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Old Dec 18, 2008 | 11:12 PM
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I use electrical tape personally with lacerations
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Old Dec 18, 2008 | 11:35 PM
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the last time i got a horrible cut on my thumb.... im not gonna lie i used non toxic super glue ha
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Old Dec 18, 2008 | 11:38 PM
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gojo is the only reason you know what the word pumice means.

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Old Dec 18, 2008 | 11:43 PM
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lol i always cut my self when working on my car but i just wrap it with some napkins and wrap that with tape and keep going

Worst one i did was when changing out my catback , taking the axle back one of the nuts would not come off so i pulled with all my strength and suddenly loosened all the way and made a 2 inch cut across my arm with blood dripping but i kept on going lol
Left a scar on my arm thou =/

post pics!
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Old Dec 19, 2008 | 05:20 AM
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hurry up with the pics dammit!!! j/k!

i gotta show this to my wife..she always nags how i somehow get a bruise or a cut everytime i work on my car...mostly get dirty. i keep telling her it's part of working on the car, it's a macho guy thing
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Old Dec 19, 2008 | 06:50 AM
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you can buy flex fit mechanix gloves for 9.99 at VatoZone or lowes if you can get lucky enough to find them in stock in your size. thats what i did.
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Old Dec 19, 2008 | 07:25 AM
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Originally Posted by red evo8
you cut a chunk out of your finger and your tourniquet is made out of a t shirt you found and a zip tie..... true story my finger is currently missing a chunk ... but its ok ... the zip tie saved my thumb .
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I somehow cut a deep chunk out of my thumb puting my car back together. I then proceeded to bleed all over the:

ex manifold
turbo
downpipe
Licp
fmic
uicp
intake tube
maf
valve cover
intake manifold
down the spark plug holes
coil packs

(this dumb cut wouldn't stop, guessing cause it was cold it gave it the "fountain" effect )

then all over:

4 race wheels
each caliper
all the brake pads
and finally:
4 street wheels


by this time grease and dirt some oil had sealed it up. Then I went inside and scrubbed it out and added a fancy bandaid!


Happy Friday!
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Old Dec 19, 2008 | 07:32 AM
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^ NICE!!!

Just FYI, when ever you get a gusher... just get a big wad of wheel bearing grease, and slap that on there, wrap with a paper towel, and then with electrical tape..... works every time!
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Old Dec 19, 2008 | 08:19 AM
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Originally Posted by denver
^ NICE!!!

Just FYI, when ever you get a gusher... just get a big wad of wheel bearing grease, and slap that on there, wrap with a paper towel, and then with electrical tape..... works every time!
nice ill try that!
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Old Dec 19, 2008 | 12:11 PM
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my dad's a doctor.

and going by JUST that fact, and without speaking with him, I can confidently say that that is a good, safe, and healthy idea.
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Old Dec 19, 2008 | 12:27 PM
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i use alcohol electrical tape some tissue and latex gloves to keep it clean.
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Old Dec 19, 2008 | 05:01 PM
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Originally Posted by denver
^ NICE!!!

Just FYI, when ever you get a gusher... just get a big wad of wheel bearing grease, and slap that on there, wrap with a paper towel, and then with electrical tape..... works every time!
You're kidding right?

and seriously

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Old Dec 20, 2008 | 12:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Shimanchu
You're kidding right?

and seriously

the pic of the perfect c is coming! if i can get my camera tomorrow lol
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Old Dec 20, 2008 | 07:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Shimanchu
You're kidding right?

and seriously

done it several times, but yes probably not the best idea however I never lost any body parts because of it

usually you can get away with just a paper towel and electrical tape

Last edited by denver; Dec 20, 2008 at 07:08 AM.
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Old Dec 20, 2008 | 08:22 AM
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No blood but definitley F'ed up-- had an extention break on the end of a 3ft pry bar working on the evo, extention broke, socket flew off the bolt head and clocked be in the mouth, busted both front teeth and left a perfectly round bruise on my lower lip about an inch in Dia. Happens just after 12, was back from the dentist working on the car by 4.. Hit my teeeth so hard that there were no big pieces just dust and minor grit. Really sucked.
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