Mechanic gloves
Discussion
As an ex mechanic I now hate my hands being dirty, even after I've scrubbed them, and like to double bag gloves (this way if the outer one rips it's not a major event getting another one on a sweaty hand). I've tried many and the worse by far are Halfords that rip if a mild breeze wafts past and the best ones are Unipart, that have just gone bust.
I was thinking of getting thicker PVC type ones that I can re-use but will still give me some feel, or I could take them off briefly, and will last a while.
Any recommendations?
I was thinking of getting thicker PVC type ones that I can re-use but will still give me some feel, or I could take them off briefly, and will last a while.
Any recommendations?
I use the the ones they sell in a box of 10 pairs in Costco. They are the fabric dipped in rubber type. Don't rip in normal use, not sweaty and can reuse them loads. Only downside is they aren't completely waterproof as the back of the hand is just fabric. They do cost more but they last.
blueST said:
I use the the ones they sell in a box of 10 pairs in Costco. They are the fabric dipped in rubber type. Don't rip in normal use, not sweaty and can reuse them loads. Only downside is they aren't completely waterproof as the back of the hand is just fabric. They do cost more but they last.
Ditto, aren't they called "Contour" or something like that ? When I picked up a set last year I thought they were expensive (£14 ?) but the first pair lasted for weeks. Admittedly it's hobby mechanic but a pair must get a couple of hours use every day. i use these at work
http://www.screwfix.com/p/uvex-unipur-pu-palm-glov...
nice fit, good grip, even electrical jobs can be done wearing them, although usually take them off for them type of jobs.
They do last a while, but anything like grease oil can get inside them through the non rubber side.
http://www.screwfix.com/p/uvex-unipur-pu-palm-glov...
nice fit, good grip, even electrical jobs can be done wearing them, although usually take them off for them type of jobs.
They do last a while, but anything like grease oil can get inside them through the non rubber side.
I've just discovered Ansell TouchNTuff and they have been so much better than any other disposables I've had before.
Admittedly they are more expensive but last twice as long and I re-use them numerous times.
I use the nitrile version and so far they have coped with everything I've thrown at them.
For anything that is likely to mash my knuckles I use Demon Tweeks Mechanics Gloves.
Admittedly they are more expensive but last twice as long and I re-use them numerous times.
I use the nitrile version and so far they have coped with everything I've thrown at them.
For anything that is likely to mash my knuckles I use Demon Tweeks Mechanics Gloves.
TVR-Stu said:
I've just discovered Ansell TouchNTuff and they have been so much better than any other disposables I've had before.
Admittedly they are more expensive but last twice as long and I re-use them numerous times.
I use the nitrile version and so far they have coped with everything I've thrown at them.
For anything that is likely to mash my knuckles I use Demon Tweeks Mechanics Gloves.
I love those mechanix gloves but they wear out after a month of winter spannering Admittedly they are more expensive but last twice as long and I re-use them numerous times.
I use the nitrile version and so far they have coped with everything I've thrown at them.
For anything that is likely to mash my knuckles I use Demon Tweeks Mechanics Gloves.
mind you they make great fingerless fishing gloves afterwards 
they are washable as well, handy after a gearbox change goes "messy" !!TVR-Stu said:
I've just discovered Ansell TouchNTuff and they have been so much better than any other disposables I've had before.
Admittedly they are more expensive but last twice as long and I re-use them numerous times.
I use the nitrile version and so far they have coped with everything I've thrown at them.
For anything that is likely to mash my knuckles I use Demon Tweeks Mechanics Gloves.
We used to use these at my last job and are very good, although like you say a little expensive, also used to use Solvex solvent resistant gloves which are good for less dexterous jobs, I used to wear a pair of touch and tuff's with a pair of cut down solvex over the top (the solvex go up to forearm with them being for working with solvents and other nasties) then pull the solvex off for any more fiddly jobs, that way your not replacing split gloves every 2 minutes.Admittedly they are more expensive but last twice as long and I re-use them numerous times.
I use the nitrile version and so far they have coped with everything I've thrown at them.
For anything that is likely to mash my knuckles I use Demon Tweeks Mechanics Gloves.
Main problem with nitrile splitting is poor compound or quality.
Look on the box and it will have an AQL reference. You are looking at something with an AQL of 1.5 ideally and a decent brand like Ansell, Bodyguard or Kimberly Clark Professional.
If you want a top notch quality glove at a bargain price, BMW supply Kimberly Clark professional G10 nitrile gloves to dealers globally and whilst they don't advertise it, you can order them by part number at under £10 for a box of 200 (normal cartons hold 100).
Part numbers;
83192159170 - M
83192159171 - L
83192159172 - XL
Another popular option wth mechanics is a knitted polyurethane glove which is breathable, gives good dexterity and is washable.
Look on the box and it will have an AQL reference. You are looking at something with an AQL of 1.5 ideally and a decent brand like Ansell, Bodyguard or Kimberly Clark Professional.
If you want a top notch quality glove at a bargain price, BMW supply Kimberly Clark professional G10 nitrile gloves to dealers globally and whilst they don't advertise it, you can order them by part number at under £10 for a box of 200 (normal cartons hold 100).
Part numbers;
83192159170 - M
83192159171 - L
83192159172 - XL
Another popular option wth mechanics is a knitted polyurethane glove which is breathable, gives good dexterity and is washable.
after using mechanix at work and home, i now much prefer sparco mecha-2's. they fit better and are more tactile.
for messy jobs i use something similar to this [i.e. a non branded version]
http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/motorsport/mechanics...
i dont like full nitrile as my hands get sweaty.
for messy jobs i use something similar to this [i.e. a non branded version]
http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/motorsport/mechanics...
i dont like full nitrile as my hands get sweaty.
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