ASER1NE Posted February 7, 2002 Share Posted February 7, 2002 ive only used a mask like twice , and i dont really think its a big deal , if i notice the fumes i just cover my mouth with my sleeve / shirt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HAL Posted February 8, 2002 Share Posted February 8, 2002 Sorry pal. That doesn't do the trick. You might be blocking the paint particles, but the fumes expelled with the paint are gas, and will go right through cloth. Gas masks have filters filed with charcoal, which soaks up the gases and paint particles. Covering your mouth with your sleeve or a dust mask doesn't really block anything. The gas passes right through the fibers. I guess it's better than nothing at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASER1NE Posted February 8, 2002 Share Posted February 8, 2002 that i did not know , but im not to worried about it.....even if i should be... those cheap dust masks dont do anything ? ive used them a few times......wheres the charcoal in those masks ? i only notice some sorta white fibrous material...........? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REGULATOR Posted February 11, 2002 Share Posted February 11, 2002 about how many times on average do these people paint???? because ive done maybe 10 fills over a 2-3 month time where i can hella smell fumes, the others were in the wide open......but is that enough to fuck me up??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autobernard Posted February 14, 2002 Share Posted February 14, 2002 although masks cost about 40 bucks or so, they're well worth it. A leaky bladder and cancer will set you back a whole lot more. The other thing -- to prolong the life of your mask, store it in a large ziploc bag or some airtight container. otherwise the mask is constantly filtering the air around it. and if you put your nose to the filters and they smell anything like paint its time to discard them for new ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASER1NE Posted February 14, 2002 Share Posted February 14, 2002 good tip AUTOB , ima look into getting one in the near future... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-O-K PBScru Posted February 23, 2002 Share Posted February 23, 2002 DAMN THATS AS SCARY THAN BEIN A WRITER IN NYC AND GETTIN CAUGHT BY THE POLICE IN THE YARDS BY YOURSELF DAMN POLICE BRUTALITY ANYWAYS THANKS FOR THE INFO CAUSE I DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT THE PAINT GETTIN THROUGH YOUR SKIN MUCH LOVE TO ALL WRITERS PEACE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mawsAA Posted February 25, 2002 Share Posted February 25, 2002 Yeah paint is sketchy...With the getting in your eyes thing, I don't know what you can do about that, just watch where you're spraying, and try to get out of the way if it floats near you..Cos I got it in my eyes last night and it stings, it can't be good... And I think this may have been said before, but I'll say it again for effect...Drink water before you go out for a paint, cos it stops the paint from soaking into you...... Have fun and goodnight.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HAL Posted February 25, 2002 Share Posted February 25, 2002 A lot of old school NY guys are experiencing some serious health problems from never using a mask and painting in tunnels and all that. Cancer, kidney problems, lung problems, brain problems.... I don't want to go into specifics out of respect for people's privacy, but it catches up to you. Your life is just as precious to you when you're 20 and when you're 50. It's tough to keep it real when you're on oxygen or have to get dialysis. Not to mention reproductive harm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leprakan Posted February 27, 2002 Share Posted February 27, 2002 i usta wear a resporater...but not much no more cause its kinda troblesome to carrie around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest magali Posted March 4, 2002 Share Posted March 4, 2002 Damn I couldn't agree more, ones health ALWAYS comes first, good post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smart Posted March 11, 2002 Share Posted March 11, 2002 bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BROWNer Posted March 11, 2002 Share Posted March 11, 2002 Originally posted by HAL Painting indoors is pretty much the worst thing you can do. in addition, maybe not quite as relevant, painting canvas or boards whathaveyou, and then bringing them in your house anytime earlier than a good full day is not very good either. leave that shit outside to air out and dry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RaiD Posted March 25, 2002 Share Posted March 25, 2002 i just purchased a new top quality resperater the other day... after throwing down a 4 hour piece i felt GREAT! not dizzy or sick or anything... never painting without it again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mizx Posted April 3, 2002 Share Posted April 3, 2002 yeah i wanna getta mask.. but i dont have anough money :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Statistics Posted April 4, 2002 Share Posted April 4, 2002 Same with me. But i hope to get a job soon so there we are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kavis87 Posted April 4, 2002 Share Posted April 4, 2002 I found a nice mask with like a dozen new filters in this abandoned factory, it did me good for a while, but was really drunk one night and let someone borrow it, then he went to jail for a long time...so I need a new one now. I think it's essential to wear