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jim buford · Jan 23, 2016

This message is a reply to an archived post by Jim in rush co on July 29, 2015 at 07:05:21.
The original subject was "Re: hardener".

I need some help. I have been diagnosed with chronic leukemia and I was told my immune system was compromised. Question is I don't want to use hardeners and need to be very careful about what I do use including paint. from that standpoint I need some feedback about a prep/paint regimen for a working tractor that I can follow. Thanks much for your help.

RandyB(MI) · Jan 23, 2016

Pretty simple...use supplied air hood for ANY AND ALL body/paint operations. NONE of it is good for a suppressed immune system. Either that or just don't do it at all.

Stephen Newell · Jan 23, 2016

There are a some options you could do. Paints with hardeners provide a longer lasting finish but if you don't want them you don't have to use them. There are alkyd enamel paints or lacquer finishes you could use. Still no paint is good for you and chemical respirators only get so much. It costs some bucks but you can get a respirator that pumps pure clean air to the mask where you can paint the worst paint available and not inhale any of it. The air supplied respirator, some of them you wear a tank on your back like a fireman. Most have a compressor put somewhere where the air is clean and the air is pumped through a hose to the mask.

dr sportster · Jan 24, 2016

Time to send out your paint work.

David G · Jan 24, 2016

I use supplied air and still get a little whiff, no way I would paint anything if in your condition.

Send it out, not worth your life.

jim buford · Jan 24, 2016

thanks to all you guys for your input. I guess I need to at least get a supplied air system.

David G · Jan 24, 2016

I am still not thinking this is a good idea, but if you do it. I have a breathe cool, works good but make sure compressor is upwind far enough, also leave it on while you cleanup and get out of there until air can clear and paint gas off.

jim buford · Jan 24, 2016

I have been looking at a supplied air system from Breathe-Cool. Does anyone use these systems and can advise which do a good job? I am not quite ready to quit if you know what I mean and I am sure you do. Us older guys are hard-headed to say the least. Thanks so much.

David G · Jan 24, 2016

I posted on this, and some comments on using it.

I also coil up my hose into a bucket of ice water in the summer, nice AC air to breathe.

Stephen Newell · Jan 25, 2016

The air supplied respirators are pretty basic. They just have a blower you put somewhere where the air is clean and delivers it to the mask. As long as the mask fits well I don't think brand matters. If it's only for occasional use I would buy the cheapest one you can find. A better one would probably be more comfortable.

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