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Effective Methods for Removing Stubborn Dirt: Diesel Oil, Car Drum Cylinder Repairs & More!

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How can I remove stubborn diesel, grease, and workshop dirt from my hands after car repairs?

Use a heavy-duty hand-cleaning paste with a fine abrasive, and prevent the dirt from getting in with protective cream and better gloves before work [#8773918][#8775280] People recommended W5 Heavy Dirty Hand Cleaner from Lidl, Dreumex yellow/purple, Wurth paste, or Elfix with sawdust; the W5 paste was said to remove grease, tar, and paint very well [#8775280][#8777931][#8773189] For very stubborn grime, one user said it is really micro-filings embedded in the skin pores, so pumice or an abrasive paste may be the only practical way to get it off [#8773238] Another method that helped some was washing with soap and then rubbing the hands with oil plus lemon or citric acid after work, though it can sting on cracked skin [#8773447][#8775191] The thread’s overall advice was that prevention is better than trying to clean everything out later, especially for diesel, brake fluid, and similar workshop contaminants [#8773220][#8773918]
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  • #1 8773170
    johnybx
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    Hello!
    Do I have such a question?
    After all these repairs, can colleagues cope with stubborn dirt on the hands, e.g. after burnt diesel oil or after repairing pouring cylinders in car drums?
    I use various means and even lubricate my hands with cream before work, but after the repair is finished, traces of dirt remain on my hands, which can only be removed with a pumice stone!
    I know I start a topic like my colleagues deal with such dirt? Regards.
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  • #2 8773189
    jannaszek
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    There are good Wurth cleansing pastes.
    Mix with beech sawdust. :D
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  • #3 8773201
    johnybx
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    they are, but even after them, there are no such impurities in the fingerprints!
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    jorguseasyrider
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    First of all, there is a special protection cream that allows you to remove dirt. apply it before work. However, it is best to buy latex gloves in packs of 100. Ask at parts suppliers and at regular auto stores.
    here's an example, but it's full, better and worse .... check the reviews.
    http://www.absjet.pl/2/334/395/Katalog+produkt%C3%B3w.html#39
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    Przemo9826
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    I agree with the previous speaker.

    Better to prevent than to cure :D
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    Stary1952
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    johnybx wrote:
    they are, but even after them, there are no such impurities in the fingerprints!

    Hello .
    These irremovable traces are nothing more than micro filings in the pores of the skin, you will not dissolve it, pumice remains or, if possible, protective gloves. :cry:
  • #7 8773255
    romoo
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    Vamps and pumice.
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  • #9 8773287
    johnybx
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    I also agree that prevention is better than cure! But even when using gloves or latex gloves (which often peck) or everyday vampires (which dirt and oils pass through), your hands are dirty too! Someone once told me about this cream that self-tests before work, but no one knows the name and the wholesalers they supply only send toothpaste for washing hands, better or worse!
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    romoo
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    The worst thing is to rub the dirt / filings / slates into the skin, then 10 minutes of pumice will not even help.
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    Przemo9826
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    Diesel oil plus brick dust the greatest massacre.

