ALEXKYRIAK 1046 Posted March 21, 2020 Hi all, I think I hurt my lungs last time I spray painted PS paints a week ago. I now want to buy a a decent spray painting mask, can anyone provide a good suggestion for a good quality mask, but also explain why it’s a good suggestion? (I’d also like to understand the science/medical side of this a bit better, if anyone is informed to speak on this) Thanks guys much appreciated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waterbok 1282 Posted March 21, 2020 First good luck finding them.for a decent price with this current pandemic. Something like a Dräger x-plore 3300 works nicely. Replaceable filters. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CoolHands 787 Posted March 21, 2020 This one is very good can be used for spraying cellulose paints on full size cars etc. It protects against isocyanates which if I recall correctly was important (we sprayed a motor scooter). https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Gerson-Disposable-Paint-Spray-Respirator-Face-Mask/252441567644?hash=item3ac6b0a19c:g:svcAAMXQI5tRg6~g 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nicadraus 6130 Posted March 22, 2020 3M spary paint mask. This is very effective. No fumes. I use this regularly when painting just about anything (turntables, RC, models, car parts, etc). https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32893693553.html 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Badcrumble 4181 Posted March 22, 2020 I found this a useful thread when I was concerned about the same. I bought a JSP Force 8 as a result. A bit hard to get hold of at the moment! And you need to check that you are buying the correct filter. I have seen on some sites the basic P3 filter that typically comes with the mask being listed as OK for aerosols https://evaq8.co.uk/jsp-force-8-press-to-check-replacement-twin-filters-p3.html but you can see from the JSP product listing that the basic filter does not deal with vapour compared with the one tagged by @Nitomor in the linked thread. http://docs.jsp.co.uk/MD-FORCE8_COMPATIBLE_TWIN_CARTRIDGE_FILTERS_RANGE.pdf The Force 8 mask also comes in two sizes. Can’t remember which I bought now but it is a snug fit!!! As well as straps there is a ‘crown’ ring to help fit the mask. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ALEXKYRIAK 1046 Posted March 22, 2020 Thanks for the replies all, much appreciated. So the Tamiya paint cans produce aerosols (and other "gases"?), and these are classed as an 'Inorgnaic Vapour'? Sorry if I'm, misunderstanding. It's quite hard to follow all this terminology! I understand this mask will be suitable: Full Face Gas Mask for 3M 6800 - but I need to confirm what the correct filter type is? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waterbok 1282 Posted March 22, 2020 P3 is just a fine particle/dust filter. For spray solvent gasses you need a combined filter like abekp3 or a2b2p3. Never got to comparing or asking what exactly is in the tamiya cans. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waterbok 1282 Posted March 22, 2020 ok checked i have a A2P3 filter on my dräger kind of works but i still smell a little, so probably better upgrade to an A and B or even A B E and K plus P3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites