Calling all mechanics or people with knowledge ?

[vroskii]

Greetings fellow new/oh mechanics or people with knowledge. Recently got a job fixing karts and was wondering if y’all got some good ass soap to clean grease dust and rubber particles after shifts ?

cause my hands looking yummy

 

[sheddd]

Try something with a solvent in it like GoJo.

 

[PartyBullshiit]

https://www.amazon.com/Permatex-252...650005&hydadcr=28027_14518195&keywords=simple+green+hand+cleaner&qid=1690736836&sr=8-8

 

[Non_State_Actor]

https://www.amazon.com/Permatex-25219-Orange-Pumice-Cleaner/dp/B000HBNTX2/ref=mp_s_a_1_8?adgrpid=57600623218&hvadid=580697380728&hvdev=m&hvlocphy=9011869&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=13661438279607016542&hvtargid=kwd-303380650005&hydadcr=28027_14518195&keywords=simple+green+hand+cleaner&qid=1690736836&sr=8-8

This, with a good stuff nail brush and a pumice stone to grind the bits out of calluses and cracks in your hands.

 

[MichiganCatFart]

Yeah, just find the gritty soap

 

[Lonely]

Greetings fellow new/oh mechanics or people with knowledge. Recently got a job fixing karts and was wondering if y’all got some good ass soap to clean grease dust and rubber particles after shifts ?

cause my hands looking yummy

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The only option imo

They also make an extra hardcore version of this if your shit is getting real oily.

**This post was edited on Jul 30th 2023 at 6:59:41pm

 

[ColoradoDogfart]

Brake cleaner ?

 

[soup]

Brake cleaner ?

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[arnie_grape]

at work we have these tubs of green abrasive powder soap that work well. if i forget to wash my hands before i leave, dove shampoo also works pretty well

**This post was edited on Jul 30th 2023 at 9:05:23pm

 

[partyandBS]

Likely your only option at this point

 

[vroskii]

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The only option imo

They also make an extra hardcore version of this if your shit is getting real oily.

**This post was edited on Jul 30th 2023 at 6:59:41pm

Got it I’ll order it asap thanks bro

Likely your only option at this point

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Lolz

 

[GrapeHunter]

Garage King here.

First off, wear gloves. The Mechanix brand rubber gloves are the best and most durable imo.

Second, Fast Orange is the best gritty soap, Gator Wipes are the best wet wipe, and Dawn Powerwash dish spray is the best regular grease cutting soap. Use an old toothbrush for creases and under your nails.

But just wear gloves, its always easier.

 

[0n98b56dv7]

as the other dude said wear gloves but my tip is don't wear the latex ones. find some good breathable reusable gloves the latex ones make my hands sweat too much

 

[iH8pow]

Scroll down to the mechanics hand soap
https://viengineered.net

 

[nmwninjart]

They have Cherry Bomb at my work. I don't think it works quite as well as Fast orange though. Dawn dish soap works well too.

**This post was edited on Aug 2nd 2023 at 4:56:43pm

 

[PartyBullshiit]

They have Cherry Bomb at my work. I don't think it works quite as well as Fast orange though. Dawn dish soap works well too.

**This post was edited on Aug 2nd 2023 at 4:56:43pm

Cherry bomb smells the best

 

[WoFIowz]

Search "mechanic disposable nitrile gloves" on Amazon

 

[profa_212]

as the other dude said wear gloves but my tip is don't wear the latex ones. find some good breathable reusable gloves the latex ones make my hands sweat too much

Oil breaks down latex. Not a solve for mechanics. Nitrile gloves work, but no mechanic honestly is gunna wear gloves for 9 hours straight

 

[ASSholebomber22]

Gojo or whatever. In a pinch I've used sugar and dawn. Like said above get use to wearing gloves it's the only real way to not have to scrape skin out of your hands if you want them to look clean when you're a mechanic

 

[WoFIowz]

