Best Gloves For Mechanics -Review of 12

[ronbo]

How do I explain this to our European members? You Only Have Two Hands - Protect Them

Like most members here I have a few pairs of the blue Harbor Freight that go for $4.00. You'll see that the red Harbor Freight came in number 1.

Noticed at Home Depot in the garden section they had a pack of 3 gloves for $10.00. They looked and felt a little better than the blue Harbor Freight. Liked the fact they were in 3 different colors. Easier to separate for work assignment, carpentry, mechanic use, gardening, etc.

two links

12 Glove review: http://www.truckinweb.com/editorial/1301tr_best_gloves_for_mechanics/viewall.html

Home Depot Gloves: http://www.homedepot.com/p/Firm-Grip-High-Dex-Glove-3-Pack-3101-96/202203753

 

[widman]

I have a couple of well worn pairs of the blue HF gloves. I did a lot of grinding and polishing with them, and when I look at the frayed fingers, I remember that could have been my skin.
Recently got a couple of pairs of the red ones. Better fit and like them more.

I think it is funny when people tell me to take them off so I don't ruin them against the grinding wheel.

 

[Rand]

red ones are 11.99 -25% coupon currently.
so about 9$ + tax

 

[Clevy]

I buy bags of gloves from our nail supplier. My favorites are a polyester type with the grey rubber dip.
I get them for 6 bucks a dozen. They last quite a whole too.
The best part about them is the fabric is very thin so when the palms are dipped the coating is thick enough to handle lumber and sheet goods yet I can still feel my fingertips to thread on fasteners in very tight locations.
And they are fairly cut resistant too. Ever cut mdf then applied the countertop finishing. The edge is razor sharp and can easily cut deep enough to require crazy gluing,or stitching the wound closed.
Crazy glue works better. Seals the wound and you can get back to work right away.

 

[JHZR2]

I've never understood those gloves for working on the car. Anything that is dirty/dusty or oily just gets propagated from place to place because the gloves entrap all that. Stuff like break dust or grease, as examples. Plastic throwaways seem better in all ways, including dexterity/feel on small parts.

Only real benefit I can see is warmth. What am I missing. Might be worth stepping foot in HF if its worth having a pair. I did have some mechanix originals but they got so dirty, I haven't used them in years.

 

[ronbo]

Gloves can be washed, I wash my blue $4.00 Harbor Freight. I usually have the blue latex from Harbor Freight then the cloth glove over it. The cloth helps in not getting my hands cut or burned. In detail work take the cloth off and use the latex.

Also when you remove wheels with an impact, it's a pain with latex, cloths it glides if you hold the ext for the impact.

Got the SEARS ones when I was replacing my roofing shingles, they fit tighter and I had no trouble reach for or holding roofing nails. The down side was they wore faster BUT it was a hostile environment. Better the gloves than my finger tips.

 

[JHZR2]

How do you wash them? Would hate to have residues and dusts of different sorts in my washer.

 

[ronbo]

Originally Posted By: ronbo
Gloves can be washed, I wash my blue $4.00 Harbor Freight. I usually have the blue latex from Harbor Freight then the cloth glove over it. The cloth helps in not getting my hands cut or burned. In detail work take the cloth off and use the latex.

Also when you remove wheels with an impact, it's a pain with latex, cloths it glides if you hold the ext for the impact.

Got the SEARS ones when I was replacing my roofing shingles, they fit tighter and I had no trouble reach for or holding roofing nails. The down side was they wore faster BUT it was a hostile environment. Better the gloves than my finger tips.


I should note about the SEARS glove I mentioned, NOT the ones shown in the 12 reviewed.

 

[ronbo]

Originally Posted By: JHZR2
How do you wash them? Would hate to have residues and dusts of different sorts in my washer.


I put them in the washing machine with the work clothing I use for working on my car. The solution to pollution is dilution.

 

[yucca]

I like the hexarmor 4024 the best followed by the mechanix impact.


I don't even see the hexarmor on the review.

 

[beast3300]

My favorite gloves are Diamond grip, white latex. They don't track dirt onto customers' interiors and are reasonably durable to slight motor oils, trans, other petroleum.

