Gripping wheel woolies.

[DogRescuer]

So I purchased 1 of these ( moneys to tight to buy set of 3) I'm having a problem with gripping this thing when it gets wet. Anyone have similar issues with some solutions please. Thanks Steve

[JSFM35x]

I don't, but I am usually wearing nitrile gloves perhaps that helps.

You could always get some tennis racket grip tape or similar tape to help with your grip.

[DogRescuer]

I don't, but I am usually wearing nitrile gloves perhaps that helps.

You could always get some tennis racket grip tape or similar tape to help with your grip.

Thanks, that helps even when wet?

[Pats300zx]

Thanks, that helps even when wet?

It should help. It's designed to grip even with sweaty hands.

[Paul A.]

Yes, i agree. One of my neighbors is an intense racketball player and recently got some of that racket grip tape to combat his sweaty hands. He loves the stuff so i bet it would work for wet hands from washing wheels!

[Jaretr1]

Hmm, thats interesting. I have never noticed an issue gripping my wheel woolie.

However, everyone above is correct, any racket over grip will work.

I am also thinking you could try dipping it in plastidip to give the handle a rubberized coating.

[Setec Astronomy]

I've been thinking about this too, although as JSF says, the gloves help, from an ergonomic standpoint the handles are too small a diameter, too round and too slippery. I understand they are that way as part of the production process.

I'm looking for some sort of slip-on tool grip right now but it's driving me bananas.

[Legacykid]

What are you cleaning your wheels with?

What I have found is when i use regular car soap to clean wheels ( no gloves) i have grip. But when I clean a dirty wheel and I use a certain CG cleaner, it gets a little slimy and I have no grip unless I wear the gloves.

Should be using gloves anyway, as they say if its on you its in you.

[DogRescuer]

What are you cleaning your wheels with?

What I have found is when i use regular car soap to clean wheels ( no gloves) i have grip. But when I clean a dirty wheel and I use a certain CG cleaner, it gets a little slimy and I have no grip unless I wear the gloves.

Should be using gloves anyway, as they say if its on you its in you.

Im using apc but thanks

[Rsurfer]

Just file some X's on the handle.