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Old 07-17-2008, 11:54 PM
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FYI - Have you ever been shocked when exitting your car ? Try this stuff called "Static Guard." It comes in an aerosol can about 9" tall and 2" in diameter.
Color of can is blue with an orange cap. It can be found at like Target , Walmart , etc.
in the laundry soap aisles.

Just spray onto seat / floormats , let dry and you're good to go! No more shock !Just sharing....
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you can also mix up a 10:1 ratio of water and fabric softner (your choice of brand/scent) in a spray bottle, lightly spray the seats etc. same effect (static guard has a funky smell IMO)
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I agree , "lvbitwiz" but after it dries it's just fine.
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I get shocked all the time. People must think I'm crazy because I often exit my car and immediately drop a f-bomb or some other !@#$% when I get shocked. I might have to try some static guard or the fabric softener thing. Thanks.
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Originally Posted by rockthebeef
I get shocked all the time. People must think I'm crazy because I often exit my car and immediately drop a f-bomb or some other !@#$% when I get shocked. I might have to try some static guard or the fabric softener thing. Thanks.
you should stop wearing polyester suits

but yeah, I had the same problem, (esp when the humidity dosent go above 20% here) downy FTW
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Originally Posted by lvbitwiz
Originally Posted by rockthebeef
I get shocked all the time. People must think I'm crazy because I often exit my car and immediately drop a f-bomb or some other !@#$% when I get shocked. I might have to try some static guard or the fabric softener thing. Thanks.
you should stop wearing polyester suits

but yeah, I had the same problem, (esp when the humidity dosent go above 20% here) downy FTW
It's not the polyester suits... it's his electric personality.
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It's all personality because I don't wear pants when I drive.
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Too much information!
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Originally Posted by rockthebeef
It's all personality because I don't wear pants when I drive.
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i have had the same problem so i grab the door jamb when i get out of the car to ground myself while i exit the car. works every time
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http://www.mizter.comfor an car ground strap
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Hmmm 10:1 water and softner?? i gotta try that. I have to get outta my car all funky now and i wince everytime i go and shut my door. people think im scared of my car...

i think i am...
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xB owners just have shocking personalities.
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Cionide, where's the shocking pic?
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