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SSPC-Guide 14
May 1, 1998
SSPC: The Society for Protective Coatings
GUIDE 14
Guide for the Repair of Imperfections in Galvanized or Inorganic Zinc Coated
Steel Using Organic
1. Scope
4.1. This guide deserives one method for repairing
‘galvanizing orinorganie zine coating using an organic zinc-
rich coating. ASTM A 780 brielly describes this and other
altemative methods (metallzing and zinc-based solders)
{or repair of damaged and uncoated areas of ht-dip galva
nized coatings.
4.2 This method is intended to repair imperfections
tesulting rom application, welding, cutting, ling, ring
ing, abrading, of rough handling during wansport or eree:
tion. itmayalso be used to repairimperfectionsin galvaniz-
ing or inorganic zine coating that have occurred from
weathering during storage or after erection
41.3 This method can also be used to repair topeoated
‘galvanizing or inorganic zine coating
2. Description
241 Thismethod consists of selecting organic zine-rich
coatings and topcoats and preparing and applying the
coatings to damaged galvanizing or inarganic 2inc coating.
2.2. This method is intended for repairing localized
Imperfections where the major portion ofthe existing zine
coating is intact
2.8 Organic zinc-ich coatings ate suitable for repair
ing damaged zinc coatings because they combine several
favorable properties. They can be readily applied by brush
lor spray under field concitons to smalland regular shapes
‘and are compatible with both zine and steel substrates,
3. References
3.1 The standardslistedhere arelistedin Sections 3.4
through 3.7 and form a part of this guide. A standard
‘marked with an asterisk () is referenced only in the Notes,
which are not requirements of the guide.
3.2 The latest issue, revision, oF amendment of the
referenced standards in effect on the date of invitation to
bid shall govern unless otherwise specified
3.3 If here Is a conllic between the requirements of
any ofthe cited reference standards and the speciticaton,
the requirements of the specification shall prevail
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3.4 SSPC AND JOINT STANDARDS:
Pat ‘Shop, Field, and Maintenance
Painting of Stee!
Paz Measurement of Dry Coating
Thickness with Magnetic
Gages
PA Guide 3 [A Guide to Satety in Paint Ap-
plication
Paint 5 Zine Dust, Zine Oxide, and
Phenolic Varnish Paint
Paint 20 Zine-Fich Primers (Type, In
organic, and Type Hl, Organic)
Paint 29 Zine Dust Sacriticial Primer,
Pertormance-Based
PS Guide Guido to Topcoating Zine Rich
Paints
PS Guide 12.00 Guide to Zine-Rich Coating
Systems
spt Solvent Cleaning
sP2 Hand Too! Cleaning
SP3 Power Tool Cleaning
‘SP S/NACE No. 1
‘SP GINACE No. 3
‘SP TINACE No. 4
SP 10/NACE No. 2
spit
White Metal Blast Cleaning
Commercial Blast Cleaning
Brush- Of Blast Cleaning
Neat-White Blast Cleaning
Power Tool Cleaning to Bare
Metal
Surface Preparation and
CCleaningot Steeland Other Hard
Materials by High and Unrahigh
Pressure Water Jetting Prior to
Recoating
Indusval Blast Cleaning
SP 12/NACE No. 5
SP 14/NACE No. 6
3.5 AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATE:
RIALS (ASTM) STANDARDS:
A123 Specitication for Zine (Hot-Dip Galvanized)
Coatings on Iron and Steel Products
Specitication for Zinc Coating (Hot-Dip) on
Iron and Steel Hardware
Practice for Repair of Damaged and Un:
coated Areas of Hot Dip Galvanized Coat
ings
* 13960 Practice for Determining Volatile Organic
Compound (VOC) Content of Paints and
Related Coating”
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* 4457 TestMetodtor AnalysisofDichioromethane +
and 1,1,1 - Trichloromethane in Paints and
Coatings by Direct Injectionintoa GasChro-
matograph
Test Method for Acetone Content of Sok
vvent-Reduclble and Water-Reducible Paints
Coatings, Resins and Raw Materials by DI
Zine Level 2: Minimum zine loading of 65% by weight
fof the dry fin
The above levels may be usedto specity zincloading of
repair products meeting requirements of SSPC-Paints 5,
20, and 29 and ASTM A 780, The user may specify any
percentage of zinc loading (for example 95%) if desired
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rect Injection into a Gas Chromatograph
3.6 BAY AREA AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DIS-
TRICT (BAAQMD)
+ Method41 —_Determinationof Volatile Organic
Compounds in Solvent-Based
Coatings and Related Material
Containing Parachlorobenzotri-
fluoride
3.7 CALIFORNIA AIR RESOURCES BOARD (CARB):
‘Method 310 Test Method for Antiperspirants
‘and Deodorants, Consumer Prod
‘ucts, and Aeroso! Coating Prod-
vote
4. Selecting Materials
4.1. GENERAL: Compositions and performances of
‘organic 2inc-Fich primers vary with regard tothe individual
resin system, the evel of metalic zinc, the volatile organic
‘compound (VOC) content, slong with other formulation
variables. Itis offen desirable to require the zin-rich coat-
ings to meet performance criteria to verily that they can
withstand the corrosion and weathering environments to
\which they willbe subjected. Some perlormance tests are
described in SSPC-Paint 20 and SSPC-Paint 29. Coating
selection can best be made from actual field testing of
Candidate coatingsin the environment in which the coatings.
are to be located
4.2 TYPE OF BINDER: Organic zincich coating
formulations are available with a variety of binders. The
choice of aparticulargenerictype of binders up tothe user.
