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DISPOSABLE GLOVES

OUR hands are our most valuable tools when working on cars, yet we tend to treat them badly. We let our fingers get covered in chemicals and then scrub them with harsh cleansers to get rid of the dirt. Sharp edges leave cuts and scrapes too, which can take some time to heal.

All professional mechanics use disposable gloves, which protect their hands and mean they can quickly clean up if they need to touch parts of the interior. However, there’s a bewildering array on offer. Nitrile is the most common material, because it gives good protection against chemicals. Latex is less hardy but feels more comfortable.

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