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swidd · 05-12-2010, 12:45 PM

Zaps and electrostatic build-up has been a major problem in my life for the past few years... getting zapped when touching doors, opening the doors for the ladies becomes a social problem etc, getting milk in the grocery store is pain, and yes, Yaris is pain.

It comes down to the clothing: socks, boxers or pants made with synthetics like polyester or nylon are major cause.

Spray Yaris fabric interior (seats and floor mats) with anti static spray. Or buy rubber floor mats. I'm going to buy leather seat covers.

I found socks and boxers made of bamboo and/or 100% pure cotton took care of a lot of the zaps and overall static build-up. I found that the entire selection of socks at Walmart and most of the socks sold at Target, are made from cheap synthetic materials. The bamboo socks (static free even out of the dryer!) were available in bulk from Sam's Club.

Also moving slowly when getting out of the car helps.

Touch the car glass first, it may discharge at a slower rate.

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05-12-2010, 12:45 PM	#6
swidd Drives: Yaris HB Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Central Alabama, GOD BLESS AMERICA Posts: 755	Zaps and electrostatic build-up has been a major problem in my life for the past few years... getting zapped when touching doors, opening the doors for the ladies becomes a social problem etc, getting milk in the grocery store is pain, and yes, Yaris is pain. It comes down to the clothing: socks, boxers or pants made with synthetics like polyester or nylon are major cause. Spray Yaris fabric interior (seats and floor mats) with anti static spray. Or buy rubber floor mats. I'm going to buy leather seat covers. I found socks and boxers made of bamboo and/or 100% pure cotton took care of a lot of the zaps and overall static build-up. I found that the entire selection of socks at Walmart and most of the socks sold at Target, are made from cheap synthetic materials. The bamboo socks (static free even out of the dryer!) were available in bulk from Sam's Club. Also moving slowly when getting out of the car helps. Touch the car glass first, it may discharge at a slower rate.