who uses gloves to work on cars?

steptoe · Post by **steptoe** » Tue Aug 03, 2010 12:44 pm

I use the Ansell surgical style gloves for messy stuff but liquids like degreaser disolve them quickly. Also have some cheapy polar fleece style with fingers cut off by me for cold weather and of course today wore neither as it was a quick brake hose swap and KAfnBANGO ! I slip undong the hose to caliper end and slam little finger knuckle into rear moustache bar. So BLOOD everywhere, the surgical brown stingy stuff comes out, spit, bandaids etc.

Think it is either time in life to stop fixing cars, sell off and buy one newish beast NAH scratch that.

What mechanic gloves do you guys use or recommend and where'd ya get them ?

Busdriver · Post by **Busdriver** » Tue Aug 03, 2010 1:01 pm

I got a set of special heat resistant furry types that a mechanic from some supercar team gave me once at work, very useful for changing brake pads in taxis, who used to come in and not even switch the cars engine off while you changed the pads while they waited. They were yellow, but got black very quickly and I got abused at home when I ran them through the washing machine! She was not impressed! Apart from that, those surgical type ones have been very good on me.

T'subaru · Post by **T'subaru** » Tue Aug 03, 2010 1:53 pm

I use ansell nitryl gloves. keeps my hands clean, easy to hang onto tools and doesnt have an impact on manual dexterity.

Post by **TOONGA** » Tue Aug 03, 2010 2:25 pm

there are a silicon brand out there (can't remember the brand) that are as good as the latex surgical gloves but don't disintegrate when they come in contact with oil based products

I myself should get some good gloves but I can't find clodhopper size in the shops

TOONGA

Brad_Stacey · Post by **Brad_Stacey** » Tue Aug 03, 2010 2:56 pm

The Ansell Hyflex or Uvex Profas are a good option as they have a rubber film over cotton glove. keeps the grease off, has some protection from scratches and you can still feel what your doing.

They are also cheap $3-$4 ea.

MrRocky · Post by **MrRocky** » Tue Aug 03, 2010 3:52 pm

I have man hands - no gloves required

Post by **Alex** » Tue Aug 03, 2010 4:18 pm

MrRocky wrote:I have man hands - no gloves required

ditto that. Got many awesome scars on my hands from working on cars. Doesnt look the best when i rock up to work with grease under my fingernails tho (im a drafty)

Post by **Alex** » Tue Aug 03, 2010 4:19 pm

maybe you guys should get a manicure while youre at it!

dibs · Post by **dibs** » Tue Aug 03, 2010 6:55 pm

ditto on the man hands but i use rigers gloves at work . being constantly wet made em soft 7 yrs in business iv lost my calases .

dibs

sven '2' · Post by **sven '2'** » Tue Aug 03, 2010 6:57 pm

I had the same thread on RS Liberty recently

Link here - some very good advice within from blokes from within the trade

Sven

spike · Post by **spike** » Tue Aug 03, 2010 7:04 pm

for heave stuff i use riggers gloves

for light engine work i have some heat resistant glove i got given at grand prix, known as tyre gloves heat resistant and grip. i like to use them with heat resistant sleeves too.

and somtimes i use surgical gloves but yeah, i cant use them for long or my hands just go weird quick oil changes are good though.

90brumby · Post by **90brumby** » Tue Aug 03, 2010 7:34 pm

For heavy stuff I use the caterpillar gloves can get the part number if u like about 35 bucks a pair tho but are tough mainly use them at wrk tho not that often at home

kj0 · Post by **kj0** » Wed Aug 04, 2010 11:55 am

I don't use gloves, although I did on the weekend after raising two struts and the cool temperatures started to settle in, my hands started to become even more frail, but I have some awesome scars.

Venom · Post by **Venom** » Wed Aug 04, 2010 12:16 pm

Less concerned about scars and more concerned about carcinogens (anything that causes cancer). Skin is the second fastest way to absorb carcinogens short of sticking them in your mouth. This includes any petroleum based product like engine oil, grease, etc. I still don't wear gloves, but i might start to. On a side note apparently that new car smell is a carcinogin called benzene thats 10x worse than a cigarette.

Isn't chemistry awesome.

Cheers,
Rhys

spike · Post by **spike** » Wed Aug 04, 2010 12:26 pm

Venom wrote:benzene thats 10x worse than a cigarette.

think its actually thamaldahide(?)
but yeah anyhting plastic is poisioness

wrxer · Post by **wrxer** » Wed Aug 04, 2010 12:27 pm

riggers gloves for me, ok once you are used to them, and long sleeves too, so you dont have to scrub your arms

Dane · Post by **Dane** » Wed Aug 04, 2010 12:41 pm

I use a heap of Barrier Cream, work it up the forearms and into the cuticles. You'll clean up in two goes after changing CV boots. Also a decent abrasive degreasing citrus wash helps get you clean.

AlpineRaven · Post by **AlpineRaven** » Wed Aug 04, 2010 10:48 pm

i HATE wearing rubber gloves working on things as I'd rather "feel" things if something doesnt feel right and i pick it up.. and loves getting my hands dirty... and yes i have man's hands..

I cannot remember but about 2 years ago i was working with chemicals including paint thinners but it was way stronger as it stings your hands, it was rubber gloves i wore - ever since Ive asked my ex-boss - his lips was sealed as i wanna know where they were from etc.. never ever found out...

Cheers
AP