Mechanix Gloves - Do you use them?

[OctaneMotorsports]

I personally go through at least one pair a month of the Mechanix Original's. They keep my hands clean and from being beat up too bad. I often have to work on engines while they're still piping hot (no time to let stuff cool between sessions at the race track) and they save my hands from being burnt to hell. I don't seem to ever have a problem with holding fasteners and such, but occasionally I do have to pull them off for something. Overall I like them a lot.

 

[ImportTuner]

I have a pair of Ringer's gloves which I only wear when working on a hot/warm engine, otherwise I wear blue nitrile gloves. I rather tear a glove than skin and it keeps my hands clean.

 

[OctaneMotorsports]

I have a pair of Ringer's gloves which I only wear when working on a hot/warm engine, otherwise I wear blue nitrile gloves. I rather tear a glove than skin and it keeps my hands clean.

Blue nitrile gloves are good as well for greasy parts, etc. And you still retain good dexterity with small fasteners.

 

[Jeeper]

I was switching between craftsman gloves (picked up on sale for $10) and Nitrile gloves.

Recently i picked up a pair of gojo gloves from advance for $5. They work pretty dang good. Less wasteful since you can use them multiple times instead of nitrile.

Gojo's desc: "High strength nylon weave material with CHEMTRILE™ Nitrile coating on palm to repel oils and liquids. For applications where dexterity and hand protection are both critical."

 

[dink]

I used to use Mechanix gloves.....now I just use latex gloves....use them...then just throw away

 

[evintho]

I love my Mechanix gloves! I use them at the junkyard and when I'm working on heavy nasty suspension parts. When doing motor work, I rely on the tried and true blue nitrile gloves.

 

[KingPerformance]

I use latex gloves AND Mechanix gloves. I don’t use them for everything, but they do come in handy.

If I’m working with coolant, or oily parts I use latex. If I’m working on “HOT” parts, or out at a rally/track in the cold Mechanix are a life saver. I don’t wear gloves while wiring though. Some days when I’m wiring I wish I had thimbles on all my fingers though. OUCH!

 

[PAToyota]

Combination of regular Mechanix gloves and blue nitrile gloves here as well - used to use latex but started having a reaction to them a couple years ago. No problems with nitrile. Might have to check out those gojo gloves Jeeper mentioned, though.

 

[eschoendorff]

I use latex gloves AND Mechanix gloves. I don’t use them for everything, but they do come in handy.

Same here. But I tend to beat the ever living **** out of my gloves. For general utility, I found some that have the Hobart logo on them. Got them at TSC. Those were my absolute favorite for utility gloves, but I cannot find them anymore.

For mechanics' gloves, I have been getting by with the cheapie US General ones from HF. I do not like them as well as the original Mechanix though...

 

[Larz]

I dont do a lot of mechanic work but do a LOT of outside work. I have a side business in landscaping. I've done it for the last 10 years. I cut back big time this year on the amount I'm doing but about 3 years ago I discovered mechanics gloves. I wear out a pair a year. I trim a lot of shrubs and do a lot of landscape maintenance and they are the best thing since sliced bread!!! Thin enough to work in yet really protect your hands. I've gone through 2 pair of Craftsman and a pair of MAC (given to me by my neighbor who used to drive a MAC tool truck). I'm on a pair of off brand of some kind now that my wife got for me. Won't leave the house without a pair in my truck.

 

[DR_K13]

Mechanix gloves when I have a missing fingernail or busted knuckle, or if my hands or cold or the motor is hot. Other then that I use no gloves.

I am old-school like that.

