Tools and Machines Mechanics Gloves...

goddom · 01-12-2008, 12:36 AM

Ones I tried were:

1. Generic brand from some auto parts store (~$10/pair) - they didn't last long, got torn up from when I hand loosen some bolts. Plus brake fluid eats them alive.

2. Craftsman Mechanics gloves ($25/pair) - they lasted a good while when working on suspension parts, and such but they really disintegrated with brake fluid.

Im not a pro mechanic, and Im pretty messy, so when doing brakes, the brake fluid gets everywhere. Seems the synthetic gloves do not like brake fluid.

Im going to try leather ones next and see how they fair.

Sang · 01-12-2008, 01:04 AM

I just buy a box of latex gloves from Sweetbay. I used to have a pair of gloves, but my hands would get nasty with sweat working in the FL heat, and I couldn't get the right feel when working in the engine. Whether it be reaching to find a bolt/part blind, or what have you.

goddom · 01-12-2008, 01:58 AM

Yeah, I know what you mean, since I take the gloves off a lot of times to feel around. But I do like them, in general, I don't get as messy, and I brake the latex/vinyl ones so fast they aren't even worth it to me.

Ben · 01-12-2008, 03:08 AM

Diamond Grip latex gloves are king

canadam · 01-12-2008, 11:30 AM

I bought a $10 pair from Princess Auto, but I always find myself taking them off. I just don't find you get the dexterity you need.

phzoinkMKII · 01-12-2008, 12:23 PM

I have these and they have been good to me for the last three years. While we find your parts, please enter your ZIP Code at PartsAmerica.com

Ghost Ridah · 01-18-2008, 04:28 PM

I actually use my Mechanics gloves for driving when its cold outside. When I am working on the car I use latex gloves. The actual mechanics brand gloves are quite durable but I find that anything on my hand except for the latex gloves doesn't allow me the dexterity I need. But for a normal glove and a normal driving glove they have worked well.

Dan S · 01-18-2008, 04:47 PM

fabric gloves for dealing with dirty things, latex gloves for dealing with car fluids.

hmong337 · 01-18-2008, 06:13 PM

a box of a 100 nitrile gloves... the best gloves you can use while working on your car.

o6spdracer · 01-18-2008, 07:30 PM

^^ Agreed.

After the Craftsman Mechanix gloves were lost moving, I bought a pair of Sparco gloves (great deal on them), but I never use them. I don't know why I bought them, I barley used the pair that got lost. There's no 'feel.' I still use Nitrile.

goddom · 01-18-2008, 11:06 PM

I just got a pair of leather gloves now and they seem the most durable so far. I think the gloves are the best for cold weather. I have a garage, but it still gets in the 20's I think. I got a propane heater for the garage, but the gloves are a life saver.

01-12-2008, 12:36 AM	#1 (permalink)
goddom WEEEEEEEE!!!!!!! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 218 Thanks: 12 Thanked 13 Times in 10 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (4/100% )	Mechanics Gloves... Ones I tried were: 1. Generic brand from some auto parts store (~$10/pair) - they didn't last long, got torn up from when I hand loosen some bolts. Plus brake fluid eats them alive. 2. Craftsman Mechanics gloves ($25/pair) - they lasted a good while when working on suspension parts, and such but they really disintegrated with brake fluid. Im not a pro mechanic, and Im pretty messy, so when doing brakes, the brake fluid gets everywhere. Seems the synthetic gloves do not like brake fluid. Im going to try leather ones next and see how they fair.

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01-12-2008, 01:04 AM	#2 (permalink)
Sang Turtle Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: FL Posts: 4,096 Thanks: 18 Thanked 267 Times in 246 Posts iTrader Rating: (5/100% )	I just buy a box of latex gloves from Sweetbay. I used to have a pair of gloves, but my hands would get nasty with sweat working in the FL heat, and I couldn't get the right feel when working in the engine. Whether it be reaching to find a bolt/part blind, or what have you.

01-12-2008, 01:58 AM	#3 (permalink)
goddom WEEEEEEEE!!!!!!! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 218 Thanks: 12 Thanked 13 Times in 10 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (4/100% )	Yeah, I know what you mean, since I take the gloves off a lot of times to feel around. But I do like them, in general, I don't get as messy, and I brake the latex/vinyl ones so fast they aren't even worth it to me.

01-12-2008, 03:08 AM	#4 (permalink)
Ben Same In The End Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Oceanside, CA / Reno, NV Posts: 4,274 Thanks: 20 Thanked 309 Times in 284 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (16/100% )	Diamond Grip latex gloves are king

01-12-2008, 11:30 AM	#5 (permalink)
canadam MidshipExpress Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Beautiful British Columbia Posts: 10,399 Thanks: 120 Thanked 142 Times in 121 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (34/100% )	I bought a $10 pair from Princess Auto, but I always find myself taking them off. I just don't find you get the dexterity you need.

01-12-2008, 12:23 PM	#6 (permalink)
phzoinkMKII Now with more Triforce!!! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: D.C Area Posts: 2,197 Thanks: 4 Thanked 76 Times in 70 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (4/100% )	I have these and they have been good to me for the last three years. While we find your parts, please enter your ZIP Code at PartsAmerica.com

01-18-2008, 04:28 PM	#7 (permalink)
Ghost Ridah The Diet Coke of Skills Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 152 Thanks: 4 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	I actually use my Mechanics gloves for driving when its cold outside. When I am working on the car I use latex gloves. The actual mechanics brand gloves are quite durable but I find that anything on my hand except for the latex gloves doesn't allow me the dexterity I need. But for a normal glove and a normal driving glove they have worked well.

01-18-2008, 04:47 PM	#8 (permalink)
Dan S still not fast enough Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Tempe, Az Posts: 87 Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	fabric gloves for dealing with dirty things, latex gloves for dealing with car fluids.

01-18-2008, 06:13 PM	#9 (permalink)
hmong337 Emperor Jspec Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,123 Thanks: 114 Thanked 56 Times in 55 Posts iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	a box of a 100 nitrile gloves... the best gloves you can use while working on your car.

01-18-2008, 07:30 PM	#10 (permalink)
o6spdracer Nothing Clever Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 2,187 Thanks: 1 Thanked 112 Times in 107 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	^^ Agreed. After the Craftsman Mechanix gloves were lost moving, I bought a pair of Sparco gloves (great deal on them), but I never use them. I don't know why I bought them, I barley used the pair that got lost. There's no 'feel.' I still use Nitrile.

01-18-2008, 11:06 PM	#11 (permalink)
goddom WEEEEEEEE!!!!!!! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 218 Thanks: 12 Thanked 13 Times in 10 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (4/100% )	I just got a pair of leather gloves now and they seem the most durable so far. I think the gloves are the best for cold weather. I have a garage, but it still gets in the 20's I think. I got a propane heater for the garage, but the gloves are a life saver.