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Old Jun 24, 2009 | 11:48 AM
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after some resent post i discovered some don't know about gloves. i buy brown or white cotton gloves by the case. i wear them while doing bodywork, i wear them while sanding wet or dry . but the cool thing they are good for is waxing and polishing. i use the glove to apply the polish. i can get my finger in places i cant shove a rag. absolute best way to polish aluminum and chrome. if you dont want wax on your hand just wear a latex glove too. hope this helps somebody. i wear them while building a car to keep all the parts clean .
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Good idea, thanks for the tip.
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It's always the little things you don't think about that can save a lot of time and aggravation. Thanks for sharing.
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Old Jun 24, 2009 | 02:11 PM
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if there is an easier way to do it i'll find it. i've done this since i was around 12 so i've had the privilege to know some pretty slick old farts. it's always been " keep it simple kid and you wont forget "..... and i do
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Originally Posted by porchdog
after some resent post i discovered some don't know about gloves. i buy brown or white cotton gloves by the case. i wear them while doing bodywork, i wear them while sanding wet or dry . but the cool thing they are good for is waxing and polishing. i use the glove to apply the polish. i can get my finger in places i cant shove a rag. absolute best way to polish aluminum and chrome. if you dont want wax on your hand just wear a latex glove too. hope this helps somebody. i wear them while building a car to keep all the parts clean .
Great tip for everyone. Cleanliness is next to godliness when doing what we do. Most problems with paint come from contamination of one sort or another.
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Old Jun 24, 2009 | 09:02 PM
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when i'm in the middle of metal work or paint i keep them handy. when a customer or friends come around i hand them a pair for their own protection .
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Originally Posted by porchdog
after some resent post i discovered some don't know about gloves. i buy brown or white cotton gloves by the case. i wear them while doing bodywork, i wear them while sanding wet or dry . but the cool thing they are good for is waxing and polishing. i use the glove to apply the polish. i can get my finger in places i cant shove a rag. absolute best way to polish aluminum and chrome. if you dont want wax on your hand just wear a latex glove too. hope this helps somebody. i wear them while building a car to keep all the parts clean .
Yeah! You are right. Gloves is a perfect thing for polishing.
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Old Jun 26, 2009 | 11:23 PM
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Good tip Dog! I never though of gloves, I've always used worn out white cotton socks. I slip them over my hand, and since the heel area usually wears out the fastest, the toe area is still good and works very well for polishing.
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