I wear nitrile gloves when working on the car and washing it too. Mainly because I’m too lazy to scrub my hands like crazy when I’m done (and also for the annoying itch on the nose that happens when you’re taking the caliper apart to swap brake pads).
Same here, getting the grime off is the worst part. I wear them doing everything, especially yard work. Nitrile will block Urushiol (poison ivy, etc). I put them on under other gloves if need be
I wear nitrile gloves when working on the car and washing it too. Mainly because I’m too lazy to scrub my hands like crazy when I’m done (and also for the annoying itch on the nose that happens when you’re taking the caliper apart to swap brake pads).
Same here, getting the grime off is the worst part. I wear them doing everything, especially yard work. Nitrile will block Urushiol (poison ivy, etc). I put them on under other gloves if need be
can they battle Giant Hogweed? We have that on some of the golf courses now. Fucking weird plant that causes MEGA burns that last for years, and can cause blindness. One of the guys at our club lost sight in his one eye for 5 months this past summer.
When the people come to clear it out, they look like they’re cleaning up a nuclear spill…heavy duty suits.
can they battle Giant Hogweed? We have that on some of the golf courses now. Fucking weird plant that causes MEGA burns that last for years, and can cause blindness. One of the guys at our club lost sight in his one eye for 5 months this past summer.
When the people come to clear it out, they look like they’re cleaning up a nuclear spill…heavy duty suits.
I was always amazed by the guys that refused to wear gloves. Axle grease, dust and fibers from clutches (not to mention there is asbestos in there), and DSG/S-tronic fluid is all such nasty shit that takes forever to get off.
They need to add that picture that lunch just came too. It always happens.
Beem, I try to keep one hand clean and one hand that touches the raw meat when possible so I have one hand to scratch my nose.
But the hot pepper comments are very true. You figure after a dozen instances of washing your hands it’s all good, but then you touch your eye and your fucked for the night. Anyone have a trick ingredient to wash your hands with to truly fix that problem?
Switch back and forth between the orange gojo and lemon juice mixed with baking soda. A few guys who were fishermen told me the only way to get certain oils and smells off your skin thoroughly was using that combo.
I use ^ this method, ill substitute dawn for lemon juice, as it moisturizes your hands as well! I’m also a big fan of dragging my nails over a bar of soap before heading out to work on the car, by doing this keeps particles from getting under your nails, making cleaning your hands later a breeze!
I was always amazed by the guys that refused to wear gloves. Axle grease, dust and fibers from clutches (not to mention there is asbestos in there), and DSG/S-tronic fluid is all such nasty shit that takes forever to get off.
They need to add that picture that lunch just came too. It always happens.
This. In general people won’t wear PPE unless they are forced to, I struggle when i walk through my facility to encourage it but usually people need the stick to enforce it. I’m amazed they don’t talk about the need for cleaner air when you are working at a garage. I can guarantee the VOC content in the workshop air is through the roof…