Hand Cleaner

Post by **V8Patrol** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 7:07 am

Been using "Lightining" hand cleaner for a few months now and its been ok but the can is about to run out......

So..... a change in brand is on the go .....

What brands have you tried / using / or would never get again ???

Diesel Mechs you input is of great value here

Kingy

Post by **Heathx4** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 7:27 am

Used to use some sort of gritty stuff, but I've changed to Protectolene. I've been back for more tubs, so it's good stuff. Like soft soap you scoop out of the tub. Rub it in well first then rinse off. Seems to clean oil/grease/paint/grit well.

Post by **shakes** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 7:41 am

cant think for the life of me what its called anymore. (someone out there will know hopefully) but its wood shavings of some sort and a moisturiser. easily the best stuff out there!!! just gotta remember what its called

Post by **Pinball** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 8:21 am

OMO or similar works well...

but jeez don't it burn in the cuts!

probably bad for dermatitis and stuff to..

Spock

Post by **Loanrangie** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 8:22 am

Solvo now comes in a liquid pump pack, works well.

Post by **Tiny** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 8:48 am

yuck off "orange"

Post by **HotFourOk** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 10:14 am

I've got a Citrus hand cleaner which has like sand particles throughout it.. works great on everything

Post by **mkpatrol** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 10:33 am

Snap On hand cleaner.

It the only one that doesnt cause dermatitice (spelling?) or dry my hands out when I use it regularly.

Post by **bazooked** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 11:07 am

ive used all of the above, anything woth a petro in it is crapiola , foorks my hands and dries em out good, the 2 that i have found work great are renol the 1 with the wood shavings and solvol.

Post by **shorty_f0rty** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 11:19 am

i had the orange septone cleaner first and that took a bit of work and was pretty abrasive.. now ive got the pink septone stuff and its great.. just need a tiny bit and lather it up, and everything comes off! not that i use it in any great volume but i do get pretty greasy and oily when workin on the 40..

Post by **Gruntahunta** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 2:43 pm

Protecta pink is great stuff, gets anything off including old diesel oil pronto. The citrus stuff is good too but i can't stand the smell of it, and i still have about 4 litres of it to get through....pewwww!..........Pete!

Post by **markil** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 2:48 pm

bazooked wrote:ive used all of the above, anything woth a petro in it is crapiola , foorks my hands and dries em out good, the 2 that i have found work great are renol the 1 with the wood shavings and solvol.

where is the best place to buy either of these? I've had dermatitis really bad a couple times too and am tryign to avoid any more reactions.

Most auto spare shops I presume?

Mark.

Post by **markil** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 2:51 pm

bazooked wrote:ive used all of the above, anything woth a petro in it is crapiola , foorks my hands and dries em out good, the 2 that i have found work great are renol the 1 with the wood shavings and solvol.

Can you purchase either of these from most auto spare stores or somewhere specific?

Mark.

Post by **runnin4life** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 3:18 pm

we have this stuff at work
its bright green
abrasive like solvol

its a liquide

works a treat make urs hands go from black as the ace of spades to ur natural colour

i think its called reach or reech or some thing like that

but you need to shake the bottle for a wile it all settles on the bottem so it doenst work to well ato first then one u get half way it works a treat

cheers
elliot

Post by **ausoops** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 3:32 pm

we use solopol at work takes tranny oil/dirt off easily

Post by **HRZOOK** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 3:34 pm

I like Fast Orange

Well priced and works well

Post by **Tas_Dean** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 4:12 pm

mkpatrol wrote:Snap On hand cleaner.

It the only one that doesnt cause dermatitice (spelling?) or dry my hands out when I use it regularly.

Snapon is the best hand cleaner I have ever used. Bloody expensive outright, but you use very little, it is medicated, protects your hands and works very well. If you decide to get it, make sure you get a dispenser. 1 pump is enough!

My skin reacts fairly badly with constant use of handcleaners, but snapon handcleaner doesn't affect me.

Another trick I have used (and most of the fitters and sparkies I worked with) is to use an industrial barrier cream as a handwash! Once again, it doesn't rip your hands apart, and because it is a barrier cream, it makes washing your hands next time easier as sh*t doesn't get into your skin as much!

