Am I the only one to wear hearing protection?

**gregk** · 09-04-2008, 06:30 AM

Just a friendly reminder that spending more than a 6 hours a day even with a quieter polisher or vac without hearing protection will cause hearing damage. I see lots of pics of guys that are completing the multi-day polishing jobs with no hearing protection.

As a former high end audio/video salesperson, it makes me cringe when I see this. I use ear plugs even when I am using a power washer etc. in a garage for 10 min let alone the day. Once it becomes a habit to use them, you don`t even notice the ear plugs are there.

Please use some protection so that you can enjoy your home theater when you are not working!

**danponjican** · 09-04-2008, 07:05 AM

I try to use them when I am running a polisher for sure (and mowing the lawn!).

**imported_d00t** · 09-04-2008, 10:01 AM

Interesting! Never even thought it would be considered "that loud." Good to know!

**Envious Eric** · 09-04-2008, 10:24 AM

i am always wearing headphones...does that count? hahaha

**mose** · 09-04-2008, 10:24 AM

I am in my second year of detailing and the thought JUST hit me last weekend! LOL!! I am kinda thick like that! LOL! But it make sense!! Years of KISS concerts and drag races have certainly taken their toll on my hearing....but it`s never too late to save what I can!!! Good post!!!

**imported_dazzerjp** · 09-04-2008, 10:35 AM

yeah, I stared wearing ear plugs a few weeks back

**Holden_C04** · 09-04-2008, 11:10 AM

It`s definitely a good idea. Really, I should be polishing with a mask, too. It`s just a hard habit to get into.

**steck** · 09-04-2008, 05:50 PM

yup, me too. i use those little squishy orange ones.

that PC is loud - compared to my rotary !

**Awsomeshine** · 09-04-2008, 05:55 PM

I wear them when her in doors is talking :lol

:brit

**Holden_C04** · 09-04-2008, 06:03 PM

Originally Posted by Awsomeshine

I wear them when her in doors is talking :lol

:brit

I know exactly what you mean. :chuckle:

**Mopar** · 09-04-2008, 09:10 PM

I like to zone while I work. Headphones playing anything from Metallica, Ice Cube to Santana or Marylin Manson. Actually I listen to a wide range of stuff, its sick really

**Envious Eric** · 09-04-2008, 10:55 PM

Originally Posted by Awsomeshine

I wear them when her in doors is talking :lol

:brit

ok, i cant be the only one...what are you trying to say...I have read the sentence 10 times and it just doesnt make sense...am I missing something...pun intended?

**Garry Dean** · 09-05-2008, 07:02 AM

What did you say?

**kaval** · 09-05-2008, 10:51 AM

I listen to music with in-ear headphones while polishing. I have sensitive ears so any loud noises bother me like crazy.

Here`s my setup in the reflection...Sony W810i cell phone with supplied in-ear headphones plugged in.

**Holden_C04** · 09-05-2008, 10:55 AM

Originally Posted by toyotaguy

ok, i cant be the only one...what are you trying to say...I have read the sentence 10 times and it just doesnt make sense...am I missing something...pun intended?

He`s saying he needs ear protection when he`s inside and the wifey is talking. I know, it takes a little bit of interpretation.