SSPC-PS Guide 7.

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November 1, 1982
Editorial Changes September 1, 2000

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PAINTING SYSTEM GUIDE 7.00

Guide for Selecting One-Coat Shop Painting Systems
There are no standard one-coat shop painting sys- 3.3 If there is a conflict between the requirements of
tems; however, by using the following Guide a painting any of the cited reference standards and the specification,
system may be selected by the specifier. Select the desired the requirements of the specification shall prevail.
surface preparation and primer from those listed and insert
them into the standard SSPC Painting System format. In 3.4 SSPC STANDARDS AND JOINT STANDARDS:
order to aid in the selection, short comments are given. For
additional information consult the “Commentary on Paint- PA 1 Shop, Field, and Maintenance
ing Systems” and the referenced standards. Painting of Steel
PA 2 Measurement of Dry Coating
1. Scope Thickness with Magnetic Gages
Paint 25 Red Iron Oxide, Zinc Oxide, Raw
1.1 This guide covers one-coat shop painting systems Linseed Oil and Alkyd Primer
for steel that will not be exposed to corrosive conditions for PS Guide 1.O0 Guide to Selecting Oil Base
long periods. They are also suitable for steel encased in Painting Systems
concrete in those cases where bonding of steel to concrete SP 2 Hand Tool Cleaning
is not required. They can be used under fireproofing. SP 3 Power Tool Cleaning
SP 5lNACE No. 1 White Metal Blast Cleaning
1.2 These systems are suitable for use on parts or SP GINACE No. 3 Commercial Blast Cleaning
structures exposed in Environmental Zones O (encased in SP 7/NACE No. 4 Brush-off Blast Cleaning
concrete or masonry, normally dry) and 1A (interior, nor- SP 8 Pickling
mally dry). SP 10/NACE No. 2 Near-White Blast Cleaning
COMMENT: These one-coat painting systems are not SP 1WNACE No. 8 Industrial Blast Cleaning
expected to protect steel exposed to the weather for peri-
ods longer than six months in normal rural and industrial 3.5 AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MA-
areas and for even shorter exposure periods for heavy TERIALS (ASTM) STANDARD:
industrial or marine exposures. They can be used on open
frames or structural steel in buildings not subjected to high D 3925 Practice for Sampling Liquid
humidity, condensation, or corrosive fumes. Paints and Related Pigmented
Coatings
1.3 The paints covered by this guide are primers, and
if a color other than the standard color is required, then the 3.6 FEDERAL STANDARDS:
color must be specified.

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A-A-1632 Varnish, Asphalt
2. Description TT-E-489 Enamel, Alkyd, Gloss (Low VOC
Content)
2.1 This guide outlines the components of a complete TT-P-31 (canceled) Paint, Oil: Iron Oxide,
one-coat shop painting system. A painting system shall Ready Mixed, Red and Brown
consist of surface preparation by hand or power tool clean- [Use SSPC-Paint 251
ing and one coat of an inexpensive shop primer. TT-V-51 (canceled) Varnish, Asphalt [Use
A-A-16321
3. Reference Standards
4. Surface Preparation
3.1 The standards referenced in this guide are listed in
Sections 3.4 through 3.6 and form a part of the specifica- 4.1 SSPC-SP 2, “Hand Tool Cleaning,” or SSPC-SP 3,
tion. “Power Tool Cleaning”:
COMMENT: Blast cleaning (SSPC-SP 5, 6, 7, 10, or
3.2 The latest issue, revision, or amendment of the 14) or pickling (SSPC-SP 8) may be substituted. However,
reference standards in effect on the date of invitation to bid for economy, hand or power tool cleaning are generally
shall govern unless otherwise specified. used with the primers in this painting system guide. The

