Filters

• N95 Masks
  • Particulate filtration (dust, sanding debris, some aerosols)
  • CANNOT protect against gas/fumes
• Surgical Masks
  • Protect spreading germs if your sick
• Gas/Respirator Masks
  • Depends on filter
    • Organic vapor cartridge
      • Protects against paint fumes, solvents, acetone, etc.
    • Particulate filters (P100/HEPA)A**
      • Protects against dust, metal particles, sanding debris.
    • Combination available

For car repair, best use P100 filters to protect brake dust (particles)

• NIOSH P100
• Brands: 3M, Honeywell
• lasts weeks to months
• https://www.amazon.com/3M-65021HA1-C-Household-Multi-Purpose-Respirator/dp/B002NMFLU2?

If excessive use of brake cleaner/paint

• organic vapor cartridges (fumes)
  • paint thinner
  • acetone
  • degreasers

If sanding or using paint thinner + painting, need combo due to particles + fumes.