Grounding Connection Question

Montego

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I'm getting ready to start my first build and have a question about using a grounding wrist strap. If I attach the grounding wrist strap to the chassis or PSU cover, does the factory coating (paint or powder coat) prevent good grounding? Would it be a better option to expose a grounding spot by removing some of the coating in an inconspicuous spot using a small file and attaching the grounding wrist strap to that?

Thanks in advance for any help.
Montego
 
Solution
1. You can wear the wrist strap on your ankle and connect it to a metal table or something.
2. Don't need to remove coating or anything, you can even discharge yourself by touching any piece of metal.