"Squid" (squid)
10/14/2016 at 03:25 • Filed to: None
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"Squid" (squid)
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I got a pair of the high vis Mechanix gloves to use while I’m working. I’m a tow diver and thought the high vis would be nice but the gloves turned black in 2 days. To be expected honestly but I can say that they suck in terms of keeping your hands clean and in the durability department. I’ve used the gloves for a total of 11 12 hour days and already have holes in them. I’m looking for some durable gloves that keep the hands clean and are preferably non leather. Cable and chains aren’t kind to hands and gloves.
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TheHondaBro
> Squid
10/14/2016 at 03:31 |
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I have a pair of black Mechanix gloves I got when I pulled the seat from the Acura TL. They’ve been good for me so far.
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Squid
> TheHondaBro
10/14/2016 at 03:35 |
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How good are they at keeping your hands clean doing dirty jobs? Like dealing with greased cable and brake dust and all sorts of dirty car fluids? I can say I’m not impressed with the pair I got.
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TheHondaBro
> Squid
10/14/2016 at 03:37 |
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Mine keep fluids and dust out. I don’t know why you’re not having a good experience with your pair.
Birddog
> Squid
10/14/2016 at 04:40 |
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Depends on the job.
At work? For rodding out a sewer line I have stapled mitts. GP work I have cheap “cowhide” work gloves. When needed I have non-latex surgical gloves.
At home? I just bust knuckles and wrap cuts in paper towels and electrical tape.
McMike
> Squid
10/14/2016 at 05:12 |
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I have a pair of pre-blackened Mechanix
VonBootWilly - Likes Toyota, but it's still complicated.
> Squid
10/14/2016 at 06:48 |
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I found the only thing that really works when you are putting holes in them is the ones with pigskin at least in the grips/fingergrips. If you are getting holes in other parts of the glove other than the fingertips, go to a full pigskin or leather type glove. I have a pair of off brand cheapo pigskin leather work gloves I got for free at a store opening that have lasted forever even after blowing through a lot of Mechanix gloves. I also like to use bulk packs of white china gloves, but they do not keep your hands clean, they are just a great alternative to ruining thin/dexterity Mechanix gloves on car repairs. I find Mechanix are mostly for increased dexterity with fingers, and less about durability. I always have to tell myself when to take them off or ruin them.
I really only use my last set of fabric style Mechanix gloves for doing tires and easy stuff. Everything else is nitrile black, white fabric or pigskin.
Snuze: Needs another Swede
> Squid
10/14/2016 at 07:14 |
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I have a pair of black Mechanix gloves like the ones you posted but I mostly use them for range work, not nearly the kind of abuse you’re putting yours through.
I also have a pair of Firm Grip Trademasters from Home Depot that I use when I go on ship inspections. They have a leather palm and finger tips and mesh back with a little padding. When I’m onboard I’m constantly going up and down ladders (sometimes 7 decks, aka 7 stories, at a time) and climbing in the overheads and outboards, and everything I touch is steel and a lot of it sharp. I’ve had these on 5 inspections now and they are holding up great. They also fit me really well and are quite comfortable to have one for long periods.
Unfortunately, if you’re handling straps and chains and stuff all day, I think leather is the way to go. Those items are abrasive and will chew through fabric in no time. But try a set like the Trademasters with the open back. They are tan and will get dirty pretty fast, but I think the reinforced leather palms will hold up a lot better.
You can tell a Finn but you can't tell him much
> Squid
10/14/2016 at 07:27 |
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I’ve got a few different pairs of Mechanix gloves and like them for my uses. Probably the toughest pair I’ve got is a pair of CG impact pro’s that I use when running the weedwacker or running the chainsaw. They are a few years old and have held up pretty well. The palms have a little bit of padding and are double layered in high wear areas. I’ve yet to go through them, but I’m nowhere near as hard on them as you are going to be.
I don’t know how well they would do for you, especially in terms of keeping your hands clean. I suspect a leather glove would do a better job of keeping grease and grime out of the gloves than any of the ones with fabric backs. Plus the leather would probably hold up better too. Maybe something like the CG full leather would work better for you.
They do make a pretty similar glove in Hi-viz if you want to give it another go. Mechanix does make gloves that are rated for cut resistance too. Those would most likely be a lot less likely to end up with holes in the palms.
Cé hé sin
> Squid
10/14/2016 at 07:35 |
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Cheap part leather ones from Aldi.
They’re fine.
JGrabowMSt
> Squid
10/14/2016 at 07:41 |
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I use Mechanix Gloves as well. I have one pair for the car, and a pair of insulated gloves that I only use for light work and try to save for the winter/cold weather.
Theyre pretty good about keeping my hands clean, but I have had pairs that separated at the seam, or just not stood up to certain abuse.
Frenchlicker
> Squid
10/14/2016 at 08:41 |
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My ex girlfriend bought me some nice orange mechanic gloves. My experience was the same. I normally just use nitrile gloves when doing anything anymore. And when it’s anything rigorous I toss the Mechanix gloves over them.
DipodomysDeserti
> Squid
10/14/2016 at 08:42 |
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I buy the cheapest ones at Harbor Freight, because they inevitably get soaked in oil. Although I refinished a few pairs of gloves for use as riding gloves, and have been using one pair as work gloves.
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Nothing
> Squid
10/14/2016 at 09:35 |
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My mother in law sends me a couple pairs of Mechanix gloves every year. If it’s fluids, some Nitrile or latex gloves, whichever box I’ve happened to buy. That combination serves me well, but I pretty much only use them at home when working on whatever project car I’m dealing with.
Urambo Tauro
> Squid
10/14/2016 at 09:54 |
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I use Kleenguard G10 nitrile disposables with cheap Grease Monkey Gorilla Grip gloves slipped over them.
The nitrile keeps my hands clean, and the grip gloves are thin enough to maintain dexterity during mild wrenching. For heavy wrenching like exhaust or suspension work, I prefer to use thicker leather gloves.
The price of Mechanix gloves has always been a turn-off for me, so I’ve never bothered to try them out and see if they’re actually worth it.
Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again.
> Squid
10/14/2016 at 10:25 |
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I Like deerskin leather gloves, found mine at HD. Mechanix gloves always wore out for me in the fingertips, as I was using them on bolts a ton. My hands are huge though, so unless I can find XXL or bigger they are always taut, the mechanix might have held up better if I could find ones that truly fit well.
When it’s cold out I like the smoker mits, they are like normal mitt gauntlets but they have an index finger that is separate, it keeps your hands nice and warm while allowing a decent amount of dexterity.
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> Squid
10/14/2016 at 10:37 |
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I use those same gloves and yeah, they wear out a bit too quick, but they are nice for tactile feedback when wrenching. I’ve tried craftsman gloves and they hold up better, but lack good tactile feedback, so I don’t use them much.
These firm grip extreme are decent, but I haven’t used them long enough to verify how long they hold up though. They have decent grip and better tactility than the craftsman gloves.
torque
> Squid
10/14/2016 at 20:56 |
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I haven’t used them myself, however Duluth Trading makes quality work stuff. Their orig. work gloves might work for you. If they don’t work, you might want to research what gloves iron workers use
gmporschenut also a fan of hondas
> torque
10/14/2016 at 21:32 |
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http://www.duluthtrading.com/store/mens/mens-outerwear/work-gloves/11094.aspx?processor=content
I have a pair of the winter gloves I use for general stuff in the winter. love them and still have a fair amount of finger movement.