Drought order concern for Le Mans

[smjlewis]

With certain areas of the country being threatened with imminent drought orders. In other words NO car washing . Has anyone got any bright ideas on how clean a car prior to covering with Le Mans stickers? I know some of my neighbours would report me instantly!

>> Edited by smjlewis on Tuesday 16th May 14:55

[f308 man]

sorry for your general predicament.
... i was worried for a minute that Le Mans was to suffer a beer shortage this summer.
as you were, men (and girls)
cheers, d

>> Edited by f308 man on Tuesday 16th May 14:59

[White_van_Man]

as far as im aware with the drought order imposed yesterday you can still wash your car with a bucket

drought order said:

4. the operation of mechanical vehicle washers, whether automatic or not, with the exception of those which recycle water and as a consequence use less than 23 litres of mains water per vehicle; 5. the washing by hosepipe, sprinkler or other similar apparatus, of road vehicles boats, railway rolling stock or aircraft for any reason other than safety or hygiene

www.waterplc.com/WaterPlc/drought/droughtorder.html

[ntel]

White_van_Man said:

as far as im aware with the drought order imposed yesterday you can still wash your car with a bucket

I usually put the water in the bucket and wash the car with a sponge

[FLAT 6]

It's pissing it down here - quick....outside and get the car washed!!!!!

[tucker20]

We have an excellent hand car wash near us, run by friendly eastern european blokes. All for a fiver.
Beats using a bucket, never seem to get the car properly rinsed down that way.

[puffpuff]

tucker20 said:

We have an excellent hand car wash near us, run by friendly eastern european blokes. All for a fiver. Beats using a bucket, never seem to get the car properly rinsed down that way.

Same here, all Latvians and highly recommended (Cannards Grave near Shepton Mallet)

[Alex@POD]

I'll just wash the bit where the sticker goes. Whether it's warm or raining the car will be in a state when I get there anyway...

[A10ARF]

Garage Jet Washes are working in South London, no probs so far...

[venom500]

Alex@POD said:

I'll just wash the bit where the sticker goes. Whether it's warm or raining the car will be in a state when I get there anyway...

Ditto to that!! Every year without exception the Venom leaves home looking a million dollors and arrives at the camp site looking like a pile of poo! Won`t be loosing any sleep over not washing it before Le-Mans!

[rev-erend]

I was really worried we would not be able to fill the usual swimming pools at Le Mans

[midnight_dub]

smjlewis said:

With certain areas of the country being threatened with imminent drought orders. In other words NO car washing . Has anyone got any bright ideas on how clean a car prior to covering with Le Mans stickers? I know some of my neighbours would report me instantly! >> Edited by smjlewis on Tuesday 16th May 14:55

Im sure the car washes in northan France are all functional, I'd try washing it as you arrive in France and stickering it up there. Failing that you could employ a North American Indian to do a rain dance, lol. But I think the France option is easyer.

[Bob the Planner]

smjlewis said:

With certain areas of the country being threatened with imminent drought orders. In other words NO car washing . Has anyone got any bright ideas on how clean a car prior to covering with Le Mans stickers? I know some of my neighbours would report me instantly! >> Edited by smjlewis on Tuesday 16th May 14:55

Move to an area without a drought problem for the weekend before to preare the car AFAIK Yorkshire is not under threat yet but that may change in the next 5 weeks.

[Polarbert]

If anyone wants to come up to Nottingham you can use as much water as you like from my hose! No ban up here! Joy

[venom500]

Raining in Wales also as I type!again!

[ballon]

Drought! What drought!!!

Left London a 15.30 to ride to Cadwell Park and it pissed down for the majority of the journey. Dry tack day today, bliss! Rained all the way from Huntingdon to SW London.

I should give my leathers to Thames Water they could get a few gallons out of them.

I cleaned the bike on Sunday, should not have bothered.