Breathing in Gunk

[Neill]

Hi folks

Excuse the title of the posting. I was using my airbrush yesterday (for the second time since I bought it) and was spraying out in the garage. I stupidly sprayed then took my full face mask off about a minute after spraying (I did this at least twice). I only had the garage door open a small bit and a side door open about 2 thirds of the way. I was spraying a german three tone/mottle scheme so I was leaving the model to dry then returning after each colour and fear I may have breathed in Tamiya thinner and paint (more because I took the mask off straight after spraying). As this was a one off and the was down to my inexperience with an airbrush would it do you any harm?

My chest is sore now a bit but then again I did smoke for ten years and I think its more do do with that lol!!!

Thanks in advance for any advice as always.:mrgreen:

 

[BarryW]

Yes, more likely the cigarettes I think LOL....

Seriously - I should not think that there is a problem at all. I have often sprayed Vallejo acrylics without a mask for short periods of time, though I do wear one most of the time.

 

[stona]

Neill that is a very low exposure,never a good idea but not likely to have done you any damage.

We all get lazy over protection,I do wear my mask as a rule when spraying but have been known to spray small projects without. I do use a very well ventilated work area (weather permitting!) and have an extractor system.

SWMBO reckons it's a good job the kids are grown up or I'd scare the crap out of them!

Yesterday Gern (Dave) and I were having a play with various airbrushes and paint systems and didn't bother with our masks,mainly because we were to busy talking . Minimal spraying,wide open work space and an extractor/spray booth running means that I'm perfectly comfortable with that.

Cheers

Steve

 

[Gern]

's a good job you didn't answer the door lookin' like that! I'd still be runnin'! :lol

Gern

 

[Neill]

's a good job you didn't answer the door lookin' like that! I'd still be runnin'! :lolGern

Thanks for the feedback lads.:mrgreen:

 

[geegad]

You look like a storm trooper..nice mask as well how much where from bud

 

[spanner570]

Take it from me Neill, this spraying lark is far too dodgy...........Get back to brush painting toot sweet!

If you should decide to play safe, here is a picture of me with a simple filtration system I use when brush painting......The hat and 'safety glasses' are optional!!!!

Cheers,

Ron

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[Neill]

Hi Spanner

I hope you cleaned those brushes after them being up your snozzle box!! :thumbsup:

 

[stona]

You look like a storm trooper..nice mask as well how much where from bud

It's by 3M and cost about 20 quid,which isn't much when you are talking about your health. I think I got it from HSS but wouldn't bet my house on it.

Cheers

Steve

 

[spanner570]

Hi Spanner I hope you cleaned those brushes after them being up your snozzle box!! :thumbsup:

I can't.....I used superglue to hold them in position, the masking tape was only used until the glue set. By the way, A&E threw me out!