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I've got an embarrassingly girly question: How do you keep your hands and fingernails from looking like a mechanic's after a day of detailing? I've tried various gloves, but none that have worked or that I liked. I've resorted to bleach and a nail brush, but then my hands are so dry they hurt. At work, I'm often in front of a group of people, and though I'm not prissy about it, I am a little self-conscious about having man-hands. Any suggestions or recommendations?
 
Not a lady, but this may help you. From another site---

_Invisible Glove Protective Hand Coating_ makes it easy to wash dirt, grease, and paint off hands. Just rub it on your hands before you start any grimy or messy job. Dirt, paint, and grease will wash right off when you've finished. Helps prevent chemicals from being absorbed into the skin. One application lasts 3-4 hours.
 
LDJaxon said:
Feed back please
I've got an embarrassingly girly question: How do you keep your hands and fingernails from looking like a mechanic's after a day of detailing? I've tried various gloves, but none that have worked or that I liked. I've resorted to bleach and a nail brush, but then my hands are so dry they hurt. At work, I'm often in front of a group of people, and though I'm not prissy about it, I am a little self-conscious about having man-hands. Any suggestions or recommendations?
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I've been a mechanic for over 30 years and i feel you pain LOL.I don't wear anytype of gloves but the crew that works for me most wear rubber latex sugical gloves most of the tools guys sell them.Snap on Mac tools.they seem to work very well even when they get them dirty you wash you hands with them on and you can reuse them.When i work on cars i never let my hands get that greasy that i can't get them clean so i stop work during the job and wash my hands clean my nails.Don't use any harsh chemicals it will dry your skin out and crack the skin that's no fun.Go to any local store like Wallmart and in the automotive section by some Go-Jo with pumice try that it's not bad for the everyday person but it's not strong enough for me.There isn't much else you can do.What i tell me wife if i come home and my hands are dirty that's a good thing we can pay the bills its when they are super clean she worries.The other product mention which you put on and forms a shield works good but if you sweat alot or get any water on your hands it washes off .Hope that helps a little and by the way the product i use isn't available over the counter i order from ZEP and Wurth i carry three different products for my guys each product works different.
 
There are several disposable gloves out there that are really good to work with, I find the most important thing is make sure they fit tight! And dont buy the cheap latex ones, a lot of the chemicals will break them loose. I actually use some black ones that we got sent as a sample one time, they are really tough and I can rinse them off and use again.
 
Are these the Black ones, you use ? :kiss:

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Well close, mine have a red flower on them! :poke:
 
just use lotion after you work on the car, and whenever you need it. you don't need a "girly" smelling one and your hands won't be all cracked.
 
The orange pumice hand cleaner is the best. I like a girl who gets her hands dirty.
 
Not a lady but have you tried Nitrile gloves. They sound like what Meghan is describing as they are often black. Look for them at chain stores in auto dept. Very durable and solvent resistant. I agree that you have to keep the solvents and protectants away from you skin or learn to deal with stained/dry hands. Props for working on you car.:dblthumb2:
 
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I've been using cheap latex ones that are either tight yet rip or are too loose. Industrial gloves for ladies must be a nitch market! What's really funny, in some of my online searches the ones that seem to match what I'm looking for are for Tattoo Artists. None-the-less, I have some 8mil Nitrile gloves on their way. Maybe this is another reason I need a PC!
 
craigr said:
Not a lady but have you tried Nitrile gloves. They sound like what Meghan is describing as they are often black. Look for them at chain stores in auto dept. Very durable and solvent resistant. I agree that you have to keep the solvents and protectants away from you skin or learn to deal with stained/dry hands. Props for working on you car.:dblthumb2:
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I was going to say Nitrile.. Its what we use in EMS/hospital setting. They are much more durrable than latex and, come in different styles. ie: textured in the fingers for better grip..
Try Police Gear - Police Equipment - Police Uniforms - Public Safety Equipment: Galls
 
Not a lady, but would like to help. Try checking out this link. Cool company with cool gear.
Grooming Products for Men and Personal Skin Care - Duluth Trading
Or you can try these links:
BlueMagic 5215 Invisible Glove Protective Hand Coating - 5 oz. Hanger Tube
Streicher's Safeskin Nitrile Gloves
Best NightHawk Gloves 50/Pack

Hope this helps.

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I have used the Thickster gloves in the past and reused them for days in a body shop environment. Most paint supply stores have them.
 
in the absence of a good invisible glove, you can coat your fingertips in elmers glue and peel it off when you're done. safe, non toxic.
 
well i am not a lady but i can recommend the
Mechanix Wear/Medium pink camo The Original women's glove(or any other color you like under that brand)
they have it on the autozone website and i can recommend putting a pair of latex gloves (like you do already) under those gloves
 
This thread is three years old, I am closing.
 
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