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Example of Heavy Flash Rust Swatch

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Example of Moderate Flash Rust Swatch:  Easy to prepare the swatches.  Keeps a constant light pressure.  Gives a clear distinction between light, moderate, and heavy.  The color transfers to only the cloth that is in contact with the surface. It can be difficult to interpret the various spots of color.

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VIS Guides and Initial Conditions

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Use of VIS Guides for Initial Condition  Determine the initial condition of the steel before the flash rust forms.  Initial condition is illustrated as painted or unpainted steel.  Select a photograph that is similar to the initial condition The inspector and the contractor should be aware that the initial condition of the steel can vary […]

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Use of VIS Guides

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Use of VIS Guides Distance from the surface will affect your judgment. If you’re too far away, you won’t be able to see through the flash rust in order to determine the difference between “steel substrate may be observed” [Light flash rust] and “obscures the original steel surface” [Medium flash rust]. Heavy flash rust simply […]

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