What respirators would you recommend for doing paintwork?
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April 8, 2009 11:21 a.m. Lennyseleven New Reader
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April 8, 2009 11:51 a.m. Kramer Reader
3M disposable, in the ziploc bag. About $25, at about every automotive paint supply store. Keep them zipped up when not in use, and it will last longer.
I have an older SAS brand; one that isn't disposable, but has replaceable cartridges. The replacements are more difficult to find, and only a little cheaper than the new 3M respirator. So for my last paint job, i just bought the 3M unit. Anyone want to buy a useless respirator?
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April 8, 2009 11:52 a.m. Kramer Reader
I should add:
Unless you're painting Imron or another isocyanate-laden product. Then only use a supplied-air respirator.
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April 8, 2009 11:59 a.m. spitfirebill HalfDork
You can usually find replacement cartridges on ebay.
Once you open a carbon filter and get a little moisture in it, it starts aging. They have a definite life span that you cannot really determine what it is.
I wouldn't waste my money on disposable respirators.
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April 8, 2009 12:21 p.m. SoloSonett Reader
what ever you buy, make sure it is MSA approved
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April 8, 2009 12:38 p.m. pinchvalve SuperDork
For me, the requirement of a forced-air respirator is the line at which I use a pro. If I can potentially kill myself, I probably will.
