I keep my 8 in the garage most of the time, but whenever the garage door is open, our cat thinks he looks so cool on top of my Nordic Green 8. Paw prints, cat hairs and microscopic scratches in the paint were not doing the car any good. I have finally given up trying to teach him not to get up there, so I went to WallMart today and found a good cheap solution. They have a low-cost car cover for $19.95 (brand name is Budge) and their size 3 fits very well. This probably would not do very well for long-term outdoor use, but is perfect for protecting my car from Tiger.