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Respirator for DIY 2k painting

  • 20-05-2020 8:35pm
    #1
    cantdecide
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    I've been accumulating the gear and doing research into my first 2k painting at home. One thing I can't seen to get firm knowledge of is the respirator I need. I will probably be doing a couple of small projects a year and I'm trying to find the best respirator for the best price.

    Recommendations appreciated.


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  • #2
    mk7r
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 839 ✭✭✭mk7r


    There is no respirator that will protect you properly from 2k. You need a proper air fed mask and suit as the nasties in 2k can be absorbed through the skin, eyes etc. But that said there are good respirators that will filter well and many get by using on them


  • #3
    galwaytt
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    mk7r wrote: »
    There is no respirator that will protect you properly from 2k. You need a proper air fed mask and suit as the nasties in 2k can be absorbed through the skin, eyes etc. But that said there are good respirators that will filter well and many get by using on them

    I have spec'd the gear, air fed masks, and compressor/dessicator-dryer for our workshop lads 2k paint use.

    The words 'DIY' and '2k paint' don't belong in the same sentence.

    Are you painting big stuff like whole cars, or bits & bobs - fabwork, brackets etc ?

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  • #4
    cantdecide
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,465 ✭✭✭✭cantdecide


    Research I've conducted so far, for example here (https://www.gasmask-respirators.co.uk),
    Negative Pressure Gasmasks for Spray Painting
    For occasional and non-occupational spraying of 2K isocyanates Negative Pressure gasmasks are an ideal and low cost way of protecting yourself as long as you manage the filter use carefully.

    For frequent spraying and occupational spray painting in the workplace Constant Flow apparatus needs to be used in line with HSE guidelines; the Scott T/Aline and Promask Combi airline respiratory equipment are ideal solutions.

    Warning we are seeing 1/2 masks with A1P2, A2P3 & B2P3 filters being advertised on Ebay, Amazon and on some PPE suppliers websites for automotive spray painting - these are NOT suitable for spraying isocyanates ! If you are in any doubt or require further information please watch our info video on the subject.

    Certainly I would class myself in the 'occasional and non-occupational sprayer' group (couple of times a year, small areas for coverage), then it seems there are suitable options.

    In this case, it's a bundle of motorbike parts; nosecone, tailpiece, mudguard which can't have the surface area of a car bonnet. I would also be spraying at home in a garage with a pretty decent extraction set-up. I'm going to take as many precautions as possible and I'm also planning to exit between coats (I'll deal with trash in the paint later) to keep exposure as low as possible. I have the suit (with hood) and gloves and so on.

    I mean, I know I'm doing what poop-tons of others are doing around the country (and the world), maybe my mistake is not realising it's too taboo to speak about in polite company!


  • #5
    TheBoyConor
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,292 ✭✭✭TheBoyConor


    You'd probably be better off, safer and it would work out cheaper to have them painted professionally. What you have to pay them you will save on not having to buy equipment. Also there is a fair chance you'd make a bollox of the job too if you are not experienced at it. You don't want to be exposing yourself to this shíte. Leave that for someone who has the knowledge and experience to keep themselves safe, or the stupidity to breath it in.


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