In a message dated 3/24/06 12:13:14 AM Eastern Standard Time, Tom@Salicos.com writes:
> If you continuously spray the fabric with anti-static treatment it will > start to pick up dirt. The best advise here was to touch something metal as > > you drag your butt across the seat. This dissipates the static charge as it > > is being developed. The next best thing is to dissipate the charge by > thumping the bottom of your fist on a metal surface before touching > something with your fingers. The larger the discharge surface the less the > effect. It's like when you scuffed your feet and touched your little > brother's ear. Less area, greater energy density. > > The bottom line is that, except for continuous use of anti-static spray > and/or less painful discharge habits, there may not be anything you can do. > > actually i lay my palm on the top of the dogleg before i get out..having my palm there doesnt keep me from getting shocked.. i just found a good remedy.. open door, put left hand on A pillar lift body wieght up and out of seat with left hand on A pillar that way my butt clears the outer bolster, no dragging or sliding across seat, therefore no shock. also cuts down on bolster wear too :<) chris |
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