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primers have fair to good wetting ability and do not require “Field Painting.”
removal of all tight rust and tight mill scale if used in normal
or mild atmospheric exposures. However, blast cleaning 6.3 NUMBER OF COATS: Minimum of one.
and pickling surface preparation methods are considered
more thorough, and the better cleaning they provide may be 6.4 DRY FILM THICKNESS OF PAINT SYSTEM: Not
more economical or may be required for moderately corro- less than the following as measured in accordance with
sive conditions. They are therefore very satisfactory alter- SSPC- PA 2, “Measurement of Dry Coating Thickness with
natives unless warping, safety, or other special consider- Magnetic Gages”: primer 38 micrometers (1.5 mils). If
ations make them impractical in particular cases. additional coats are to be applied each coat shall not be less
than 25 micrometers (1.0 mil).
5. Paints
7. Inspection
5.1 SHOP PRIMERS: After cleaning, the steel shall be
primed with one coat of paint conforming with one of the 7.1 All work and materials supplied under this specifi-
following specifications. cation is subject to timely inspection by the purchaser or his
authorized representative. The contractor shall correct such
5.1.1 Federal Specification TT-P-31*, “Paint Iron work or replace such material as is found defective under
Oxide, Ready Mixed, Red and Brown”: this specification. In case of dispute, unless otherwise
COMMENT: A slow drying iron oxide and linseed oil specified, the arbitration or settlement procedure estab-
paint containing zinc oxide and varnish. Very good wetting lished in the procurement documents shall be followed. If
and high build per coat results in greatly increased protec- no arbitration procedure is established, the procedure speci-
tion outdoors. fied by the American Arbitration Association shall be used.

5.1.2 Federal Specification TT-V-51**, “Varnish, 7.2 Samples of paints under this painting system may
Asphalt”: be requested by the purchaser and shall be supplied upon
COMMENT: A semi-quick drying paint consisting of request along with the manufacturer’s name and identifica-
asphalt varnish. This paint is black and bleeds through most tion for the materials. Samples may be requested at the
topcoats. time the purchase order is placed, or may be taken from
unopened containers at the job site.
5.1.3 Proprietary Primer:
COMMENT: A proprietary primer of proved perfor- 7.3 Unless otherwise specified, the sampling shall be
mance capability may be substituted for any of the above if in accordance with ASTM D 3925.
desired by the specifier. Specify the manufacturer, trade
name, and product number of the desired proprietary paint. 7.4 The procurement documents should establish the
The paint manufacturer should furnish a typical label analy- responsibility for samples, testing, and any required affida-
sis. vit certifying full compliance with the specification.

5.2 FINISH COATS: No finish coat shall be required 8. Disclaimer

unless otherwise specified.
COMMENT: With one exception, the primers given in 8.1 While every precaution is taken to ensure that all
this painting system guide can be topcoated without diffi- information furnished in SSPC standards and specifica-
culty and are compatible with the finish paints listed in tions is as accurate, complete, and useful as possible,
SSPC-PS Guide 1.OO,“Guide for Selecting Oil Base Paint- SSPC cannot assume responsibility nor incur any obliga-
ing Systems”; however TT-V-51** bleeds through most tion resulting from the use of any materials, coatings, or
paints. For finish coats of hard drying, medium, or short oil methods specified herein, or of the specification or stan-
alkyd paints use TT-E-489. dard itself.

6. Paint Application 8.2 This specification does not attempt to address

problems concerning safety associated with its use. The
6.1 PAINT APPLICATION: Follow requirements of user of this specification, as well as the user of all products
SSPC-PA 1, “Shop, Field, and Maintenance Painting of or practices described herein, is responsible for instituting
Steel.” appropriate health and safety practices and for insuring
compliance with all governmental regulations.
6.2 TOUCH-UP PAINTING: In accordance with speci-
fication SSPC-PA 1, “Shop, Field, and Maintenance Paint- *TT-P-31 was canceled. Use SSPC-Paint 25.
ing of Steel” and in particular with Section thereof entitled
**TT-V-51 was canceled. Use A-A-1 632.
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