keeping a dust free car (almost)

[dchristo]

I read here a few weeks about GROUNDING your car so static electricity wont attract dust...well I thought I would give it a try.

my truck sits under a carport and gets very dusty within a few days.. but after grounding its been almost two weeks and very little dust:wow:

:checkit:

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/picture.php?albumid=287&pictureid=1899http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/picture.php?albumid=287&pictureid=1900

I used a alligator clip so if I forget to unplug when I leave, it will just slip off

[tw33k2514]

Interesting..... I'd be interested to try this myself.

[Dr Oldz]

hummmmmmmm.

[CEE DOG]

Nice! another option is to consider a nano spray: http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/product-reviews/41502-review-carpro-reload.html

[D.Acker]

Interesting, could you get a shot of how\where the wire is attached to the truck under the hood\behind the bumper? This might be a good trick for my car.

[Old Tiger]

I read here a few weeks about GROUNDING your car so static electricity wont attract dust...well I thought I would give it a try.

my truck sits under a carport and gets very dusty within a few days.. but after grounding its been almost two weeks and very little dust:wow:

:checkit:

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/picture.php?albumid=287&pictureid=1899http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/picture.php?albumid=287&pictureid=1900

I used a alligator clip so if I forget to unplug when I leave, it will just slip off


Nice! another option is to consider a nano spray:

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/product-reviews/41502-review-carpro-reload.html
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You should try both!

[dchristo]

Interesting, could you get a shot of howwhere the wire is attached to the truck under the hoodbehind the bumper? This might be a good trick for my car.


I just hooked it to the neg battery terminal

[dchristo]

Nice! another option is to consider a nano spray: http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/product-reviews/41502-review-carpro-reload.html

thanks, I will give this a try also

[Blackthorn One]

I have heard that grounding also reduces corrosion.

[dchristo]

I have heard that grounding also reduces corrosion.


that would be good, I live about 300 feet from the ocean

[D.Acker]

I just hooked it to the neg battery terminal

Cool! That's easy enough.

[zkeeper]

I personally like the idea of charging my car from the post. I now wonder if it would work with an inside 2X4 upright? You were using a 4X4 or 6X6 which I would think carry a lot more charging power; love the whole green example....sorry..could not resist :xyxthumbs:...BTW--love the idea--very creative.

[Setec Astronomy]

So did it work? I know on another forum there was a pro detailer (fixed location) who would ground the cars to a water pipe so they didn't build up static from all the microfiber rubdown.

[Rsurfer]

I personally like the idea of charging my car from the post. I now wonder if it would work with an inside 2X4 upright? You were using a 4X4 or 6X6 which I would think carry a lot more charging power; love the whole green example....sorry..could not resist :xyxthumbs:...BTW--love the idea--very creative.
Grounding is from the metal plate and not the size of the wood.Im the MAN

[FUNX650]

I read here a few weeks about GROUNDING your car so static electricity wont attract dust...well I thought I would give it a try.

my truck sits under a carport and gets very dusty within a few days.. but after grounding its been almost two weeks and very little dust:wow:

:checkit:

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/picture.php?albumid=287&pictureid=1899http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/picture.php?albumid=287&pictureid=1900

I used a alligator clip so if I forget to unplug when I leave, it will just slip off

Glad this grounding system has been effective and has worked for you, even though I don't see a 'good ground' from your pics.


Being that local NEC rules along with the local AHJ's will vary somewhat between municipalities:

Can't tell if your carport is a "poured concrete over a re-bar system" (NEC recognized UFER grounding system) or not.

Also...An NEC recognized 'grounding rod system'; or 'grounding' to a munincipal water supply line (except for PVC lines, of course) are other sources to 'ground' to.

If there were a lightning strike in your area that goes to 'ground', I would really worry about the placement of the alligator clamp lying upon the bumper of the vehicle, with such clamp attached to the "wire" leading to the battery.:o
Attaching this "wire" to the vehicle's frame would be a better choice, IMO...especially if the vehicle is parked close to the house.

Once again...great creative idea...but I would definitely make sure of a proper 'ground'. That's just me and how I feel about electrical 'grounding'.

Just a few concerns I have....nothing personal. :)

Bob