Full face or half face respirator

[Danpa]

I need to replace my half face respirator and I'm considering a full face, specifically a 3M 6800.

I was told most don't like the full face because they are a little hard to see blend lines, etc. But, that was from a dealer who doesn't stock a full face.

What do you fellow painters use? Full or half? I do think it would be easier to see in a half face, but the full face would be better, health wise. I've only used the half face before.

Thanks in advance,

Dan
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64 Beetle (gone)
77 Scirocco (gone)
73 Squareback (scrapped)
70 Beetle (current, in pieces)

[buguy]

I only use a half mask. I would imagine a full face would get covered In over spray unless you have an awesome down draft booth.

[scrivyscriv]

[Danpa]

Thanks for the replies. I didn't consider the fogging issue. Sounds like, for what I'm going to do, a half face would be fine.
And I have heard about the "lifespan" of the cartridges lately and when I think about how old the mask that I have is, it's just about useless.

Thanks Again!

Dan
_________________
67 Beetle (gone)
68 Bay Window Double Cab (gone) sob, sob!
64 Beetle (gone)
77 Scirocco (gone)
73 Squareback (scrapped)
70 Beetle (current, in pieces)