Poll: Do you spray without protection?

[DukeMan]

I too wear a respirator, most of the time I´m modelling actually and specially when I´m dealing with flocking (nasty stuff!). I´m only 16 but since I think I will be doing this kinda stuff for many years I figured that using an respirator from the beginning would be a good idea.

[Snooker]

I don't use an respirator. I wear glasses, a respirator doesn't fit while I'm wearing my glasses.

[Lurchio]

I wear a paint mask and use extraction. Not to use them is crazy!
The story of "I spray in a garage with the door open so I don't need to worry" is nonsense!

Do you guys seriously not realise how bad for you breathing this stuff in actually is????

[Amazon]

I almost never use a respirator; when airbrushing i´m standing under the kitchen fan, and when dealing with cans i´m out on the balcony..
I do own a respirator,but the last time i used it was when i was spraying rustproofing under my 1:1 car..

[Sticky Fingers]

I'm sorry but some people here are just stupid, crazy or both. Just because you're 'in your garage' doesn't mean the paint is not going to find it's way into your lungs. And as for puting a 'sorry looking shirt' over your face.....well....you'll be the one with the sorry looking face my friend when the doc says you have lung damage or worse, the big 'c'.

As you can tell, I use a respirator. Always do, whenever I'm using spray can or airbrush.

This shit is dangerous! Would you consider being a glue sniffer and messing up your lungs/brain? Thought not, so why not shell the 25 quid and get a decent bit of protection. Trust me, you WILL pay for it later if you don't & how silly will you feel that your children/spouse/grandchildren have lost you through a 'hobby'.

Think about it...........

[RallyFanatic]

I use a fully vented sprayroom with an ernormous fan behind it to suck the fumes out, but i dont use any other protection (apart from gloves, because my hand will be all covered in paint and itch). When we had the safety instructions for painting they said we didn't have to use respirators or anything, even when spraying with two-component paint. And those people have to answer to the ARBO (health and safety department) so they'll try to be careful.

[Vric]

It depend of the paint.

I use a mask for:
- Lacquer Paint
- Airbrushing (take more time)
- Sanding Resin
- When I spray lacquer or Windex (damn this stuff smell !!) for cleaning my airbrush.

I don't:
- When I spray paint. I'm usually there for less than a minute.

[mickbench]

I use a mask when using TS or automotive sprays. I spray in the garage and once I'm done I'm out of there.. It does smell bad, even with the mask on and I wear glasses so when I'm spraying I spray without my glasses on, just so I can get the mask to fit my face. Sod not being about to see from a distance. I'm working up close, so the mask goes on and the glasses come off. I like breathing correctly. Strange to say, it's important to me, can't think why..!!

I also use a dust mask when I do heavy sanding, but, and I don't know why the other night I forgot to put my dust mask on when sanding some resin. After about 20 mins I started to cough, and then I put it on..!!

Paint masks, dust masks are important. You should wear them. I do spray in the garage, and I wouldn't NEVER spray without my mask on. And I don't hang around once I'm done. If spraying mist coats I leave the part covered and then re-entered 15 minutes later. To hang around is just pure nuts.

[SchuberT]

My dad refuses to invest in a respirator because he thinks the exhaust fan is enough.... looks like it's time for me to take some initiative. I saw some at Napa Auto Parts the other day and considered grabbing a set.

[M4tt83]

Originally Posted by mickbench

I use a mask when using TS or automotive sprays. I spray in the garage and once I'm done I'm out of there.. It does smell bad, even with the mask on and I wear glasses so when I'm spraying I spray without my glasses on, just so I can get the mask to fit my face. Sod not being about to see from a distance. I'm working up close, so the mask goes on and the glasses come off. I like breathing correctly. Strange to say, it's important to me, can't think why..!!

I also use a dust mask when I do heavy sanding, but, and I don't know why the other night I forgot to put my dust mask on when sanding some resin. After about 20 mins I started to cough, and then I put it on..!!

Paint masks, dust masks are important. You should wear them. I do spray in the garage, and I wouldn't NEVER spray without my mask on. And I don't hang around once I'm done. If spraying mist coats I leave the part covered and then re-entered 15 minutes later. To hang around is just pure nuts.

Damn, I think I can only focus fully 3-6 inches from my face without my glasses on.

[mickbench]

Originally Posted by M4tt83

Damn, I think I can only focus fully 3-6 inches from my face without my glasses on.

Hmm.. I'm OK for applying spray without glasses. I tried with glasses on and it just wasn't right. I couldn't fit both on, and if forced I ended up steaming the lens up, and then I really couldn't see..

So, better to have "some" vison then none at all..!! Anyhow it's not like I'm working from a distance.. Problem is, as my eyes get more out of wack, then what am I going to do..

[mike@af]

Forgot to mention, I also wear a respirator when sanding polyester putties among other putties.

[tonioseven]

I wear a respirator most of the time unless I'm outside; then I just turn my back to the wind/breeze and hold my breath.

[Amazon]

I see that quite a ffew uses respirator or something else, when sanding putty. Maybe i should too..
i sneeze a lot after sanding putty ( almost no sneeze after spraying tough..) so that ultrafine dust is dangerous too

[dag65]

Originally Posted by Bas Carwash

Well, I'm probably the first one to not use anything at all. I spray in the garage with the door open. I have a asthmatic allergy but I've never had in problems. It might be smart to buy a respirator but so far I've never used any and never had any problems.

SO far........
These things a cummulitive and one day you will have the biggest asthma attack you have ever had, wear a respirator buddy.
I use one all the time, I even usually wear it when I am using CA