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When working on your car, do you use rubber/latex or "mechanix" gloves?
10-11-2007, 09:45 PM
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When working on your car, do you use rubber/latex or "mechanix" gloves?
Hey guys, I was wondering what type of gloves, if any, you use when working on your car? The reason why I ask is because I work on my car all the time and I use to never ever wear gloves because #1, i'm manly (jk 
) #2, didn't really see the need...
untillll I accidentally clipped my pinky with pliers, twice when changing my brake pads. It made a small bubble filled with blood and it wasn't pleasant. Also, cleaning my hands are a pain, even with Gojo, not all of that dirt and grime comes off. I've hurt my hands a good amount of times slipping off a wrench or whatever.
Also, I was at LIC for my 30k service ( didn't have time to do it myself), and I notice they all used rubber/latex type gloves instead of mechanics gloves. Before, I was set getting a pair of mechanics gloves, looked like it'll give some protection and I can wash them (separate from my regular clothes). So, will latex gloves be adequate? Man I so want to steal a box from the school's chem lab but not gonna risk getting kicked outta school for something that stupid.
Now that I think about it a little, having both would be a good idea...latex for when you work on fluids, mechanics for everything else?
) #2, didn't really see the need...untillll I accidentally clipped my pinky with pliers, twice when changing my brake pads. It made a small bubble filled with blood and it wasn't pleasant. Also, cleaning my hands are a pain, even with Gojo, not all of that dirt and grime comes off. I've hurt my hands a good amount of times slipping off a wrench or whatever.
Also, I was at LIC for my 30k service ( didn't have time to do it myself), and I notice they all used rubber/latex type gloves instead of mechanics gloves. Before, I was set getting a pair of mechanics gloves, looked like it'll give some protection and I can wash them (separate from my regular clothes). So, will latex gloves be adequate? Man I so want to steal a box from the school's chem lab but not gonna risk getting kicked outta school for something that stupid.
Now that I think about it a little, having both would be a good idea...latex for when you work on fluids, mechanics for everything else?
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10-11-2007, 09:53 PM
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Latex gloves are only like $5 for a box of 50 at Walgreens. Probably even cheaper at Walmart. Why bother stealing them? They won't protect you much though, mainly just keep your hands clean.
10-11-2007, 09:56 PM
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Nice, I'll just get both. Oh, well it just seems so easy. I remember seeing a lot of people just going to the dispensary and asking for a box..then they put em in their backpacks. Just kidding about the stealing part of course.
10-11-2007, 09:58 PM
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One of the guys here in Davis asked if he could have a glove to use as a condom for his bike seat on rainy days. Who was I to deny a freshmen...
10-12-2007, 12:29 AM
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Even pro mechanics use disposable Latex/Nitrile gloves. I use Latex most of the time, and Nitrile when working with gas/oil/petroleum (since the latex would dissolve).
In the beginning I was all manly (and stupid) and didn't use anything, but the nasty black smelly gunk that stayed for days was not a hit with the ladies.
In the beginning I was all manly (and stupid) and didn't use anything, but the nasty black smelly gunk that stayed for days was not a hit with the ladies.
10-12-2007, 07:56 AM
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I prefer Nitrile as I find it doesn't tear as easy. You can get gloves really cheap at Costco. They used to be 4 boxes for $10 or something. I think it's 3 for $15 now, but still a good deal.
As much as I prefer to wear gloves I usually forget to put them on until it's too late. Also not a fan of the Mechanix type gloves unless I'm working on something large (swapping wheels type work). Otherwise I find them to be more an annoyance than a help.
10-12-2007, 12:22 PM
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Yeah I realized a lot of people might use both, but I got the information I needed. I'm just going to get both, they are relatively cheap. It's a good investment. Thanks everyone!
