Re: Hand Protection


[ Boatbuilder Connection Archive - MISC ]

Posted by Gayle on April 13, 1999 at 15:56:06:

In Reply to: Re: Hand Protection posted by Jim on April 13, 1999 at 05:01:00:

: I used to use that or something similar when working on cars - makes the grease wash off easily. Haven't seen it lately, so I just use soap or hand lotion. Put in on heavily and keep rubbing until it mostly dries. Seems to work fine.

: I recently started working on restoring an old fiberglass boat, and had my gloved hands covered with epoxy for most of an afternoon. When I took the gloves off, my hands continued to smell like epoxy for about two days and 20 or so washings! I didn't think to use the soap trick before putting the gloves on, that might have helped. But I'm concerned that the gloves may not be protecting me adequately. Should I wear two pair? Any comments from experienced users?

: Last comment: I have heard that lanolin is not the best thing for human skin. Eczema sufferers avoid it, but I don't know details. I try to buy hand lotion without it.

Glen-L carries Glove Cote Barrier Cream which
does contain lanolin. It is item #08-188 and
sells for $6.38 plus shipping for a 1# container.



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