The Great Glove Debate
Monday August 25, 2008
Every field has a few topics that, although they're of little overall importance, are the subject of great lunchtime debate. In the realm of auto repair, it's the glove. We're not entirely alone. Gloves have had some pivotal roles to play in recent history. Michael Jackson lost one and created the dumbest fashion trend in history. O.J. lost one and created the dumbest jury in history. Mechanics aren't making it into the books with our endless debates on gloves (and tools, and cars, and fluids, and ... it never ends), but we have plenty to say on the subject and choose our sides ferociously. Should you wear gloves? If so, which gloves should you wear, expensive specialty gloves or inexpensive generic work gloves? Sure, the questions seem simple, but it's the simplest of questions that seem to garner the most complex web of answers and opinions. Check out The Great Glove Debate for some serious information overload.
Comments
I know this probably makes me a dork but I like the Microflex diamond grip plus laytex gloves when working on my Honda. Beats the crud out of cleaning up afterwards and I just throw them out. I also find that I have a much better grip on nuts/bolts. It’s always good to have a tight grip on your nuts! LOL!
Gloves are a great idea.. It took me a long time to figure this one out . The older you get the wiser.
Gloves gloves everywhere! Different people work differently. For me? Gloves get in the way for many things, so I usually don’t bother with them. However, if my employees want to wear them I have no problem with that. Don’t mess around with the rubber gloves though, mechanic gloves or nothing are the only ways to go.
I use latex or nitrile when I’m playing in gas or other fluids/grease that I don’t want on me. I use padded palm when using air tools, tendonitis sucks.
A good ol’ pair of original Mechanix gloves for me! Seriously, I love working in these gloves. Many times, my hands have been protected from sharp objects (as well as grease, mud, oil, etc.) while wearing them. I swear by them.