gloves, as well, in case shit goes down with the 5-0 you won't be caught red-handed. I hear you can get out of trouble easily as long as there's no paint on your hands, no evidence, I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SALEM Posted April 11, 2002 Share Posted April 11, 2002 whoa i had a friend off in tha westside who used to bomb a lot, and he would be complainin about liteheadness and shits then one day he blew his nose, and his snot was blue (cuz we were lovin that rusto) but now hes developin like "pothead symptoms" delayed reactions and shit, forgetfulness headaches, diffulculty in breathing all that bad stuff. So what i am saying is wear a mask, get them gloves on and be safe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desired Posted April 12, 2002 Share Posted April 12, 2002 One day One day I was walking in the dark and out of the blue a dog starts attacking me. I first reaction was 2 bark back,lol (naw man). So I grabbed 2 cans in my bag and aimed it at the dogs face, and sprayed and sparyed until the face of the dog turned blue. Eventually the dog fell 2 the ground and I was safe. moral of the story is spraypaint saved my life. yup said 2 say it but who knows what that dog could have done. in a closing note when U c a mean dog just bring out the spraypaint and spray and end up being safe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artsol Posted April 12, 2002 Share Posted April 12, 2002 yikes...tics,liver,kidney and bladder problems aren't too keen in my eyes. fuck gettin my nerves messed up.thanks for all the info ...I had heard of some of this from BTS but hadn't known how rough it gets. gotta get a mask and gloves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rym'N Simon Posted April 20, 2002 Share Posted April 20, 2002 i was just wondering........if ur out bombing should you still wear one or least one of those little ones...gloves are must always...cant let ur parents see that paint on your hands n saftey reasons too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mos_j1 Posted April 29, 2002 Share Posted April 29, 2002 id only wear a small hospital mask for bombs if that. for pieces def get a repirator.and yeah gloves can save your ass with cops too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KataL Posted May 2, 2002 Share Posted May 2, 2002 ???Question??? how do u see in the dark wen u r bombing, pieceing, etc.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ana Posted May 4, 2002 Share Posted May 4, 2002 Hey this is a little off topic but what the hell. I'm starting to get tendonitis from painting-I'm thinking I might have to switch up hands in order to continue, which'll be fricking hard. Last time I went out painting, I couldn't even open the fridge for a couple of days after. Has this happened to anyone else? Any suggestions or ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Statistics Posted May 4, 2002 Share Posted May 4, 2002 For the dark, uve got to iether bomb where theyres some light or just get used to doing your throw etc. and u can do it in the dark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cultural me Posted May 4, 2002 Share Posted May 4, 2002 what about gloves when bombin with just pilots..i mean i get it on my hands sometiems but i dont think its a big enough problem for gloves...but again i dont wanna pee blood into a bag so...yea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Statistics Posted May 4, 2002 Share Posted May 4, 2002 Fuck pilots. They wont do that much. Just wash your hands off that night. If you wanna be paraniod about it, use Steal Wool and scratch your hands. It hurts and leaves you with bad, kinda rough skin, but it gets the job done. Use lotion and mosterizeres if u use the steal wool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 5starstyle Posted May 7, 2002 Share Posted May 7, 2002 Originally posted by ana Hey this is a little off topic but what the hell. I'm starting to get tendonitis from painting-I'm thinking I might have to switch up hands in order to continue, which'll be fricking hard. Last time I went out painting, I couldn't even open the fridge for a couple of days after. Has this happened to anyone else? Any suggestions or ideas? could someone anser this persons question, Im very interested in this subject and if possible a way to stop it from happening to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soul_Rebel Posted May 7, 2002 Share Posted May 7, 2002 ide just like to say thanks for all the concern on the board. much respect always. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HAL Posted May 8, 2002 Share Posted May 8, 2002 Originally posted by ana Hey this is a little off topic but what the hell. I'm starting to get tendonitis from painting-I'm thinking I might have to switch up hands in order to continue, which'll be fricking hard. Last time I went out painting, I couldn't even open the fridge for a couple of days after. Has this happened to anyone else? Any suggestions or ideas? You might be developing a case of carpal tunnel. It's a tendon disorder associated with a repetitive movement, like typing, writing, or pulling. The best thing to do is see a doctor, and there's various treatments. I've had it for years, and it manifests itself as a spasm so that my hand loses all it's strength, and I can't grasp or hold onto objects for a short time. It's like my hand got a huge dose of anasthetic, and I can't move it properly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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