Com Su 202 D

COM-SU-202-D
Materials and Application of Painting and Protective Coatings
Operating Environment: Topsides, Floating & Fixed Platforms
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Rev. Date Description Author Technology Leader

A 10/07 General revision. P. Hunter B. Griffin
B 12/09 Technical content change made: page 27, changed M. Melancon B. Griffin
Coating System 2.3 to Silicon Acrylic / Silicone
Acrylic and the Paint Primer type to Silicone Alkyd.
Also replaced the Carboline primer to Thermaline
4900.
C 06/10 General revision. M. Melancon B. Griffin
D 04/14 General revision. Number changed from M. Melancon B. Chaloner-Gill
COM-SU-2.02 to COM-SU-202.
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Materials and Application of Painting and Protective Coatings COM-SU-202-D
Summary of Changes
1. Revised technical content is indicated by change bars in the right margin.
2. Added, deleted, moved, and combined items are listed below.
Rev. C Rev. D Description Type of Change

7.5.1 Added new section - Dry Film Thickness Testing and Addition
Visual Inspection
7.5.2 Added new section - Holiday Testing Addition
Appendix A Deleted. Deletion
Appendix B Deleted. Deletion
Contents
1.0 Scope............................................................................................................................................... 5
2.0 References ...................................................................................................................................... 5
2.1 Owner Documents .............................................................................................................. 5
2.2 Industry Codes and Standards ........................................................................................... 5
2.3 Conflict Resolution .............................................................................................................. 6
3.0 Acronyms ........................................................................................................................................ 6
4.0 General ............................................................................................................................................ 7
4.1 Accepted Brands ................................................................................................................. 7
4.2 Manufacturers Data Sheets ............................................................................................... 7
4.3 Mixing of Coatings of Different Manufacturers .................................................................... 7
4.4 Color .................................................................................................................................... 7
4.5 Pre-Construction Primers .................................................................................................... 7
4.6 Weld-Through Primers ........................................................................................................ 8
4.7 Paint-Free Surfaces ............................................................................................................ 8
4.8 Galvanizing ......................................................................................................................... 8
4.9 Pipe Penetration Sleeves .................................................................................................... 9
4.10 Flanges ............................................................................................................................... 9
4.11 Tank Interiors ...................................................................................................................... 9
4.12 Fireproofing ......................................................................................................................... 9
4.13 Valves, Actuators, and Specialty Items............................................................................. 10
4.14 Vulcanized Rubber Coatings ............................................................................................ 10
5.0 Surface Preparation ..................................................................................................................... 10
5.1 Preparation for Abrasive Blasting ..................................................................................... 10
5.2 Hand or Power Tool Cleaning ........................................................................................... 11
5.3 Abrasive Blasting .............................................................................................................. 11
5.4 Galvanized and Aluminum Surfaces ................................................................................. 13
6.0 Coating Application ..................................................................................................................... 14
6.1 General Application Requirements ................................................................................... 14
6.2 Weather Conditions........................................................................................................... 14
6.3 Materials ............................................................................................................................ 15
6.4 Mixing and Thinning .......................................................................................................... 15
6.5 Shelf and Pot Life .............................................................................................................. 15
6.6 Spray Application .............................................................................................................. 15
6.7 Priming .............................................................................................................................. 16
6.8 Top-Coating ...................................................................................................................... 16
6.9 Film Thickness .................................................................................................................. 17
6.10 Defects .............................................................................................................................. 17
6.11 Touch-Up .......................................................................................................................... 17
6.12 Brush or Roller Application ............................................................................................... 18
7.0 Inspection ..................................................................................................................................... 18

7.1 General ............................................................................................................................. 18
7.2 Compressed Air Cleanliness ............................................................................................. 19
7.3 Abrasive Material .............................................................................................................. 19
7.4 Environmental Conditions ................................................................................................. 19
7.5 Surface Preparation (Including Touch-Up Preparation).................................................... 20
7.6 Coating Application ........................................................................................................... 20
7.7 Inspection by Purchaser ................................................................................................... 21
7.8 Coating Manufacturers Representatives .......................................................................... 21
8.0 Coating Systems .......................................................................................................................... 21
8.1 Coating Systems ............................................................................................................... 21
8.2 Finish Color Schedule ....................................................................................................... 22
1.0 Scope
This specification covers the surface preparation, materials, coating application, and inspection
requirements for coating the fabricated steel, equipment, and appurtenances of topsides and
floating and fixed platform structures.
2.0 References
1. The following documents are referenced herein and are considered part of this specification.
2. Use the latest edition of each document referenced below unless otherwise specified.
2.1 Owner Documents

