Cats :-( - Toyota Yaris Forums

mirapatec · 07-20-2013, 01:33 PM

OK, this is an extremely odd issue that I never really ever thought I would be asking about. There are some neighborhood cats that have sometimes taken to sleeping/hanging out on the roof of my Yaris at night. I have noticed "spots" on the roof of my Yaris that resist cleaning. I have washed and scrubbed, but they are still there. What is this, and what can I do to clean them off?

Altitude · 07-20-2013, 04:29 PM

Clay bar? Diluted vinegar solution?

sex · 07-21-2013, 07:15 AM

To keep them off, put some cheap packing tape upside down on the roof. After a few days they should learn

yougojay · 07-21-2013, 02:23 PM

Maybe try a good dose of paste wax?

cali yaris · 07-22-2013, 01:22 PM

polish or pre-wax > clay bar > wax

Then go buy yourself a car cover.

mirapatec · 07-22-2013, 11:03 PM

@ Altitude: The clay bar is on my list to try. I had not thought of vinegar. Thanks.

@ sex: I like the packing tape idea. That will be fun.

@ yougojay: I should look at what the paste wax will do.

@ cali yaris: Yes, I need to consider purchasing a cover. It will be a good investment.

I really like cats, but wish they would find somewhere else to hang out.

nookandcrannycar · 07-28-2013, 02:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mirapatec

OK, this is an extremely odd issue that I never really ever thought I would be asking about. There are some neighborhood cats that have sometimes taken to sleeping/hanging out on the roof of my Yaris at night. I have noticed "spots" on the roof of my Yaris that resist cleaning. I have washed and scrubbed, but they are still there. What is this, and what can I do to clean them off?

Definitely irritating, but at least the cat is sleeping in a place that is easy to see. The car I had available to drive when I was 16 (an extra car my dad had) was a Firebird. The engine bay would accommodate a 400ci V8, but the car had a 'salvage yard?' 326 V8 under the hood. Various cats liked to sleep on the top of the air filter housing. In cool weather, I'd always slap the top of the hood before starting the car (to awaken any cat that might be asleep atop the housing).

nookandcrannycar · 07-28-2013, 02:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cali yaris

Then go buy yourself a car cover.

Yeah, that was my first thought as I read the post.

mirapatec · 08-03-2013, 01:56 PM

Update: Meguiar's Water Spot Remover & Multi-Surface Polish worked wonders.

Thanks for all the advice!

nookandcrannycar · 08-03-2013, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mirapatec

Update: Meguiar's Water Spot Remover & Multi-Surface Polish worked wonders.

Thanks for all the advice!

Good to know!

charlieXX · 08-08-2013, 06:45 PM

At least you guys are on the roof, here with us it is inside the engine bay.

UberSilver · 08-14-2013, 02:37 PM

Your just lucky the cats have not started to scratch your paint. I've got four areas of my Yaris that have sets of three scratch's, like a cat is trying to slow down as the slide off my car.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mirapatec

OK, this is an extremely odd issue that I never really ever thought I would be asking about. There are some neighborhood cats that have sometimes taken to sleeping/hanging out on the roof of my Yaris at night. I have noticed "spots" on the roof of my Yaris that resist cleaning. I have washed and scrubbed, but they are still there. What is this, and what can I do to clean them off?

djhuddy2442 · 08-14-2013, 03:08 PM

ok so if you do the tape trick you have to video tape this and post it so we can watch it

bobolinko · 08-23-2013, 01:13 PM

after you've cleaned and waxed the car, go to Home Depot or Lowes, and get the dog/cat repellant for lawns. It's a pepper powder that will keep the cat as far away from your roof as it can, once it's tried to alight onto your roof. I had the same problem and dusted my roof and the cat has NEVER come near the car again. It totally bothers their noses and they absolutely detest that so kills the problem in one shot. the dust did not affect my paint at all, and I have a black sand pearl finish and it's just fine. Wear a dust mask when you sprinkle it, or you will know why the animals do not like to go near it. :=)

mirapatec · 08-23-2013, 01:57 PM

I like the idea of the pepper. That sounds like a very good option. Thanks.

47_MasoN_47 · 08-23-2013, 02:32 PM

mirapatec · 10-01-2013, 11:47 AM

Yet another update: Simply sprinkling or dusting a small amount of ground pepper purchased from the grocery store on the roof and hood every so often has completely repelled the neighborhood cats from hanging out. I like this inexpensive, humane, and effective solution. Thanks for all the input.

