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Wer 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 658 Po: We Society for r ws Fb 2 (3112 2009 Zinc-Rich Coating 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” Ats3 A760 Wer SSPC-Guide 14 May 1, 1989 * 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 e133 rit by the SSPC: Me Sosity for P 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- i: Fab 22 14513 2009 659 tary regarding removal of weld spatter) Mees SSPC-Guide 14 May 4, 1999 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 wuss None wuss 2 a 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 8c 3y 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 tions. apg by tte SSPC: We Society fr Proectne Coatings Tus Fb 22 145139 2009 660 6. Disclaimer 6.1. This guide is designed to describe, review, or analyze new or improved technology and does not mee! the

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