I hope this is in the correct place but I am finding here lately I will need to wear a mask to filter out fumes/odors from painting and gluing. I always use a fan when sanding anything so the dust goes the opposite direction but now I feel the resin fumes from sanding will get to me as well.

Never bothered me before (as I used a well ventilated room) but now super glue, Mr. Surfacer are giving me a headache. I can't imaging what brush painting will do now?

So, I need to know what they're called and what size/type do I need and what do you guys use? MUST I replace the filters after each use or can they be cleaned?


Thanks for reading! A new and disturbing situation like this will not distract me from my hobby.




Jeff

There are some air filters for clearing up fumes if the well ventilated room doesn't work. not sure what they are specifically called but I've seen them on model making websites.

Another option you could do is to do work involving fumes outside to reduce exposure.

I wear disposable paper masks, when working with super glue or other materials that give off toxic fumes.

Mr. Surfacer is lacquer based which means you will have to use a respirator when working with it. Or at least a VERY well ventilated room. Also, as for glues, it would be best to use some fume protection and ventilation.

Remember, just because a thinner is "odorless" or a glue is "lemon or Limonene" type doesn't mean that the harmful fumes aren't there. It's just doesn't smell bad.