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    Kind of an odd question

    I have been using 3M`s Performance Finish on my cars and forgot to use a respirator a few of the times, once in an enclosed area, but I was wondering if it`s really THAT harmful to do without the proper breathing equipment. Anybody in here have a take on it? Thanks a bunch.

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    Re: Kind of an odd question

    I never work in a totally enclosed area. I`m either outdoors, or in a garage using ventialtion, if nothing more than a fan.

    IMO anytime you are dealing with excessive dust particles it is worth taking precautions. What precautions taken are up to you if you are the owner/operator. If you are an employee, you can check OSHA guidelines.

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    Re: Kind of an odd question

    Quote Originally Posted by Mr. Clean View Post
    I never work in a totally enclosed area. I`m either outdoors, or in a garage using ventialtion, if nothing more than a fan.

    IMO anytime you are dealing with excessive dust particles it is worth taking precautions. What precautions taken are up to you if you are the owner/operator. If you are an employee, you can check OSHA guidelines.
    I have just been doing it on my own free time, not with an employer. Typically I do work with the garage door open and with a fan, but just the once was without a fan, however the garage doors were cracked about 6 inches. Think there`s anything to worry about from just these few times?

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    Re: Kind of an odd question

    Quote Originally Posted by Mr. Clean View Post
    I never work in a totally enclosed area. I`m either outdoors, or in a garage using ventialtion, if nothing more than a fan.

    IMO anytime you are dealing with excessive dust particles it is worth taking precautions. What precautions taken are up to you if you are the owner/operator. If you are an employee, you can check OSHA guidelines.
    Pretty good advice.

    I think the fact that you`re alive and kickin` and that you have not brought up any respiratory related problems points to the fact that you`ll be okay.
    I still don`t believe in grit guards.

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    Re: Kind of an odd question

    A little bit of dust is not going to hurt you, unless maybe you do this for a living.

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    Re: Kind of an odd question

    I`ve felt a little light headed more than a few times after a long buffing session....I just hate wearing a mask.

 

 

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