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Title: What kind of mask for painting and sandblasting?
Post by: Harmon on August 03, 2011, 05:58:04 pm

I am approaching painting my truck...I have a enclosed sandblaster as well.  I want to be safe and wear a mask obviously while painting, but I feel I may need to wear one while use my sandblaster as well.  Is there a mask out there that can do both for me?

Title: Re: What kind of mask for painting and sandblasting?
Post by: 80stepsideguy on August 03, 2011, 06:05:05 pm

3M sells a replacement 1/2 face cartridge mask.I purchased this from a local paint store for when i paint and it fits good and its comfortable,and good priced.

Thanks
pat

Title: Re: What kind of mask for painting and sandblasting?
Post by: DustyRusty on August 03, 2011, 07:21:41 pm

Harmon -

This may sound a little preachy but after you've been around as long as I have, safety is of the utmost importance.  Before you buy a mask visit an industrial supply shop.  They usually have a number of different models and a knowledgeable employee can likely assist you in getting the proper equipment.  Or visit a professional refinishing products shop.  They know their paints and should be able to recommend a good choice of masks for the type of work and paint you are planning.  Tell them what kind of paint you propose to use, conditions you will be painting in (outdoors, enclosed room, etc.).  Back in the day I got the best I could get; one with dual canisters w/ a replaceable pad for particulates and a carbon block to absorb and filter all the organic components out.  I'm sure newer paints require new filtering techniques and some paints because of their harmful components require a seperate positive-pressure air breathing apparatus.  A type like I had is inadequate for some of the newer paints.

The above mentioned places of business can also recommend what to use for sandblasting.  The dust created from sandblasting if inhaled can lead to silicosis of the lungs and that is not good. 

IMHO, it is not worth cheaping out on a face mask or a respirator.  You only have one set of lungs and you want them to last a long time.  I know body and paint men that have never used any PPE and appear to be okay but I suspect they will end up with lung cancer.  Likely just a matter of time.

My $ .02

Rusty

Title: Re: What kind of mask for painting and sandblasting?
Post by: HAULIN IT on August 04, 2011, 09:56:46 pm

Well put Rusty!

Title: Re: What kind of mask for painting and sandblasting?
Post by: big bear on August 04, 2011, 09:58:45 pm

i fully agree rusty

Title: Re: What kind of mask for painting and sandblasting?
Post by: VileZambonie on August 05, 2011, 11:10:12 am

Here's the one you need lol

(http://www.walyou.com/img/star-wars-darth-vader-gas-mask.jpg)

Title: Re: What kind of mask for painting and sandblasting?
Post by: Harmon on August 05, 2011, 11:54:02 pm

Hey thanks for the help yall.  I fully understand the importance of wearing the mask and im glad to hear yalls opinion on which to look into.  Ill definately check into getting a mask that is not a "cheap" one.  Thanks yall!