I don't really use gloves. I wash my hands before and after I touch different components. Gloves transfer more dirt and grime than clean hands.sammer wrote:Well I did a bit of research and 99.9% acetone will leave an oily residue that will completely evaporate in a couple days.
I also found that, according to almost all the things I read, on its own is pretty much harmless.
It is a good solvent though and will dissolve lots of things which can then be absorbed by your skin.
So ya, no more acetone wipes for my ski base or top sheet.
I will still use it to wash edges as they get bent days or weeks before layup.
As far as oils from your skin, always wear gloves when handling your base, topsheet and plastic sidewalls.
Things like wood are already oily to a certain extent so I don't think the little bit of oil from your skin will hurt that much.
After bending edges and washing with your solvent of choice wear gloves to protect them from any transfer from your hands.
I think that's all you can do.
sam
MM, per crown even alcohol and mineral spirits can damage the flame treated molecules. I don't worry about it, cause I re flame everything.