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Respirator Advice
Hi Guys,
The body is on, and I am trimming, cutting and drilling. All of this creates a lot of fiberglass dust. I am using one of those surgical type masks, which is probably not sufficient. Any recommendations on a respirator I can use for all the sanding and dust? Maybe something that can also be used for paint.
I am getting lost on amazon and different ratings. Any help appreciated!
Scottie
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Steve >> aka: GoDadGo
When grinding Fiberglass I always use a standard respirator, not a dust mask.
You don't want those wonderful particulates to be inhaled so that they can reside in your lungs for the rest of your life.
You can pick up a good quality mask at Home Depot, Lowes or Ace Hardware.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/3M-Profe...A1-C/206408987
Note: Taking a vinegar bath reduces the itching.
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Thanks, ill run into the store on the way home
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Senior Member
You could order this from Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/North-Safety-...700+respirator
And get you some P100 filters. They are pretty comfortable and lightweight.
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Originally Posted by
DavidW
Ah I see. So the p100 filters are for dust. But I can use this for paint by changing the filters, correct?
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Not a waxer
First of all I am NOT a model of good personal protection practices. I will usually put on a particle mask for the initial cut/blocking of gelcoat and when cutting or grinding fiberglass. I generally go "commando" (c'mon Miller , make a comment about that) when sanding filler and polyester primer although I know that I shouldn't. Despite my rather cavalier attitude when dealing with particulates I do always use a respirator when spraying to protect against isocyanates. I use 3M 60921 respirator cartridges and change them out frequently (pretty much after every car). Do your research on NIOSH TC-23C and remember---you will be overexposed before you smell it.
I used to shoot laquer and acrylic enamel without any sort of protection (which according to my wife explains a lot about how I got to be this way!!!).
Jeff
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Originally Posted by
Jeff Kleiner
First of all I am NOT a model of good personal protection practices. I will usually put on a particle mask for the initial cut/blocking of gelcoat and when cutting or grinding fiberglass. I generally go "commando" (c'mon Miller , make a comment about that) when sanding filler and polyester primer although I know that I shouldn't. Despite my rather cavalier attitude when dealing with particulates I do always use a respirator when spraying to protect against isocyanates. I use 3M 60921 respirator cartridges and change them out frequently (pretty much after every car). Do your research on NIOSH TC-23C and remember---you will be overexposed before you smell it.
I used to shoot laquer and acrylic enamel without any sort of protection (which according to my wife explains a lot about how I got to be this way!!!).
Jeff
Thanks Jeff. I just ordered those filter cartridges and a mask.
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Senior Member
Here is a link to respirator filters and cartridges; http://www.respiratormaskprotection....ence-Chart.php
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Senior Member
Originally Posted by
Jeff Kleiner
First of all I am NOT a model of good personal protection practices. I will usually put on a particle mask for the initial cut/blocking of gelcoat and when cutting or grinding fiberglass. I generally go "commando" (c'mon Miller , make a comment about that) when sanding filler and polyester primer although I know that I shouldn't. Despite my rather cavalier attitude when dealing with particulates I do always use a respirator when spraying to protect against isocyanates. I use 3M 60921 respirator cartridges and change them out frequently (pretty much after every car). Do your research on NIOSH TC-23C and remember---you will be overexposed before you smell it.
I used to shoot laquer and acrylic enamel without any sort of protection (which according to my wife explains a lot about how I got to be this way!!!).
Jeff
NOW I understand.
I think I was just born this way.
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The filter on the end of my cigarette does the trick for me....that , and I can hold my breath for three and a half mins....but that's me. Particle mask is enough for grinding. Anything with filters is for organics .
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Lol. Thanks everyone. Much appreciated.
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