Respirator for detailing

**Ronkh** · 09-04-2015, 03:08 PM

respirator in this case could be contraindicated.

**RaysWay** · 09-04-2015, 04:06 PM

Thanks everyone, I was organizing my tools yesterday and found a box of 3M Particulate Respirator 07185 I forgot I still had. I have a detail tonight that will be my first time using a respirator. I`ll let everyone know how it goes.

**Mudman** · 09-04-2015, 05:50 PM

I wear a respirator for knife making, but considered it for detailing as well. Having tried several masks, I would very highly recommend the 3M 7500 series, the material is a silicone and much softer. The exhale vent also directs exhaust downwards rather than straight in front of your face. Helpful if you ever wear it with a face shield. Filters I use are the P100 pancakes and 60926 canisters. Better to look a fool and be safe, than to look cool and have health issues.

The normal throw away masks are better than nothing, but do not have a very good seal against your face- thus still allowing smaller particulates to sneak in.

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**RaysWay** · 09-05-2015, 10:22 PM

Just wanted to give everyone an update. I detailed my first car wearing the N95 3M disposable respirator I link in my last post and it was a night and day difference. I wore it during washing the car and it made a huge difference while spraying Amazing Roll Off and 3D BDX. Every once in awhile I could smell some product but it was much better. For polishing it was great. I`m home now and my nose/throat/asthma were not affected. I would highly recommend wearing a respirator to anyone.

Originally Posted by Mudman

Better to look a fool and be safe, than to look cool and have health issues.

Completely agree. I think it makes you look more professional too. Thanks for the suggestion!

**The Guz** · 09-05-2015, 10:40 PM

Originally Posted by Vega@Autopia

Thanks everyone, I was organizing my tools yesterday and found a box of 3M Particulate Respirator 07185 I forgot I still had. I have a detail tonight that will be my first time using a respirator. I`ll let everyone know how it goes.

Thats a good respirator. I have asthma as well and I wear one similar to that for any chemicals such APC, tire & wheel cleaners, coatings. It`s night and day as you said.

**Angus** · 09-06-2015, 07:25 AM

Over time I seem to be getting more and more sensitive to chemicals as well. I always wear a respirator when working with solvent based products and use a neti pot for allergies:

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neti_pot

As gross as using a neti pot maybe to some, I`d be lost without it.

**Broceratops** · 09-06-2015, 08:00 PM

I did a lot of research on respirators when I used to do Urban Exploration because of Asbestos/Mold concerns.

As far as detailing, for chemical vapors AND airborne particulates I like the 3M 6500 Rugged Comfort paired with the 3M 6001 Organic Vapor Cartridges.

**trashmanssd** · 09-07-2015, 06:05 AM

Originally Posted by Angus

Over time I seem to be getting more and more sensitive to chemicals as well. I always wear a respirator when working with solvent based products and use a neti pot for allergies:

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neti_pot

As gross as using a neti pot maybe to some, I`d be lost without it.

My dad loves those neti pots. I have tried it a few times I feel like I am drowning.

**Angus** · 09-07-2015, 06:12 AM

Originally Posted by trashmanssd

My dad loves those neti pots. I have tried it a few times I feel like I am drowning.

I`ve heard that a lot. But if you make it past that point you`ll be in good shape.

**Jaddie** · 09-16-2015, 05:19 AM

The Neti Pot is too weak for me. It uses gravity to flush the sinuses. My ENT recommended the squirt bottle (made by people who make the Neti Pot) and I`ve used it for years. It allows me to control the force of the water going into my sinuses.

I had sinus surgery about four weeks ago and have gone through almost three hundred packets of saline mix since the surgery.