Paint It Pink!

Submitted by RammmITTT t3_y8bde8 in rva

According to Midas of Richmond via RTD article, this does include etching.

FREE CATALYTIC CONVERTER MARKING: "Operation Catalytic Converter Crackdown" kicked off region wide today to provide community members with an opportunity to get the catalytic converters on their vehicles marked for free.

This public-private partnership is aimed at combating catalytic converter thefts across the region. Here's how the program works:

📷 Marking events will occur on Nov. 13, Dec. 11, and Jan. 8 and you will need to register to reserve an appointment. (You must be the vehicle's registered owner and have your ID and registration with you when you arrive.)

📷 Reserve a date and time at https://converter.midasofrichmond.com to have your catalytic converter painted. Choose the Midas location where you reside: Richmond, Henrico County, Chesterfield County or Colonial Heights. Paint colors align with your locality of residence.

📷 Midas will use bright, high-temperature spray paint to mark your catalytic converter under your vehicle, making it less desirable for potential theft. Paint will only be visible underneath the vehicle and will not affect operation.

📷 It's estimated to take only 15 minutes to have your catalytic converter painted. This event is FREE and open to area residents and to members of the VCU and U of R communities.

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LevarGotMeStoney t1_isz48e2 wrote

Do they really think spray painting them is going to work? Hard pass.

If anything, it is going to make it faster and easier for thieves to spot the cat on your specific make and model. may as well paint a giant arrow pointing to it.

No scrap metal yards is going to turn away a cat because it has paint on it, as cars from these events will eventually be wrecked and subject to scrapping.

and do you really want someone at midas just spraying away at your car with a can of krylon? overspray is a thing.

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chihuahua001 t1_isz6txg wrote

Not sure why you got downvoted lol this is the dumbest thing I’ve ever seen. Literally no one buying hot cats is under the impression that they’re legit.

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RammmITTT OP t1_iszekjh wrote

By adding bright paint, you can create a visible deterrent to alert thieves to move on. This paint also signals law enforcement and recyclers to look deeper for serial numbers or identification marks. By clearly marking your catalytic converter you will be deterring the theft from happening in the first place.

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chihuahua001 t1_iszffpe wrote

How do you think moving stolen cats works? You show up at a legitimate recycler with a bunch of catalytic converters and the guy running the recycling place is just an absolute buffoon who doesn’t realize the cats are stolen?

No, you go to a sketchy recycler who knows he’s recycling stolen stuff.

Do you think the cops would happen upon a guy with a bunch of catalytic converters and not give him a second look unless they noticed one of the cats was painted? Even cops aren’t that dumb.

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fusion260 t1_it2k7n4 wrote

> No, you go to a sketchy recycler who knows he’s recycling stolen stuff.

Gotta love an abitious fence!

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LevarGotMeStoney t1_iszewu4 wrote

You're ignoring the fact that they completely skipped over step 1 in the link you provided. They're not adding any unique ID/number at midas. Just hitting you with krylon and sending you on your way.

also

>Literally no one buying hot cats is under the impression that they’re legit.

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BurkeyTurger t1_iszgns0 wrote

While I agree with most of your comment, why would I give a shit if there is paint on the bottom of my car.

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LevarGotMeStoney t1_iszierv wrote

Most people probably wouldn't. I'm a car guy though and will occasionally spend time working under my car and sloppiness like that bugs me.

Plus, if it didn't come with the car and it's not providing a tangible benefit, then why risk tarnishing my otherwise pristine car?

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BurkeyTurger t1_iszo8vv wrote

Fair enough, tho mine is already pretty far from pristine lol

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VAtenkara t1_it02ihq wrote

Probably as effective as spray painting “please don’t steal my cat converter”

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DefaultSubsAreTerrib t1_it247ly wrote

This will have no effect on thefts.

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LostDefectivePearl t1_it3lh0k wrote

People love security theater and it’ll make them get their oil changed while they’re there, that’s the real takeaway here

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nightopian t1_it2ok7z wrote

Does anyone recommend a shop that does cages? How much did it cost and what was the turn around time?

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