What the hell happened?

[sevt_chevelle]

THAT is the mask I wear...almost! The difference is mine is the newer model PRO style mask. The pro model is dark blue in color and is made of a softer plastic that conforms to the face much better.
That mask in the picture will work just fine, I used that one before the PRO model came out. They are the same size and use the same filter, just the pro model conforms better.

As stated before the pro model is dark blue in color, all others are light gray(as shown in pic)

[Slammed66]

thats the one I use as well!
I may go purchase the newer model tho

[trixter99]

That's the one that I use for welding

[arkracing]

Where can I find a dealer that will let me try one one so i know what size to get? will a regular 3m Paint/Body Supply shop have them and let me try one on?

you can get them on the net and such..but obviosly can't try them on for proper fitment - as seems to be very important in the effectiveness of any respirator

[wolfthing2000]

Slammed, I am glad you found about employers early in life, they will use you and throw you away. I have been in the same position with the " promises" and onan on..................never did one come true..............I even had a guy who couldn't afford his bills so he couldn't give insurance or raises or holi8days etc. He turned around and offered to let me buy into the business!!! HA!!! I guess you know the answer.
I have had a serious back injury on job and ended up getting canned when I refused to take the warning: "yuou better put this on your insurance! We can't afford an on the job accident claim!"

Look out for yourself always! Your boss ( 99% of the time) could give a s***!

[Don Brace]

Recently I bought a supplied hood from Granger. URL Granger.com. Item number is 6AT82. Cost was $18.89. I also bought a 25 foot length of sump pump hose from Granger for about $5.00. I connected two sections of shop vac wands using duct tape to the back of the hood. To this I connected the sump pump hose. This is connected to a small 8-10 CFM diafram pump that is located outside the garage when I paint. The hood has a collar that inflates and seals out the paint fumes. This works really well and was cheap. Possibly you could use a shop vac to supply the air. I use this rig to spray two part enamel, base coat and clear coat. I went this route because a reresperator always leaked because of my beard.
Don Brace MN

[wolfthing2000]

Good info Don!! I am looking into it. If I follow you, the hood must vent out the pumped in air and the exhaled breath. So what you are saying is use the out side of a vaccuum cleaner to deliver the air?? I am not sure if my Sears has that option?? I will have to take a look.

[Don Brace]

Wolfthing2000
That is correct. If you use a shop vac for the air source, connect the outlet side of the vac to the inlet of the hood. Some vacs do not have a fitting on the outlet so they will not work. My one horse only has a screen but my three horse has a place to hook the hose. This is so it can be used to blow stuff off. If your vac supplies too much air you will need to vent some of the air by putting a hole in the hose. This should be near the vac not where you are painting. The positive pressure in the hood causes the hood to inflate and also exhausts the exhaled breath out the vent.
Don Brace MN

[Don Brace]

I have attached two pictures of the rig I use as a supplied air hood and one of the the 71 Longhorn I am working on.
Don Brace MN

[richards72chevy]

Originally Posted by MARTINSR

Matt, I have a good friend who became iso sensitive. I suggest you do what he did, QUIT painting, FOREVER. I hightly recommend it, QUIT. In his case (about 20 years ago), he earned his living supporting his wife and three little girls. But seeing those three little girls grow up was more important than how many toys they had so he took a lower paying job as a parts man. He has since managed parts departments in dealerships. He still delivers parts to where I work and he has watched two of his girls marry, and have his grand kids. The last girl is still working on her masters.

Life is WAY too short guy, at 21, hell, there is nothing stopping you. DON'T SPRAY ANOTHER THING!

You don't have to leave cars behind, make photography your passion. Take up chess, become a sports fan, SOMETHING, ANYTHING but spraying paint.

Brian

This is an old thread but this is good advice.I have been painting for two years now.After I get my vacation in june I plan on leaving my job of painting and not looking back.I don't spray automotive paint but I think any paint is bad for you.Maybe water base is ok But im not for shure.

[Slammed66]

Just checking in.

I'm 30 now , and I haven't sprayed anything in years...

I haven't had any noticeable effects

I continue to fab and weld, with my mask and eye protection..

Life is too short, be safe and enjoy it fellas..

[ChefCy]

Slammed that is great to know. glad you are doing well. this thread has opened my eyes!!!!
I wanted to learn to paint and weld.....now im not so sure. ive had my lung collapsed and had a history of lung infections.
X2 on the hearing protection as well. when i was young and dumb(er) i did a lot of competition audio systems and since i was in my 20's i have had major hearing loss. now in my 40's i had my hearing checked again and most of my levels were near deaf.
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