Anyone here using a mask or respirator when spraying?

[zak78]

I usually wear a small, surgical-style mask over my mouth while I spray paint, but inevitably I suck in some nasty vapor and feel a little sick afterward . Does anyone use a mask that is actually capable of keeping a person healthy? I was thinking of buying a dual-cartridge, particulate respirator-style mask, since I'd like some eye protection too.

I get the feeling that I won't have this problem nearly as much after I buy an airbrush and stop using spray cans .

Thanks in advance, as usual.

[gionc]

Despite I use a ventilated spraybooth I'm using from an year or so a "100 working hours life" 3M mask ( http://www.autopaint-pro.co.uk/ekmps...ges/3mmask.jpg ) I guess it may do not so much with isocyanates (2k clears & Co.) but at last I can't feel any smell. It's cheap and work perfect to me. Keep in the bag when unused to preserve active carbons)

[freakray]

This is one of those questions which come up frequently enough there's already a ton of info on the forums:

http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...1&postcount=39
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...ask+respirator
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...ask+respirator
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...ask+respirator
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...ask+respirator
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...ask+respirator
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...ask+respirator

[stevenoble]

I always use a mask even though I have a proper extractor booth.You can never be too careful when spraying paints.Especially automotive type lacquers and clearcoats.They can be particularly hazardous to health.

[zak78]

Thanks Freakray and everyone, and mods please delete this thread. Sorry about the waste of bandwidth.

[MidMazar]

(I really need to get my hands on one, can't go wrong.

[73superduty]

Just like everyone else, I have a great spray-booth but the fumes from spraying automotive paint is still too strong. I have a 3M brand 07192 Organic Vapor P95 assembly. Designed for spray painting.
I'd highly recommend one even for Tamiya/Testors etc.. paints.

Chris

[zak78]

Originally Posted by 73superduty

Just like everyone else, I have a great spray-booth but the fumes from spraying automotive paint is still too strong. I have a 3M brand 07192 Organic Vapor P95 assembly. Designed for spray painting.
I'd highly recommend one even for Tamiya/Testors etc.. paints.

Chris

Sweet specificity . Thank you very much, 73superduty. I am now the proud owner of exactly that item, along with some cheapo goggles that seem to do the trick.

[Didymus]

One reason I don't like spray cans is they shoot out so damn much paint! The only time my wife ever complains about the smell in the house is when I use a spray can. I'd say my old Paasche H-series puts out about 20% as much, and a much larger percentage actually ends up on the model. That's gotta be a factor in how much you breathe, even when you are wearing your new P95.

Excellent purchase, IMO.

Diddy

[rotatox]

Tamiya needs to put an adjuster on the nozzle, ive seen one on a trye shine can for my car....would be a good idea for modelling