Oil breaks down latex. Not a solve for mechanics. Nitrile gloves work, but no mechanic honestly is gunna wear gloves for 9 hours straight

It's really not that bad wearing gloves all day long

 

[PartyBullshiit]

It's really not that bad wearing gloves all day long

Wearing rubber gloves all day sucks. Which is what I think he was implying. I did an oil change today here in south Florida. 95 degrees 80% humidity. Wasn’t even sunny. Cloudy as fuck. Literal thunder and lightning going on while I’m working. 3 mins into putting on fresh rubber gloves my hands were soaked and pruny as fuck. No way I’d last all day

 

[profa_212]

It's really not that bad wearing gloves all day long

It really is though. Worked in a lab for 2.5 years and was wearing latex/nitrile for 8 hours a day. Sucked ass.

 

[Non_State_Actor]

Wearing rubber gloves all day sucks. Which is what I think he was implying. I did an oil change today here in south Florida. 95 degrees 80% humidity. Wasn’t even sunny. Cloudy as fuck. Literal thunder and lightning going on while I’m working. 3 mins into putting on fresh rubber gloves my hands were soaked and pruny as fuck. No way I’d last all day

Turn on the a/C my guy!

 

[PartyBullshiit]

Turn on the a/C my guy!

Bro I keep the ac pumping in the house. I can’t drive the car into the living room for an oil change. Wait a minute. It is a mini Cooper. ?

**This post was edited on Aug 3rd 2023 at 1:14:42am

 

[oldmanski]

The right gloves for the right job. Oil changes and such latex/nitrate gloves, for tire changes and part swaps I use the HyFlex rubber/cloth ones, and for all other heavy duty jobs I have a good pair of leather gloves. I do have a drawer designated for gloves in my tool box as they are tool. When it comes to washing my hands when they are greasy, like mentioned above, Fast Orange works well and if you really want to get to it, get a pumice stone and scrub your hands with dawn.

 

[vroskii]

Wearing rubber gloves all day sucks. Which is what I think he was implying. I did an oil change today here in south Florida. 95 degrees 80% humidity. Wasn’t even sunny. Cloudy as fuck. Literal thunder and lightning going on while I’m working. 3 mins into putting on fresh rubber gloves my hands were soaked and pruny as fuck. No way I’d last all day

Yeah hands end up in a pool of sweat I can do half the day but not full

 

[weastcoat]

This stuff does wonders hold on I’ll grab the pic real quick.

 

[vroskii]

This stuff does wonders hold on I’ll grab the pic real quick.

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?? link??!!

 

[WoFIowz]

It really is though. Worked in a lab for 2.5 years and was wearing latex/nitrile for 8 hours a day. Sucked ass.

I wouldn't be making a statement like that without personal experience to back it up. To each their own I guess

 

[littleman34]

Is this post #2 of handless guy, keep going

Likely your only option at this point

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[MastePoleWhacker]

Good ol dawn will do the trick

 

[Skipickle]

Brake cleaner

 

[TRVP_ANGEL]

Use your tongue

 

[jompcock]

Denatured alcohol is the best solvent. Acetone is ok if you're cool with melting stuff tho.

 

[iH8pow]

Glad to hear I’m not only one who rarely wears gloves. Some people wear them so religiously it makes me feel cancer from all the neglect I do of protecting my hands.

 

[CatdickBojangles]

Glad to hear I’m not only one who rarely wears gloves. Some people wear them so religiously it makes me feel cancer from all the neglect I do of protecting my hands.

I can’t stand wearing gloves. I will sometimes throw nitrate gloves and my hands sweat so bad in them.

 

[Itsnotmywallet]

 

[weastcoat]

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[maaattt]

They have Cherry Bomb at my work. I don't think it works quite as well as Fast orange though. Dawn dish soap works well too.

**This post was edited on Aug 2nd 2023 at 4:56:43pm

Cherry Bomb smells like it would taste so fuckin good but I know it won't but what if?

 

[Pigeon.]

cum