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how do YOU clean your gloves?

Interesting, without the massive increase in exposure, the internet gives, I would of never heard of bodies that are caustic to leather.

I don't do a thing to mine, never heard of anyone else doing anything.

I get new gloves as features change, and I want the new gloves because of that.
 
dont put them in the washer.. it will stink forever.. wear them out and buy a new set.
 
Do you have long or sharp fingernails?

I did an experiment once and left them long when I used to wear regular gloves for Drum Corps back in HS and realized that they nails would continually cut into the material and make holes in the tips.
 
From Lee Parks web site:

Handwashing instructions

1. Put gloves on and get them wet with warm water
2. Add Woolite or mild detergent and scrub the gloves as if washing your hands
3. Rinse and air dry, do NOT put them into the dryer
4. Wash gloves once every 6 months.

I have a pair that is four years and still in great shape. This are my winter gloves and work great with heated grips. I wear ICON Heavy Duty for summer lite tan color for the valley heat.


http://www.leeparksdesign.com/eshopprod_cat_530-3637_product_148851.DeerSports_PCi_Black__Tan.htm
 
I had over 75K on my Racers and tore the stitching by rubbing them on asphalt for 89+ feet
I now have about 7K on my Helds they show no wear.

I throw my work gloves in the washer and hang them dry they're about a year + and I work hard (marine, salt, sweat) in them.
 
Originally Posted by Junkie
How much do you guys with gloves that last forever ride, and on what sort of bikes in what weather? I average about 12k/year, including a fair bit of hot weather (100F+) riding. Most of the miles were on a 'tard with sticky grips too, which I imagine wears them out a bit faster.

You're probably like me and have sweaty hands all the time, and, like me, apparently have really acidic or salty ass sweat. My gloves fall apart after 18 months, continuously, usually when the thread disintegrates and two panels unstitch. You are going to either have to clean the gloves all the time, or REALLY clean them to get enough of the shit from your hands out to prevent them from wearing out. I figured I was buying shitty gloves until Helmut at Helimot told me what was probably going on.

I had a pair of insulated winter gloves that lasted a LOT longer (5 years) than the normal simple leathers I normally wear. I think it's because I was sweating into the insulation instead of thread and leather, so it look a long longer to wear out.
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It is another scientific subject,where everybody has suggestion and personal experience.

It looks like so few are riding and so many try to figure out whats best for them ?

It's an opinion and so much just a personal experience and as Rritterson pointed out ( physical ) as well..Theoretical discussion do have so much the upperhand, versus practical experience.
I understand the winter time ? California is so though and so many ( store the bike for winter time ).So there we go it gives a lots of time discussing things about whatever.That is another whatever subject.I rather ride or improve my riding in the harsh California Wintertime ( at least in the Bay area )
I worry about my gloves when its time to buy a new set. I learned from the old ones, what I liked and what I did not like. Then maybe I look at my physics ( sweating etc ) or using grips they are abrasive,or quit stuffing my sweaty gloves back in the helmet after a ride.Or I may just recognice the miles I'm riding and the condition I put the gloves through, then its time, just to get another pair.
Try to wear a pair of shoes for thousends of miles and see what they are like .Tires are worn and the get replaced.And yes using most of ther time the all favorite pair doesn't do that good either.Everything needs sometime a rest. Thats why I have about 15 pairs of shoes and the never seem to wear out.
So I guess I just keep riding and meet nice people on the road and some of them are not worry to talk about gloves,because they don't wear gloves anyway and don't have to worry about wear and longivity.
So much depends on your hand.
 
How about I clarify my answer, I commuted 880 every day rain or shine 62 miles each way, encountered mirrors on occasion, pumped gas, got hot, got cold, got sweaty like hell, got soaked, got overly dry. My Racers were not worn out when I slammed them against and dragged them down the pavement. I still wore them but they are thin and some of the stitching was compromised.

My Racers replaced a pair of A*s that hurt between the fingers and stank, yes stank, all the time. I also have a pair of First Gear winter gloves that never seemed to break in so I just kept going back to the Racers.

Now about cleaning...
washing machine, air dry, and condition. Works for me. My gloves don't seem to wear out I kill them.
 
Junkie said:
How much do you guys with gloves that last forever ride, and on what sort of bikes in what weather? I average about 12k/year, including a fair bit of hot weather (100F+) riding. Most of the miles were on a 'tard with sticky grips too, which I imagine wears them out a bit faster.
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My first set to wear out was on my 1000RR, I did about 20,000 miles or so that year, all weather. My next set was similar mileage/time ration but not for a full year before I started using them for racing and wore them out (not crash damage).

I would imagine my commuting on standard and cuiser bikes would be less stressful.

Happy Hornet said:
I throw my work gloves in the washer and hang them dry they're about a year + and I work hard (marine, salt, sweat) in them.
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What kind of work? When I was employed I would go through a pair of Mechanix type gloves monthly (my company paid for them at least).
 
Sidewalk said:
My first set to wear out was on my 1000RR, I did about 20,000 miles or so that year, all weather. My next set was similar mileage/time ration but not for a full year before I started using them for racing and wore them out (not crash damage).

I would imagine my commuting on standard and cuiser bikes would be less stressful.



What kind of work? When I was employed I would go through a pair of Mechanix type gloves monthly (my company paid for them at least).
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Working on or around boats, heavy equipment, lift bags, chain, line, metal.
But mainly just pointing at stuff and then pointing at where it should go (teeth) the gloves make me feel like I'm really working.
 
Rain. Lots of rain. Biblical torrents of rain.

But that's just this week.

Usually I wear them every day, regardless of weather, and stuff them in my helmet for the 10-12 hours I'm at home or work.
 
Happy Hornet said:
How about I clarify my answer, I commuted 880 every day rain or shine 62 miles each way, encountered mirrors on occasion, pumped gas, got hot, got cold, got sweaty like hell, got soaked, got overly dry. My Racers were not worn out when I slammed them against and dragged them down the pavement. I still wore them but they are thin and some of the stitching was compromised.

My Racers replaced a pair of A*s that hurt between the fingers and stank, yes stank, all the time. I also have a pair of First Gear winter gloves that never seemed to break in so I just kept going back to the Racers.

Now about cleaning...
washing machine, air dry, and condition. Works for me. My gloves don't seem to wear out I kill them.
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What brand makes Racers?
 
Happy Hornet said:
(teeth) the gloves make me feel like I'm really working.
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That explains it :twofinger


X USCG Mech, gloves never lasted long working on those old POS ships. Following that, commercial AC, gloves lasted even less time (probably the refrigerant oils).
 
Sidewalk said:
That explains it :twofinger


X USCG Mech, gloves never lasted long working on those old POS ships. Following that, commercial AC, gloves lasted even less time (probably the refrigerant oils).
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Salvage, we only touch it once it's been down. I do buy pretty high quality gloves though.
 
I've got Zymol leather cleaner and conditioner for my car seats. Put the gloves on, squirt the Zymol on the gloves and start rubbing my hands together. First cleaner, then conditioner.

I've done it once in the past year. I'm bored, maybe I'll do it now...
 
So am I the only one that needs to clean the insides? If you ride when it's wet the gloves get pretty funky.
 
Probably just gonna try and dry them out and hope for the best? The Tourmasters I'm using for the wet season have a lot of layers, not sure how I'm going to sort everything out. They're kinda tough to put on when wet, the inner layer of the fingers keeps getting inverted.
 
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