 

[Dufus2]

I like throw away gloves when doing brakes or a clutch to keep the nasty dust out of my skin. It can give you long term exposure to harmful chemicals. It just requires a little commitment to wear gloves, after a while its second nature and a minimal cost added to maintain your toolbox.

I am looking to get a box of DiamondGrip powder free. Normally I use nitrile from aaa-chemicals which are medical quality sold for biodiesel production. I had a box from AAP and that was a waste of money for me, poor quality. Just wonder if the Harbor Freight gloves are as cheeep as some of their automotive supplies?

 

[Ramblejam]

Dufus -- Check these out: http://amzn.com/B002XXO60M

 

[beast3300]

Originally Posted By: Ramblejam
Dufus -- Check these out: http://amzn.com/B002XXO60M


I tried these before. I didn't like them. They was too thick to slip on and don't stretch. Diamond grip are superb.

 

[cheesepuffs]

The nitrile throw away type you guys are refering to are good for some situations but rip too easily for my tastes. I've had a pair of mechanix wear m-pacts for 7 years thatare still going strong. Not like I use them everyday but they've held up great. Fluidsget through them but they (almost) dry. I wear gloves for knuckle protection much more than I do to keep my hands clean

 

[dlundblad]

What are gloves?

 

[ronbo]

Pulled the trigger and bought the attached. $7.99 plus $3.00 shipping.
Scroll down link for better description and the gent has a youtube video where he claimed he search for years for a pair of gloves and found the mentioned to be the best.

Made of a stronger and heavier mil nitrile
Rough texture surface for better grip
Easier to wipe the excess oil and grease off
Longer length to protect wrists
Easier to get on and off
Can be reused and reused and reusde
Less prone to rips than any nitrile glove Kent has worn

https://mercedessource.com/store/jolly-green-hd-super-gloves-10-pak-5-pair

 

[JOD]

Originally Posted By: JHZR2
I've never understood those gloves for working on the car. Anything that is dirty/dusty or oily just gets propagated from place to place because the gloves entrap all that. Stuff like break dust or grease, as examples. Plastic throwaways seem better in all ways, including dexterity/feel on small parts.

Only real benefit I can see is warmth. What am I missing. Might be worth stepping foot in HF if its worth having a pair. I did have some mechanix originals but they got so dirty, I haven't used them in years.


In a perfect world, disposable gloves would be all you'd ever need--but hands slip while loosening stuff, and I've had some pretty good cuts while working on my car. I use both the disposable and "mechanics-type" gloves. Any suspension or brake work, I use them. I'll wash them with shop towels in my washer (a stainless tub really helps). While I'm not generally a HF fan, pretty much 99% of the gloves out there are made in Pakistan and PRC regardless of price, and some of the HF work gloves are (relatively) well made. I have a couple pairs of these: LINK.

They're also a great glove for moderate weather cycling and mountain biking! Cycling gloves are about the most over-priced items you'll ever find, and these work great.

 

[JHZR2]

Originally Posted By: Dufus2
I like throw away gloves when doing brakes or a clutch to keep the nasty dust out of my skin. It can give you long term exposure to harmful chemicals.


That is my concern... Worse when those residues end up in your underwear.

 

[JHZR2]

Originally Posted By: JOD
Originally Posted By: JHZR2
I've never understood those gloves for working on the car. Anything that is dirty/dusty or oily just gets propagated from place to place because the gloves entrap all that. Stuff like break dust or grease, as examples. Plastic throwaways seem better in all ways, including dexterity/feel on small parts.

Only real benefit I can see is warmth. What am I missing. Might be worth stepping foot in HF if its worth having a pair. I did have some mechanix originals but they got so dirty, I haven't used them in years.


In a perfect world, disposable gloves would be all you'd ever need--but hands slip while loosening stuff, and I've had some pretty good cuts while working on my car. I use both the disposable and "mechanics-type" gloves. Any suspension or brake work, I use them. I'll wash them with shop towels in my washer (a stainless tub really helps). While I'm not generally a HF fan, pretty much 99% of the gloves out there are made in Pakistan and PRC regardless of price, and some of the HF work gloves are (relatively) well made. I have a couple pairs of these: LINK.

They're also a great glove for moderate weather cycling and mountain biking! Cycling gloves are about the most over-priced items you'll ever find, and these work great.


Good points.