II. Primer and Intercoat Applications Inspection

West Coast Coating Consultants observes NACE-certified coating inspection standards. Whether for surface preparation, coating application, maintenance surveys, corrosion prevention or failure analysis, WCCC Coating Inspectors and Engineers are determined to provide cost-effective, unbiased quality assurance for every industrial coating project.

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Post-Primer, Pre-Intermediate Coat Application Inspection

  1. The surfaces prime coated by the Contractor shall be thoroughly inspected for coating coverage, color and consistency. The dry film thickness shall be measured using a calibrated non-destructive type film thickness gauge. All areas shall be measured in accordance with SSPC P A-2 guidelines. Areas found to be less than/more than the film thickness specified shall be identified to the Contractor for repair. In areas where the coating has been applied over dirt, debris, or other unsatisfactory material will be identified to the Contractor for repair. All surfaces coated revealing any defective appearance shall be identified to the Contractor for repair.
  2. Upon acceptance of the Prime coat, the Contractor shall be given approval to apply the Intermediate coat where applicable.
  3. Close observation of coating mixing will be performed to ensure the product has been mixed in accordance with manufactures recommendation and SSPC “Good
    Paint Practice” guidelines. The Inspector shall record the coating batch/lot and
    dates of manufacture to ensure the proper coatings are being used and have not exceeded their shelf life.
  4. Continuous monitoring of the coating applications and ambient weather/surface conditions shall be performed by the Inspector. Should the application of the coatings be performed with disregard to SSPC “Good Paint Practice” the Contractor shall be directed to discontinue his/her application and the Inspector will notify the Owners Representative immediately. Should the weather or surface temperature go outside the manufactures recommended parameters, the Contractor will be directed to discontinue application until the appropriate temperatures can be obtained.

Post-Intermediate Coat, Pre-Finishing Coat Application

  1. The surfaces coated by the Contractor shall be thoroughly inspected for coating coverage, color and consistency. The dry film thickness shall be measured using a calibrated non-destructive type film thickness gauge. All areas shall be measured in accordance with SSPC PA-2 guidelines. Areas found to be less than/more than the film thickness specified shall be identified to the Contractor for repair. In areas where the coating has been applied over dirt, debris, or other unsatisfactory material will be identified to the Contractor for repair. All surfaces coated revealing any defect shall be identified to the Contractor for repair.
  2. Close observation of coating mixing will be performed to ensure the product has been mixed in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendation and SSPC “Good Paint Practice” guidelines. The Inspector shall record the coating batch/lot and dates of manufacture to ensure the proper coatings are being used and have not exceeded their shelf life.
  3. Continuous monitoring of the coating applications and ambient weather/surface conditions shall be performed by the Inspector. Should the application of the coatings be performed with disregard to SSPC “Good Paint Practice” the Contractor shall be directed to discontinue his/her application and the Inspector will notify the Owner’s Representative immediately. Should the weather or surface temperature go outside the manufacturer’s recommended parameters, the Contractor will be directed to discontinue application until the appropriate temperatures can be obtained.

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