OzzieNick Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 Greetings Folks Have realised I #have# to get some gloves when handling clear parts (think turrets) but looking for the collective perspective on latex v cotton v ?? I’ve returned to the hobby in the past year after a 43yr hiatus so mentally am “starting from scratch “ All feedback gratefully received cheers from Sydney Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 Welcome back to the fold, Nick. I should probably wear gloves more often too, but when I do remember to, it's usually either cotton gloves or latex, depending on why I decided to wear them in the first place. Due to getting into 3D printing, I've recently switched from latex to nitrile gloves, and they tend to allow for more fine control over what you're doing. The cotton gloves can limit your dexterity at times. This means I'll mainly wear them when I'm trying to protect a paint finish. Kev BiggTim, Woody V, ivanmoe and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzzieNick Posted October 21, 2022 Author Share Posted October 21, 2022 Great perspective Kev, thank u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzzieNick Posted October 21, 2022 Author Share Posted October 21, 2022 I should ask, for 3D, why nitrile? I presume would apply to resin also…?? yes, I’m detail obsessive… but aren’t all LSP folk? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 1 hour ago, OzzieNick said: I should ask, for 3D, why nitrile? The IPA required to clean prints before curing eats latex gloves for dinner (so does lacquer thinner, incidentally), so nitrile is recommended as it's solvent-resistant. Kev OzzieNick, BiggTim, Out2gtcha and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 1 hour ago, LSP_Kevin said: The IPA required to clean prints before curing eats latex gloves for dinner (so does lacquer thinner, incidentally), so nitrile is recommended as it's solvent-resistant. This is exactly the reason I always use my black Nitrile gloves when handling finished models or airbrushing, as a lot of the time when doing the latter I use lacquer. CANicoll 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 I pop a cheap vinyl glove on one hand (left) when airbrushing, just to keep that hand clean. Other than that, I don't bother. Woody V, Gazzas and CANicoll 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennismcc Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 I'm in the don't bother camp, though it has been known for me to have a Dark Earth thumbnail. Cheers Dennis daveculp, MikeC, Bob MDC and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BiggTim Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 10 hours ago, LSP_Kevin said: Due to getting into 3D printing, I've recently switched from latex to nitrile gloves, and they tend to allow for more fine control over what you're doing. Kev I don't usually wear gloves at all except ditto to what Kev said, same reason. Gazzas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzzieNick Posted October 22, 2022 Author Share Posted October 22, 2022 Good shares guys, many thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neo Posted October 24, 2022 Share Posted October 24, 2022 I use blue nitrille gloves, my hands do get sweaty and i burn right through latex gloves. I only wear one on the left when airbrushing or when handling pre paint, decals and weathering Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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