 

[strizzy]

I love them, my favorite pair was some Cold Weather ones, although fairly pricey if you ask me. Like a lot of other people, I wear my fair share out and I find that the on-sale Craftsman ones for $10 to be the best value. Pick a couple up, and by the time I need some more, hopefully they are on sale again

 

[JohnHenrys48]

I wear the nitrile for greasy work and generic mechanix style for any other hand work. I find that the mechanix style don't last for rigorus work though, I wore out a pair in one day of running a loader, the constant turing of the wheel tore them up. Also, wearing gloves while working with a power tool, drill press etc. is dangerous. I've seen glove become entangle in drill bits and tear up the users hand.

 

[ba614]

For mechanic work I hardly ever wear gloves unless it's bad cold outside or if I'm working on a hot engine close to an exhast.

I bought a pair of craftsman gloves on sale during the Christmas sales and when I used them it was really cold and they didn't do anything to keep my hands warm so I took them off and havn't used them since.

It's not that I don't like them I just don't like putting them on or taking them off. My hands have been hard, scarred and grease stained all my life. When I was in school I used to soak my hands in Clorox to get the stain off when I was taking a girl out. Now I just don't care.

I'm not old school ... I'm just old!

 

[OctaneMotorsports]

My hands have been hard, scarred and grease stained all my life. When I was in school I used to soak my hands in Clorox to get the stain off when I was taking a girl out. Now I just don't care.

I'm not old school ... I'm just old!

Same here man, hahaha.

 

[1320stang]

I like the original Mechanix gloves, I've only had one pair and asked for a new pair for Father's Day. I have worn out both index fingers on them, so I cut them off at the first knuckle. It's sorta wierd just having to scrub your fingertips. I'll do the blue nitrile too sometimes, it just depends on what I'm doing and how long it'll take.

 

[Blue]

Yup. like most other folks, I use Mechanix gloves for most work, and blue nitrile gloves for real oily/greasy stuff.

 

[kartracer55]

Yeah, I use them ALOT!!! Mostly at work. I ripped up my hand once on a tire that was worn to the cords in one little spot. Gloves are an absolute must now for tire and brake work. I also wear them for alignments becuase I always manage to bust up some knuckles... you cant always avoid it.

I use craftsmans, in fact I picked up a pair last night for 15$ on sale. They are getting progressivly better too IMHO. First two pairs I owned were made in china. No special features. I worse through these in no time. Next pair was from Vietnam, noticably better featrues, like synthetic leather index finger tip and thumb. This pair is made in Indonesia with the synthetic leather tip extending further down the finger for more wear reisitance.

 

[Rickster]

I use the original Mechanix gloves for almost everything on the car and yardwork but laytex gloves for some of the more messy stuff. When I'm putting up Christmass lights in the cold I use a pair of the rain & cold wear golf gloves, they work like a second skin, but they're not made to last long.

 

[Ign]

Ditto, I go thru Mechanix gloves like crazy. Ringers too, and some other off brands. I'm not TOO picky since they are consumables.

Also check tractor supply places and co-ops. I got some at the gas station of my local co-op, I think the brand is Caiman. They're a thicker leather so dexterity is not quite so good but they're much tougher and something like $13. IMO there really is a considerable mark-up in Mechanix and you're paying for the name.

Oh and when I can find them I prefer the Mechanix Fast Fit. They're $5 cheaper and you lose the velcro wrist closure which I never use anyway.

 

[OctaneMotorsports]

Oh and when I can find them I prefer the Mechanix Fast Fit. They're $5 cheaper and you lose the velcro wrist closure which I never use anyway.

I tried on a pair of the Mechanix Fast Fit once when they were on sale. I didn't like them at all.

 

[chevy302dz]

Mechanix gloves when I'm working with something that is to hot to touch, and sometype of "rubber" glove when I'm working real nasty chemicals. That's about it usually I don't bother.

 

[SuperKid]

I don't bother with gloves. My hands get dirty, I wash them. My hands get cut, then I've got one more scar to talk about. No big deal.

 

[Nealcrenshaw]

I'm going to have to order me a set of Mechanix gloves because i'm tired of busted knuckles and cuts.