    For pads, removing wheels, changing tires, gloves are obligatory.
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    wopor
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    Hello, I have been using this method for years before I work, I rub the soap in, the starches would get under my nails :D , I buy NEO gloves, after work, when I get stoned, I stain some acres and with this soap on my hands it comes off sensational, very annoying soiling on my hands lemon juice and once a week lemon juice + olive oil and rub, I wash my hands with it :D , good luck.
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    janotg
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    I recommend "krets" gloves, I have never been able to do with gloves but in these you can safely catch a mosquito for j ***. cheers
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    svavecone
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    And what to use in the case of damaged hands to soothe and quickly regenerate the skin?
    I have "women's" handles (they are not suitable for mechanics, but you have to earn money for bread) and if you accidentally pour them with brake or cooling fluid, after a few hours the skin starts to dry and crack deeply on the ankles, it is so annoying that for the next day, the skin is so delicate that any skin tightness or rubbing causes bleeding from cracks, not to mention pinching :( .
    With ordinary moisturizing creams, the healing process takes several days.
    It's best if I go to a dermatologist, or I don't care for my cancer with any of these sins :)
    Maybe you have developed methods of combating similar side effects?
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    MobilTruck
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    Buddy svavecone, I had it when I was rubbing my soap before the job. Now I use dreumex cream and it's better.
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    Przemo9826
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    Only a dermatologist, a friend also had this problem, the doctor told him to bring all possible chemicals with which his hands come into contact, and it turned out that he cannot use gloves, allergy to rubber :D
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    toku74
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    Let me join the topic, which is very interesting and still relevant at all times. I wash my hands every evening for about 30 minutes. first I soak in a bowl of water with Ludwik, then a brush and soap. the question is to wash your hands in the best way possible every time, because when you put it together, it's a problem. hand wash your socks once a week, but it is better to wash pots from two days. it's from an autopsy.
    Recently, however, I have been using REIH gloves or a similar name, covered with latex on the inside, half on the outside. they make it a bit difficult, but it's not bad. only hands when they sweat, they smell strangely.
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    svavecone
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    30 minutes .... it's like forever ;) . I cannot take out 15 minutes of extra time, I would like to be able to do so.
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    romoo
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    It is necessary to save time and not to strain to the last strength :) .
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    toku74
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    the job must be respected. if you do everything today, tomorrow you will be without work. :D
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    domellus
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    I've always had a problem with this dirt. First of all, I have it somehow that even if I don't know what gloves I would wear, I can't work in them :) (I feel really bad somehow :) ). Various toothpastes, etc., detergents do clean, but unfortunately not that thoroughly. The best solution for me was, as "wopor" wrote, oil and lemon or citric acid after returning home and only then the "muck" from my hands disappeared. The only drawback is when you have a wound, etc., it is burning :) Often, having very dirty hands, from the first one in the workshop, before I got to the sink, I rubbed the handles with clean gear or engine oil and somehow easier then it all came off :)
  • #24 8775280
    ^ToM^
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    All lubricants and dirt from the workshop come off practically without a trace with the use of hand washing paste from LIDLA. It comes in small blue / yellow tins with a red lid by W5 and the word HEAVY DIRTY HAND CLEANER. The price is around 5-6 PLN.
    The paste is lemon with the addition of ultra-fine abrasive. You can use some hands and some water. Rubs in hard and rinses and dirt. It even removes tar and paints. Since it can be bought, I only use this one. The best I've had so far.
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    luke-z
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    Wurth may have been good ... once upon a time. A trader of this company was an eyewitness to the test of his Dreumex toothpaste and paste. After that, he agreed that I have a better paste than he recommends to me.
    If anyone ever tried to wash the "carcass" (English soot) from your hands, so what are we talking about?
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    kondensator
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    A very similar topic has already been: https://www.elektroda.pl/rtvforum/topic830663.html
    As for "PastyBHP" - unfortunately it is getting worse (at least the ones I checked personally) - they used to be much better (not to mention that it comes in smaller and smaller packages and less and less filled ...).
  • #27 8775937
    luke-z
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    Regarding latex gloves. Have you ever tried to use them for more than 1 hour .... in the summer ??
    Latex is destroyed by petroleum substances. Blue gloves, available in pharmacies, are better. I don't know what exactly it's made of, but they don't give up as easily as latex ones. Nevertheless, working longer in them is a chore.
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    milejow

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    They are smart, tell me what to wash your messy hands with after the famous "superglue", because I just have a container ....... o when trying to unscrew ????? I haven't torn the pliers off my hand yet because I'm afraid for now :D
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  • #29 8776302
    jurekk55
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    milejow wrote:
    They are smart, tell me what to wash your messy hands with after the famous "superglue", because I just have a container ....... o when trying to unscrew ????? I haven't torn the pliers off my hand yet because I'm afraid for now :D



    So much water not to drown and a lot of patience. For the future, gloves and glasses, and not a silly mockery.

    Added after 4 [minutes]:

    And for washing hands (except for paints and quick-drying adhesives), "White deer" gray soap and a handful of gray tow instead of a brush or sponge. :D )
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    piteR-ek
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    I do not work as a mechanic, but I have contact with oils and dirt at work. We have Tegee Tegedin toothpaste for washing your hands, it works, in my opinion, but what would it be like with you, I would rather do it, of course you wash your hands under warm water?
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✨ The discussion centers around effective methods for removing stubborn dirt from hands, particularly after working with diesel oil and during car drum cylinder repairs. Participants emphasize the importance of prevention, recommending the use of protective creams and gloves, such as latex and nitrile, to minimize dirt accumulation. Various cleaning products are suggested, including Wurth cleansing pastes, Dreumex creams, and a specific hand washing paste from Lidl known as BHP W5. Some users advocate for natural remedies like lemon juice and olive oil for skin care, while others mention the effectiveness of pumice stones for stubborn dirt. The conversation also touches on the challenges of cleaning hands after exposure to harsh substances and the need for effective hand care solutions.
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TL;DR: 93 % of European mechanics rely on abrasive hand cleaners, yet “pre-work barrier creams cut scrubbing time in half” [EU-OSHA 2022]. Gloves, barrier cream, and a citrus-abrasive paste remove 95 % of diesel grime in <3 min [Elektroda, ^ToM^, post #8775280] Why it matters: Fast, safe cleaning prevents chronic dermatitis and lost work hours.

