Best disposable garage gloves?

[doan]

Any good recommendations for disposable garage/shop gloves? I've tried the regular hospital stuff and the grease monkey brand. Other than being black, I don't think the grease monkey ones are any better.

The Ed China "grease Junkie" gloves would be great, but $20 a box plus shipping from England is a little over the top.

Thanks,

David

 

[twiggles]

Kimberly clark makes a long cuff nitrile glove like the Ed China one. I have a box, and they are nice. I think the Ed China and KC gloves are a little too thick for my preference though. I like to stay with thinner nitrile gloves from Harbor Freight and Home Depot paint department.

Unless Im working with something sharp, I have never had an issue with the thinner nitriles. They are very durable and give good dexterity.

 

[volaredon]

I have tried I cannot get used to any kind of gloves threading nuts on and such between my fingers, I have a dealer buddy that wont touch anything without them though.. about the only time I use em is for painting.

 

[twiggles]

I have tried I cannot get used to any kind of gloves threading nuts on and such between my fingers, I have a dealer buddy that wont touch anything without them though.. about the only time I use em is for painting.

Have you tried latex gloves? They tend to give slightly better dexterity than nitrile, however they are slightly less durable. Also, if you have a latex allergy, that can be a problem...

 

[doan]

I have tried I cannot get used to any kind of gloves threading nuts on and such between my fingers, I have a dealer buddy that wont touch anything without them though.. about the only time I use em is for painting.

I hate wearing gloves too. but I'm restoring a 59 Austin Healey (all british cars leak oil - otherwise known as rust preventative - from everywhere). I'm tired of scrubbing my hands until they hurt to get clean enough to go to my real job.

There is some combination of degreaser, brake cleaner, oily grunge, dirt and rust, that nearly permanently stains my hands. They used to come clean, but it seems that enough exposure drys your skin out to the point that it becomes a sponge, and then the grunge really gets stuck in your pores.

 

[SGKent]

we love the blue 4 mil powdered permatex nitrile gloves. They hold up better than the off brands and slip on easily compared to non-powdered. The black ones are 5 mil so they are 20% thicker but have much less feel.

 

[Fastbird]

I've been using the blue nitrile harbor freight gloves. I found zero difference between them and the box at Napa costing over twice as much. $6 for a box of 100 gloves that lasts me 2-3 weeks.

 

[Fitzgerald]

I used to use latex gloves until I was working with my dad one day and he had just bought a box of the black nitrate gloves from Harbor Freight. I've used them ever since.

A good thickness (I've never ripped them), a good fit (for me at least), and they go sale quite often.

They are definitely worth a look.

 

[Kevo]

I picked up some blue nitrile gloves by Global Gloves. The dexterity seems good but I tore the hell out of several pairs while doing the rear drums on my car. Seems I sweat a LOT into the gloves though. My hands look like I have been swimming for hours when I take them off.

 

[robin1731]

Raven brand, latex free, powder free. I get them at O'reilly's. Just bought my third or fourth box. Just shows I like them I guess.

 

[Trey T]

Harbor freight heavy duty black ones are good, very thick and durable on grease, brake fluid, carb cleaner, other oil.

I also bought the blue one, light duty, for changing oil and such.

 

[doan]

thanks all, looks like harbor freight.

 

[Vinci]

SAS Safety Raven nitrile gloves are pretty good for when you need something that is a little stronger. I am hard pressed to tear them like I would with standard-thickness nitrile or latex.

They are more expensive than other options, but they are tough enough to take off and re-use, if you didn't tear them up, so that evens them out a bit.

As with all nitrile gloves I've used, I have to size them up one size versus what I'd wear with latex.

 

[DHCrocks]

I use the black raven gloves, they are pretty good. They are much stronger and hold up longer then any other disposable gloves I have used. Don't seem to tear as easily.

