PROCEDURE FOR SURFACE PREPARATION AND

PAINTING

SPECTRAA STANDARD DOCUMENTS

By

An ISO 9001: 2008 Certified Company

SPECTRAA TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS LTD

No. 1/1-6, 5thFloor, Sai Complex, Museum
Road, Bangaluru- 560 001, India
Phone: +91 80 41150466 / 4115 1466
E Mail :sales@spectraa.com
Web: www.spectraa.com , www.spectraabreweries.com

Offer Reference: STSPL-STD-DOC-011/2021-2022 R0 20-09-2021

(Control Status)
Prepared By(sign): Approved By (sign):-

Name:- Chethan N.S Name:- Ashokkumar Thangaraj

Dept:-QA/QC Dept Dept:- QA/QC Dept

Designation:-Sr.Qc Engineer Effective Date:- Designation:- QC Manager

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1. PURPOSE
The purpose of this procedure is to provide the requirement and responsibilities for painting activities.

2. SCOPE
The scope of this procedure covers the surface preparation and painting activities of mild steel component.

3. RESPONSIBILITIES
The production manager ensures adequate provision of all resources needed for the successful execution of
the work scope. He ensures that experienced and skilled persons are involved in the execution of the work
scope. He is responsible for managing HSE for these operations.
QA/QC Engineer shall be responsible for control and verification of the implementation of this method
statement. He shall be responsible for all quality control and quality assurance functions.

4. PROCEDURAL DETAILS
4.1 REFERENCES
All of work shall be carried out according to the various project specifications and following references.
 ISO 8502: Preparation of steel substrates before application of paints and
related products-Test assessment of surface cleanliness. Part 1-12.
 ISO 8503: Preparation of steel substrates before application of paints and
related products- Surface roughness characteristics of blast cleaned steel
substrates. Part 1-5
 SSPC Specification (Steel Structures Painting Council)

4.2 RECEIVING, HANDLING AND STORAGE OF ABRASIVES AND PAINT MATERIALS

 All painting materials shall be delivered to shop by the paint manufacture’s in unopened original containers
and in good condition. Product name, batch numbers and all other salient information (manufacture’s
name, color etc.) shall be mentioned on the original containers.
 The paint materials shall be stored in accordance with the instructions of the paint manufacturer. This
means, in general, that painting materials should be stored in a dry, cool well ventilated and frost-free area.
 All paint material must be used within the manufacturer specified period. Paint shall be used in strict
rotation according to batch number and shelf life.
 Paints which have exceeded the shelf life shall be set aside and removed from painting storage area. Expired
paint shall not be used. Abrasives shall be stored in dry and clean area.

4.3 SURFACE PREPARATION

4.3.1 PREPARATION BEFORE SURFACE PREPARATION
Prior to surface preparation the surface shall be free from weld slag, spatters, oil, grease, drilling and cutting
compounds and other surface contaminants. Sharp edges on corners shall be smoothened.

4.3.2 SURFRACE PREPARATION

 Sand the surface with emery paper grit 80 or mechanical grinder to remove loose particles, paint
dust/grease, and cracked or flaked paint.

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 The grade of surface finish and the surface profile shall be as per project specification or as per paint
manufacture recommendation.
 Mask areas which are to remain unpainted, such as the contact surface of friction grip type bolted
connections, after surface preparation cleaning and prior to painting or as per specification.
 All surface that have been prepared for painting shall have traces of debris and dust that must be removed
from the surfaces including all pockets and corners by blowing with dry oil free compressed air or brushing
with a clean brush made from bristle or fiber

4.4 ENVIORNMENTAL CONDITIONS

Paint shall not be applied under the following conditions

 When the temperature of substrate is less than 3 degree centigrade above the dew point. The substrate
temperature is higher than that recommended by the manufacturer for application.
 When the relative humidity is greater than 85%
 When deposition of water occurs on the substrate in the form of rain, frost, condensation etc.
 When more than four hours has elapsed after completion of surface preparation or when a rust bloom has
formed on prepared surface.
 Poor weather conditions for painting exist or are expected within two hours of application such as blowing
sand, fog or rain.

