car?

Years ago, I lived in a place where neighborhood cats would walk all over my car. I tried many things to keep them off. From special "keep away" sprays from the pet store to placing plastic mats around my car placed downside up so the gripper spikes were facing up and uncomfortable to walk on (that worked the best and no they weren't sharp enough to draw blood just really uncomfortable to walk on).

Then I moved to my condo and had no problems for years until now. A wild cat or two has discovered my car again and I'm finding cat paw prints all over it again. I don't have the room to lay out the mats without impinging on my neighbors parking spaces. The spray never really worked and it stinks. I need another solution.

So how, can I keep the cat(s) off my car?

Originally Posted by Sparrow

Thanks Harry - found the cat scat mat but £17 seems a bit steep - think I'll make my own from the local brambles.

Actually this mesh material is used in construction to allow air circutalion under wood shingles on a roof. You can find it in rolls at lumber yards and home renovation stores.

The way I would use it is not to put it on the car but the place from which the cats leap to the car. You could lay it on the floor of the garage all around the car for about three feet. It is safe to walk on and springs back to shape. The only drawback is that it looks stupid but then it is out of view and it protects the car you love.