Face mask

[Bortig the Viking]

Hi, can anyone recommend a face mask to use when airbrushing.

[Tom Rigg]

Do a site search. I've seen at least one thread about masks

[Tim Marlow]

Hi Mark
Something like this:

https://refinishsystems.com/product/3m-paintshop-respirator-kit-06782/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIzJuYod_r4QIVGZ7VCh2XpQjkEAQYBiABEgI0C_D_BwE

Should sort you out.....
Cheers

[Bortig the Viking]

Do a site search. I've seen at least one thread about masks

Thanks

[Bortig the Viking]

Hi Mark
Something like this:
https:tongue-out3:/refinishsystems.c...iABEgI0C_D_BwE
Should sort you out.....
Cheers

Thanks for that, I'll look like one of the pest controllers, do I get a jumpsuit to go with it or am I on the wrong forum. :tears-of-joy:

[Tim Marlow]

Hi Mark
You can get them here if you are so inclined.....

https://www.safetyshop.com/tyvek-hooded-coverall-with-boots.html

Personally, after having to wear one for some number of years at work, I wouldn’t bother
As to pest controllers, they wear them for a reason, which happens to be the same reason you should wear one......lung protection...:thumb2:

[Bortig the Viking]

Hi Mark
You can get them here if you are so inclined.....
https:tongue-out3:/www.safetyshop.co...ith-boots.html
Personally, after having to wear one for some number of years at work, I wouldn’t bother
As to pest controllers, they wear them for a reason, which happens to be the same reason you should wear one......lung protection...:thumb2:

:thumb2:

[Guest]

That 3M mask is a good one, but as someone that wears a mask day in, day out I'd suggest you also take a look at the Moldex 7000.

Personally I find them more comfortable, the initial purchase cost is slightly lower and replacement filters aren't much more expensive. The filters do have a "better" rating though, especially for particulates (P3 instead of P2)

[Tim Marlow]

Looks a good call Andy, I just went with 3M because I used to use them extensively at work...
Just for those that don’t know so much about this stuff, I think the most important factor for us is probably the organic solvent (A) rating.....closely followed by the particulate (P) rating, higher numbers being better....a spray mask should certainly have a filter fitted that has both A and P ratings though.....

[Guest]

One thing I like about the moldex is the ease of swapping the filters around. If you were so inclined you could easily remove the main filters and pop on just the particulate ones for sanding etc, although it's not something I've ever done myself.

[Tim Marlow]

What amazes me after using one is how much colour appears on the outside of the filter....

[Guest]

Indeed. It just proves how much could be getting into your lungs if you weren't wearing one! :sick:

[Guest]

Which ever mask you get Mark get the correct filter cassettes. Plus a good fitting nose mouth close fit

Assuming you use acrylics a filter for particulates & lacquer. A good manufacturer will list these with
the specification. Plus do not use the filters for ever they need replacing.

Naughty myself & was using the same filters for a good time. Replace & what a difference.

I use a ValueAir Plus which is a good fit good adjustment & provides the necessary filters. But there
are a number of others. Found it best to put in a search rather than buy on Amazon which is restricted
in variety.

Laurie

[Bortig the Viking]

Thanks all