It's hurting like crazy!!

[MPWR]

NO!!!! A paper surgical 'SARS mask' is NOT better than nothing! You must have a respirator, and you will never find one for $1. You should be able to find one in an auto parts store or a hardware store. An art supply store MIGHT have them. You're looking for something with a rubber facemask, cylindrical replacible canisters that remove ORGANIC VAPORS. If you cannot obtain one, you must not spray paint, can or airbrush. You are poisoning yourself, my friend. If you cannot open a window, then switch to acrylics only and DO NOT USE LAQUER. Please- you don't want to be cursing yourself in 20 years!

[daggerlee]

LOOK! Those SARS mask won't cut it. If you truly want to be safe against hte dangers of spraypaint, you MUST get a Double Filter Respirator specifically designed for catching organic solvents and paint.

I repeat those SARS masks and cheap 50 cent dust masks are only good for keeping dust out of your lungs.

If you can still smell the paint fumes with a mask on then you're still being exposed.

You may already have developed an 'allergy' to the organic solvents in lacquer paints so from now on you will be extremely sensitive and have bad reactions like the one you described to the solvents in lacquer paint.

This is what your mask should look like

[PatR]

Vapors WILL go through the paper masks.

A respirator with charcoal grain filters is the way to go.

[shieldwulf]

Originally posted by daggerlee

Yup, I saw one of these similar respirators on sale at the local art shop at Bras Basah (Singapore).

I currently use an active carbon filter mask so far without problems and when worn fittingly, I hardly smell the spray fumes. I wonder if this is okay. Photo below and please advise. Thanks.

[PatR]

Active Carbon Filters are good, but not the best protection.
They're better than plain weaved paper, but a respirator with changeable traps is the preferred style.

[themodelkid]

I never were a resperator when i paint or anything, i guess i dont really worry bout even tho i should but oh well, i never felt any pain while doing anything prolly just your own reaction to the clear.

[Rtuned]

:huh: :huh: If you want to spray indoor, open your window, it's a must unless you try to kill yourself. And if you want to spray with your window closed, please go get your spray booth and mask on.
I been modelling for more than 22 years, and I'm still ok. Because I choose to spray outdoor, but with a drying box with me.

Please don't spray indoor with window closed, it's really no joke. The fume will kill you. :o

[theoldboy]

i only wear a paper mask when i paint (if i remember)
i find respiraters to heavy and pain in the arse to use
reasonable ventalation and drink milk not water

[christofurr]

I can't say I've ever worn a mask while painting. I paint in my garage, with it all sealed off to stop any airflow which in turn brings dust. I usually pull my t-shirt/sweatshirt over my mouth and nose while I'm spraying (doing so I can't smell any fumes whatsoever), then leave the room as soon as I've finished. Then I come back in around 5 minutes, open the garage door and let the fumes escape.

[Forhod]

Take care bro.. it is always better to spray outdoor..
Becareful of the wind and dust though..

[supratuner]

i paint in my bed room, with a window open, somne tiems with out it open, and i dont have any problems with paint, some tiems i paint, then go to bed 5 minutes after wards with out a window open, so mabye ure just sick or soem thing, i got a cold right now and my throat is killing me.

[5ynergyx]

:jumpie: Please read :jumpie:

I understand you love your model very much but please do love yourself as much as you love your cars Now mask has been very common in Singapore. Use the N95 mask, it's available. Wondering the Kiasu Singaporeans who bought the mask and left it at home for? :huh:

Back to topic, for your problem, don't think your throat is ok after 2 days means you are ok. You might be burning your mucous membrane and the epithelial surface of your respiratory tract if the long term runs. From the external nares of your nose right down to Laryngopharynx (your throat) You might also be burning your "hairs" which protects small particles from entering your lungs. So please treat this problem seriously. Thanks... just an advice. No offence

[Gangrel52]

SPRAY OUTSIDE

I spray outside 99% of the time, and it works fine. However, I had wanted to paint one day it was raining so I went into the Laundry Room (as to not disturb anyone with the paint, the room is about the size of an apartment kitchen), opened two windows, had an fan blowing the fumes out the window, and STILL had a hard time with it. My throat hurt (not too bad) and my lungs felt really hot. I decided from then on, it was Outside, or no go.


SPRAY OUTSIDE
SPRAY OUTSIDE

I would say 'Be Smart Guys' but with half of the brain cells missing, it's very difficult to.

[Junhao]

Originally posted by shieldwulf


Yup, I saw one of these similar respirators on sale at the local art shop at Bras Basah (Singapore).

How much is it? And how do I get there. Meanwhile I'm playing video games to pass my time and not starting on my next car. i saw a good 3M mask on eBay but the shipping cost is steep.

[Purpura Delujo]

I had this sort of problem once, I was spraying metallic paint without a mask and I had a blocked nose so I was breathing through my mouth, but i was breathing in the metallic particles ( Smart). It cut up my throat because I breathed so much in, i even coughed up blood a couple of times But it only lasted about 4 days. That episode was probably my own bad luck, but I now use a respirator like the one Dan showed a picture of, but mine has only a single filter with 2 valves on it. It works well though, can just smell the paint but thats because it's in the filter at the front of the mask. You can really notice how much paint and metallic particles would go into your mouth after you use the mask. Remember to replace the filter every now and then.