Re: [DML] DMC and fog machine

["DMC Joe" <dmcjoe@xxxx>]

The fog is no problem, just be sure to get a signed damage waiver.

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DMC Joe / De Lorean Services / <dmcjoe@xxxx>
Web Site: <www.deloreanservices.com>
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----- Original Message -----
From: Hank Breer <hbreer@xxxx>
To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, May 31, 2000 10:53 PM
Subject: Re: [DML] DMC and fog machine


> Brian,
>
> I have used my fog machine near my DeLorean with no apparent ill effects.
I
> wash the car well afterwards just to be safe. Often there is a scent added
to
> the chemical that makes the fog. (Mine smells like vanilla). After I have
used
> it, there is a lingering smell of vanilla in the interior. A little
Fabreze
> sprayed on things got rid of that.
>
> If you are going to be outside, the fog dissipates pretty quickly. If
inside,
> they won't be able to use the machine much or you won't be able to see
anything.
>
> My bigger concern would be the open doors all night. Are you going to be
with
> the car or is the event organizer going to provide security? When my car
was
> used a few months ago at a BTTF themed Xmas party, the guests took the
open
> doors as an invitation to sit in the car and have their pictures taken.
> Unfortunately, a couple of poorly aimed rear ends broke the arm rest
extension
> on the driver's side. Happy ending: I had rented my car to a production
company
> who was hired to stage the event and they had an insurance rider on the
car. I
> had the check for repairs within the week. (Be sure to inspect the car
before
> leaving the event and if there is damage, point it out to those in
charge.)
>
> Hank
>
> lovdmc12@xxxx wrote:
> >
> > I have been asked to allow my DMC to be used as the centerpiece at a
> > convention. The theme is Back to the Future, so they really want a
DeLorean.
> > Anyway, the contact man called me today and asked if they could use a
fog
> > machine near the car. I told him I'd have to get back to him on that
one.
> > He says it's the kind that uses chemicals and not dry ice to make the
fog.
> > They want the doors to be open all evening. My question to the group is
> > this: do I let them use the fog machine or do I tell them no way? Does
> > anyone know if these kinds of fog machines produce anything that might
be
> > harmful to the DeLorean's interior or exterior? Thanks for the help.
> >
> > Brian
> > VIN 1597