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venturaII · 11-18-2019, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

Was going to comment on the gloves and then figured maybe I was the only one that didn't use them these days so better keep my mouth shut.

Might as well use mittens.

Ultramaroon · 11-18-2019, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by venturaII

Might as well use mittens.

Just have to cut off the fingertip.

venturaII · 11-18-2019, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

Just have to cut off the fingertip.

You can't. Ever try using scissors with mittens? lol

TommyW · 11-18-2019, 02:25 PM

When you hear grinding you know it's time to replace.

Tcoat · 11-18-2019, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by TommyW

When you hear grinding you know it's time to replace.

Pads or gloves?

new2subaru · 11-18-2019, 04:35 PM

Um, maybe I'm old school but is the sole purpose of wearing gloves is to not get your hands dirty or am I missing something? I don't mean anything negative by that. It may be a stupid question but I'm genuinely curious. I can't feel anything with gloves on.

Dake · 11-18-2019, 05:34 PM

Eh, those gloves are handy while doing suspension work and the like. You don't need a fine touch when you're just yanking stuff apart. I wear a pair of nitrile gloves for the grease/oil with a pair of those "mechanics" gloves over top for grip (and to keep from tearing the thin gloves).

Or did I miss the "Real men don't wear gloves" memo?

RZNT4R · 11-18-2019, 05:55 PM

I've got a few sets of Mechanix gloves, they've got their uses, doing rough work that isn't greasy/oily that would rip nitrile gloves every 3 minutes, I've got 0.3mm high dex ones I use for car interior shit, impact ones with D3O in the palms for when I have to REALLY beat on something (yes it really works). General use ones I used in the summer when nitrile gloves get too sweaty. If they get too dirty, just spray them with all purpose cleaner and wring them out under running water and they're good as new.

Heck, I've got some soft palm ones I use for driving because my sandpaper hands would ruin the steering wheel.

But yes 90% of the time it's nitrile, though with that said, the gloves aren't his problem.

new2subaru · 11-18-2019, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Dake

Eh, those gloves are handy while doing suspension work and the like. You don't need a fine touch when you're just yanking stuff apart. I wear a pair of nitrile gloves for the grease/oil with a pair of those "mechanics" gloves over top for grip (and to keep from tearing the thin gloves).

Or did I miss the "Real men don't wear gloves" memo?

No, that's not what I meant at all. I was thinking maybe chemical exposure, grip, GF hates it, don't want grease under your nails if you have a white collar job, etc.

I just see people using them for everything and I can't help buy wonder why.

If I ripping an exhaust apart I glove up for sure, but a 10mm bolt in a car interior? Maybe I've been watching too many DIY you tube videos lol

new2subaru · 11-18-2019, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by RZNT4R

I've got a few sets of Mechanix gloves, they've got their uses, doing rough work that isn't greasy/oily that would rip nitrile gloves every 3 minutes, I've got 0.3mm high dex ones I use for car interior shit, impact ones with D3O in the palms for when I have to REALLY beat on something (yes it really works). General use ones I used in the summer when nitrile gloves get too sweaty. If they get too dirty, just spray them with all purpose cleaner and wring them out under running water and they're good as new.

Heck, I've got some soft palm ones I use for driving because my sandpaper hands would ruin the steering wheel.

But yes 90% of the time it's nitrile, though with that said, the gloves aren't his problem.

Cheers, I think the brake pad thing is over or at least should be.

Mr.ac · 11-18-2019, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by new2subaru

Cheers, I think the brake pad thing is over or at least should be.

It would never be over.

new2subaru · 11-18-2019, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr.ac

It would never be over.

Well, I was going to get a BBK but I couldn't see the pads...

weederr33 · 11-18-2019, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr.ac

It would never be over.

He will find something else to talk about.

Dave-ROR · 11-18-2019, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Dake

Eh, those gloves are handy while doing suspension work and the like. You don't need a fine touch when you're just yanking stuff apart. I wear a pair of nitrile gloves for the grease/oil with a pair of those "mechanics" gloves over top for grip (and to keep from tearing the thin gloves).

Or did I miss the "Real men don't wear gloves" memo?

Suspension, abrasives, etc.

Also good for moderately hot work. And for hooking up trailers when you don't want to waste a set of nitrile gloves for a few minutes of work.

Usually have nitrile, "mechanix" style gloves and welding gloves nearby for various car work. Welding gloves are ideal for a brake job mid endurance race for example

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11-18-2019, 02:25 PM	#228
TommyW Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Drives: '13 Whiteout Location: San Clemente Posts: 1,491 Thanks: 496 Thanked 1,242 Times in 673 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	When you hear grinding you know it's time to replace.

11-18-2019, 04:35 PM	#230
new2subaru Weight Weenie Join Date: Aug 2015 Drives: 15 FR-S Location: Canada Posts: 2,584 Thanks: 5,015 Thanked 2,330 Times in 1,346 Posts Mentioned: 12 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Um, maybe I'm old school but is the sole purpose of wearing gloves is to not get your hands dirty or am I missing something? I don't mean anything negative by that. It may be a stupid question but I'm genuinely curious. I can't feel anything with gloves on.

11-18-2019, 05:34 PM	#231
Dake Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: FR-S Location: Houston Posts: 1,056 Thanks: 464 Thanked 819 Times in 414 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Eh, those gloves are handy while doing suspension work and the like. You don't need a fine touch when you're just yanking stuff apart. I wear a pair of nitrile gloves for the grease/oil with a pair of those "mechanics" gloves over top for grip (and to keep from tearing the thin gloves). Or did I miss the "Real men don't wear gloves" memo?

11-18-2019, 05:55 PM	#232
RZNT4R Professional Mechanic Join Date: Apr 2010 Drives: 2017 86 6MT Oceanic Location: Quebec, Canada Posts: 789 Thanks: 17 Thanked 633 Times in 371 Posts Mentioned: 12 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I've got a few sets of Mechanix gloves, they've got their uses, doing rough work that isn't greasy/oily that would rip nitrile gloves every 3 minutes, I've got 0.3mm high dex ones I use for car interior shit, impact ones with D3O in the palms for when I have to REALLY beat on something (yes it really works). General use ones I used in the summer when nitrile gloves get too sweaty. If they get too dirty, just spray them with all purpose cleaner and wring them out under running water and they're good as new. Heck, I've got some soft palm ones I use for driving because my sandpaper hands would ruin the steering wheel. But yes 90% of the time it's nitrile, though with that said, the gloves aren't his problem.

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