Will this mask work for fiberglass?

**SpeersSV** · 11-17-2004, 06:47 PM

I was suprised at the limited selection of masks I was able to find online...most were $25-$40, which makes me curious as to why this one is only $7

Half-mask Respirator

The filters at the bottom of the page also seem to be much much cheaper than elsewhere.

So..will this work, or is there a catch that would explain why it's so cheap?

**Lando** · 11-18-2004, 08:12 AM

I'm pretty sure that the mask will work but when it comes to fiberglass resin, you will need the Organic Vapor Filter. And I dont' know because I havent called, but It looks like you have to order the filters in bulk.

Organic Vapor Filter $2.45 x 100 = $245.00

**Altimat** · 11-18-2004, 12:13 PM

I've been working around fiberglass here and there for 20 years, and I can appreciate the need for a respirator, but if you have some ventilation (working outside) a little glasswork on a dash panel will be virtually harmless. Do you wear a respirator everytime you spray paint? Spraying paint is way worse even if its just from a spray can.

**Cryogen97** · 11-18-2004, 04:23 PM

I picked up a respirator from pepboys for $20. seems to be doing a pretty good job keep the fumes and dust out.

**brrman** · 11-19-2004, 01:17 AM

I never wear a respirator when using glass bondo. But when I use resin I do, even if its just a little. I nearly passed out one time a couple years back. You can buy the correct filters in 10 packs at Home Depot. Dust filters, they do nothing (said in best McBain voice)!

**SpeersSV** · 11-21-2004, 03:31 AM

cool. thanks y'all. I appreciate the info.

**judoGTI** · 11-29-2004, 03:36 PM

Just work in a really well ventilated area and you should be OK with a dust filter... I bought a cheapy one at homedepot but it said it was ok for fiberglassing...

**DaRacerz** · 11-29-2004, 10:34 PM

No need to go all out like that. Dust mask will be fine.

I know... Or i'll find out otherwise in my old age. Lets just say I fiberglassed and bondoed in the garage with no ventillation. But sanded outside without a mask.