Re: How far should I go with paint prep?
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Originally Posted by Carl Spangler
Back in the day I painted cars with simple nose/mouth/cartridge respirators. Today............. NOT now, after seeing my brother's lungs get toasted from hazardous fumes.
Anyway, the newer full face respirators are probably good enough IF you get good-excellent through shop ventilation.
Another option (one I would definitely do myself) would be a commercial powered system or a DIY like this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cX-glTu6tz0&t=11s
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If your going to use a positive airflow system with paints and vapor its better to have the air inlet outside the spray area.
Hobby air makes a good one with a 80ft hose . Keep your eyes and skin covered body absorbs chemicals that way to
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