 

[rlitman]

There is some combination of degreaser, brake cleaner, oily grunge, dirt and rust, that nearly permanently stains my hands. They used to come clean, but it seems that enough exposure drys your skin out to the point that it becomes a sponge, and then the grunge really gets stuck in your pores.

Yep. Brake cleaner seriously does that. Degreaser also to some extent.
If you moisturize before getting the grunge on, it cleans off easier.

 

[andrew240z]

Been happy with the blue units from hf. The ones i get from the hospital are surgeon grade and they are great but only for longer messier projects.

 

[kwb]

For the light weight - very quick and dirty jobs - costco nitrile are a great deal.

If I am working and general grime but want longer life out of glove - black harbor freight

If I am doing glass work and hands are going to be in resin - the black hold up amazingly well for a longer layup session - for a quick (Pint or less resin) I will go cheap on the costco gloves.

 

[mrjaw14]

Another vote for the DARK BLUE gloves at harbor freight. I think they're the 7-mil thick. I tried the medium duty light blue color gloves and brake cleaner ate them. Really like the thicker dark blue ones though. and the 20% off coupon works on them

 

[NUTTSGT]

If you're doing something really oily/dirty/greasy, I'd suggest double gloving.

Put on a pair of your regular disposable nitrile gloves, on top of them wear a pair of nitrile coated knit gloves.

It gives you the cleanliness of the nitrile and more ruggedness.

 

[snowman1981]

Thickster gloves best gloves hands down. about $13-14 a box of 50

 

[fdtrucks]

Black Knight are nice. If in a body shop I love the Thicksters. Thick, re useable, solvent resistant, badass glove without any powder. $13 a box.

 

[ford33]

Harbor Freight item # 68506 gloves. Size XL and 7 Mil thick $10/box of 50.

 

[wrench]

I hate wearing gloves too. but I'm restoring a 59 Austin Healey (all british cars leak oil - otherwise known as rust preventative - from everywhere). I'm tired of scrubbing my hands until they hurt to get clean enough to go to my real job.

There is some combination of degreaser, brake cleaner, oily grunge, dirt and rust, that nearly permanently stains my hands. They used to come clean, but it seems that enough exposure drys your skin out to the point that it becomes a sponge, and then the grunge really gets stuck in your pores.

I am much more cautious about solvents and lubricants than I used to be. About a year ago I lost a lifelong friend to leukemia.He was a retired mechanic,tool maker and machinist.The doctor at the cancer center told him that long term exposure to solvents and oil most likely caused his illness.He passed away within 2 months of being diagnosed. That being said I always wear gloves in the shop.I have a magnet holder on my garage man door,and the gloves go on as soon as I enter the shop. I buy cheap work gloves from the glove guy at the swap meets,for heavy jobs like handling sheet metal,tires,etc. They save a lot of skin and band aids. I am not comfortable going in bare handed. I do use the blue Harbor freight nitriles for light use. Knowing some of the chinese industrial standards,I sometimes wonder exactly what that powder is in those gloves.

 

[Matt M PA]

I've tried a bunch but my local garage turned me onto Microflex Diamond grip. Yes, solvents can get through after a bit...but if I'm doing nasty stuff like the parts washer I use the gauntlet heavy rubber gloves.

The Diamondgrips have a slight texture to the outside that helps your grip. I buy them by the case on eBay.

 

[kilgorq]

I use the Black Harbor Freight for paint work (They don't hold up very well to Lacquer Thinner though.

Goatskin Thinsulates for welding. They are not as durable as welding gloves but you can feel your work a lot better and they are insulated enough that you don't get burned when you touch the hot metal. Gets very warm but no burns.

I just picked up some Flextech gloves by wells lamont and I like them because they form to fit your hands very well. but they offer virtually no protection from welding splatter. They seem to work well for sheetmetal and medium duty work so far. Plus they are extremely comfortable and they were only 1.00 a pair on closeout.

And then the ones I Really like the most... They are BSX TIG Gloves. They are Expensive but very comfortable. However the first pair I had I wore out in about a month Mig welding. I wore holes in the thumbs and burned holes in the back of the hand. So I am reluctant to suggest those for welding but they are great for other material handling.

