Inexpensive INDOOR cover for S4?

[jjflash]

We have two indoor cats. They seem to enjoy going out into the garage and climbing all over Sharky. So far only damage has been some dirty paw prints. I currently throw a couple of soft bedsheets over the car, but I'd like to find some kind of inexpensive and SOFT cover that would be easier to put on/take off. There a couple of kinds on e-Bay. This one has mirror pockets and costs about $75.00

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Porsche-928-Indoor-Custom-Fit-Car-Dust-Cover_W0QQitemZ200373338225QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMoto rs_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item2ea72e8071&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245

and this one--super cheap, no mirror pockets.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/PORSCHE-928-CAR-COVER-1984-1985-1986-1987-1988-1989_W0QQitemZ360179284538QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotor s_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item53dc5bba3a&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245

They seem to emphasize waterproof-ness, which isn't an issue. Softness is what I want and enough thickness/strength to make sure the cats can't tear it. (Both cats are de-clawed, BTW. Front paws only and NO, we didn't do it...they came from a rescue shelter .)

Anybody have any experience with these, or recommendations on something else that would do the job?

TIA.

[rhjames]

Originally Posted by jjflash

We have two indoor cats. They seem to enjoy going out into the garage and climbing all over Sharky. So far only damage has been some dirty paw prints. I currently throw a couple of soft bedsheets over the car, but I'd like to find some kind of inexpensive and SOFT cover that would be easier to put on/take off. There a couple of kinds on e-Bay. This one has mirror pockets and costs about $75.00

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Porsche-928-Indoor-Custom-Fit-Car-Dust-Cover_W0QQitemZ200373338225QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMoto rs_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item2ea72e8071&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245

and this one--super cheap, no mirror pockets.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/PORSCHE-928-CAR-COVER-1984-1985-1986-1987-1988-1989_W0QQitemZ360179284538QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotor s_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item53dc5bba3a&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245

They seem to emphasize waterproof-ness, which isn't an issue. Softness is what I want and enough thickness/strength to make sure the cats can't tear it. (Both cats are de-clawed, BTW. Front paws only and NO, we didn't do it...they came from a rescue shelter .)

Anybody have any experience with these, or recommendations on something else that would do the job?

TIA.

#1--keep cats out of the garage (I have Savannahs and Bengals that are constantly trying to get out to mine as well---I know where you are with this)

#2--cheapo car cover from Walmart is soft enough for your ride, and not expensive enough for you to worry about the cats walking/pissing/crapping on it. it's washable as well.

#3--keep the dogs out of the garage--yes, they too, will get onto of your 928--ask me how I know.

#4--ALWAYS KEEP THE WINDOWS UP. last thing you want is cat pee/poop in your ride.

your cats (except for cheetahs--their claws do not retract) will not use their claws to go up and down, except when scaling trees and such. your 928 is low enough that even the smallest domestic cat can easily jump directly upon it. however, dogs have no choice.

paw prints are bad enough, claw scratches are much, much worse......


good luck--

--Russ

[jjflash]

Originally Posted by rhjames

#1--keep cats out of the garage (I have Savannahs and Bengals that are constantly trying to get out to mine as well---I know where you are with this)

Mmmm... litter box is in the garage and moving it indoors isn't an option. These are pretty nice kitties--American shorthairs, brother and sister we rescued from a shelter. We're not comfortable with letting them out of doors as every time we've tried it they disappear chasing the first bird or bug that catches their attention.

#2--cheapo car cover from Walmart is soft enough for your ride, and not expensive enough for you to worry about the cats walking/pissing/crapping on it. it's washable as well.

I'll check one of these out. So far there hasn't been any problem with them thinking "outside the box"--and hopefully there never will be! That would demote them from "good kitty" status immediately.

#3--keep the dogs out of the garage--yes, they too, will get onto of your 928--ask me how I know.

No dogs... I wanted one, but we're not home enough. When we move to New Mexico, yes!

#4--ALWAYS KEEP THE WINDOWS UP. last thing you want is cat pee/poop in your ride.

Hadn't thought of that....mmmm...let me go down right now and make sure they're closed. Haven't seen any evidence of inside the car visitations yet--knock on wood!

your cats (except for cheetahs--their claws do not retract) will not use their claws to go up and down, except when scaling trees and such. your 928 is low enough that even the smallest domestic cat can easily jump directly upon it. however, dogs have no choice.

Well, I'll cancel my cheetah order then... What I'm worried about is them losing their balance and sliding across the roof or hood and extending their hind claws to brake themselves.

paw prints are bad enough, claw scratches are much, much worse......

Hopefully that never happens....mmmm... they DO have pretty nice, soft pelts though. If they commit any "capital crime" (scratching up Sharky) I'll use them to polish them out. I'm explaining all this to them as we speak....they are listening intently.

good luck--

--Russ

Thanks, Russ!