Posted by ALAN on November 29, 00 at 08:00:51:
In Reply to: Re: Static Elec. shocks with cloth upholstery...has this been covered? posted by #1 Son on November 28, 00 at 16:19:18:
: : Couldn't find it on #1 Son's page...
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: But, if you had come to his house in Houston, you could have seen that one of his cars has a "whatchamajig" as shown in the above picture!
: This type of "toys" are VERY popuar for the Hong Kongers. They have all kinds that claim to alleviate the condition, Gold, Chrome, or even Rubber. However, NONE OF THEM WORK, including the one above!
: I knew it when I bought it. I use it as a decoration and a conversation piece. Many a guys had asked if that is the antenna for my cell phone. My answer? "YES"!
: #1 Son
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I believe the static electricity is from the new compunds used in tires (silca) that creates the charge , worse in the winter when the air is drier...no cure, happens in both cloth and leather. Nothing to do with the upholstery.