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This won't help you get rid of the dirt you already have, but
it might help you avoid another attack of it.
Saturday and Sunday had to be THE worst days for riding so far
this year. Pedestrians with dogs (no leashes, of course)
and baby carriages were just about *EVERYWHERE* and it seemed that
they had entirely forgotten the basic road use rules through a winter
of hibernation in front of the idiot box. The roads were awash
with saline and car drivers seemed to be aiming their puddle splash
at cyclists, pedestrians and freshly washed cars. For these reasons,
plus the gaggle of two wheeled wobblers that emerged, I avoided riding
in the late morning and early afternoon.
Until the snow is *ALL GONE* the answer seems to be to take
rides early in the day, there's enough light to spin a quick 30 or so
miles before work. Commuting is out for me until we get somewhat dryer
roads between 5 and 6. Despite the flowing water of yesterday
afternoon I found totally dry roads this morning, however they were wet
again by the time I had showered and started out for work.
Reg
Err, check out your alloy components too, see how they liked
the salt water wash.
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| Hairspray might work. It does a great job on ink and blood and
fresh grease stains. Maybe it will work on your dots.
Just spray it on the stains until the fabric is soaked, rub it
into the stain, and throw it in the washing machine.
I'm not sure if it will harm man-made fabrics like nylon and polyester,
so test it out on your oldest shirt first.
Acetone products (fingernail polish remover) might also be worth a try
(same caveat). If all else fails, try the onion soup they served in
the CHM cafeteria last Wednesday; it did a great job at removing most
of the lining of my stomach. 8')
-- (a different) Kevin
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