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Made in gb
Courageous Space Marine Captain






Glasgow, Scotland

So I recently started stripping some old models using Dettol brown liquid. Due to my living situation,there's no well ventilated area to do it, so my bedroom ensuite is the only option. After a long session 2 days ago, plus some glueing time, my throat and lungs feel quite awful. I might just be ill as there is a bug going around, but I feel that the hefty dettol fumes arent good either way.

As I'll be here until August, and after that probably an equally small place, I figured investing in a mask or respirator of some kind is pretty smart. I dont know a thing about them so hoping good folks of Dakka could suggest some stuff.

- Cheap (Under £25 ideally, willing to go £40)
- Amazon or other common UK retailer
- Low maintenance (no need to constantly replace filters)
- Doesnt need to be heavy duty - only to keep dettol fumes and spray paint out me lung.

Cheers folks!

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Junior Officer with Laspistol





London, Ontario

I would suggest 3M half-face model 7502.

You can get different filter cartridges that lock to the sides of the face. The silicone “cup” is very comfortable for hours of use at a time. Filters last for about 40 hours of use, and are inexpensive to replace.

I use this model at work, when I prime steel parts. The primer is notably strong smelling, and I don’t notice the smell while I’m working. Air flow is excellent. The exhaust air goes downwards, away from my glasses, which is so useful I can’t express in words.

It is shockingly comfortable and effective. They come in small, medium and large. I’ve got a fat head so I went with large. It’s perfect for spraying paint.
   
Made in gb
Blood Angel Terminator with Lightning Claws





Cloud City, Bespin

Check out machinemart or screwfix for spray masks

moulded disposable valve masks are cheap, pack of 5 for £10

P3 half mask with replaceable filters £20

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