Mechanics gloves, using them? Options

[anthony]

I thought I'd try a pair at Sear's the other day and they lasted exactly half a brake job before I wore a hole through the forefinger and thumb. For $20, I figured they'd last at least a year or two.

Is there a certain brand to get that will actually last?

[TonyAKAVW]

I have a pair of mechanix gloves that within a few days of use, developed a hole. The other pair I have got fiberglass stuck in the cloth and give me the fiberglass itches everytime I use them. I agree with others that the HF nitrile gloves are great. They aren't as good for nuts and bolts type of stuff, as the mechanix gloves have a good grip and prevent your fingers from getting dented. But since I'm doing fairly heavy restoration work on my car now (sanding, grinding, cutting, etc.), pretty much any glove will get mangled.

For solvents I have a pair of Mechanix solvent gloves which have been excellent. They are a bit too big for me, but they are thick, and go high on your arms. So far they have been exposed to brake fluid, gasoline, B-12, mineral spirits, petroleom distillates, acetone, etc. After a year of use, there's no cracking, or any problems whatsoever.

I think what it comes down to is there are different gloves for different jobs.

Tony