TerryMcK Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 Hi guys and girls, I was using General Finishes Arm-R-Seal and latex gloves last night on a project I'm finishing. The gloves were some I found on my shelves that I bought a while ago and I'm not sure about their origin suffice to say they are labelled "made from latex ideal for painting and other jobs around the home". I was half way through applying finish and I found that that the glove holding my applicator pad was disintegrating. I stopped and changed gloves and continued. Then I noticed that the new gloves seemed to be blistering. I normally use "surgical" gloves of unknown brand and material but have run out hence using the latex ones. The finish on the project was not affected fortunately. What brand or type of gloves do you people use? Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlehikoinen Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 I generally have 2 or 3 pairs of heavy duty painter's gloves. I'll usually use acetone or something to clean them with if needed - usually after using stains. Not sure of the brand, but they're several times thicker than the latex gloves. I've not had any issues with mineral spirits, acetone, poly, shellac or stains. The only thing they don't hold up to well is CA glue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AceHoleInOne Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 Nitrile Gloves Find them at your local auto body store. -Ace- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
konkers Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 Nitrile Gloves Find them at your local auto body store. Or at *duck* Harbor Freight. They're not as sturdy as some but for something that you'll end up throwing away every use, it's not that big a deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry_in_SD Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 I usually use the blue nitril gloves you buy in a box of 100. Wait until I see them on sale and buy several boxes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HolzMechaniker Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 I usually use the blue nitril gloves you buy in a box of 100. Wait until I see them on sale and buy several boxes. I concur with all those that State Nitril Gloves... With the chance of developing a Latex sensitivity. I use Nitril Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usacomp2k3 Posted June 22, 2011 Report Share Posted June 22, 2011 I concur with all those that State Nitril Gloves... With the chance of developing a Latex sensitivity. I use Nitril My wife is allergic to latex now, partially from working on a medical research lab for 7 years and wearing gloves daily (taking gloves on and off everyday will also wear on your rings). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryMcK Posted June 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2011 Thanks for all the responses. I've ordered some nitrile ones and they should arrive at the shop tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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