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Mandatory points:
 Purpose
 Applicable Standards/Documents
 Environmental Conditions
 Surface Preparation
 Application
 Coating Systems
 Inspection and Testing
 Repairs
 Paint Data Sheets and Test Report Draft

Painting Procedure

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INDEX

1. Purpose............................................................................................................................................ 3
1.1 Applicable Standards / Documents ..................................................................................... 3
2. Environmental Conditions ............................................................................................................... 3
3. Surface Preparation ......................................................................................................................... 3
3.1 Cleaning ............................................................................................................................... 4
3.2 Blasting ................................................................................................................................ 4
4. Application....................................................................................................................................... 4
5. Coating Systems .............................................................................................................................. 4
6. Inspection and Testing .................................................................................................................... 5
6.1 Wet Film Thickness Inspection (ASTM D4414/ASTM D1212) ............................................. 5
6.2 Dry Film Thickness Inspection (SSPC-PA2) .......................................................................... 5
6.3 Visual Inspection ................................................................................................................. 5
6.4 Adhesion Test (ASTM D3359) .............................................................................................. 5
7. Repairs ............................................................................................................................................. 5
8. Test Report Draft ............................................................................................................................. 5
9. Paint Data Sheets ............................................................................................................................ 5
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1. Purpose
This procedure covers the method for carrying out the surface preparation & painting on the
external surface applied to [Manufacturer Name] valves.

[Select only the applicable codes for each Project]

1.1 Applicable Standards / Documents

- ISO 12944 Corrosion protection of steel structures by protective paint systems
- SSPC SP-1 Solvent Cleaning
- SSPC SP-2 Hand Tool Cleaning
- ISO 8501-1 Preparation of steel substrates before application of paints and
related products - Visual assessment of surface cleanliness Part 1: Rust grades
and preparation grades of uncoated steel substrates and of steel substrates after
overall removal of previous coatings
- SSPC SP-10/NACE NO. 2 Near-White Metal Blast Cleaning
- ISO 8502-3 Preparation of steel substrates before application of paints and
related products - Tests for the assessment of surface cleanliness Part 3:
Assessment of dust on steel surfaces prepared for painting (pressure-sensitive
tape method)
- ISO 8502-6 Preparation of steel substrates before application of paints and
related products - Tests for the assessment of surface cleanliness Part 6:
- ISO 8502-9 Extraction of soluble contaminants for analysis - The Bresle method
Preparation of steel substrates before application of paints and related
products - Tests for the assessment of surface cleanliness Part 9: Field method
for the conductometric determination of water-soluble salts
- ASTM D1212 Test Methods for Measurement of Wet Film Thickness of Organic
Coatings
- ASTM D4414 - Measurement of Wet Film Thickness by Notch Gages
- SSPC-PA2 - Measurement of Dry Paint Thickness with Magnetic Gages
- ASTM D3359 - Test Methods for Rating Adhesion by Tape Test
- Inspection and Test Plan
- Project Painting Specification

2. Environmental Conditions
No final blast cleaning or coating application shall be done if the relative humidity of the air
85% or greater and when ambient temperature is less than 5ºC or the substrate temperature
is less than 3°C above the dew point.

3. Surface Preparation
The surfaces must be clean before painting and coating.

Sharp edges, fillets, corners and welds shall be rounded or smoothed by grinding (min R = 2
mm).
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3.1 Cleaning
Surface to be coated shall be cleaned of all oil, grease, paint and other unwanted
materials via solvent cleaning in accordance with SSPC-SP-1 immediately prior to blast
cleaning.
All welding flux, welding spatter, loose mill scale, rust, oxides and other foreign matter
shall be removed from the surfaces to be coated via hand tool cleaning in accordance
with SSPC SP-2.

3.2 Blasting
Abrasive Blast cleaning method shall be used for surface preparation to achieve SA 2 ½ (
SSSP-SP-10) & ISO 8501 quality with near white metal finish using iron shot/grits in
combination or copper slag in the shop to obtain a surface profile of 25-50 microns tough
to peak. Blasting shall overlap previously coated surfaces by at least 150mm.

Dust, blast abrasives etc. shall be removed from the surface after blast cleaning such that the
particle quantity and particle size do not exceed rating 2 of ISO 8502-3.