 

[cwstevens92]

I personally go through at least one pair a month of the Mechanix Original's. They keep my hands clean and from being beat up too bad. I often have to work on engines while they're still piping hot (no time to let stuff cool between sessions at the race track) and they save my hands from being burnt to hell. I don't seem to ever have a problem with holding fasteners and such, but occasionally I do have to pull them off for something. Overall I like them a lot.

I run thru a couple of pairs a month too, wear them all the time! I tried some toolhands gloves the worked very well also but they are not as easy to come by so i am sticking with mechanix

 

[dieseldodge01]

I have three pair of Mechanix Gloves, two in the door of my truck and a pair in my tool box. The only time I wear the gloves is when I change the oil filter on my truck because its in a tight area by the turbo. They keep the heat away and make it easier to put the filter on.

 

[dustin19]

I don't bother with gloves. My hands get dirty, I wash them. My hands get cut, then I've got one more scar to talk about. No big deal.

ditto for me also.... everything cleans up in the sink and if it doesnt well thats what the bench sander is for

 

[X1 Mike]

I use them all the time and even keep a pair in the car for gassing up the car. I hate stopping for gas right before I go out to dinner and when I go to eat my food realize my hands stink like gas. There is a time for dirty and a time for clean.

Everyone has heard the saying that clothes make the man, I once read an article that dealt with this subject as it pertains to athletes and their uniforms. The style of uniform can actually affect the level of play. Well the funny thing is when I put on my gloves it's almost like I'm putting on my uniform. Psychologically I switch into work mode and know it's time to get working. Plus I can pick up hot parts and not leave burnt skin on some guys chrome exhaust.

 

[Kjbakke2]

i love the things to death and allow me to demonstrate the largest reason. the one day i dont have my gloves with me and this happens
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this is three months of healing mind you. if youre not working around moving parts keep a pair on and protect your hands...they make things like this happen less. however if youre working around spinning parts gloves are a massively bad idea....its better to get a cut than get sucked in and lose the finger or worse

 

[VegasBruce]

I only wear gloves when welding or grinding. Then its leather, Mechanix gloves give me a rash around the wrists. For normal wrenching, I don't wear gloves. I might try the nitrile gloves though.

 

[Nealcrenshaw]

Ouch!! thats the main reason i'm going to start wearing them,every week i'm injuring my hands,this week i sliced it trying to remove swollen lug nuts stuck in the socket.

 

[Kjbakke2]

sooner or later your thumbnail will thank you........

 

[Nealcrenshaw]

KJ, How did you do it?

 

[tonydanzah]

mechanix mpact 2 all the way.

 

[Kjbakke2]

KJ, How did you do it?

working on a damn chrysler thats how haha
i was doing some maintenance on my cousins pt cruiser so she could sell it as she was moving and needed money for school
i was wrenching on the caliper bracket that is engineered to actually be a pain in the a$$ on purpose
not 100 percent sure what all happened because it happened really fast but something broke loose really abruptly slammed on my thumb and then caught and ripped the left half of my nail off leaving a good sized blood pool on the ground and me saying one of the most epic strings of vulgarities to pass human lips

on a side not to replace the a-arm bushings i had to take off the motor mount......i rest my case

 

[Nealcrenshaw]

I see, said the blind man.

 

[Kjbakke2]

yeah but i havent forgotten my gloves since so i guess its one of those learning thing?!? maybe....hopefully haha

 

[Paul W]

I always wear golves, latex not nitrile garbage. Come off the tool trucks, blue and thick as hell. A pair lasts a day and get thrown away, and my wife likes my clean and (relativly) soft hands. I guess I am sorta addicted to them too, cant seem to work without them now.

 

[Kjbakke2]

hey paul i think you have them backwards....nitrile are the thick blue ones latex are the cheapo crappy ones

 

[Paul W]

oh well, my memories as long as my ...... All I remember is the blue box, $12 each. Thanks for pointing that out.