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satarules
been using cupran but really tearng my hands up.thought the experts might have some suggestions.any input appreciated.thnxs in advance,russ.
'68 Coronet R/T
Oldtimer
metalman;24787 said:
Yep, I like the Raven gloves. That, a painter's suit, painter's sock and respirator keeps the paint off the skin.
For those other times I like the purple DuraSoap.
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Senile Old Fart
metalman;24787 said:
+ 1
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retrofinisher
At least apply a skin moisturizer to have a minimal barrier on top of hands and arms, but there's alot of breathable tyvex/paper disposable wearables out there.
Kimberly Clark makes some good ones. Cover the hair too!
Kimberly Clark makes some good ones. Cover the hair too!
Bob Heine
Oldtimer
[QUOTE='68 Coronet R/T;24789]Yep, I like the Raven gloves. [/QUOTE]
Thanks for the tip. I bought some nitrile gloves that tore apart just putting them on. The Ravens made it though a coilover conversion. Also tried some exam gloves but those didn't even last through gun cleaning after spraying epoxy primer.
Thanks for the tip. I bought some nitrile gloves that tore apart just putting them on. The Ravens made it though a coilover conversion. Also tried some exam gloves but those didn't even last through gun cleaning after spraying epoxy primer.
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dougminn
Which Raven gloves and where do you buy them, thanks
'68 Coronet R/T
Oldtimer
These are what I use: http://www.sjdiscounttools.com/sas66518.html
Might try Amazon or somewhere for better pricing.
Might try Amazon or somewhere for better pricing.
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Bondoskimmer
try this... http://www.amazon.com/3M-05975-Pain...990845&sr=1-1&keywords=3M+hand+cleaner......I use a different brand from my jobber. can't remember. If I am in the shop tomorrow I will try and remember to look.
Think its called Painter's Choice. Could be wrong.
Think its called Painter's Choice. Could be wrong.
metalman
Oldtimer
I've been using High Five #N893 nitrile gloves. Not indestructible but hold up pretty decent when cleaning the gun and can still feel the tools for mechanic stuff. I keep plenty in stock so when they tear I replace before my hands get a mess.
The best gloves I've used for paint and solvent were called "thicksters", don't remember where they came from. Those gloves were fine for painting/cleaning but too thick for anything else. The latex doctor gloves are usually weak and solvent wrecks them right away.
There was also some cream stuff that you coated your hands with prior to working. Kind of worked but if you touched any water it turned slippery and it dried out my skin pretty bad.
The Zep Co. made a hand cleaner called "Painters Partner" that worked pretty good to lift paint off but that dries the skin also.
I've had my share of paint, filler, grease etc. and stained cracked skin over the years, tried a lot of things, and found that a decent gauge of nitrile, powder free gloves works the best all around for me.
The icocyanates in the hardeners we use should not contact your skin.
The best gloves I've used for paint and solvent were called "thicksters", don't remember where they came from. Those gloves were fine for painting/cleaning but too thick for anything else. The latex doctor gloves are usually weak and solvent wrecks them right away.
There was also some cream stuff that you coated your hands with prior to working. Kind of worked but if you touched any water it turned slippery and it dried out my skin pretty bad.
The Zep Co. made a hand cleaner called "Painters Partner" that worked pretty good to lift paint off but that dries the skin also.
I've had my share of paint, filler, grease etc. and stained cracked skin over the years, tried a lot of things, and found that a decent gauge of nitrile, powder free gloves works the best all around for me.
The icocyanates in the hardeners we use should not contact your skin.