The maximum content of soluble impurities on the blasted surface as sampled using ISO
8502-6 and ISO 8502-9 shall not exceed 50 mg/m².

4. Application
Preparation of paint or coat, application and safety precautions will be realized according to
manufacturer`s instructions. In particular, the manufacturers recommended curing or drying
time shall be allowed between coats of primer and finish.
Air Temperature: ____ºC
Surface Temperature: ____ºC
Humidity: ____%
Drying Time: ____

5. Coating Systems
Painting method: Air Spaying / Brushing (The method of application shall be governed by the
coating manufacturer's recommendation for the particular coating being applied.)

Coats of paint shall be uniformly applied without sags, runs, spots, damage or contamination:
such irregularities shall be removed and the affected area recoated.

Final color RAL:

No. of Type of Paint Manufacturer Product Dry Film Thickness Total Dry Film
coats per coat µm Thickness µm
Primer
Mid Coat
Top Coat
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6. Inspection and Testing

Prime coats shall be inspected and cleaned before applying finish coats.

The primer & finish coat dry film thickness shall be checked, whereas for intermediate coat
wet film thickness shall be checked.

6.1 Wet Film Thickness Inspection (ASTM D4414/ASTM D1212)

Wet film gauge is used to measure the thickness. The gage must be used immediately
following application of the coating.
The measurements shall be recorded on the painting report.

6.2 Dry Film Thickness Inspection (SSPC-PA2)

Non-destructive gauge is used to measure dry film thickness. Make five (5) separate
spots measurements spaced randomly on the coated area.
The variation in thickness allowable shall be minimum 80% and maximum 120% of the
specified thickness.
After the control is completed both minimum and maximum thicknesses are recorded on
the painting report.

6.3 Visual Inspection

Visual inspection shall be applicable on 100% of the valves. Visual examination shall be
done to determine that there are no defects such as curing, contaminations, solvent
retention, pinholes/popping, sagging and surface defects.

6.4 Adhesion Test (ASTM D3359)

Adhesion of the coatings shall be tested on separate test plates painted along with the
valves by Adhesion Tape Test - Method B as described in ASTM D3359. Acceptance
criteria are Level 3B.

7. Repairs
The damaged areas shall be hand-tool cleaned according to SSPC SP-2 standard. If the
surface being prepared lies adjacent to a coated surface which is not to be repaired, the
surface preparation shall overlap the coated surface by at least 25 mm.

Apply the requisite number of coats of paint to achieve the original coating system and
thickness on all repairs.

In case of detecting nonconformity by inspection with paint control methods, present paint
will be peeled and paint will be re-applied.

8. Test Report Draft

Following find attached the draft of our painting reports.

9. Paint Data Sheets

Following find attached the coating system data sheets.
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(Attach a Coating System Data Sheet for each coating system to be used, containing at least
the following information for each product:
- Surface pre-treatment requirements
- Wet film thickness/dry film thickness (max, min. and specified).
- Maximum and minimum recoating intervals.
- Information on thinners to be used (quantities and type).
- Mixing, handling and application requirements/recommendations.
- Hiding power of top coat for specified colors according to applicable standard.)
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Painting Certificate Draft

Date: Report No.:

Project Name: Customer:
Purchase Order: Job No.:
Serial No: Quantity:
Product Type/Size/Class:
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITION
Air Temperature: ____ºC Steel Temperature: ____ºC
Dew Point Temp.: ____ºC Relative Humidity: ____%
SURFACE PREPARATION
Cleaning: ____ Blasting: ____
Blasting Grade: ____ Dust Cleaning: ____
Salt Test: ____ Surface Profile: ____microns
PAINT SYSTEM
Dry Film Thickness
No. of Coats Type of Paint Brand Name & Batch No. Required Measured
Primer
Mid Coat
Top Coat
Total DFT:
Final Color:
TESTING
Test Test Method Acceptance Criteria Measurement /Result
Visual Check Visual No defects
Adhesion (Pull Off Test) ASTM D3359 Method B Level 3B

INTRUMENTS USED
Surface Profile: Salt Test:
Adhesion Test: Dry Film Thickness:
Air Temperature: Humidity:

All instruments shall be calibrated:

Date:

Operator/Manufacturer sign and stamp: Customer`s Inspector sign and stamp