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Title: Dude Wipe Recommendations?
Post by: Ben on January 03, 2019, 11:36:16 AM
Not that kind! Well, maybe they'll work too.  :laugh:

I like to keep some individual hand wipes in the center console on the vehicle, in my rucksack I use when I travel, etc. Used, for instance, if I just had my hand on a filthy gas pump and then want to hit the drive through for a burger, after I hit the head at the rest stop, and other "More than a dry cloth will handle" stuff, or where I want some kind of sanitizing.

The ones I use are those tiny wipes in the tiny packets, and they are more often than not just too small for me and I always end up having to use two. Any recommendations for a good wet wipe in a larger size that is packaged individually, and also not ridiculously expensive?
Title: Re: Dude Wipe Recommendations?
Post by: Brad Johnson on January 03, 2019, 11:40:13 AM
Can of Sprayway and a roll of paper towels. Multi-purpose and doesn't dry out.

Brad
Title: Re: Dude Wipe Recommendations?
Post by: Ron on January 03, 2019, 11:42:52 AM
Sea to Summit Wilderness wipes.

They come in two sizes, compact and large.

Heavier weight wipes than WetWipes and no perfume.
Title: Re: Dude Wipe Recommendations?
Post by: Perd Hapley on January 03, 2019, 11:49:54 AM
Not that kind! Well, maybe they'll work too.  :laugh:

I like to keep some individual hand wipes in the center console on the vehicle, in my rucksack I use when I travel, etc. Used, for instance, if I just had my hand on a filthy gas pump and then want to hit the drive through for a burger, after I hit the head at the rest stop, and other "More than a dry cloth will handle" stuff, or where I want some kind of sanitizing.

The ones I use are those tiny wipes in the tiny packets, and they are more often than not just too small for me and I always end up having to use two. Any recommendations for a good wet wipe in a larger size that is packaged individually, and also not ridiculously expensive?

Wadaya? Some kine-ah sissy?

Just kidding. I'm just glad this thread is about wiping hands, and not something else.
Title: Re: Dude Wipe Recommendations?
Post by: zxcvbob on January 03, 2019, 11:50:10 AM
Unscented baby wipes?  Fairly large, and should be available in small packs.
Title: Re: Dude Wipe Recommendations?
Post by: K Frame on January 03, 2019, 12:09:02 PM
I find this to be particularly effective.

https://www.grainger.com/product/447T79?gclid=CjwKCAiAgrfhBRA3EiwAnfF4tkF2dViYPjhCtFHizSLjgWUL_uszLhKkYmgCVg6Li18oYsuymeSTixoCA_kQAvD_BwE&cm_mmc=PPC:+Google+PLA&ef_id=CjwKCAiAgrfhBRA3EiwAnfF4tkF2dViYPjhCtFHizSLjgWUL_uszLhKkYmgCVg6Li18oYsuymeSTixoCA_kQAvD_BwE:G:s&s_kwcid=AL!2966!3!284618243277!!!g!478640019537!
Title: Re: Dude Wipe Recommendations?
Post by: MillCreek on January 03, 2019, 01:35:50 PM
https://www.amazon.com/Fresh-ASSWIPES-Flushable-Fragrance-Sensitive/dp/B07542417T/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1546540485&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=ball+wipes&psc=1

Everything you need.
Title: Re: Dude Wipe Recommendations?
Post by: BlueStarLizzard on January 03, 2019, 03:44:22 PM
Huggies baby wipes are the bestest things ever. I keep packs stashed all around the house. I like the cucumber and green tea ones, but the unscented ones work too.

We also keep them at work to clean up dogs.
Title: Re: Dude Wipe Recommendations?
Post by: French G. on January 03, 2019, 05:45:24 PM
You either grab a couple of purell wipes from Jesus chicken or you just keep a bottle of isopropyl and a roll of shop rags in the car. That is my preference, good for an anytime bath.
Title: Re: Dude Wipe Recommendations?
Post by: zahc on January 03, 2019, 08:17:38 PM
I use a gallon can of trichloroethylene, pour a little in my palm and everything just washes off like magic. Just kidding, but I remember my dad doing exactly that.
Title: Re: Dude Wipe Recommendations?
Post by: HeroHog on January 03, 2019, 08:53:33 PM
A petroleum engineer friend used to do the same. Had TONS of the stuff!
Title: Re: Dude Wipe Recommendations?
Post by: Ron on January 03, 2019, 11:45:49 PM
Sounds like the old refrigerant, R-11.

Centrifugal refrigeration units use to use it.

Higher boiling point than most refrigerants, you could dip your hands down it and clean them or use it to clean your tools.
Title: Re: Dude Wipe Recommendations?
Post by: HeroHog on January 04, 2019, 02:04:41 AM
He used it for cleaning his race car parts.

I did the alignment work, a lot of chassis work, roll cage, rear flares and exhaust megaphone for the car.

It's the Yellow Bug-Eye Sprite #55, finished 2nd at Road Atlanta the year this was shot.
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The body and paint was done at my brother's shop, Quality Frame & Alignment, where I worked as a chassis specialist.
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Title: Re: Dude Wipe Recommendations?
Post by: Ben on January 04, 2019, 09:43:56 AM
Thanks for the recommendations so far. I definitely would like something unscented. While a jug of stuff and a roll of paper towels would work in the vehicle (I already keep a roll of shop towels there), I'd still like to go with individual packets. It makes them easy to toss in a daypack or whatever if I decide to go on a hike, or put in my float tube when I fish or whatever.
Title: Re: Dude Wipe Recommendations?
Post by: Brad Johnson on January 04, 2019, 10:15:05 AM
Search for "unscented travel wipes".

Brad