A Primary Mission of the Council is to promote effective means of surface preparation in the maintenance industry using water and water/abrasive blasting techniques.
MSDS and manufacturer’s ASTM F 718 sheets, Shipbuilders and Marine Paints and Coating Product / Procedure Data Sheet for Coating System Being Applied.
5.3 DEGREASE / FRESH WATER WASH DOWN: Prior to surface preparation, remove all surface contaminants such as marine growth, mud, grease and oil (hydrocarbons), salts, loose paint and loose rust; with 5,000-PSI minimum fresh water wash down.
Use vacuum to remove standing water followed by an adequate time to allow the surface to dry prior to surface preparation.
7.8.1 Reactivate adjacent surfaces to be painted IAW Ref.
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