how is static electricity used in spraying cars?
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static electricity simply means the strong attraction between two materials that are oppositely charged i.e. one negative and the other positive.\n\nIn car spraying, the material of the car surface is normally positively charged due to it metallic nature and by use of electricity. On the other hand, the paint used to cover the surface are often negatively charged by means of anion (negatively charged ions) particles present in the paint. When the paint are applied on the car surfaces, the static electricity will holds the paint to the surface very strongly till the paint are dry.\n\nCar spraying using this method are more durable and appeared to be glossy and shiny!\n\nHope that answered your question. :)
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It's static electricity. They do have some sprays as well that you can spray on your clothes to control static electricity in your clothes. It might help. Moisture in the air will also help.
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No\n\nThe car shields you because the charge of the electricity resides on the surface of the metal. This is why it is dangerous to touch it.\n\nThis is the same reason you get shocked touching a 'live', bare wire.\n\nIf in that situation just hunker down, sit tight and call help on your cell...IF......you can get a signal thru the electron-screen surrounding your car. You could probably open a window a little tho.\n\nMore than likely the sunroof is made of glass and that is an insulator. So it the rubber seal between it and the metal chassis of the car on which it seals.\n\nHowever......\n\n......if the lightning is bent on being directed to something inside the car, or under the car, the car probably won't afford you much help. Lightning would burn a hole right thru it and anything in it's path. Don't know if that's ever happened, but I think it's more unlikely than likely.
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its just static electricity as far as I know caused by friction such as when you rub a balloon on your head and your hair raises. Also our bodies are naturally full of electricity
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Plastic is more likely then metal to build up a static charge. The static charge can then ignite the gas fumes once the container is opened and moved. My brother in-law actually saved a guys life. When passing a gas station he saw flames in the guys truck and he rushed to his assistance.\nMost cases are from trucks with cabs and plastic liners.\nKeep it safe.. use metal.
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Most clothing now a days are made from man made fibers.\n The action of body movement causes the material to rub together. Also dry air warm air will speed up the generation of static. Walking on man made fibre carpets, plastic desks`etc in  the office will generate static because there is no ground to discharge it.  Nylon underware will also generate static.You will notice this some times when you first touch any metal connected to ground after being in the above envioment. You will hear a crack and experience an eclectic shock. Some static electricity can be generated up to 4,000 v. Oil tankers doing tank washing with sea water can generate this kind of voltage. If the tanks are not Inerted with CO2 an explosion can occur
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No!  Powder Coating is electrolysis applied. The piece you are coating has a negative charge and the paint has a positive charge, it leaves little over spray, but must be baked after, The paint is vary hard and rust-proof.\nalso the process is expensive.\nThere is a spray can Epoxy paint,by Shermin-Williams, or use Hi temp engine paint, let it dry 24 hours before use.
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Condensation - the warm moist air in the car cools down and when it 'hits' the glass colled by the outside air and leaves a film, then drops of water.
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nothing-\nthe system of atoms inside your car is stationary relative to the baloon.
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The tires have nothing to do with it, between the dirt and moisture on the outside of the tires and the metal belting inside the tires, the rubber won't insulate you.  However, since the frame of the car is metal and forms an unbroken 'cage' of sorts around you, most likely the electricity will flow through the metal around you and into the ground.  This assumes that the doors are shut and you don't touch the metal parts of the frame that you can reach from inside the car.  Then again, lightning is unpredictable and often behaves strangely, so almost anything is possible.
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Static electricity is simply the result of positive and negatively charged ions. Depending on the charge, these ions repel and attract each other.\nMany electronic parts are made by incorporating microscopic connections to different points within the component. Static electricity can destroy these connections rendering the part useless.\nWe defend against discharge by grounding ourselves before touching any devices or using materials that reduce the ability of the charge to build.\nAnti-static spray works by neutralizing the ions of an item such as clothes, hair, carpets, and other items. It also works by attracting moisture out of the air, increasing the conductive properties of the material the product was sprayed on.
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you mean static shocks its built up sdick electricity and when you touch metal it discharges. there for shocking you. its not real elctrisity.
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Utilize some conductor between you and the grounding point. For example, hold a key (make sure you're touching the metal part!) and touch the key to the grounding point (door knob, etc.)\n\nThe static charge you have accumulated will flow through the key, and the arc will be produced between the key and the door knob. Since you are in contact with the key, the electrons will flow freely through you, and the energy causing the 'zap' will only be between the key & door knob. You will not feel a thing.\n\nTo reduce your tendancy to develop a static charge, walk barefoot, wear cotton clothing and increase the humidity level of your living environment.\n\nTo learn more about the principles of static electricity, check out these lectures offered by professor Lewin from MIT, click the link below...
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The charge stored by some surface is called static charge.It can cause a spark, and this spark can start some fire.
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But seriously, folks, how about:\n1. Static charge, done any number of ways, most involving a dry day and a bit of stroking or rubbing.\n2. Send current into a rechargeable battery.\n3. Refill a fire extinguisher.\nBonus item:\n4. Run toward it very fast making bellowing noises.
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static grounding I believe
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A lot of static electricity in the air can cause "dry lightning".  I assume that is what happened.