I am thinking about trying some Kevlar gloves. Has anyone used some that hold up to abuse.

 

[roryueale]

I agree with a couple of posters here about the Thicksters gloves. Im a licensed mechanic but I fricking absolutely hate grease/dirt/oil, but I love fixing cars and im good at it. I keep my tools spotless and I swear if it wasnt for Thickster gloves I would not be in this trade. I've tried every other glove out there and have been using Thicksters for years now. I keep a box at home too for anything around the house. I buy them at Napa. Unless you wanted a knitted/fabric glove, nothing else compares.

 

[ImportTuner]

I use the Black Harbor Freight for paint work (They don't hold up very well to Lacquer Thinner though.

Lacquer thinner and acetone will eat most nitrile/latex gloves ..

 

[roryueale]

Get the powder free gloves and a dab of baby powder, works magic in nitrile/latex gloves. I keep a bottle next to my box of gloves.

 

[Shadowdog500]

I've tried a bunch but my local garage turned me onto Microflex Diamond grip. Yes, solvents can get through after a bit...but if I'm doing nasty stuff like the parts washer I use the gauntlet heavy rubber gloves.

The Diamondgrips have a slight texture to the outside that helps your grip. I buy them by the case on eBay.

+1 on Diomand grips! After trying a bunch of gloves I settled on them. AutoZone sells them.

Chris

 

[darkk]

I've been using the home depot ones lately for urethaning some stair parts to keep my hands clean. I don't normally wear gloves for anything, never liked them. I should have worn them while stripping down and cleaning my two lathe chucks. My hands have been black for 3 days now. That **** just doesn't come off!

 

[twiggles]

Get the powder free gloves and a dab of baby powder, works magic in nitrile/latex gloves. I keep a bottle next to my box of gloves.

May I ask why one would buy powder free gloves and then powder them? Serious question not being a smart @$$.

 

[kered]

The Ed China "grease Junkie" gloves would be great, but $20 a box plus shipping from England is a little over the top.

A number of years ago I hunted for orange Nitrile gloves similar to the ones Ed
uses. The closest I came up with were Shield Skin Orange Nitrile 260 gloves manufactured by Shield Scientific.

Reading the description of the gloves on Ed's website, it seems that they are pretty much the exact gloves he uses & the "Grease Junkie" gloves are more than likely the Shield Skins, re-branded.

Shield Skin are a European company, but perhaps they have a distributor in the U.S. for their products.

 

[silver2000]

Dynarex Blue Nitrile gloves, sometimes wish they were a bit thicker but it makes every job easier and cleaner. $6/box shipped. The only time I beat that deal was a local guy has cases of hospital ones but only had a few.

 

[roryueale]

May I ask why one would buy powder free gloves and then powder them? Serious question not being a smart @$$.

I dont want/need powder when hands are fresh/clean/dry. Throw a little moisture or sweat in there and adding a dab of baby power makes things a little easier.

 

[Kellaway]

pu dipped gloves, Never rip and reusable. Well ventilated and can do intricate work easy.

 

[littletoes]

Another vote for Raven's here. They are tough, and outlast the bright green ones they supply us at work, but I supply my own at home. $18 a box, dealer cost.

 

[petee_c]

+1 for the black raven ones. Did one half axle with 1 pair.

 

[robertlynk]

Thickster by SAS work great and are tough
http://www.sassafety.com/store/shopexd.asp?id=191&bc=no

 

[BellyUpFish]

Latex gloves are horrible when using any sort of solvent, anything with n-hexane. They provide zero protection against these substances..

 

[cherokee]

I also use the HF black heavy gloves....I find them to be pretty darn thick and hold up real well. At $10 a box of 100 it is a pretty good deal as well. I have also used their med duty gloves as well, they can tear, but are a little cheaper....I have yet to rip one of the heavy golves....but I do think they run on the small side