ROAD WORK PRODUCTS USED DAMAGE PAINT ON VEHICLES
Recently, I came across some road works just before going into Feilding and I noticed that the road had had some wet type of fine cement applied. I drove very slowly over it but still got a lot of on my (Black) car.The next day my son noticed the stuff and said do not just wash it off normally, like washing your car. Hose it with a heavy stream of water till it starts coming off. You have to let the water soak in. Then wash with a very soft sponge and water very gently until it has all gone. This may take a few minutes. My son had the same issue and washed his car in the normal way. After he had finished there were fine scratch marks all over the paintwork. My reason for posting this is because I had my car at the paint and panel repairers and I told them about the wet sandy like substance the road workers are throwing on the road. He said to me you have to hose the vehicle with water, wait for it to soak in before washing it off. He also said that they have a car in here that needs half of the body of the car repainting because it had fine scratch marks from the stuff road workers are putting on the road. The lady owner was not aware and just washed the car the normal way.
Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
As reported in the Post, there’s a $30 million funding gap in financial mentoring. This has led to services closing and mentors stepping in unpaid just to keep helping people in need 🪙💰🪙
One proposed solution? Small levies on industries that profit from financial hardship — like banks, casinos, and similar companies.
So we want to hear what you think:
Should the government ask these industries to contribute?
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59% Yes, supporting people is important!
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26% No, individuals should take responsibility
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15% ... It is complicated
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A Neighbourly Riddle! Don’t Overthink It… Or Do?😜
Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!
If you multiply this number by any other number, the answer will always be the same. What number is this?
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