Gloves?

Tools, Techniques, and Reference Materials Painting and airbrushing
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Latex gloves, and I get a box of 100 from Walmart.

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what he said! [dto:]

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Gloves make my hands sweat and I HATE sweaty hands.

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I don’t use any, don’t see the point. I just keep my hands washed, never see a print in the flattest of paint or primer. Ofcourse unless I SEE oil I don’t wash my sprues, wear masks or safety glasses, or filter the air that enters my home either. I do, however, have a home made spray booth to vent spray to the outdoors. Not so much for health reasons but because I don’t want over spray settling on my other finished kits and belongings in the house.[:P]

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Baby sealskin makes great gloves. Available at the local fishery…[:P]

But seriously, I use the disposable gloves from Home Depot.

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What Types of Gloves Are Best for Modeling & Acrylic Painting

1. Nitrile Gloves

  • Why use them: Nitrile is very durable, puncture-resistant, and provides excellent protection against acrylic paints, solvents, and glues. It’s also latex-free, which is great if you have allergies or want to avoid that rubbery odor.
  • Thickness: For painting and modeling, a thinner nitrile glove (around 3–5 mil) gives good dexterity, while still protecting your hands.
  • Pros: Chemical-resistant, good grip, long-lasting for repeated use, and doesn’t easily tear.
  • Cons: Slightly more expensive than vinyl; prolonged exposure to very strong solvents may degrade them over time.

2. Vinyl Gloves

  • Why use them: Vinyl gloves are very affordable and fine for light work where there’s minimal chemical exposure. If you’re just handling paint or doing occasional gluing, vinyl can be enough.
  • Pros: Cheap, latex-free, good for quick tasks.
  • Cons: Not very durable, less chemical resistance, and more prone to tearing than nitrile.

3. Latex Gloves

  • Why some still use them: They are very stretchy, give a snug fit, and are good if you don’t have a latex allergy.
  • Pros: Excellent fit and tactile sensitivity.
  • Cons: Latex allergies, not the best for all solvents, and not everyone’s first choice nowadays since latex-free alternatives are widely available.

My Recommendation for Modeling & Acrylic Painting

  • Primary pick: Nitrile gloves — these give you the best balance of protection, durability, and sensitivity.
  • Alternative: Vinyl gloves — if cost is a big concern and you’re working with just acrylics (which are generally water-based and less aggressive than strong solvents).
  • Use thin gloves so you can still feel control over paintbrushes and small parts.
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I spray with a rattle can and put a nitrile glove on my left hand (holding the part). When handling painted parts, I use finger cots to avoid prints and smudges.

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Finger cots…why didn’t I think of that? Score another one for the FSM brainstrust!

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I use either nitrile or vinyl gloves, whichever I can get cheaper at the time. Usually I use just one at a time on my left hand to avoid getting any over spray getting on my fingers. My parts holders aren’t always all that long and I wear a watch sometimes.

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I use Home Depot Gorilla brand nitrile gloves for all the reasons you mention. I typically wear them on both hands as I have managed to paint my trigger finger when using rattle cans and also to ensure I have both hands available should an emergency develop while painting. I am ridiculously left-hand dominant so I need to make sure it is always available in a crunch :rofl:

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