Applying Zinc Chromate-Vinyl Butyral Wash Primer PAINT SPECIFICATION NO. 27 – Basic Zinc Chromate-Vinyl Butyral Wash Primer 1. Scope 1.1 This specification covers a two-component basic zinc chromate-vinyl butyral wash primer for structural steel surfaces prior to painting. 1.2 It is intended that this coating be used primarily on clean
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Rust Protection News
Aluminum Vinyl Paint
PAINT SPECIFICATION NO. 8 – Aluminum Vinyl Paint 1. Aluminum Vinyl Paint Scope 1.1 This specification covers a ready-to-mix aluminum vinyl chloride, acetate copolymer paint intended for use over vinyl butyral wash primer (SSPC-Paint 27) or as a finish coat over vinyl chloride-acetate copolymer paint such as SSPC-Paint 9. This
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Aluminum Alkyd Paint Leafing (Type I) & Non-Leafing (Type II)
PAINT SPECIFICATION NO. 101 – Aluminum Alkyd Paint Leafing (Type I) and Non-Leafing (Type II) 1. Scope 1.1 This specification covers two types of aluminum alkyd paint for steel. Both have good weathering in rural, industrial, and marine atmospheres. They are also excellent paints for interiors. These paints are not
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A Commentary On Paint Specifications
SSPC-Paint COM November 1, 2004 – SSPC: The Society for Protective Coatings 1. Description Since 1955, the SSPC has issued specifications for coatings that have performed well in actual use on steel structures. When these paint specifications are used in conjunction with the SSPC standards for surface preparation, paint application,
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Rust Bullet Application Methods, Coating Failures & Preparation Rules
Rust Bullet Application Spray & Non-Spray Coating Application Methods Non-Spray Roll Roll (direct and reverse) In direct roll coating, the applicator roll rotates in the same direction as the substrate moves. In reverse roll coating, metal feed stock is fed between the rolls as a continuous coil. The applicator roll
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Introduction To Vehicle Corrosion
History of Vehicle Corrosion Before the 1950’s, automobile owners reported no evidence of corrosion related problems. The first signs of automobile corrosion appeared on the year 1955. As the years pass by, localized corrosion of 430 stainless steel (1960), Galvanic corrosion (1965), Body perforation (1970), Corrosion of anodized aluminum (1980),
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