Do you use face mask doing detailing?

[JTS]

If you're environment is hazardous to your health, wear a mask.

[Dan Tran]

I started using one about 3 months ago. Since then, I would say I use one about 85% of the time.

[mckobe]

Interiors...heck yeah

[PaulMys]

Only after I drill a hole in the front of it for my cigarette.............

[acuRAS82]

I started wearing the temporary masks that hospitals use to protect from germs because I had them available. I only wear now when using heavier SiO2 sprays, but should probably increase usage. I’m not sure these masks keep particles out of my lungs though, they aren’t air tight.

Does anyone recommend a full time mask meant for protecting from chemicals? I’m surprised they don’t sell them on ACC. If I’m going to sweat more and breathe heavy, I might as well use a mask that I know is working.

[57Rambler]

Does anyone recommend a full time mask meant for protecting from chemicals? I’m surprised they don’t sell them on ACC. If I’m going to sweat more and breathe heavy, I might as well use a mask that I know is working.

The 3M Professional Paint Respirator (7500 series) I have is a pretty decent piece, but I've only used mine for when I do furniture refinishing and also when I do my quarterly pesticide perimeter treatments for the house. It has replaceable "Organic Vapor" cartridges + particulate filters as well. The silicone construction seems to give a better/tighter fit and is comfortable. And I like that it has a feature to reduce "fogging" which can be a PITA with masks/respirators. Can easily be found for $35-40. The VOC cartridges last 6 mos. after they are opened and the particulate filters you change when they get dirty or sometimes I will change after one use if I do some heavy sanding. Replacement VOC carts are ~$10.00/pair and the filters are $1.50-2.00 each (2 req'd.).

[Coatingsarecrack]

3M8577-CA1 is what ive seen being sold buy fenylab but can be bought elsewhere cheaper. Im gonna where when i coat next



Also bought this but feel its too much for just coating my car...




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[Eldorado2k]

I sometimes wear 1 of these when I use a wheel cleaner such as Megs D140 or D143.



And I don’t always use coatings... But when I do, I’m in a full body condom.

[acuRAS82]

I sometimes wear 1 of these when I use a wheel cleaner such as Megs D140 or D143.



And I don’t always use coatings... But when I do, I’m in a full body condom.

Thank you for the suggestions, Most Interesting Detailer in the World.

[57Rambler]

Note that those white polyester masks shown here will only help you with particulates ... airborne matter like dust, etc.

If you are bothered by smells/fumes from solvents, harsh chemicals, and such, only the masks with the VOC cartridges are going to prevent that problem.