There shall be a minimum of two stripe coats and two spray coats, except that the second stripe coat, by way of welded seams only, may be reduced in scope where it is proven that the NDFT can be met by the coats applied in order to avoid unnecessary over thickness. Any reduction in scope of the second stripe coat shall be fully detailed in the CTF. Stripe coat shall be applied by brush or roller. Roller shall be used for scallops, ratholes, etc., only.
Each main coating layer shall be appropriately cured before application of the next coat, in accordance with the coating manufacturer's recommendations.
Job specifications shall include the dry-to-recoat times and walk-on time given by the manufacturer.
Surface contaminants such as rust, grease, dust, salt, oil, etc., shall be removed prior to painting. The method to be according to the paint manufacturer's recommendations. Abrasive inclusions embedded in the coating shall be removed.
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