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earplug
12-10-2016, 11:15
Most civilian mechanics now wear protective gloves while working on vehicles.
Just curious is the military mechanics are issued gloves for such work?
Honey Badger282.8
12-10-2016, 13:30
When I was in the Navy both of my squadrons bought Mechanix gloves for the maintainers. It wasn't an issued item but more of a "end of the year money" purchase. Various pubs did state that nitrile gloves were to be worn for certain MX actions.
earplug
12-10-2016, 17:45
Trying to visualize my mid 70's motor pool with nitrile gloves.
Guylee
12-10-2016, 18:50
My unit specifically banned mechanix gloves because they turn into straight napalm if they catch fire. Nomex was the preferred material, and camelback actually makes an awesome glove that's great for literally everything, I use the hell out of mine from shooting to remodel work.
Aloha_Shooter
12-10-2016, 18:51
I made sure my mechanic was well-equipped with Mechanix gloves and anything else he needed but I had a healthy supply account and a superintendent and supply NCO who believed in taking care of the troops like I did (not that it would have mattered if they'd disagreed but it's nicer when everyone is on the same sheet of music).
CS1983
12-10-2016, 18:55
I made sure my mechanic was well-equipped with Mechanix gloves and anything else he needed but I had a healthy supply account and a superintendent and supply NCO who believed in taking care of the troops like I did (not that it would have mattered if they'd disagreed but it's nicer when everyone is on the same sheet of music).

before we did any trips to real FOBs with PX's, we always got a shopping list from our favorite mechanics: dip, smokes, soda, magazines etc. Guess what platoon never waited in line for work? :)
Jeffrey Lebowski
12-11-2016, 11:43
camelback actually makes an awesome glove that's great for literally everything, I use the hell out of mine from shooting to remodel work.

Link?

i don't really love them for auto work, but I use mechanix exclusively for cycling (all disciplines) since I only use full finger/no pad.
Honey Badger282.8
12-11-2016, 20:29
My unit specifically banned mechanix gloves because they turn into straight napalm if they catch fire. Nomex was the preferred material, and camelback actually makes an awesome glove that's great for literally everything, I use the hell out of mine from shooting to remodel work.

They were banned for in flight use by us flyers but it didn't really matter for the maintainers. Once those gloves are soaked with JP-8 and various oils the flame retardant properties go out the window.
sampson
12-11-2016, 21:26
Dunno if they will work for ya.... but I like maxiflex atg gloves
GilpinGuy
12-11-2016, 23:53
More donuts.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQyQP07-_dg
sampson
12-12-2016, 09:27
More donuts.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQyQP07-_dg
I was wonderin what that powder was on powdered medical gloves ... finger lickin' good[emoji6]
Rucker61
12-12-2016, 10:13
Don't the Air Force just use their pockets?

[Coffee]
BushMasterBoy
12-12-2016, 10:37
In the 70's we were issued leather gloves. Kinda like what ranchers wear. Most uncomfortable gloves money could buy.