Protecting yourself -physically

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Ok, after I detailed a minivan, the next day I got a sore throat and today I was sick with what I think was crap from the minivan in it (if you know what I mean).

So does anyone use respiratory protection when detailing?
 
I had something similar happen once. I steamed and extracted a really nasty Tahoe and the next morning had a stomach bug. Not sure if it was from that but it could've been because that's all I did all day.
I didn't have respiratory protection on either.
 
PPEs guys, it's always good practice to use gloves, safety goggles and a mask(even though I don't always use one and I should). Never know what is coming off what you are cleaning. Also it's good to protect yourself from the chemicals that you are using. Can't make money if you get sick and can't work.

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808_detail_nut said:
PPEs guys, it's always good practice to use gloves, safety goggles and a mask(even though I don't always use one and I should). Never know what is coming off what you are cleaning. Also it's good to protect yourself from the chemicals that you are using. Can't make money if you get sick and can't work.
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You will hardly see me doing anything on a detail without nitrile gloves on. A respirator on really nasty interiors.

Great advice.

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One of the best quotes from Renny Doyle (about wearing gloves): "If it's on you, it's in you". Unfortunately we sometimes forget about eye, respiratory, and hearing protection.

Another thing to remember is that as we get older we usually get more susceptible to allergies and allergic reactions, even to things we weren't sensitive to before.
 
My hands have taken a real beating over the last couple of years... I wear gloves for EVERYTHING now.

I also wear a respirator when dealing with coatings or other more dangerous chemicals. I don't do much interior work, but I can imagine there are many instances where it would be a good idea to have one.

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I should wear gloves more often. I never wear anything over my mouth but i should, especially when working with APC or other harsh chemicals.

About a year ago i did paint correction using m105/m205 without gloves. The customer bought myself and him PotBelly's and i went to go eat it without thinking. I got really sick that night cause the chemicals on my hands got on the bread.. the sandwich was finger licking good!!...which caused the problem.
 
I'm guilty as well for forgetting to wear gloves at times. I actually caught a head cold a few weeks back after a detail. Can't say for sure whether or not they were related but have at least been wearing gloves consistently since then. It's tough to wear all that gear when the weather heats up though!
 
Folks this is actually a really important topic. Most tar/adhesive removers actually contain small amounts of Benzene which is a known carcinogen!

If you aren't wearing when while washing, waxing, and vacuuming, at least wear gloves when using strong detergents and cleaners.

If they tell you not to eat it, not to breathe it, then you probably shouldn't touch it!
 
Already doing the gloves.

Dust mask or surgical mask?
 
zmcgovern45 said:
Dust mask is not a bad idea to protect from sanding/compounding dust, but a respirator should be worn when dealing with hazardous chemicals.
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Not dealing with hazardous chemicals, rather just the dirt embedded in the interior.
 
VP Mark said:
Folks this is actually a really important topic. Most tar/adhesive removers actually contain small amounts of Benzene which is a known carcinogen!

If you aren't wearing when while washing, waxing, and vacuuming, at least wear gloves when using strong detergents and cleaners.

If they tell you not to eat it, not to breathe it, then you probably shouldn't touch it!
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You would be surprised what all contains benzene. Just don't sit there and breathe in all the tar remover and I think you'll be ok.
Being around someone who is smoking is probably far worse for you than using a tar remover.
 
I am thinking about investing in Bane's Mask..

"No one cared I was a Detailer until I put on the mask"
 
Yeah, I'm a huge proponent of gloves. I'll make my crew wear them whenever possible.

As for working with them in hot weather. I keep a small bottle of baby powder in the box of gloves on my cart. Easy enough to grab a few pair (when your not doing anything else) and sprinkle a bit down inside each one. That way you get them on the first time, get them off (without making a huge drippy mess), and are able to get the next pair on. (Or that pair inside out come next time.) ;)
 
A decent mask that you'd wear for painting will help a lot. If you're working with steam, I think it's pretty important, it makes stuff moist and airborne.

We also know our limits. I actually just turned DOWN a job where a guy had puked (upon dying no less) in the front seat. You get blood and other bodily fluids that way...no thanks. Once it's in your tools, they can't be reused. Gross, but not for us, I sent her to someone who deals with that sort of thing.

SIDE note on gloves. I had an open cut (several actually) on the tops of my hands. I wore nitrile gloves for several days doing detailing...as it turns out, this was a PERFECT breeding ground for a deep staph infection, that cost me nearly a grand of doctors visits and antibiotics...scary stuff actually, it can kill you. My hand swelled up.

So, if you're wearing gloves, make sure you really wash your hands if you have any cuts to keep that environment clean.

I wear the nitriles all the time still, just more careful.
 
Can anyone tell me if there is a difference in black nitrile gloves and the purple ones you can buy almost anywhere? Are the black ones more breathable or anything? That's my biggest issue with the purple ones. The black one seem more expensive and not as easy to get unless you go to an auto store or something.
 
JAF06SE said:
Can anyone tell me if there is a difference in black nitrile gloves and the purple ones you can buy almost anywhere? Are the black ones more breathable or anything? That's my biggest issue with the purple ones. The black one seem more expensive and not as easy to get unless you go to an auto store or something.
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Usually the color difference indicates the thickness of the gloves. Check out you local harbor freight they should have the black gloves. I personally order mine from amazon.

Breathable gloves? Are you serious ?
 
I always wear black nitrile gloves. My hands were cracking badly. I do gag a lot when using APC though. But then again I have a very low gag reflex and gross interiors don't help it. I did get the Tornador and it helps to blow the gross away.
 
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