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Article #40Re: Spray-on mud and speed cameras?
From: GbH
Date: Mon, 06 Jun 2005 18:00
Date: Mon, 06 Jun 2005 18:00
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In news:1118005985.396243.98320@g49g2000cwa.googlegroups.com, iamrob@gmail.com <iamrob@gmail.com> blithered: > Hi, > > Does anyone use spray-on mud, or know anyone else who does? > > I am a journalist researching a story on products like the one at > http://www.sprayonmud.com. > > Have you used such products, or know any stories about people who > have? > > What are the ways in which it can be used and why? Such products are > marketed to 4x4 owners looking to give their vehicle an authentic > just-been-up-the-side-of-a-mountain look, but I have read from some > people who say they could be used to cover cars' registration plates > to avoid detection by speed cameras (something the manufacturer of the > above product says it does not condone and an activity it > discourages)... Got any stories about either of these uses? Ever used > spray-on mud yourself to avoid getting nicked or flashed? > > What do you think of spray-on-mud - handy way for busy drivers to get > 4x4 street cred, pointless yuppie posturing, perfect way to evade the > long arm of the law? > > I'd love to hear from anyone who has used this type of thing or who > has any anecdotes. > > If you'd rather not be identified, email iamrob@gmail.com. > > Thanks. Seem to recall Les Leston used to supply stick on flies for your disadvantaged would be rally drivers. -- "He who says it cannot be done should not interrupt her doing it." If at first you don't succeed, maybe skydiving's not for you!
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