Recommendations from Paint Gurus

[TarheelRick]

I am needing to buy a new paint respirator.  The two I have been using I have had for more than 10 years and I can no longer find replacement cartridges for them.  Any suggestions as to manufacturer, model numbers, etc. will be greatly appreciated.  Also a little information on sizing - how is that determined?

[john2]

   I have never  been able to use or trust that I was using one correctly,  much either, although I have tried.  They  all say to do it, so they are probably right.  I have had enough headaches to wonder.

I have just tried to stay outside with the painting, or have a window open for the  glues and such. 

However, as many  as I have built over the years, I have really never been as gung ho on perfection as a lot of you guys  have.  I  really never got caught up in having everything just so.

Sorry, not much help. 

[Prostreeter69]

Hey Rick:

I Have always just used the ones that you can get from Home Depot or Lowes. I don't use it a lot only when a spray the automotive stuff, other wise I have a shed I do all my spraying in where I open the door and have windows cracked.

Jon

[James2]

If your using a booth and/or a ventilated area any mask will help, but not completely necessary, IMO .
Using a the right respirator correctly is the key. It's best to decide what type you need and buy the best your money can afford.