Never used gloves for my oil changes but, now I want to. What kind of gloves are oil changers using and where to buy? Thank you so much. Ed
Gloves for oil change?
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Blue nitrile are what I use. Napa has them. They do tear fairly easily so expect to change them often. There are thicker ones which are supposed to be more durable, but I find them tiring to wear. Imagine every finger pulling against a spring with every motion.
The nitrile gloves from Costco.
Playtex Living Gloves, and flip the cuffs to catch drips if your oil filter is upside down.
I used gloves for the past 30 years, no need to get oil on skin.
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Nitrile gloves from Harbor Freight or Amazon - whichever is cheaper when I need more. They do tear easily, so go thru at least 2 pair at each oil change.
I bought a box of 100 nitrite gloves from Harbor Freight a year ago, so far I used about 8-10 pairs for various thing, oil change is one of those things. A pair is only about 5-6 cents and I usually need 1 pair for oil change.
Nitrile gloves from Harbor Freight or Amazon - whichever is cheaper when I need more. They do tear easily, so go thru at least 2 pair at each oil change.
I bought a box of 100 nitrite gloves from Harbor Freight a year ago, so far I used about 8-10 pairs for various thing, oil change is one of those things. A pair is only about 5-6 cents and I usually need 1 pair for oil change.
Just cracked open the newest box of HF blue nitrile gloves. Thinner but stronger. Made it through a brake service without tearing.
The secret I think is to wear them slightly loose, a size too big. I had been stretching my old ones just so slightly and they kept blowing out in the palm.
Now I finish a job with clean, but sweaty, hands, and a "farmer's tan" of grease up my arm.
The secret I think is to wear them slightly loose, a size too big. I had been stretching my old ones just so slightly and they kept blowing out in the palm.
Now I finish a job with clean, but sweaty, hands, and a "farmer's tan" of grease up my arm.
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Blue nitrile gloves at Walmart in the automotive dept.
Just like trash bags,check mil thickness, thicker is usually better, also ones claiming to be puncture resistant are good.
http://www.magidglove.com/mobile/Magid-C...id-T9339XS.aspx
http://www.magidglove.com/mobile/Magid-C...id-T9339XS.aspx
I get the black 9 mil gloves from HF. They're not as good as my preferred NAPA "Thickster", but they are close enough, and a lot cheaper.
I can't stand the nitrile gloves- they tear, my hands sweat, you can't grip anything, and they offer zero protection from getting scalded by hot parts. There are much better purpose-made mechanic's gloves. I have a set of Snap-On mechanics gloves, and a set of Mechanic-X brand from Home Depot that both work well. The Snap-on's give a better finger feel, but the MechanicX (leather) give better protection. Both will absorb small sloshes of oil before it soaks through to my skin, such as removing a filter or drain plug, but if you keep getting oil on them it'll eventually soak through. I wash them with my shop rags and they are holding up really well (several years now).
I use any kind of disposable gloves I happen to have around. Changing the oil does not expose the gloves to much wear and tear, so even latex gloves work for me. When cleaning my bicycle chain, I prefer nitrile gloves because they are a bit more resistant to tearing. Flipping the cuffs to prevent hot oil from running down your arm is a good suggestion. If I need all my fingertip sensation and dexterity, I use liquid gloves.
Black nitrile gloves. Pick up a box of them at the hardware store. Haven't had an issue with tearing, and the feel is just fine.
I find the gloves help me to grip filters better when tightening. Most of the time I go gloveless. I'm not scared of oil, I love it! This is BITOG!
I do wipe it off immediately with shop towels, however.
I do wipe it off immediately with shop towels, however.
Dont forget to cover your eyes!
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No touching of used oil to skin
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(This is where I am trying to get better)
When waxing, polishing, et cetera to use gloves as well.
The thin ones like in healthcare is what Ive got now. There are sweet. Thin but not weak and I can throw them away without worry. I am usually too frugal to toss detailing towels, sponges, dish towels, gloves and so on.
I think that is key. If they are so disposable you can use them for like two seconds and then trash them. If they were elaborate you might say hey, its just a drop and contaminate yourself.
Also, set yourself up for success. Place safety glasses all around the shop and house. No more, oh this will only take a second-its not worth going all over the place to find a pair.
Btw, I am interested in a full faceshield. Does 3M make a good one that is safe and effective, cleans up well and has optical clarity? Where to find one?
Then
No touching of used oil to skin
Then
(This is where I am trying to get better)
When waxing, polishing, et cetera to use gloves as well.
The thin ones like in healthcare is what Ive got now. There are sweet. Thin but not weak and I can throw them away without worry. I am usually too frugal to toss detailing towels, sponges, dish towels, gloves and so on.
I think that is key. If they are so disposable you can use them for like two seconds and then trash them. If they were elaborate you might say hey, its just a drop and contaminate yourself.
Also, set yourself up for success. Place safety glasses all around the shop and house. No more, oh this will only take a second-its not worth going all over the place to find a pair.
Btw, I am interested in a full faceshield. Does 3M make a good one that is safe and effective, cleans up well and has optical clarity? Where to find one?
I should start wearing the gloves.. I been using bare hands for awhile, but I think the gloves may have a benefit now.
I actually do have a box of blue nitrile.
I actually do have a box of blue nitrile.
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