abababa Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 I really could do without the dirty nails. What do you guys do? I know many just accept they wont be gleaming, but for those who don't.... What works best? Gloves, cleaning??? Any recommendations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 Nail brush... ironplanet uk900 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abababa Posted May 6, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2019 10 hours ago, Dean said: Nail brush... I could spend 5 minutes brushing and it makes little difference. If i use bleach in piping hot water and go hell for leather with a brush, i get the job done but its probably not a good daily routine long term. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamparker Posted May 6, 2019 Report Share Posted May 6, 2019 Keep them short and avoid repairing shoes. abababa 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abababa Posted May 6, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2019 39 minutes ago, grahamparker said: Keep them short and avoid repairing shoes. I actually dread seeing someone carrying a big bag full of shoes through the door. I know 3 - 4 pairs of soles and heels will take me a couple of hours and there will be about 60 -70 quid in the till and my hands will be stinking afterwards. Where-as 6 yales and 6 chubbs and a few novelty keyrings will take less than 10 minutes, same profit and hands gleaming. But until the day when i don't rely on shoe repairs to top up profit when it's quiet otherwise, I'll keep doing them and keep moaning about my hands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abababa Posted May 6, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2019 Going to try these - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-100Pcs-Disposable-Latex-Rubber-Finger-Cots-Sets-Fingertips-Protector-Gloves/293060981202?hash=item443bcbb1d2:g:CZEAAOSwBBRcvV8t Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St.Am92 Posted May 7, 2019 Report Share Posted May 7, 2019 Just use vinyl gloves, clean hands problem solved. abababa 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abababa Posted May 7, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2019 3 minutes ago, St.Am92 said: Just use vinyl gloves, clean hands problem solved. I tried those when i first started. I felt you couldn't get the feel of the shoe when using the finisher, which led to mistakes. Maybe skin tight ones would work better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelCityShoes Posted May 7, 2019 Report Share Posted May 7, 2019 I use a nail brush and the scouring side of a kitchen sponge, gets everything off except dye, I use nail polish remover for that abababa 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St.Am92 Posted May 7, 2019 Report Share Posted May 7, 2019 1 hour ago, abababa said: I tried those when i first started. I felt you couldn't get the feel of the shoe when using the finisher, which led to mistakes. Maybe skin tight ones would work better. Yes the skintight ones are the ones to use. I get mine from b & m's £3.99 a box abababa 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youngcobbler Posted May 7, 2019 Report Share Posted May 7, 2019 I take extra care when repairing shoes and they get dirty but not to point where they can’t get clean on two washes. Just try not to be that messy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Posted May 8, 2019 Report Share Posted May 8, 2019 On 5/5/2019 at 6:14 PM, abababa said: I really could do without the dirty nails. What do you guys do? I know many just accept they wont be gleaming, but for those who don't.... What works best? Gloves, cleaning??? Any recommendations? Marigold, and for the really rough jobs a pair of welders gloves comes in handy. For goodness sake, washing your hands is not a complicated job.!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abababa Posted May 8, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2019 2 minutes ago, Flash said: Marigold, and for the really rough jobs a pair of welders gloves comes in handy. For goodness sake, washing your hands is not a complicated job.!!! Haha...someones a little bit tetchy. Long day bud? Its just really hard to get all the dirt from the all the fingernails. For example, my middle finger is the problem at the moment. I'm holding it right up, in-front of the screen now. It's a pity you cant see it. kobblers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petercoulson Posted May 8, 2019 Report Share Posted May 8, 2019 Have you tried barrier cream at all? abababa 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abababa Posted May 8, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2019 3 minutes ago, petercoulson said: Have you tried barrier cream at all? Never heard of it before... Just found this... https://www.hygiene4less.co.uk/product/barrier-cream/ ""Dermaprotec Barrier Cream is an intensive skin protection cream that resists paint, resins, powders, tar, ink, oil, grease, dirt, & solvents." Think ill give this a try. Cheers Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petercoulson Posted May 8, 2019 Report Share Posted May 8, 2019 PR88 is the one we sell and people who use it find it works well its like having a pair of gloves on until you wash then apply again - it seems to be the best one looking at reviews - I think it's £11 from us plus post maybe worth shopping around keithm and abababa 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithm Posted May 9, 2019 Report Share Posted May 9, 2019 I used to use Barrier cream back in the day, it helps prevent staining over time and also helps the skin, cleaners are usually harsh on skin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobblers Posted May 9, 2019 Report Share Posted May 9, 2019 It's good stuff from Peter. Give it a try. It smells good enough to eat Rick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gray Posted May 9, 2019 Report Share Posted May 9, 2019 Bunch of softies. shoe repairers are supposed to have mucky hands, it's the law. kobblers, ironplanet uk900, Mike at Vauxhall and 4 others 4 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelCityShoes Posted May 9, 2019 Report Share Posted May 9, 2019 You could just naumkeag the dirt off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gray Posted May 9, 2019 Report Share Posted May 9, 2019 1 minute ago, SteelCityShoes said: You could just naumkeag the dirt off Naumkegs are for sissies........ 24 grit scouring band. SteelCityShoes 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamparker Posted May 9, 2019 Report Share Posted May 9, 2019 19 minutes ago, Gray said: Naumkegs are for sissies........ 24 grit scouring band. I tried that to get superglue off once, not a good idea with a new band. Also took all the skin from my knuckles when micro decided to grab on more than one occasion while learning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike at Vauxhall Posted May 9, 2019 Report Share Posted May 9, 2019 All my skin care products are by L'Oreal, because I'm worth it. SteelCityShoes, Deanzke, Gray and 3 others 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelCityShoes Posted May 9, 2019 Report Share Posted May 9, 2019 2 hours ago, Gray said: Naumkegs are for sissies........ 24 grit scouring band. Also works great for the hard skin on your feet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Posted May 9, 2019 Report Share Posted May 9, 2019 2 hours ago, SteelCityShoes said: Also works great for the hard skin on your feet Can't get my leg up there anymore!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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