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Old 02-17-18, 10:00 AM
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Which gloves do you use when you work on a lot of bikes?

I use a standard $9 box of nitrile gloves, and they tear very easily after use. Not to mention they get really gross after touching a lot of old grease/muck. Went through 3 boxes so far, and I do reuse until they start to tear.

I know that park tool makes good quality things, and their box of 100 costs $20 for their gloves. Would this be more cost effective than buying these standard $9 boxes? If there is a better alternative such as gloves that aren't disposable I would be happy to know.
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I use the ones from Amazon, they're good for an hour or two depending on how much grease/solvent I'm working with. No good for mointing tires, great for rebuilding hubs and BB's. I've actually wiped my hands on a rag with them on, keeps some of the smutz from being transferred to the parts being worked on. And hey, for that cheap, I'll toss the torn one and replace it as needed.
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Old 02-17-18, 10:34 AM
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Black nitrile from Amazon, they actually last a full tune up.
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Originally Posted by MarcusT
Black nitrile from Amazon, they actually last a full tune up.
I prefer orange, because with the black you can't really tell how dirty are the gloves you're about to touch something with.
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Old 02-17-18, 11:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Ghrumpy
I prefer orange, because with the black you can't really tell how dirty are the gloves you're about to touch something with.
Agreed, but they had the best reviews on Amazon, and with that, I assume they are always dirty and wipe them off before I touch anything else
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Brand doesn't seem to matter as much as getting 8mil thickness Nitrile gloves. Most that you find in stores such as Home Depot, Auto Parts Stores, Drug Stores, etc., etc., are 4mil. Search on Ebay or wherever for the 8mil versions. Plenty thin enough for picking up small parts and slightly more expensive but cheaper in the long run since you don't go through as many.
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...and ALWAYS keep a pair, whatever thickness or quality, in your saddle bag for roadside repairs. You will want to kiss me for this suggestion some day.
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As a shop mechanic I used knit gloves with nitrile coated fingers/palms. They don't get sweaty, have better grip and hold up for a long time. Sold as either garden or mechanic gloves for a couple dollars.
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Cheap gloves are exactly that, cheap gloves. That being said, I use the cheap 7mil nitrile gloves from Harbor Freight. Also keep some vinyl and latex gloves handy too. Sometimes the cheap nitriles don't hold up well for some chemicals and you might find the others do better with them.

If you want better nitrile gloves, the key words to look for are medical approved or industrial approved. Those mean they had to pass standards for puncture and tear resistance among other things. Also look for ansi, astm and other certifications.
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Harbor Freight has nitrile in several mil thickness up to 9 mil.
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Gloves gloves, I dont wear no steenkin gloves. A while back they invented this stuff they call soap to wash your hands with. Works good when you are done working on the bike.
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Originally Posted by rydabent
Gloves gloves, I dont wear no steenkin gloves. A while back they invented this stuff they call soap to wash your hands with. Works good when you are done working on the bike.
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Venom Industrial Latex gloves. They're natural latex, which I've found holds up a lot better than the black nitrile gloves. They manage to survive doing a brake job on a car, so bike work is nothing. But more importantly, they actually fit my banana hands, they're not super expensive, and they sell them at the Lowe's down the street.
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Originally Posted by DrIsotope
Venom Industrial Latex gloves. They're natural latex, which I've found holds up a lot better than the black nitrile gloves. They manage to survive doing a brake job on a car, so bike work is nothing. But more importantly, they actually fit my banana hands, they're not super expensive, and they sell them at the Lowe's down the street.
Interesting choice considering that latex is considered a pretty poor material if using with any petroleum distillates.
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Old 02-17-18, 10:54 PM
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Interesting choice considering that latex is considered a pretty poor material if using with any petroleum distillates.
I’m a waxed-chain guy, so it’s a nonissue. The latex seems fine with most of the solvents I’m routinely using. Brakleen would just dissolve the black nitrile.
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Originally Posted by rydabent
Gloves gloves, I dont wear no steenkin gloves. A while back they invented this stuff they call soap to wash your hands with. Works good when you are done working on the bike.
And, don't forget "Goop" when soap just isn't enough.

I never liked the feeling of gloves, except for keeping one's hands warm for winter riding. Usually also gloveless in the summer.
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Old 02-18-18, 12:37 AM
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And, don't forget "Goop" when soap just isn't enough.
Goop FTW
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