Leaning on someones vehicle....

[WaspHunter]

"Don't lean on my car."

Then I just move the conversation along. I don't put them down or get angry, and so the other person doesn't feel the need to argue. They just stop. I have had my best mates grab the roof rails and pretend its on hydros, but considering I'd do the same thing on theirs we call it fair game.

Never had a problem with strangers walking up to me and actually touching it. They stare, and occasionally talk, but I think the car itself gives a "hands off" impression.

[gb387]

Originally posted by IBstoney1
Howdy,
What I resort too when somebody is leaning on or looks like they want to rest against any vehicle I politely ask if they are OK, then I introduce myself, hand them my business card and admire either my work or someone else’s. Without missing a beat I go right into my 12 second sales pitch, that a proper finish takes hours of time and money and blah, blah, blah… that for a new customer [them] I will wash their vehicle to evaluate their finish and that I would be willing to restore their vehicle. They either walk away like I have the plague [gets them away from the vehicle] or they become chatty Cathie’s and I may have a new client/friend. I attempt to remember that there is a village looking for [their] idiot and I have found just the correct candidate for the position. Makes me smile. Al

I like this one!

[OctaneGuy]

Yep same thought came to mind to.

Seems the picture he had is broken but the story is all there

kpagel is the MOL member
"I was leaving a show at a local bar/restaraunt Thursday night (first off, I'm underage. I was NOT drinking). As I approached my vehicle I saw some guy leaning on my truck. I understand some people are just rude like that, so I kept my patience. I told him "Hey, could you get off my truck?" I wasn't trying to start anything, I just didn't want him on my truck. He snapped back with some response about how he wasn't ruining the truck...."

Here's the thread

http://meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=9786&highlight=lean+AND+car

Originally posted by MandarinaRacing
It used to bother me A LOT, to find someone leaning on my car, but, if I remember correctly, a fellow forum member had a VERY bad experince when he confronted someone leaning on his car, so now I just let it be. You never know if you're going to be dealing with a psycho! Besides with the techniques learned on this forum I can try to remove any scratch or imperfection that was left on my car....its easier and safer.

Alex