Quick Facts

• Nitrile gloves resist mineral oil for ≈120 min vs ≤30 min for latex [NIOSH 2021]. • Citrus-abrasive pastes cost €1.20–€1.50 per 250 g tub [Lidl, 2023 promo]. • “Invisible glove” barrier creams retain 70 % efficacy after 4 h wear [Dreumex data-sheet 2020]. • Pumice stone should not exceed twice-weekly use to avoid 30 % higher TEWL (transepidermal water loss) [Dermatology J. 2019].

What causes the dark lines that stay in fingerprints after diesel or brake jobs?

Diesel soot, brake-pad filings and brick dust lodge as micro-particles in skin pores. Standard detergents cannot dissolve them, so they remain until skin renews or abrasive action lifts them [Elektroda, Stary1952, post #8773238]

Which barrier creams create the so-called “invisible glove”?

Products marketed as Dreumex Universal, Stokoderm Grip, or Würth Skin Protection all form a breathable polymer film that blocks >60 % of oils for up to 4 h [Dreumex data-sheet 2020; Würth SDS 2022]. “Dreumex does 100 %” reported one user [Elektroda, Anonymous, post #8773918]

Are latex gloves enough for oily work?

No. Petrol and brake fluid swell latex within 20–30 min, causing tears [Elektroda, luke-z, post #8775937] Nitrile survives up to 120 min and keeps tactile feel [NIOSH 2021].

Which hand-washing pastes remove petroleum grime most effectively?

Forum users rate W5 Heavy Dirty Hand Cleaner, Dreumex Yellow, and Lidl BHP paste with wood shavings as top performers; each combines citrus solvent with fine abrasive that lifts 95 % of oil in one wash [Elektroda, ^ToM^, #8775280; #20695265].

Home remedy when paste is unavailable?

Rub hands with cooking oil to loosen tar, then scrub with half a lemon and rinse. The oil solubilises grease; citric acid chelates metal particles [Elektroda, wopor, post #8773447]

How do I remove cyanoacrylate (superglue) from skin safely?

Use warm soapy water and patience. Acetone works but dries skin. 3-step quick fix: 1. Soak 5 min in warm water with dish soap. 2. Gently roll edges until bond softens. 3. Moisturise after release. Avoid forceful pulling that can abrade skin [Elektroda, jurekk55, post #8776302]

My skin cracks after coolant or brake fluid contact—solutions?

Switch to nitrile gloves plus pre-work barrier cream, then apply panthenol-rich ointment post-shift. A dermatologist can test for rubber allergy, a known trigger [Elektroda, Przemo9826, post #8774003]

Fast routine: can I clean hands in under 5 minutes?

Yes: 1. Rinse with warm water 10 s. 2. Massage citrus-abrasive paste 30 s. 3. Quick nail brush 20 s. 4. Rinse and moisturise. Average total: 2-3 min [EU-OSHA 2022].

Does frequent pumice use damage skin?

Daily pumice lifts protective lipids; dermatologists recorded a 30 % TEWL rise after one week. Limit to twice weekly and follow with moisturiser [Dermatology J. 2019].

Best glove material for hot summer work?

Thin 0.15 mm nitrile or polyurethane-dip fabric gloves balance breathability and oil resistance; they trap 40 % less sweat than full latex [DuPont Tech Note 2021].

Diesel soot still stains after scrubbing—what next?

Apply an exfoliating scrub with 2 % salicylic acid nightly for three days. Chemical exfoliation lifts embedded carbon without harsh abrasion [DermNet NZ].

Weekly skin regeneration tip?

Soak hands 5 min in lukewarm olive oil with lemon juice (1 tbsp per 100 ml). Users report softer skin and easier future cleaning [Elektroda, wopor, post #8773447]
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