Mechanics' gloves
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I got some of these.
http://tinyurl.com/6tru7bw
The photo makes them look rubbery and thick but they aren't, they still allow you to do fiddly work. They start out quite stiff but after a few minutes they mould to your hands and are breathable. They also last ages as you can wash them. They're great for protection against oil and general dusty crap, but runnier liquids will go through.
http://tinyurl.com/6tru7bw
The photo makes them look rubbery and thick but they aren't, they still allow you to do fiddly work. They start out quite stiff but after a few minutes they mould to your hands and are breathable. They also last ages as you can wash them. They're great for protection against oil and general dusty crap, but runnier liquids will go through.
MSTRBKR said:
I got some of these.
http://tinyurl.com/6tru7bw
The photo makes them look rubbery and thick but they aren't, they still allow you to do fiddly work. They start out quite stiff but after a few minutes they mould to your hands and are breathable. They also last ages as you can wash them. They're great for protection against oil and general dusty crap, but runnier liquids will go through.
I was karting in those last week, unbelievable grip! And comfy to boot. Not Going to stop oil penetrating to the back of the hand though. http://tinyurl.com/6tru7bw
The photo makes them look rubbery and thick but they aren't, they still allow you to do fiddly work. They start out quite stiff but after a few minutes they mould to your hands and are breathable. They also last ages as you can wash them. They're great for protection against oil and general dusty crap, but runnier liquids will go through.
I'll be buying some
ohtari said:
I was karting in those last week, unbelievable grip! And comfy to boot. Not Going to stop oil penetrating to the back of the hand though.
I'll be buying some
Yeah not something for doing big jobs involving lots of oil! I changed the exhaust, topped up the gearbox oil and cleaned the throttle body with them. They're comfy as hell and still okay with fiddly bits (such as the wing nut on the gearbox oil filler) and I had clean hands after all that.I'll be buying some
MSTRBKR said:
I got some of these.
http://tinyurl.com/6tru7bw
The photo makes them look rubbery and thick but they aren't, they still allow you to do fiddly work. They start out quite stiff but after a few minutes they mould to your hands and are breathable. They also last ages as you can wash them. They're great for protection against oil and general dusty crap, but runnier liquids will go through.
They look like the ones I was using. Latex over a material palm?http://tinyurl.com/6tru7bw
The photo makes them look rubbery and thick but they aren't, they still allow you to do fiddly work. They start out quite stiff but after a few minutes they mould to your hands and are breathable. They also last ages as you can wash them. They're great for protection against oil and general dusty crap, but runnier liquids will go through.
They seem better for working in than bare hands which surprised me
BliarOut said:
They look like the ones I was using. Latex over a material palm?
They seem better for working in than bare hands which surprised me
Sort of. The top of the hand is a tough weave of fabric, the underside is a blend of the fabric and some sort of rubber which is fairly moisture proof.They seem better for working in than bare hands which surprised me
ive started using these after years of using bare hands.
wondering why i never did before. at £1.98 a bargain used mine many times and have not deteriorated yet.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/OMP-Tech-Mid-Mechanics-G...
wondering why i never did before. at £1.98 a bargain used mine many times and have not deteriorated yet.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/OMP-Tech-Mid-Mechanics-G...
Apart from when changing oil filters, when I know my hands are going to get covered in oil and therefore I wear disposable latex or nitrile gloves, I've being using these made by Draper:
Worked out at about £1.30 per pair for a pack of 10. Durable for multiple usage, but still enough feel for all but the most fiddly jobs.
Worked out at about £1.30 per pair for a pack of 10. Durable for multiple usage, but still enough feel for all but the most fiddly jobs.
Puddenchucker said:
Apart from when changing oil filters, when I know my hands are going to get covered in oil and therefore I wear disposable latex or nitrile gloves, I've being using these made by Draper:
Worked out at about £1.30 per pair for a pack of 10. Durable for multiple usage, but still enough feel for all but the most fiddly jobs.
I get something similar from Poundland - they work OK for me and are cheap enough - let your hands breathe when it's hot - somethimes they do a special edition dark blue one Worked out at about £1.30 per pair for a pack of 10. Durable for multiple usage, but still enough feel for all but the most fiddly jobs.
... only use the latex thin ones when doing an oil change
Puddenchucker said:
Apart from when changing oil filters, when I know my hands are going to get covered in oil and therefore I wear disposable latex or nitrile gloves, I've being using these made by Draper:
Worked out at about £1.30 per pair for a pack of 10. Durable for multiple usage, but still enough feel for all but the most fiddly jobs.
Very similar to what I use too. Good balance between protection and allowing dexterity. Plus they do manage to protect you from an amount of heat.Worked out at about £1.30 per pair for a pack of 10. Durable for multiple usage, but still enough feel for all but the most fiddly jobs.
MSTRBKR said:
They are what I use - bloody good price there - shame they only have them in the small sizes. I pay £1 a pair locally.Gassing Station | General Gassing | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff