[Bob Andersen]

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I agree about the dial covers, you can usually buy the material from a plastics shop and save a bit of money over the pre made ones after some experimentation.
As for the spray paint ban I guess Chicago city hall figured that street gangs and juvenile delinquents don't own any cars? Sounds like Singapore without the good Chinese food, and any common sense.
Best Regards
Arran

LOL - not only that, but I think kids have learned to load up super-soaker type water cannons with paint. At least that's what it looks like to me judging from the paint patterns on buildings.
Anyway, I've since discovered several stores just outside city limits they have a much better selection of stains, lacquers, etc. at lower prices, and they have loads of spray paint