Disposable Gloves
#2
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Nitrile 8mil... on the 4 vs 8 it really depends... best to get a box of each... I use the 4mil when I need to get a better feel of what I am doing... feel like second skin but tear more easily...
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My GF is in the catering business so I get all the gloves i need from her Like Jaime I use the thin for work that I need a real feel for and the heavier ones for things like oil changes and brake work. Some people are alergic to latex so its more a personal choice.
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From: Seattle xburb - I can't see the Emerald City, but I know it's out there somewhere
Get a box of both, they're cheeep. The nitrile are a little tougher and grippier, and a little more insulative when the hot oil hits your hand.
#5
I switched from latex to nitrile. The nitrile is more expensive, but I'm probably still even on the money because the nitrile holds up longer whereas the latex gloves would tear easily during use which meant I was using about 3 latex gloves compared to 1 nitrile glove now. And as someone else mentioned, the nitrile gloves have better grip.
#6
Darn.. I didn't know there were different thickness...I always buy them at partsource and they're blue and nitrile if I remember... the other white ones would tear so easily.
Next time I buy I'll compare both 4 vs 8
Next time I buy I'll compare both 4 vs 8
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#9
I use the cheap latex as I change them so often - I used about 2 boxes doing the suspension work so the nitrile's get too pricey. Just wash your hands to remove any latex proteins (helps to prevent the development of reactions to the latex) and avoid the powdered ones - the powder gets everywhere off your hands and can cause sensitivities too.
Marc
Marc
#10
Latex has two problems, the powdered ones allow latex to migrate to the skin, and can cause dermatitis, they are also only for water based products...yep been there done the regs etc.
Nitrile are for oil based products, and don't have the usual migration problems, but can be more sweaty, I use the thin Nitrile when I can. In the UK Nitrile gloves are generally green.
Kevin.
Nitrile are for oil based products, and don't have the usual migration problems, but can be more sweaty, I use the thin Nitrile when I can. In the UK Nitrile gloves are generally green.
Kevin.
#12
You guys don't want to see what I look like working on my cars. Picture an old fart wearing coveralls, grimy with grease, smoking a cigar, and wondering if you worked on the car first.
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You can get them for around US$10.00 per box (100) from Harbor Freight... unless your hand size is X-Large in which case you are in luck since they are selling those for 4.99 (100). Not sure on the thickness of those... but I got a couple of boxes from them in the past and they work well for the price.
#14
Steve,
It must be an age thing !!
The only gloves I have are from Wal Mart - full padding,velcro wrist bands etc. Good when I use a snow shovel.
Sighs of pity and despair from these young guys !!
Geoff
It must be an age thing !!
The only gloves I have are from Wal Mart - full padding,velcro wrist bands etc. Good when I use a snow shovel.
Sighs of pity and despair from these young guys !!
Geoff
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Young? I wish....
I never wore gloves until I started working on pcars. It actually helps in many ways, not to mention the ability to quickly go from really grimey hands to clean in order to do something that requires clean hands. Answer phone, open car door, etc... basically touch stuff I don't want to get grease all over.
I'd like to think I have gotten smarter with age. My wife would argue that vehemently
I never wore gloves until I started working on pcars. It actually helps in many ways, not to mention the ability to quickly go from really grimey hands to clean in order to do something that requires clean hands. Answer phone, open car door, etc... basically touch stuff I don't want to get grease all over.
I'd like to think I have gotten smarter with age. My wife would argue that vehemently