Solving the "dusty number plate" problem

[jay clock]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Anti-Dust-Car...arts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item255d152d50

Very odd...."This pair Car Number Plate Cover is used for protecting your nember plate from dust and scratch when your car parked in parking lot and in your own garage."

Sounds like it is solving a problem that isn't there.....

 

[ianrauk]

'tis a bit bizarre

 

[ChrisKH]

It's for crooks. If you're going to cover a car in a garage because of dust, you cover the whole thing.

Having said that, why have it in camouflage? Is this for sad people with Jeeps who play at being Second World War generals?

 

[Black Sheep]

the only real use I can think of is if you've taken your car on a track day it is a good idea to cover your plates in the pits and on track (bit of electrical tape) as some insurance companies spy on who's doing track days and either won't cover damage caused on that day / couple of days after as they assume it's been done on the track (where your road insurance won't cover you)

which is why, if I ever have an accident outside a motorsport event I'll not say "it happened just outside the silverstone race circuit" I'll just give the road name / number and describe the junction.

no, I don't do track days but I sometimes photograph motorsport events.

 

[Arch]

Perhaps it's for the owners of old bangers - the numberplate might be the most valuable part...

Nah, it's just someone having a naff idea and not being talked out it. Innovation catalogues are full of them.

I'm just about to go into production with my unique biro dust cover, in neoprene. Never suffer a dusty biro again!

 

[fossyant]

Someone buys the stuff...............

 

[alecstilleyedye]

supply creates it's own demand. or it did when i did 'a' level economics…

 

[tyred]

Just What I've always wanted. No more dusty number plates.

Now, how to I keep the rest of the car from getting dusty?

 

[Arch]

Just What I've always wanted. No more dusty number plates.

Now, how to I keep the rest of the car from getting dusty?

Be patient. Dust covers for the wheels, windscreen wipers and headlamps will be available soon....

And don't forget inside! Dust covers for your gearstick, steering wheel, and furry dice....

The real problem is, how do I prevent my bike getting dusty?

 

[threebikesmcginty]

With a bicycle dust cover of course!

That's great - cut two holes for the eyes and it's also a brilliant stay dry in the wet weather cover for rider and bike.

 

[Arch]

With a bicycle dust cover of course!

It really is unfair to laugh at people's English when it's not their first language...

"We will ship the item via post air mail in 24 hours, usually it will take 10~17 business days for you to get it. Due to the affecting of the worldwide snowstorm in this winter, the post time may be a little longer, if you haven't recieved the item in time, pls wait patiently a few more days and you will get it. Also we can shipped the item via EMS, if you want to get the item in short time, pls contact us, we will offer you the ems shipping fee for this item. NOTE: For the reasons of local customs and post, The post time to ITALY, GERMANY, SPAIN and MEXICO is a little longer than other countries, usually it will take 25~30 business days. The client of the 3 countries may wait paciently to get the item. "



I love the way their own photo shows it not really fitting properly!

 

[Over The Hill]

The real problem is, how do I prevent my bike getting dusty?

And how do you stop your dust cover getting dusty!



The ad shows it about to be fitted to a BMW - that explains it all.

 

[Arch]

And how do you stop your dust cover getting dusty!

Oh god! I need a dust cover dust cover!

Being grown up is hard work....

 

[TheDoctor]

Surely when your bike is dusty, you ride it in the rain!!
Problem solved

 

[ufkacbln]

There is a car that parks on our road and the plates were so mucky you couldn't read them.

As I am a very nice person..... I cleaned them.

For some reason the driver wasn't happy, I don't understand why