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How does static electricity apply to car
paint application?

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Answer:

For electrostatic paint to be applied, the vehicle needs to be grounded and positively charged. This creates a magnetic attraction to the negatively charged paint. Due to this charge, when the paint leaves the nozzle, it is attracted to the vehicle's charge and will stick to it.

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