Shop Safety!

[jonister]

OK so I know there is a ton of stuff on this, but I just thought I'd bring it up, in case this could benefit anyone else besides myself.

I was dipping some KBS today and was thinking about respirators and such, as in which kind should I get?! I was thinking one of those Niosh approved chemical respirators. Oh and maybe a pair of gloves. I have one of those big vent hoods that I always turn on but I can still smell the stuff so I figure it isn't too good for me. The site says if you are not spraying it, all you need is good air circulation but sceptical. Also, I have read some stuff that said that 2 part resin is bad for you to breathe in and touch. Even when drilling or cutting into it cured? I'm asking this simply because I want to be able to have children and not get cancer in my life, and because I care about general safety. Anything on this, or other safety precautions that can be suggested are all good! Thanks guys!

[Skeeter]

To my knowledge the cancer causing agents in solvent based anything is isocanates. It is my understanding that there is NO FILTER that can catch it. I do wear a respirator when I spray. The main reason is to keep solvent based paints from getting into my lungs. They are not water soluable. Paint can stay there for a long time if you get enough of it. I have gotten PLENTY of lacquer paints, thinners, and clears on my hands over the past 16 years and I haven't grown a third arm yet. However, I do wear a glove on my left hand (the hand I use to hold the bait) when I mass shoot primers and undercoats. I have never worn the glove while shooting scales and finish work. They are cumbersome and just get in the way. I just need my fingers free when lining up nets and stuff. I am still alive and have not experienced any physical problems from shooting lacquer paint. Hughesy is still kicking. He shoots more paint in a week that I do in a year. Just take the proper precautions and shoot, mix or brush on your clears. You should be just fine.

 

Skeeter

[Richard Prager]

I've been using this while painting clear coating and I'm very happy with it. Keeps me from breathing the paint particles floating around especially after base coating a bunch at one time. I also have an exhaust fan in my booth. I use only waterbase paints and clear with epoxy. 

http://www.turbineproducts.com/breathecool-ii-supplied-air-respirator-system-w-half-face-mask/

[mark poulson]

I wear a painting respirator from Home Depot that's meant for paint solvents.  I try and use my super glues either outside, or with a fan blowing the fumes past me, and I use the respirator at the same time.

[fishon-son]

im not painting yet so everything helps.....whats kbs?  

[21xdc]

KBS Diamond Coat... The best clear coat I have used. I thin 20-30% with Zylol/Zylene dip or brush. It's a moisture cure finish.

[jonister]

KBS is awesome stuff. It is on the pricey side but it works great. I do not thin mine but it wouldn't hurt it. Thanks for all the help on the respirators. I got my hands on the right one. At least I can't smell it anymore so that is awesome! I looked at those air fed ones and they are quite a bit of cash. I understand that they are probably the best but for how much I would use it, it just would not be in my price range. I found some gloves too ;D I paint with water based pants so I don't worry too much about the fumes but I do use the fan when I spray. I have been concerned because I am planning on doing some resin baits and just want to be as safe as possible and prolong my life span.