3M P95/OV Paint Project Reusable

It's 3M, so I have absolutely no worries about the quality. I have used many of 3M's products, from the household we all have to more specialty products I've always been pleased. My concern was with sizing. I was hoping to use this both with painting and other chemicals I use in hobby work as well as for my mother who does her own pest control around her house. I'm not a large person, my mother is smaller still. I was concerned whether the Medium would fit. From what I've read researching the product, 3M assumes Medium will fit 90% of people and small and large for the people that have problems fitting equipment. Since this is for something more critical than work gloves or a hard hat I was worried. The medium fit perfectly, I'm a very skinny guy and my mother has a rounder face than I do but this fit perfectly. It took some getting used to to be comfortable on the bridge of the nose while still holding an airtight fit but the folded rubber seal was both much more comfortable than I thought it would be as well as very forgiving on fit. I wear glasses but didn't have any problem wearing them and the respirator nor with the safety glasses I ordered with this (also 3M, the Maxim Safety Splash Goggle). No chance on getting the expensive test they sell to verify it was perfect, but even in a closed room with spray paint, pesticide or other chemicals I can't smell a thing and have no issues from prolonged exposure. Make sure you get the right filters for the job. I chose 3M because the quality and wide variety of filters for different hazards which are compatible with this mask. They sell them all over Amazon and plenty of other specialty websites. Also, it comes with 2 dust covers. Those are the little white pads that look kind of like dust masks. They're packaged inside the clear plastic tops of the filter. The filter itself is the gray cartridge that attaches to the mask and you only need to use one of the white pads in each. Those are for fine particulates (like dust) while the cartridge does the important work. For some reason it never really touches on that in the voluminous instructions. I was very pleased with this respirator. It's performed exactly as advertised and honorable mention to the ease and quickness with which it can be fitted onto a variety of faces by the easy to use pull ties. They can be a tad annoying since they're still in your field of view but I found it easy to overlook.

I have been using this respirator to renovate my 90 year old house here in the northeast and it works as described. The mask has a comfortable silicone face gasket, the filter is two stage, meaning it has a particulate filter on top of the organic vapor filter so you don't breathe anything but clean air. It has a cool air valve in the front of the mask so you are not sweating like crazy in it. I have found one thing about the mask, it does build up condensation when using it in cold weather applications like I am. So occasionally you will breathe out through the mask and droplets of water will come out with your breath, not a big deal but worth noting if you use it in the cold weather like I do. They sell a kit that replaces the particulate filters on it and the organic vapor cartridges for a cheap price. The kit I ordered gives you 4 particulate pre-filters and 2 organic vapor cartridges for around $15, that's is a good deal, if you are buying separately most of the time it will cost you more money. Excellent mask if you are tired of the cheap disposable jock strap looking filters. I can also attest to the fact that the mask will stop paint smell and fumes too. I have also tested there ability to stop the smell of the solvents I use at my job (I am a mechanic) such as mineral spirits and ether. I have used it to replace insulation in my attic, which is an itchy and filthy job, and it worked flawlessly. My advice would be if you use this mask to buy extra pre-filter N95 particulate filters if you are not going to buy the kit I described before because the pre-filters get very dirty when doing a filthy job like replacing insulation in your attic. The dirtier the job the more you need to replace the filters...

I used this when painting my truck and it was effective. No paint odors came through. I used it with the black cartridge it came with along with a pink one on the outside.

Excellent mask, very comfortable and high quality. It fits perfectly and provides great protection. Ideal for work where you need safety and confidence. Highly recommend it.

