its shocking

[xcrocx]

i keep getting a little shock after i've been driving and i get out and touch the door, its only a small shock might be just static. is it anything to worry about and how can i stop it, ive got a 2lt van if that make any differance
thanks in advance

[G51 NAV]

It's just static cos the weather's cold. I get the same shocks from escalators in shops. It bloody hurts sometimes! The effect can vary greatly depending on what the soles of your shoes are made from. Honest.

[E_T_V]

Also look at your exiting technique. I used to get this all the time until I looked at how I was getting out of the car. Try this and I'm betting you'll never get another shock again:

Open door don't step out
Hold the metal at the top of the door frame (or any metal on the car that you find convenient)
Step out whilst holding onto the metal
Close the door without getting zapped.
Job done.

[Andy]

I keep ketting static shocks of all the metal door handles at work, and its realy anoying. You can discharge it but you look like a fool rubing your hand over odd surfaces lol.

[G Force]

Static build up is mostly due to the type of clothing you wear and the material such as silk and Nylon etc, or anything slippy.

[Simon]

I used to get some real belters off my Maestro HL, but the good old cotton velvet Mayfair upholstery stops the shocks. Loughborough University Library used to have a nylon carpet and chrome door handles. It took a brave person to open the door...

BTW, the SI unit for static electricity is the AARRGGHHH!

[BikerGran]

I get zapped when my hubby kisses me goodnight if he forgets to take his foot out of his shoe and earth himself on the carpet! Bloody hurts too!

[xcrocx]

thanks all
ive sorted it thanks to you all,
i get undressed before getting out while holding on to the roof rack wearing my wellies.
i dont get a shock any more but the Neighbours do

[Simon]

:laugh: Priceless!

[Chris Y]

Just make sure you don't bang your aerial on the way out

[G51 NAV]

Originally Posted by BikerGran

I get zapped when my hubby kisses me goodnight if he forgets to take his foot out of his shoe and earth himself on the carpet! Bloody hurts too!

Depending on which part of you he kisses I could imagine the shock being quite . But that's as much as I'm prepared to say.

[BikerGran]

Don't get excited - he's a pensioner and I'm nearly one!

[G51 NAV]

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