Filter / Face mask

[ejparrott]

Can anyone recommend a low-cost filter face mask suitable for spraying synthetic enamels? I'd like something that has replaceable inserts, because it's going to take me a few years to finish building my engine and so it'll take me a few years from start to finish of the painting. I was thinking that a non-replaceable mask might life expire, whereas a replaceable one I could just buy new filters for before a major painting session. Or should I stick with the fixed units? Have looked at 3M 4000 series masks.

 

[Daz1968]

I use gerson masks and they are cheaper than buying replacement filters for some.

 

[overload]

The 3m 3000 mask is a throw away after some usage so not really what you're after.

I recommend the 6000 series instead. You keep the mask permanently and just change the cartridges as and when.

 

[ejparrott]

Thanks guy's, I'll look in to both

 

[reb78]

I asked a question here Ed regarding waxoyl and respiratory protection, so some of these answers might be useful

http://forums.lr4x4.com/index.php?showtopic=89133

 

[ejparrott]

Thanks Rich