I got this respirator primarily for doing some painting work. The rubber is firm, but comfortable and in terms of texture, soft. It creates a safe seal, which you can tell by testing it per the instructions included with the respirator. The straps for the respirator are well-designed, and fit comfortably. However, while the respirator is easy to tighten while wearing, it is difficult to loosen them. This doesn't matter as much though, because you should be testing and adjusting the fit of the respirator before you do anything. Safety comes chronologically first too. The straps are not super thick either so I can wear a hat while wearing this respirator. In terms of wearing goggles while using this respirator, it really depends on what kind of goggles you're wearing. I just used my goggles I use for my lab for chemistry class, and they fit fine. I was sanding something outside though, and my sunglasses unfortunately didn't quite fit so well. Not a big deal. The respirator filters that come with it are not heavy either, which would be a concern if you were wearing this for long periods of time. They are not particularly cumbersome or anything, which is nice. In terms of the noise, this thing is pretty quiet (especially while you're spray-painting). However, if you were to sit around, there's a kind of a whistle that comes out of the exhale valve. I figured out that it's actually the piece that mounts the straps, and fits over the exhale valve, not the valve itself. It's not a big deal but something worth noting. Overall it's a great respirator, a reasonable price, and I would recommend this respirator. Plus it doesn't look bad either. UPDATE 2/4/2013 I have had this thing for about a year now, and it's still in great shape. The seals are doing well, and the straps are still in very good shape. I use mine about once a month though. Additionally, I used this mask when handling a decomposing body of a rat (don't ask why) and it did very well with the smell. While not fitted with filters designed to keep out biological material, the organic filters are enough to keep out the smells. I also happened to bring mine to anatomy lab, and I couldn't smell any formaldehyde, so 3M's filters are pretty good.

Fits great works well and very durable. Only problem was the filter was a bit of a hassle to install. Easy to breathe in, and better than breathing in spray paint fumes.

This respirator provides great protection during painting projects. It fits comfortably, seals well, and the filters work very effectively against strong odors. Lightweight, easy to wear, and high quality. Highly recommended!

My wife and I were due for some painting projects for a new house, so lots of painting to be done. She has always had problems with headaches when painting, so I decided getting one of these would be the best way forward. I looked at the reviews, and purchased two models, the MSA Safetyworks 817662 and the 3M Low-Maintenance Half-Mask Organic Vapor, P95 (Medium). Of the two models, I prefer the 3M better, but quite honestly its very close. This respirator fits my wifes face better, and I would say that I am about average. Its not that this one didn't work, its just that the other one works better and fit better to me. The filters were easy enough to install, the adjustments were nice, and above all it works like a champ. We both have worn these extensively, for hours at a time, and it has worked without a hitch. No headaches, and no problems breathing, you almost forget you have it on. Compared to the cheap paper filters you put over your nose these things are a no brainer. Buy it once and don't regret it. Specific to this model it seems like it has a larger mask part that covers your mouth, and the strap that goes over the back of your head works better. It also has a clip sort of thing so you can take the neck strap off without it. I found this pretty handy for getting a drink of water. A good way to make sure that you have a seal when you are wearing a respirator (or a gas mask for that matter), is to do a "popcorn test". Cover up the filter with your hand and breath in. If it was a full face mask it would pop, thus called the pop corn. You *should NOT* be able to breathe through it. This means your air is coming through the filters and that is good. I rate this as 5 stars, solely because I think the 3M model is a slightly better value with coming with an extra set of filters out of the box. I wouldn't hesitate to purchase this one, but if you are an average guy, the other one might fit a tad bit better. Really when it comes down to it, this would get about 4.5 stars, and the other one a 4.75 stars, but I wanted to illustrate which one I liked better.

I used this 3M painting mask for a DIY spray painting project on my window frames, and it worked perfectly. The fit was snug but comfortable, and I felt well-protected the entire time—no strong paint smell got through. It made a big difference in keeping things safe and breathable. Highly recommend for any home spray painting or similar DIY tasks!

Perfect for an inexpensive mask does the job as good as top price maskes

Works well. Everything I initially needed was in the pack

10/10 good packaging and excellent product for painting and being protected during this pandemic.

I’ve never used one of these but needed one for a home diy protect. Instructions sheet was a bit too much but really easy to assemble.