Skylark Posted August 29, 2013 Share Isoprop (Rubbing) Alcohol from Dischem It's like R40/50 for 500ml. Put it in a cheap spray bottle. Get some Nitrile gloves (the blue ones) from Dischem too (approx R70-80 for 100) and tadaah... you'll feel like a pro when you clean and fix your bike Those are very good prices, are nitrile gloves quite strong?I've heard them recommended a good few times for DIY stuff , think I have used them before , they are quite thick/substantial?The cheap surgical gloves are too weak for bike work, they are not very resistant to anything either. Edited August 29, 2013 by Skylark Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/130402-what-is-isoprol-alcohol/page/3/#findComment-2044330 Share on other sites More sharing options...
V12man Posted August 29, 2013 Share Those are very good prices, are nitrile gloves quite strong?I've heard them recommended a good few times for DIY stuff , think I have used them before , they are quite thick/substantial?The cheap surgical gloves are too weak for bike work, they are not very resistant to anything either. You can get Parktool ones too... Blue... pretty strong - about the same as a quality surgical glove and do better with solvents. Bobbo_SA 1 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/130402-what-is-isoprol-alcohol/page/3/#findComment-2044359 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbo_SA Posted August 29, 2013 Share Get off your laptop and go check out the sites and sounds of your surrounds... Got the chance to see some sights, most things here either same price or more expensive, although I nearly got a Zee RD for the same price as a SLX locally, problem was it was short cage and they will only get stock on Monday. Edit: Reduced massive photo Edited August 29, 2013 by Bobbo_SA Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/130402-what-is-isoprol-alcohol/page/3/#findComment-2044403 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbo_SA Posted August 29, 2013 Share You can get Parktool ones too... Blue... pretty strong - about the same as a quality surgical glove and do better with solvents. I would love to be able to find some black ones, or even the purple ones one of the local ENTs use Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/130402-what-is-isoprol-alcohol/page/3/#findComment-2044412 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett Posted August 29, 2013 Share drink it. it is lekker. droo 1 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/130402-what-is-isoprol-alcohol/page/3/#findComment-2044431 Share on other sites More sharing options...
V12man Posted August 30, 2013 Share I would love to be able to find some black ones, or even the purple ones one of the local ENTs use Why? the purple ones have an anti-sweating agent in that makes the skin come off my hands.... Just buy the Park tool ones... a box will probably last a lifetime of home use. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/130402-what-is-isoprol-alcohol/page/3/#findComment-2045238 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbo_SA Posted August 31, 2013 Share Why? the purple ones have an anti-sweating agent in that makes the skin come off my hands.... Just buy the Park tool ones... a box will probably last a lifetime of home use. Yeah, but they ain't as cool, :-) Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/130402-what-is-isoprol-alcohol/page/3/#findComment-2046821 Share on other sites More sharing options...
V12man Posted August 31, 2013 Share Yeah, but they ain't as cool, :-) Black - frostbitePurple - coldBlue - frozen... Take your pick on cool... Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/130402-what-is-isoprol-alcohol/page/3/#findComment-2046874 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamL1220 Posted August 31, 2013 Share I like the Würth ones.. I believe cheaper than parktool and there is a store in Randburg Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/130402-what-is-isoprol-alcohol/page/3/#findComment-2046892 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skylark Posted September 1, 2013 Share I like the Würth ones.. I believe cheaper than parktool and there is a store in Randburg Wurth makes good stuff , how much are their gloves?Come in singles or boxes? Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/130402-what-is-isoprol-alcohol/page/3/#findComment-2047006 Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted September 2, 2013 Share Cleaning some bits with isoprop, nitrile gloves, and disposable cloths :thumb up: Edited September 2, 2013 by patches Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/130402-what-is-isoprol-alcohol/page/3/#findComment-2048696 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hayleyearth Posted September 3, 2013 Share Why? the purple ones have an anti-sweating agent in that makes the skin come off my hands.... Just buy the Park tool ones... a box will probably last a lifetime of home use. Not if you are Patches....he use them for everything, from changing a tyre to just pushing the bike out the house. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/130402-what-is-isoprol-alcohol/page/3/#findComment-2048826 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoLefty!! Posted September 3, 2013 Share Iso Propyl alcohol could be C3H8O or C3H7OH. Slightly different chemical structures. It is not methylated spirits but is the same as surgical spirits or rubbing alcohol.Do not apply it through a spray gun indoors. It is flammable and acts as a nervous syetm suppresant and dehydrates your lung tissue if inhaled as a wet vapour. Work with it in well ventilated areas and use gloves. AMT composites in maitland sells boxes of suitable gloves for around R80 a box of 100 pairs. Its good to use a breathing filter (obtain one from a Japanese tourist) when applying via aerosol or spray gun Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/130402-what-is-isoprol-alcohol/page/3/#findComment-2049157 Share on other sites More sharing options...
V12man Posted September 3, 2013 Share Not if you are Patches....he use them for everything, from changing a tyre to just pushing the bike out the house. Going to have to get him some Lavender smelling girlie hand cream for Christmas.... Alternately a decent hand cleaner to use... Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/130402-what-is-isoprol-alcohol/page/3/#findComment-2049357 Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted September 3, 2013 Share Not if you are Patches....he use them for everything, from changing a tyre to just pushing the bike out the house. Going to have to get him some Lavender smelling girlie hand cream for Christmas.... Alternately a decent hand cleaner to use... pffft! Haters gonna hate! And no need for the lavender hand cream. I put awesome smelling Johnson&Johnson Hygiene Powder on my hands to help put the gloves on, and keep them dry while working. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/130402-what-is-isoprol-alcohol/page/3/#findComment-2049367 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbo_SA Posted September 3, 2013 Share Cleaning some bits with isoprop, nitrile gloves, and disposable cloths :thumb up: Your workshop has carpets? Or was the misses out getting dinner? Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/130402-what-is-isoprol-alcohol/page/3/#findComment-2049381 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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