Cheers, Dean

Post by **Rasman** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 4:31 pm

Wurth do a good hand cleaner and you use stuff all of it. you can use it with or without water. reasonably priced as well.

Post by **bazooked** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 5:47 pm

i cant remember were we used to get renol from but solvol stuff is readily availabe at repco.

Post by **mickyd555** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 6:50 pm

citralsolve, but ive got a small pump pack of solvol in the bathroom......

Post by **rojak** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 6:59 pm

Solvol soap or laundry powder with a pan scourer, the green ones.

Post by **Loanrangie** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 8:41 pm

Solvol is at most supermarkets.

Post by **Shorty40** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 11:57 pm

My brother inlaw works for Volvo (big dirty diesel trucks

) and the stuff they use is awesome. I couldnt believe how well it worked. I will find out what it was

Post by **kirragc** » Fri Jan 06, 2006 6:04 am

I got a 5 L bucket of stuff from a dairy which excellent. Got fine sand in it and my hands feel like Ive been using moisturiser after using it. Dont even really have to scrub them.

I think it was from Alfa Laval Ive had the bucket for about 8 years and theres heaps left

Post by **spannercrab** » Fri Jan 06, 2006 9:19 am

Just wondering, are any of these waterless hand cleaners silicone based?
SuperCheap used to sell Arco - as a plastic cleaner, which was also great as a hand cleaner, it was literally a matter of wipe on, wipe off and it would take off diesel black, diesel oil, grease etc in a matter of seconds, even that stuff that gets into the cracks in the skin.

I haven't been able to find it for years - has anyone seen it or a similar product around?

Post by **Webbie** » Fri Jan 06, 2006 10:49 pm

A great product is Simple Green, EVERTHING (product wise) but their hand cleaner is water or waterless and is non toxic and everthing freindly.

Post by **V8Patrol** » Sat Jan 07, 2006 9:17 am

Heathx4 wrote: I've changed to Protectolene.

Available from ?????

mkpatrol wrote:Snap On hand cleaner.

Available from ?????

Gruntahunta wrote:Protecta pink is great stuff

Available from ?????

runnin4life wrote:we have this stuff at work
its bright green
abrasive like solvol
its a liquide
i think its called reach or reech or some thing like that

Got the name yet ???? and where is it available from ???

ausoops wrote:we use solopol at work takes tranny oil/dirt off easily

Available from ?????

Shorty40 wrote:My brother inlaw works for Volvo (big dirty diesel trucks ) and the stuff they use is awesome. I couldnt believe how well it worked. I will find out what it was

..... and ??????

Thanks for the replies guys....... some of the names mentioned I've used in the past and have found to work ok....... just looking for differant product to try.

My hands are dry and cracked and as a result the oil / grunge etc gets in the cracks so my hands look permantly filthy.....

Kingy

Post by **Tas_Dean** » Sat Jan 07, 2006 11:16 am

V8Patrol wrote:
mkpatrol wrote:Snap On hand cleaner.
Available from ?????

Thanks for the replies guys....... some of the names mentioned I've used in the past and have found to work ok....... just looking for differant product to try.

My hands are dry and cracked and as a result the oil / grunge etc gets in the cracks so my hands look permantly filthy.....

Kingy

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/tools.as ... =australia

And for the dispenser:

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp ... ir=catalog

Just a thought, since thats 4 tins of hand cleaner for $133, perhaps we could organise for someone to buy the 4 tins and sell off a couple of individual tins. If Aus Post will allow it to be posted, I'd be in for one tin, but I couldn't justify 4!

Cheers, Dean

Edit: The medicated one, not the pumice!

Post by **chevJ40** » Sat Jan 07, 2006 12:14 pm

i use batch handcleaner at work and i findworking on trucks its the only one that really gets the diesel dirt and grit off its very soothing and cleansing too

Post by **cloughy** » Sat Jan 07, 2006 12:27 pm

What ever is donated by work. but find a little citrus degreaser rubbed on first works the best, not for those with soft hands but.

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