3M Filter Choice

[Ian1044]

Hi Guys

I'm looking for some guidance if I may. I've got a 3M 6000 series full face mask that fits really well, bought it when it was on offer a couple of months ago knowing I was going to need a good mask. I didn't buy any filters to go with it at the time as I'd heard they have a limited shelf life. I'm nearly at the point of paint so started looking at the 3M filters only to be completely baffled by the array of different filters available.
I'll be painting Lechler epoxy primer, basecoat and either U-pol 1k clear or the unibinder alternative. Are these the filters I should be looking at or is there a better alternative for paint?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4-Pairs-3...=UK_BOI_ProtectiveGear_RL&hash=item230d2caab9


Cheers
Ian

 

[ben8vgte]

Those are the full ABEK1 so protect against acid and ammonia vapours ect as well, I just use A2 filters for organic vapours but with a extra pre filter over the top for the solid dust ect.
The A2 can handle more than the A1 in terms of volume..

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_odkw=6000 filter a1&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313&_nkw=6000 filter a2&_sacat=0

You need a little clip on holder for the prefilters, just change them every job to help keep the main filter clean.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_o...d=p2045573.m570.l1313&_nkw=6000 5n11&_sacat=0

edit..

Before I forget I have the same mask and it's worth getting the tear off cover for the mask, stops it getting ruined with overspray.

 

[rtbcomp]

Moved to correct section.

 

[Ian1044]

Thanks guys, Ben cheers for that, ordered some of those!