If static electricity gives you a jolt each time you touch chrome door or window handles, apply a coat of thinned white shellac over the metal. The shellac will act as insulation and, incidentally, will protect the metal handles and keep them bright. However, in today's world, to solve this static electricity build up, you can buy very good clear lacquers in pressure pack cans. Remove the offending chrome handles and treat accordingly or fit an earth strap. static electricity