Speaking of painting...Respirator tips

[Bob Kane]

Thanks, I'll check into this tomorrow . . . 

--- humptybump at comcast.net wrote:

> I get my respirators at a (reputable) professional
> auto paint supply store that specializes in PPG
> paints. They are less expensive than the retail
> hardware stores , and they will give you the correct
> respirators that fit your face properly.
> 
> Just be up front and tell them what you are spraying
> , where you are doing it , and what kind of
> ventilation you have.Tell them you are spraying R/C
> models on a part time basis. Most counter people are
> interested in what you are doing. I found out ALOT
> about working with PPG acrylic paints from these
> guys. Obviously they work with professional painters
> all day long ,and get feedback from them often. They
> know what they are doing. I had some problems with
> fish eyes at first (PPG concept)..they helped me
> eliminate it.
> 
> The mask they give me is a 3M  dual cartridge for
> organic vapor( #07193 large). They charge me about
> $22. This is more of a service they provide rather
> than a profit maker....They make their money on the
> paint. Of course your face may be smaller / larger
> and the part # will change based on the mask size.
> 
> 3M professional respirators come in a resealable
> plastic package. Make sure it is sealed tight after
> putting back in the bag.
> 
> Health tip....Clean the inside of the mask
> thoroughly once a day with rubbing alcohol before
> putting it on. This will cut down on the bacteria
> that grows in the mask ,and lessen your chance of
> catching a cold / sinus infection. After a few nasty
> sinus infections over the last 20 years....i finally
> found out why.....duh.... It wasn't the paint.
> 
> Another health tip.....Get out the shop vac and
> clean the dust in your spray booth/area after
> several hours of drying time. I vacuum the exhaust
> fan thoroughly. I even do the walls after completely
> done with a plane. Empty the can outside with
> respirator ON. Make sure you are up wind of the
> can/filter when you open the shop vac
> container.Another sinus tip from experience.
> 
> May your finishes be like GLASS!
> 
> John Gausby    Richmond , Va     
> 
> 
> -------------- Original message -------------- 
> 
> > I have a local body shop that I get to do it for
> me. He does a good enough 
> > job for me and he understands the concept of
> keeping it light. I gave him 
> > $50.00 for the labour to paint all the glass parts
> on my last plane. No mess 
> > to clean up after AND my lungs didn't smell a
> thing. 
> > 
> > Alan Hewson 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > ----- Original Message ----- 
> > From: "Bob Kane" 
> > To: 
> > Sent: Saturday, January 15, 2005 7:54 PM 
> > Subject: Speaking of painting 
> > 
> > 
> > >I noticed all the breathing filters sold in the
> paint 
> > > dept. at the local stores say, in fine print on
> the 
> > > back, "Not for use with isocyanates" which what
> I 
> > > believe PPG Concept is. So what do you do? What
> is a 
> > > safe, reasonable solution. I do not paint for a
> living 
> > > so my exposure is limited to painting my
> airplanes. 
> > > 
> > > 
> > > 
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> > > 
> > > 
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