4.5 MIXING AND THINNING OF PAINT

 All paints shall be mixed and thinned in accordance with the paint manufacturer’s instructions. Paint shall be
thoroughly stirred to give a uniform consistency before use. Paint that is supplied with more than one
component shall be thoroughly mixed in the preparations laid down by the paint manufacturer. If the
thinner is required, only designated thinner should be used and thinning rate may be adjusted according as
per data sheet recommendations.
 Coating that contain heavy metallic pigments that may settle out shall be mechanically stirred or agitated
during application.
 If required, allow mixed multi-component coatings to sweat in before application and use within the time-
allowed pot life.

4.6 APPLICATION OF PAINT

 All structural steel, bolting material, ladders, cages, handrails, and floor plates shall be corrosion protected in
accordance with the Client’s painting specification.
 As per manufacturer recommendation, Airless spray/conventional spray/Roller brush method shall be used
to achieve uniform coating. Roller or brush will be used on areas that are hard to reach by airless spray.
 Prior to application of each coat, all welds, edges, corners, holes and areas not fully reachable by spray shall
be stripe–coated by brush to ensure that these areas have the minimum film thickness specified for each
coat and for the completed system and to ensure continuity of the coating.
 All surfaces that will be inaccessible after assembly shall be painted prior to assembly.
 All recommendations as stated in the relevant product data should be followed.
 The first coat of paint shall be applied within 4 hours after surface preparation as taken place, and before
any re-rusting or contamination occurs.
 Before the application of each coat of paint, over coating interval shall be followed in line with the time and
temperature conditions given by the paint manufacturer.
 Each coat is to be applied uniformly over the entire surface. Runs and sags shall be brushed out immediately
or the paint shall be removed and the surface re-sprayed.
 The handling and transportation of painted items shall not be carried out until the paint has fully cured.
 Coating thickness shall be measured in accordance with SSPC PA2. DFT of any coating shall not be greater
than 80% of the specified DFT and shall not be less than 120% of specified DFT.

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4.7 REPAIR

 The surface should be clean, and dry prior to repair.

 Spot abrasive blast cleaning to the specified surface finish grade as per project specification or manufacturer
recommendations. If for any practical reason spot blasting is not possible then manual cleaning shall be
performed using sand paper or mechanically operated tools like sand disc.
 The undercoat and the areas of existing sound coating system have to be feathered, so no loose edges of
sound paint are left.
 The overlapping areas should be sufficiently abraded in order to ensure proper adhesion between the
existing and freshly applied coating system.

4.8 INSPECTION
 All surface preparation, surfaces shall be inspected for proper cleaning and anchor profile using SSPC
specification visual comparators, prior to painting.
 The DFT of each coat shall be checked in accordance with this procedure using DFT gauge that has been
properly calibrated.
 Inspection of coating materials upon receipt of materials.
 Verification that shelf life of coating materials has not been exceeded.
 Verification of that storage conditions for the materials are properly maintained.
 Confirmation of surface preparation and application of painting work in proper specified atmospheric
conditions (temperature, humidity and etc.).
 Verification of correct mixing of painting materials.
 Verification that primer coating materials is continuously agitated.
 Verification that “pot life” is not exceeded.
 Verification that coating is cured as specified in the painting material manufacturer’s instruction.

4.9 HANDLING OF PAINTED ITEMS

 Painted items shall not be handled or moved until all coatings have been properly dried or cured as required
in the paint Manufacturer’s instructions.
 Painted items shall be handled by forklift with nylon belt attached on the forks to prevent damage to the
coating.
 Items such as chains, cables, hooks, and metal bars shall not be permitted to come in contact with the
coating.
 Dragging or skidding in coated items shall not be permitted.

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