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Nbadan
12-13-2004, 02:46 PM
OMAHA, Neb. -- Are you wearing your patriotism on your bumper?


Magnetic ribbons adorn many cars. Some say "support the troops" or other patriotic phrases, but a body shop owner warns that those magnets can cause rust.

"When rain falls (at the seam), it can leak behind the magnet," said Matt Sain, with Central Body Co.

Sain said his business advertises on the side of company vehicles with magnetic decals, and the business is happy to repair rusted paint jobs. But, Sain said, you can avoid a costly paint job by being careful with your magnetic decals.

"We found out after a couple months, moisture gathers behind the decal. It starts to cause rust," Sain said. "What I'd recommend is removing the magnet one time a week, thoroughly clean behind it and (clean) the back side of the magnet."

The Milwaukee Channel (http://www.themilwaukeechannel.com/automotive/3992205/detail.html)

These colors never run, but apparently they do bleed!

:blah
Spurminator
12-13-2004, 03:09 PM
Hurry and take those magnets off your car and replace them with the brand new, rust resistant "No War For Oil" decals!
Useruser666
12-13-2004, 03:30 PM
Who in the hell drives a car made of steel anymore? :spin
JoeChalupa
12-13-2004, 03:50 PM
Isn't that just common sense to clean the magnetic ribbons?

Who..?....who doesn't want to wear the ribbon!?
SpursWoman
12-13-2004, 04:23 PM
Isn't that just common sense to clean the magnetic ribbons?

Who..?....who doesn't want to wear the ribbon!?


I doubt many would even think about the rust problem....nice to know how to make sure it doesn't happen.

Now, if I could just figure out how to stop the kids from egging my car and finding a new residence for the million grackles that live in our oak trees, I'd be all set. :)
1369
12-13-2004, 04:51 PM
...finding a new residence for the million grackles that live in our oak trees, I'd be all set. :)...

Get your kid(s) a pellet gun from Santa and turn them loose on the birds.

Grackles don't come around my house that much anymore.
Useruser666
12-13-2004, 05:02 PM
Pellet gun? A shotgun will stop most birds and eggings.
1369
12-13-2004, 05:04 PM
People tend to frown and point when one discharges a shotgun in one's backyard.

The pellet gun is a tad more discrete.
Shelly
12-13-2004, 05:10 PM
Get your kid(s) a pellet gun from Santa and turn them loose on the birds.

Grackles don't come around my house that much anymore.

She might shoot her eye out!
Useruser666
12-13-2004, 05:28 PM
People tend to frown and point when one discharges a shotgun in one's backyard.

The pellet gun is a tad more discrete.

You'd be surprised at how much trouble a pellet rifle can get you in. In many cities it's considered a firearm just like a shotgun. Oh and that's $125 fine in Converse to discharge a firearm. FYI :devil
1369
12-13-2004, 05:33 PM
That's why I was saying to be a little more discrete.

If the pellet gun is too loud, these work real well and are really quiet.

http://www.cci-ammunition.com/images/22_cb_short_long.jpg
SpursWoman
12-13-2004, 05:37 PM
:wow :wow :lol



One problem, there are lots of bird feeders in the back yard. So not only are there tons of birds, they tend to get really full. :(
Useruser666
12-13-2004, 05:38 PM
That's why I was saying to be a little more discrete.

If the pellet gun is too loud, these work real well and are really quiet.

http://www.cci-ammunition.com/images/22_cb_short_long.jpg

Just use a nail gun. Or a blow dart gun. Those work pretty well. :angel
MannyIsGod
12-13-2004, 10:19 PM
Get your kid(s) a pellet gun from Santa and turn them loose on the birds.

Grackles don't come around my house that much anymore.



You'll shoot your eye out!

http://acs.flicklives.com/Toys/ralph_hk_boxed.jpg