Alist of some of the currently available generic types is
found in Note 7.1
4.3 METALLIC ZINC LEVELS: Suppliers, applicators,
land owners do not agree on the metallic zine level (oF
loading) necessary for long-term protection of steel by
‘organic zine-ich coatings. The user can select any metallic
Zinc level found to provide the best performance, or con-
versely, not specify a zinc level. Three levels.of zinc loading
that may be usell othe user at sted below:
4.4 VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUND (VOC) CON-
TENT: The VOC content of a merchantable coating meeting
the compositional and performance requirements of this
specication may vary widely. The specifier should consult
applicable government regulations to determine the maxi
‘mum allowable VOC content and the proper VOC test
‘method for their application, As a part ofthe purchase
4.5 TOPCOAT SELECTION: Ifa topcoat is to be ap-
plied over the zine-ich primer, select the topcoat in accor-
dance with SSPC-PS Guide 8. (See Note 7:3.)
5. Procedures
5.1 SURFACE PREPARATION:
5.1.1 Visually identity damaged areas based on dete-
tioration ofthe zinc, rusting of steel substrate, disbondment,
or other detects of the zine coating
6.1.2 Select surface preparation methods. Suitable
‘methods Include SSPC-SP 2 or SP 3, SSPC-SP 11, SSPC-
‘SP 12/NACE No. 5, or abrasive blasting (SSPC-SP S/NACE
No. 1, SSPC-SP 10/NAGE No. 2, SSPC:SP GINACE No. 3,
'SSPC-SP 14/NACE No. 8, or SSPC-SP TINACE No. 4),
depending upon the service environment.
Table 1 can be used as a general guideline for appropri
ate surface preparation for a variety of exposures. In all
‘cases, the surface cleanliness should be atleast aegreatas
that recommended by the supplier of the primer.
5.1.3 Surface Contaminants: Remove all grease, ol
corrasion by-products, dict, and other surface contaminants
from the areas with imperfections and from the existing
intact coating within a minimum of five centimeters (two
inches) of these areas by solvent cleaning or detergent
washing (SSPC-SP 1), or other approved method,
5.1.4 Topcosted Areas: If any of the areas to be
repaired consist of topcoated galvanized steel or topcoated
inorganic zinc, all loose topcoat in the damaged area must
bbe completely removed exposing an area of intact zinc
coating surrounding the damaged area,
Zinc Level: Minimum zine loading of 85% by weight 5.1.5 Weld Preparations: I the area to be repalred
of the dry film contains welds, all ux residue and weld spatter must be
Zine Level2: Minimum zincloadingot77% by weight removed by blast cleaning or through mechanical means.
of the dry fm (See Section 4.4.1 of SSPC Surface Preparation Commen-
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Table 1
Recommended Minimum Surtace Prepar
‘Service Environment Dry Abrasive Blast
Immeccion ‘SP 1OINACE No. 2
Splachispilage SP ONACE No.3
Chania Fara Newel Spence No.3
Atmosohere ‘SP TINACE No. 4
tion
Water Jeting (SP- Hand of Power Toot
S2NACE No 8) ‘Cleaning
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wuss 2 sp
wuase a sP209
* Note that SP 2 requires specification of visual cleanliness (WJ 1 through WJ 4) and non-visual cleanliness (SC 1 through
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5.2 REPAIRS WITH ZINC-RICH COATING:
5.2.1 Application: Apply the zine-ich coating to the
prepared surface by brush or spray according to the
manufacturer's recommendations and SSPC-PA 1. It a
contlict exists between SSPO-PA 1 and the manulacturer's
printed recommendations, the latter should be followed.
The patch of organic zinc-rich coating must extend @
‘minimum of five centimeters (Iwo inches) over the undam-
‘aged zine coated surface. The contracting parties shall
‘mutually agree upon the extent of repair overlap if more
than five centimeters (two inches) is required.
5.2.2 Application Temperature: In general, solvent-
bbatne organic zinc-ich coatings should be applied only at
temperatures above 7 °C (a5 °F) and relative humidities
below 85%. Waterbome products may have other limita
tions. In ll cases, consult the manutacturers literature for
temperature, humidity, and ventilation requirements (see
Note 7.4)
5.23 Pot Life: Multiple component zinctich coat-
Ings must be applied within the pot life specitied by the
supplier, andthe coating should be continuously agitated
duting application.
5.2.4 Film Thickness: The dry film thickness of the
organic zine-ich coating should be that recommended by
the manufacturer. Normally his is between 78 micrometers
(ails) and 150 micrometers (6 ils) Dry film thicknesses
‘should be measured in accordance with SSPC-PA 2
5.2.8 Safety: Observe all safe handling procedures
describedinthe product material safety data sheet (MSDS)
and SSPC-PA Guide 3,
5.8 TOPCOATING: II a topcoat is specified, the
application of the topcoat should be in accordance with
SSPC-PS Guide 8 or the manufacturers printed instruc
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6. Disclaimer
6.1. This guide is designed to describe, review, or
analyze new or improved technology and does not mee! the