As much as I'd love to go outside and clean my guns I hate the heat. I clean my guns indoors with the windows closed (no I won't open them I just said I hate the heat) so I'd like to use a respirator. Using Powder Blast, Hoppes no. 9, Gunscrubber, and RemOil Spray I have to believe that stuff can't be good for me to inhale. I have a 3M R95 rated Workshop Respirator. Would this be sufficient for filtering airborne lead created while cleaning my firearms?

 

Edit: On the package it says "use for: solvents, degreasers, and paint thinners" when I open up the directions it says not for paint sprays... just reading this now... lead... Can I use a P95 respirator for solvents and lead?

I find the smell of gun cleaning supplies slightly erotic! :mrgreen:

how can that stuff be bad for you it smells so good !!!!

 

I dont get a woody from it but I like it

 

Hoppes with a little leather added MMMMMMM

I find the smell of gun cleaning supplies slightly erotic! :mrgreen:

 

Kleen Bore Silicone Gun&Reel Cloth gets me going. I get nasty headaches from the solvents so I'd like to filter them out.

Try the "WIPEOUT" line of products , I dont think the chemicals are as bad

 

http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=2484 ... _PATCH_OUT

 

http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=2484 ... CCELERATOR

 

http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=1961 ... t/WIPE_OUT

This is what I use. It kinda freaks out the neighbors though.

 

This is what I use. It kinda freaks out the neighbors though.

 

 

Yea I was thinking along those lines too. The trials and tribulations of being a hypochondriac.

You will need a purple filter if you want to clean firearms with a respirator.

That should cover anything you would use cleaning a firearm.

http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/respiratorypro ... index.html

Don't waste your money on those little dust masks,they just keep sawdust or other large chunks out of your nose.

Just open a window, put a fan in it and crank up your a/c, a little fresh air will eliminate the need for a respirator.

That's called an "engineering control" by OSHA, or go Level A. : )

Try the "WIPEOUT" line of products , I dont think the chemicals are as bad

 

http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=2484 ... _PATCH_OUT

 

http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=2484 ... CCELERATOR

 

http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=1961 ... t/WIPE_OUT

 

Is that stuff safe for a chrome lined barrel?

\. Would this be sufficient for filtering airborne lead created while cleaning my firearms?

 

I don't believe there is any aiborne lead. But if you're concerned I'd wear exam glove because you may absorb lead through your skin.

I agree with the Clowns

Try the "WIPEOUT" line of products , I dont think the chemicals are as bad

 

http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=2484 ... _PATCH_OUT

 

http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=2484 ... CCELERATOR

 

http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=1961 ... t/WIPE_OUT

 

Is that stuff safe for a chrome lined barrel?

 

I use it with no problems!

I agree with the Clowns

 

Hey that doesnt sound good

I hate to be that guy that has nothing useful to add and just makes a snide comment, but,

 

It ain't that hot.

 

 

This was at 9am in Kuwait.

I use Mpro7/Hoppes Elite for cleaning, and Weapon Shield CLP and grease which are not toxic like Hoppes 9 or some other cleaning chemicals. It might be a little less effective but I'd rather reduce the number of toxic substances in my world when possible.

I like the smell of gun cleaners, but I vote for opening the windows with fan instead of respirators.

I like the smell of gun cleaners, but I vote for opening the windows with fan instead of respirators.

 

Yes. You are going to have to open the windows anyway once you are done.

I love the smell too...lol... just keep the chlorinated chems off your skin!

The chlorine in the solvents is a lot less than what you would be exposed to swimming in a pool.

I'm pretty sure the chemicals are within OSHA limits. You've got scientists working with just gloves and safety googles handling the same solvents for years. Most of them turned out okay. Lol

If its something like brakleen you are probably inhaling some too...