07-20-2013, 01:33 PM	#1
mirapatec View User's Garage Drives: 2012 Yaris L, 2020 Yaris LE HB Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Georgia, U.S.A. Posts: 211	Cats :-( OK, this is an extremely odd issue that I never really ever thought I would be asking about. There are some neighborhood cats that have sometimes taken to sleeping/hanging out on the roof of my Yaris at night. I have noticed "spots" on the roof of my Yaris that resist cleaning. I have washed and scrubbed, but they are still there. What is this, and what can I do to clean them off? __________________ 2012 Toyota Yaris L and 2020 Toyota Yaris LE HB

07-21-2013, 02:23 PM	#4
yougojay 25, 550 MILES! View User's Garage Drives: Yaris L Coupe Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: East End Posts: 500	Paste Wax? Maybe try a good dose of paste wax?

07-22-2013, 01:22 PM	#5
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	polish or pre-wax > clay bar > wax Then go buy yourself a car cover. __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

07-22-2013, 11:03 PM	#6
mirapatec View User's Garage Drives: 2012 Yaris L, 2020 Yaris LE HB Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Georgia, U.S.A. Posts: 211	@ Altitude: The clay bar is on my list to try. I had not thought of vinegar. Thanks. @ sex: I like the packing tape idea. That will be fun. @ yougojay: I should look at what the paste wax will do. @ cali yaris: Yes, I need to consider purchasing a cover. It will be a good investment. I really like cats, but wish they would find somewhere else to hang out. __________________ 2012 Toyota Yaris L and 2020 Toyota Yaris LE HB

08-03-2013, 01:56 PM	#9
mirapatec View User's Garage Drives: 2012 Yaris L, 2020 Yaris LE HB Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Georgia, U.S.A. Posts: 211	Update: Meguiar's Water Spot Remover & Multi-Surface Polish worked wonders. Thanks for all the advice! __________________ 2012 Toyota Yaris L and 2020 Toyota Yaris LE HB

07-20-2013, 04:29 PM	#2
Altitude Drives: '08 LB MT Bayou Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,671	Clay bar? Diluted vinegar solution?

07-21-2013, 07:15 AM	#3
sex View User's Garage Drives: 09 5DR Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NY Posts: 310	To keep them off, put some cheap packing tape upside down on the roof. After a few days they should learn

08-08-2013, 06:45 PM	#11
charlieXX Corporate Slave View User's Garage Drives: 2010 Yaris YX aka "Cutie" Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Riyadh Saudi Arabia Posts: 536	At least you guys are on the roof, here with us it is inside the engine bay. __________________ Si Vis Pacem Parabellum CharlieXX: Independent Pinoy Yaris Owner in Riyadh...... Not connected to any organization and don't NEED to. Keep your ride rockin and rollin

08-14-2013, 03:08 PM	#13
djhuddy2442 View User's Garage Drives: 2008 toyota yaris hatchback Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: pittsburgh pa Posts: 95	ok so if you do the tape trick you have to video tape this and post it so we can watch it

08-23-2013, 01:13 PM	#14
bobolinko Bob Drives: Yaris and Scion XD 5 spd BSP Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Was Hawaii - Moved to Everett WA Posts: 145	after you've cleaned and waxed the car, go to Home Depot or Lowes, and get the dog/cat repellant for lawns. It's a pepper powder that will keep the cat as far away from your roof as it can, once it's tried to alight onto your roof. I had the same problem and dusted my roof and the cat has NEVER come near the car again. It totally bothers their noses and they absolutely detest that so kills the problem in one shot. the dust did not affect my paint at all, and I have a black sand pearl finish and it's just fine. Wear a dust mask when you sprinkle it, or you will know why the animals do not like to go near it. :=)

08-23-2013, 01:57 PM	#15
mirapatec View User's Garage Drives: 2012 Yaris L, 2020 Yaris LE HB Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Georgia, U.S.A. Posts: 211	I like the idea of the pepper. That sounds like a very good option. Thanks. __________________ 2012 Toyota Yaris L and 2020 Toyota Yaris LE HB

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10-01-2013, 11:47 AM	#17
mirapatec View User's Garage Drives: 2012 Yaris L, 2020 Yaris LE HB Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Georgia, U.S.A. Posts: 211	Yet another update: Simply sprinkling or dusting a small amount of ground pepper purchased from the grocery store on the roof and hood every so often has completely repelled the neighborhood cats from hanging out. I like this inexpensive, humane, and effective solution. Thanks for all the input. __________________ 2012 Toyota Yaris L and 2020 Toyota Yaris LE HB

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