Rubber gloves

[kboxer]

I always wear when working with chemicals or waxing. I couldnt stand how dry and cracked my hands get from the chemicals and waxes. Or when you have a nice cut and get some chemical in there. Worth the 2 bucks for me. Anybody else?

[farmboy]

I'll use latex gloves from time to time.

[TKDDAD]

Originally posted by farmboy
I'll use latex gloves from time to time.

Only time I really worry about it is when I apply the tire dressings...I use Endurance most of the time and apply it with a tire swipe but invariable some always ooozes onto my fingers and under the nails.. gross.....

[sneek]

same...from time to time, not all the time but some times. Have these blue ones that aren't latex but they are for automotive use and they are by kimberly Klark (sp??)

[RZ Autodetailing]

I used them quite often , i like them when i clay ,so no clay sticks to my fingers on hot days..when iam using dressings , so my hands and finger nails dont get greasey and for when i use hard chemicals like solvents.I use them alot when it gets cold out and iam washing , also underneath my regular gloves to keep my hands warm and dry..

[Accumulator]

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I wear rubber dishwashing gloves when washing and latex ones when working with potentially messy products.

[MCA]

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same...from time to time, not all the time but some times. Have these blue ones that aren't latex but they are for automotive use and they are by kimberly Klark (sp??)

I use nitrile gloves from time to time when cleaning with degreasers or applying tire shine. I believe these *might* be type of gloves that sneek is talking about.

[RamAirV1]

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Good idea, especially when using tire dressings! Where is the best place to get these? If at Walmart, etc. where can you find them?

RamAirV1

[MaxImage]

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I use nitrile gloves from time to time when cleaning with degreasers or applying tire shine. I believe these *might* be type of gloves that sneek is talking about.

I know Kimberly Clark is known for their Purple SafeSkin nitrile gloves [usually used in the medical field], but nitrile comes in all different colors, (i.e. blue, aqua green, purple, black) and thicknesses.

I use nitrile gloves exclusively when detailing as their chemical resistance is superior to that of both latex and vinyl. Gloves really go a long way in offering a barrier of protection to your hands against the many acidic and basic products used to make our vehicles shine! (They even hold up for quite sometime against 33M HCl )

[MaxImage]

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Good idea, especially when using tire dressings! Where is the best place to get these? If at Walmart, etc. where can you find them?

RamAirV1

RamAirV1, you can get nitrile gloves in automotive shops, medical supply places and even some detailing supply stores carry them. However, do a search for them online and you'll find a plethora of places that you can order them from. Gloves 4mil in thickness will appear really thin when you get them, and you'll probably be like, "Are these really gonna protect my hands?!" but I assure you that although they are thin, they have greater (versus thicker gloves) dexterity and they WILL protect your hands.

One thing to note about nitrile is that it is a more "brittle" substance versus latex, so you may notice that it tears/breaks/pops easier. But not to worry, as you probably won't pop gloves too often. A new pair should get you through an 8-12 hour detail from beginning to end with minimal problems.

[SiriusRIMZ]

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I started wearing gloves after using #21 for an extended period of time. The smell becomes sickly sweet, combine that with #80, #80, NXT Car wash and clay and it stinks.

I just use cheapy Latex gloves as I'm not allergic and they are pretty cheap. For heavy duty jobs I use Nitrile. Like sanding fiberglas, or working with resin. Rarley will I use them for detailing, only if I'm using Wheel Brightner for a long long time will I break em out.

[johnyB]

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Forget about wearing gloves so your hands are not dirty were them for saftey.

[imacarnut]

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i use rubber latex gloves that i got from the local detail supply shop for around $7, which includes 100 of them. i use them when i'm cleaning the tires, wheel wells, applying tire dressing, and for a few other tasks...

[JG_Detailing]

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I use rubber gloves when I chaneg spark plug's, brake's and cleaning the car. Like sometime's I'll use them when I'm cleaning the engine compartment.

[Backcountry]

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I'm a fan of nitrile gloves. Keeps the chemicals off my hands, especially during winter when I have really dry skin.

Plus my local Costco sells a gigantic box for dirt cheap. Can't really go wrong with being safer for a couple bucks.