Breathing mask???

I mostly use ratle cans when painting my models.
I'm aware that this is dangerous for my health and I would like to know what kind of breathing masks you use when painting?
And where do you buy them?!

Any help is appreciated!

Thanks,

Ioan

Even just a cotton mask or what you would see in a hospital would help.

But something such as a respirator w/ a particulate filter would be best, which could be purchased at any home center such as Lowes or Home Depot.

But something such as a respirator w/ a particulate filter would be best, which could be purchased at any home center such as Lowes or Home Depot.

You really need a respirator, because the fumes are as, if not more dangerous than the particulates...

As Adam said, you can pick one up at a home improvement center. I got mine for ~US$25.

Daniel

Some threads I could find on the subject (aside from the AF Car Modeling FAQ section on the subject):

http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=764617&highlight=respirator
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=749685&highlight=respirator
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=319611&highlight=respirator
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=264742&highlight=respirator
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=221618&highlight=respirator
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=176128&highlight=respirator

My bad. Sorry!

I picked up a mask from a shop that sells automotive paints to auto body shops. It's a 3M and has filters and the whole nine yards. Also, I picked up some chemical resistant gloves for when I'm dealing with thinner while cleaning my airbrush!
Good luck