Are you surprised every time you touch the car doorknob? This shock usually occurs because your car seat has picked up the opposite electrical charge during driving. To prevent these electric shocks, you can safely touch a discharge object, or prevent the formation of static electricity in the car.
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Method 1 of 2: Safely Discharge Electrostatic Discharge
Step 1. Hold the door handle when exiting the car
Most electric shocks occur because you and the car have different charges. When moving from the seat, this charge will separate and have the opportunity to cause a static electric shock. This charge can be released by touching the metal of the car so electricity can be transferred from the hand painlessly.
If you are still being electrocuted, the paint on the metal may not be conductive enough to conduct electricity. We recommend touching unpainted metal
Step 2. Use coins to touch the car
Another way to protect yourself from electrostatic shock is to use a coin or other metal object after getting out of the car. You may see sparks appear between the car and the coin, but don't worry as this doesn't hurt your hands.
Do not use keys that have an electronic chip. The electric current can destroy the chip and the key can no longer be used
Step 3. Touch the window for a few seconds
Car glass is not as conductive as metal so flowing charges don't hurt you.
Method 2 of 2: Preventing Static Electricity
Step 1. Wear shoes with conductive soles
Some shoes have rubber or plastic soles that insulate you from the ground. If you replace them with genuine leather-soled shoes, or special electrical static discharge (ESD) shoes, electric charges are not easily formed on your body. Even if you receive an electric charge during your ride, electricity will flow straight out through the sole when you hit the ground.
Step 2. Apply fabric softener to the car seat
Rubbing a fabric softener sheet on a car seat will dissipate static electricity for at least a few days. Otherwise, mix a teaspoon (5 ml) of liquid fabric softener with a quart of water. After that, spray the mixture on the upholstery.
Step 3. Watch your clothes
Synthetic materials, such as the latest fleece fabrics, can increase the risk of electrostatic shock. However, even natural fiber fabrics such as wool or cotton can generate a lot of static electricity, so you don't have to change the contents of your wardrobe. You just have to be very careful when wearing polyester.
Step 4. Attach a grounding strap if it has a non-conductive tire
"Low rolling resistance" tires made of silica are poor conductors of electricity. Thus, the car can attract static electricity while driving because it cannot flow to the ground. Static discharge straps connecting the car to the road will solve this problem.
- Very old cars that use plain white rubber tires can also have the same problem.
- Ordinary tires are treated with carbon black which is a conductive material. The grounding strap will have no effect on these tires. (Surprises can still occur, but the payload difference is between you and the car, not the car and the ground).
