Eventually I may actually get to paint my project...been watching some Kevin Tetz videos and taking notes.
What do you guys use for respirators for painting? The 'hobby' system at Eastwood is $800! One that uses your compressor is cheaper at around $500...still ouch. I was hoping I could just buy the mask and a long tube and run it outside...isn't that 'fresh air'?
I see a 3M one that says it's good for paint - just facemask and some filters attached. But how often would those not-so-cheap filters need replacing...
Thanks!
When the shop dog isn't stealing mine, I use a 3m face mask. I would guess every few paint jobs they would need replaced.
Quote from: 94touring on December 07, 2012, 09:57:32 AM
When the shop dog isn't stealing mine, I use a 3m face mask. I would guess every few paint jobs they would need replaced.
Oh...wicked cool! So for me that would be...well, never...
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A good few breathes of non filtered paint fume air will leave me coughing for days and feeling like crap. I've never had issues if I wear the mask. Paint fumes are bad!
I use a SATA fresh air respirator, or a 3M activated charcoal half mask depending on what I am spraying. Just remember that your eyes and absorb almost as much as you lungs