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04-10-2005, 02:46 PM | #46 | |
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I'll be honest, the thought of using a respirator while modeling never crossed my mind. If I ever do paint, it's either outside in the open or in my car port. I don't use any type or protection even while wet sanding plastic (I plan to on resin though), filing (dry plastic), or gluing. Maybe safety should play a bigger role in my hobby.
On the other hand, I do use safety glasses while working with power tools.
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04-10-2005, 03:00 PM | #47 | ||
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04-10-2005, 04:12 PM | #48 | |
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Re: Poll: Do you spray without protection?
Depends on the situation.
1. minor paint jobs or touch ups with the air brush - likely no respirator, but I do put a fan on to circulate the air across the desk. 2. major paint jobs with airbrush (like a car body) - yes, respirator goes on (plus fan.) 3. spray can paint jobs are usually done outside, with plenty of 'ventilation', so I tend to skip the mask Murray |
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Re: Re: Poll: Do you spray without protection?
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No-one says you have to! No-one's gonna come and shut you down, the paint police won't be interested! It's your health sunshine! |
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04-15-2005, 04:33 AM | #50 | |
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Re: Poll: Do you spray without protection?
Your lungs, your problem PD. Nobody here is suggesting aqueous acrylics are a great risk. But the paints I use sure are. I hope you aren't implying one should not use a respirator when painting two pac?
True that some paints are less toxic than others, but unless you have the appropriate MSDS or similar info and can be 100% certain, then the sensible thing to do is be as safe as possible. Since this modelling forum is here to help people, it's best that we teach them to be overcautious rather than foolhardy with their health. |
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04-15-2005, 04:40 AM | #51 | ||
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Further, a quick google turned up this on the Western Australian Worksafe site:
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04-16-2005, 11:29 PM | #52 | |
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Re: Poll: Do you spray without protection?
Read the post again chief, I didn't say DON'T wear a respirator when spraying 2 part paint. I always wear my mask when painting anything at work or at Tafe but when I'm painting a model for 40 seconds outside and then closing the door on my way back into the house I don't bother. Why don't you do a 'google' for the bloke who said he puts a shirt over his face... just to inform and teach some people on AF. I'm putting my post in this thread to say what I do, you don't target it as an OHS issue, you're damn right they are my lungs.
Thankyou, come again. I just won't bother now, ok? |
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04-17-2005, 03:13 AM | #53 | |
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Re: Poll: Do you spray without protection?
Of course I read your post, hence my response. Don't be juvenile.
The difference between you and the shirt guy is your post attempted to belittle those who made a perfectly correct recommendation to use protection when spraying toxic chemicals. Not only that, but you claimed some legitimacy because you are undertaking a spray painting apprenticeship. Now, by your own admission you say you do the correct thing at school and work but cut corners at home. Okay if you know what you are dealing with, but many of the newbies here don’t know the difference between dangerous and relatively safe compounds, levels or conditions. Not bothering in future would be a preferable course of action to spreading misinformation. You might also consider not bothering to take the air of a hurt child when a churlish, half assed post on your part attracts a straightforward correction. |
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04-19-2005, 12:34 AM | #54 | |
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Re: Poll: Do you spray without protection?
hey, just a side note, but it relates to this post so here goes....
even when spraying non -toxic paint a respirator should be worn. the paint will enter ur lungs while still wet, and then dry in ur lungs. it may be safe to eat (and taste good too!! ), but can u imagine what dried paint in ur lungs would do to ur breathing?!? basically, its not just the chemies in paints that do the damage, its the paints aswell!!! that said, to answer the topic, i currently spray without a respirator, but thats coz im a pauper and i dont have the cash at the moment!!. but i have only been spraying for about a month (not that that make it ok!) and it is the next thing on my list! i have put my porsche carrera gt on hold ( ) just so i can get one... also, i use a paint fume can to reduce the amount of toxic particles in the air when i spray. i use it to spray into when cleaning my airbrush, and i find it invaluble, and its real simple to make. its just a old thinner can, with a hole in the side and a respirator filter on top. u put the ab nozzle into the hole, spray, and all the air coming out is filtered! i use it alot coz i clean my ab wqith laquer thinners. if anyone would like some info or pics, msg me and ill help ya out! |
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12-23-2015, 11:51 AM | #55 | |
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Re: Poll: Do you spray without protection?
You should always use a respirator mask when spray painting to protect your health. What you want is called a half face mask and if you are using spray paints that contain solvents, you will want “organic vapor cartridges” to go in the mask. I always recommend getting a mask with soft silicon in the face piece because that is so much more gentle on your face than a hard mask. If you will be wearing it for any length of time, you will thank me. Test your mask by using essential oils to make a room smell and then moving around in your mask to make sure that in all positions it sticks to your face and you don't smell any of the oils. Then you will know it works for sure. If the seal is broken, it may not be the right size for your face and the protection will not be good. Make sure to change your cartridges as much as possible to avoid them wearing out.
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