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PAINTING REPAIR PROCEDURE

FOR CARBON STEEL

0 26/11/2021 First Issue A.M. L.C. T.Z.

Data Descrizione Preparato Controllato Approvato
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Date Description Prepared Checked Approved
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INDEX

1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................................... 3
2. SCOPE ................................................................................................................................................................... 3
3. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .................................................................................................................................... 3
4. SURFACE PREPARATION AND CLEANING .................................................................................................. 4
5. COATING APPLICATION .................................................................................................................................... 5
6. INSPECTION and TESTING................................................................................................................................ 5
7. PAINTING INSPECTION TESTS ........................................................................................................................ 6
8. PAINTING REPAIR INSPECTION TEST REPORT .......................................................................................... 7
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1. INTRODUCTION

Scope of this document is to describe the painting repair procedure, detailing the activities for the
touch-up of damaged painted surfaces for carbon steel items.
For any additional information, please refer to:

S.I.A. - Safety Industrial Applications s.r.l.

Via Aldo Moro 6 20005 Pogliano Milanese (MI) – ITALY
Tel.:+39 02-35969811 / Fax:+39 02-93549537
Web: www.sia-italia.com E-mail: info@sia-italia.com

2. SCOPE

This guideline describes how to perform spot repair and touch-ups and gives advice on specific
issues for attention. The guideline provides general recommendations only, hence the information
should be supplemented with more details regarding the actual product as outlined in the Product
Data Sheet and/or in the Paint Manufacturer specification.
When the defect found exceed the 20% of the coated area, it is considered unacceptable and the
item rejected, sand blasted and recoated according to the Painting Procedure.

3. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Use adequate personal safety equipment and follow sound procedures. Apply only in well ventilated
areas. Observe safety labels on packaging and paint containers and consult Paint’s Safety Data
Sheets for the products to be applied.
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4. SURFACE PREPARATION AND CLEANING

In all cleaning methods the equipment and tools used shall be of suitable design and quality to
properly complete the works to the specification.
Prior to the commencement of any of the cleaning methods detailed below, the surface to be
cleaned shall have all oil, grease or wax removed by swabbing with a suitable emulsion cleaner. The
surface shall then be washed down with high pressure fresh water to remove dirt, stains and
residues. Where necessary, hand brushing shall be included to ensure a clean surface.
The areas subjected to touch-up paint, must be further cleaned, abrasive sandblasting to Sa2½ is
the preferred method. When this is not possible, other methods can be used. The aim is to provide
a surface with the following properties:
- Clean, free of any contaminants such as oil, greases, chemicals, soluble salts, corrosion products,
damaged coatings and dust.
- With a sharp, dense roughness profile corresponding to ISO Comparator Rough Medium (G) or
Rugotest No.3 equivalent to BN10a.
Failure to achieve the above-mentioned results, may still provide a satisfactory result, but some
reduction in durability should be anticipated.
Alternative methods can be:
- Water jetting to Wa2-2½ according to ISO 8501-4. Please note that water jetting will not create
any roughness to the steel. However, the method is often good for intact coating or recently
damaged coating without corrosion. Water jetting can remove damaged coating and expose
the roughness profile created by the original abrasive blasting. Flash rust should be controlled
and not exceed grade Medium.
- Manual power tool preparation (disc grinding, bristle blaster, etc.) to a cleanliness degree
equivalent to St3 according to ISO 8501-1:2007. Care should be taken to achieve the best
possible roughness and avoid polishing.
OVERLAP WITH INTACT EXISTING COATING
Intact coating surrounding the area to be repaired must be feathered and adjacent surface sanded
to ensure good adhesion of the newly applied coating system. See Figure 1 below.

Figure 1
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5. COATING APPLICATION

Painting shall be done according to the application instructions of the Paint Manufacturer and shall
be performed by skilled and experienced staff, aware of health and hazard issues related to painting
activities.
In case of extensive pit corrosion (old tank bottoms) it is advisable to apply the first coat by brush.
The coating must be worked well into all pits to achieve good wetting of the steel and close
porosities. The subsequent coat(s) can be applied by brush as well as by airless spray securing full
covering of the uneven/rough surface.
Edges, corners, manual welds and areas difficult to cover properly by spray application should be
stripe coated (touched up) either before or after the spray application. One or two stripe coats will
usually be necessary depending on actual conditions. Please refer to Hempel’s technical guideline
on stripe coating.
Below a sample illustration of damage repaired with the original coating system.

Figure 2

Note:
All painting and coating system applied shall be as per Project Specification and Painting Procedure.

6. INSPECTION AND TESTING

Inspections and testing shall be conducted and recorded in accordance with the Painting Repair
Inspection Plan. Reports and record shall be documented as per the applicable SIA Painting Repair
Inspection Test Report.
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7. PAINTING REPAIR INSPECTION TESTS

ACCEPTANCE
TYPE TEST METHOD FREQUENCY
CRITERIA

Coating visual examination
No solvent retention,
100% of surface after each surface contamination,
Visual check
coat pinholes, runs, sagging,
etc.

Dry Film Thickness check SSPC-PA2 SSPC-PA2 Level 4

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8. PAINTING REPAIR INSPECTION TEST REPORT

Painting Repair Inspection Test Report