Hand Cleaners

I use these and LOVE them. Pretty much removes anything except paint and epoxy. Not so good in the fingernails, but a good barrier lotion before starting working on the car helps a lot too.

Mark

The fast orange cleaner with pumice works great. I'm suprised how good it works for me.

PS: I hadn't seen that picture of obama you use for your avtar. I think that picture sums him up pretty well!!!
Rick

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So what products work for you?

I also vote for the pumice Fast Orange.

And yes, they still make Lava. And in a liquid, pump style, too. I see it locally at OSH hardware stores.

BUT, the best method is a good pair of gloves, like the overpriced Mechanics style. They have knock offs now at the stores. And they cut down on the number of Band Aids I need to use, too.

Also, I found out a couple years ago that the latex gloves really do a pretty good job of holding up. Summertime they turn your hands all wrinkly and the sweat will literally drip out of the gloves, but they do a great job of keeping things clean.

Larry

P.S. - The photo was taken during the singing of the National Anthem, not the Pledge of Allegiance. Next time you are at a ball game, look around and see if folks cover their hearts during that song. Some do, some don't. Of about 90 people visible in this photo about 30 have covered their hearts. Does that mean 2/3 of them are not good, proud Americans? Or does it just mean they didn't cover their hearts? Did they pay their taxes, did they register and vote? Which ones? To judge any man on one photograph is absurd.

Back in my day I sold hand cleaners, The brand I sold was Australian made, so you would not have it over there, but a few important things were. Instead of sand grit it had polymer ( plastic ) beads.this was good at removing the dirt, without staying stuck in your nails etc.Also it was not petrolieum ( spelling !) based what that means is you don't smell like a mechanic when you finish, it had a lemon or arange smell, and when you were done, it was complete. many petrolieum ones you tend to rewash your hands with soap after to remove the smell.
Also think of how long you will use it for, the better brand may be a couple dollars more, but it will be over a long period, so it will be money well worth spent.
Good luck

My Craftsman mechanics gloves are good for heavy work and do save on cuts and bruises. I do use latex gloves for fluid changes etc. They do a decent job except for there propensity to tear if you try and hand fit bolts etc. There are just some jobs that you need the feel of your bare hand. The Fast Orange does a decent job except as mentioned on paint. Mineral Spirits works on the paint, just takes all the moisture out of your skin.

We do not have OSH here in Atlanta, but maybe Ace carries it.

Thanks again for your responses, and happy wrenching!

"Solopol". See link. Available through dealers world wide. Is hands down the best hand cleaner I have ever seen or used for getting rid of car related gunk.
Doug M

http://www.jdindustrialsupply.com/sohacl.html

I use the Solopol every day for work, many time's, It's some of the best out there all things considered.

I have also used Fast Orange,Sta Lube,Boraxo,
etc.

After washing with Solopol you can actually get a bite to eat without having to smell the hand cleaner