Hey, HONEY????

 

Dirty hands are still true to an extent, Bob.....but more and more of the work/service/repairs on today's cars is for computer technicians, not grease-monkeys.

 

I think you're missing the joke Mike.

Dirty hands.. need a helping hand..

 

No, I got it. I've sometimes been in that position myself when I was doing an oil change or, in the old days, a chassis-lube job with the trigger grease-gun.

 

the eye itch gets me every time...but im not married

 

Most mechanics wear gloves of some kind today - but there used to be an old trick of rubbing olive oil or cold cream into your hands before tackling the dirty work. It would tend to displace dirt, grease, and grime not keeping you clean, but at least making cleanup a lot easier. Another old trick was to keep a few remnant bars of soap near your workbench and claw them enough to drive soap under your nails before getting into the grimy parts - again, making cleanup easier.



Avon still markets "Silicone Glove" a non-greasy hand cream that does an excellent job of keeping your hands clean on dirty jobs. It's cheap, good for your hands, and widely available. I keep a tube anywhere I might get into something I'd rather not have become a semi-permanent part of my hide; I use it even when painting.

Wife wanted to know why I kept one under the kitchen sink . . . told her I use it when cleaning and rebuilding carburetors. Now I don't recommend you say that - even in fun - unless you want the lecture about bringing all your filthy junk into HER clean kitchen. Car guys know this too.

 

lol i hate it when this happens. it's just like when you're bundled up in all those layers before you hit a snow trail. The moment u walk out of the ski lodge and u gotta go pee . . . fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu

 

Had the same thing happen to me this weekend while varnishing a wooden gate at the house. Then you are doing the scratch your eye with your shoulder dance .lol

 

One of those times you might want to consider an alternative solution . . .

 

Just grab one of these from the tool chest....don't clamp down too hard though

 

lol, No thanks! I'll just ski off into the trees and utilize the wood line!

 

funny thread

 

working on the SC last week, i know exactly how this feels like. gets in your finer nails too haha

 

a clean plastic bag solves all problems.

 

when your stuck in a rut, with no place to go, just relax and let it flow.....