COM-EF-844 Coatings Inspection Report Form
COM-SU-5191 Coating Systems
2.2 Industry Codes and Standards

American Petroleum Institute (API)
RP 2L Recommended Practice for Planning, Designing, and Constructing
Heliports for Fixed Offshore Platforms
ASTM International (ASTM)

A90/A90M Standard Test Method for Weight [Mass] of Coating on Iron and Steel
Articles with Zinc or Zinc-Alloy Coatings
A123/A123M Standard Specification for Zinc (Hot-Dip Galvanized) Coatings on Iron
and Steel Products
A143/A143M Standard Practice for Safeguarding Against Embrittlement of Hot-Dip
Galvanized Structural Steel Products and Procedure for Detecting
Embrittlement
A153/A153M Standard Specification for Zinc Coating (Hot-Dip) on Iron and Steel
Hardware
A385/A385M Standard Practice for Providing High-Quality Zinc Coatings (Hot-Dip)
D4285 Standard Test Method for Indicating Oil or Water in Compressed Air
D4417 Standard Test Methods for Field Measurement of Surface Profile of
Blast Cleaned Steel
D4940 Standard Test Method for Conductimetric Analysis of Water Soluble
Ionic Contamination of Blasting Abrasives
E337 Standard Test Method for Measuring Humidity with a Psychrometer
(the Measurement of Wet- and Dry-Bulb Temperatures)
NACE International (NACE)

No. 1 (SSPC-SP 5) Joint Surface Preparation Standard White Metal Blast Cleaning
SP0178 Standard Practice Design, Fabrication, and Surface Finish Practices

for Tanks and Vessels to Be Lined for Immersion Service
SP0188 Standard Practice Discontinuity (Holiday) Testing of New Protective

Coatings on Conductive Substrates
Society for Protective Coatings (SSPC)

SSPC-PA 1 Shop, Field, and Maintenance Painting of Steel (Paint Application
Specification)
SSPC-PA 2 Procedure for Determining Conformance to Dry Coating
Thickness Requirements (Coating Application Standard)
SSPC-PA Guide 10 Guide to Safety and Health Requirements for Industrial Painting
Projects
SSPC-SP 1 Solvent Cleaning (Surface Preparation Specification)
SSPC-SP 2 Hand Tool Cleaning (Surface Preparation Specification)
SSPC-SP 3 Power Tool Cleaning (Surface Preparation Specification)
SSPC-SP 5 (NACE No. 1) White Metal Blast Cleaning (Joint Surface Preparation Standard)
SSPC-SP 11 Power-Tool Cleaning to Bare Metal (Surface Preparation
Standard)
SSPC-SP 16 Brush-Off Blast Cleaning of Coated and Uncoated Galvanized
Steel, Stainless Steels, and Non-Ferrous Metals (Surface
Preparation Specification)
SSPC-SP COM Surface Preparation Commentary for Steel and Concrete
Substrates
SSPC-VIS 1 Guide and Reference Photographs for Steel Surfaces Prepared by
Dry Abrasive Blast Cleaning
2.3 Conflict Resolution
Discrepancies or conflicts among referenced documents shall be brought to the attention of
Purchaser for resolution.
3.0 Acronyms
CIP Coating Inspector Program
DFT Dry Film Thickness
ID Inner Diameter
MSDS Material Safety Data Sheet
OD Outer Diameter
VOC Volatile Organic Compound
4.0 General
Protective coatings shall comply with applicable federal, state, and local codes and regulations
on surface preparation, coating application, storage, handling, safety, and environmental
requirements, including the recommendations of SSPC-PA Guide 10.
4.1 Accepted Brands

1. Only specified coating systems from the coating system data sheets in COM-SU-5191 shall
be used, unless alternates are reviewed and accepted by Purchaser in writing.
2. Supplier shall use only coatings that comply with federal, state, and local air pollution
regulations.
4.2 Manufacturers Data Sheets

1. The latest edition of coating manufacturers product data sheets, application instructions, and
material safety data sheets (MSDSs) shall be available at the painting site and shall be
complied with during painting operations.
2. Inspection requirements shall be defined in Purchasers project specification.
4.3 Mixing of Coatings of Different Manufacturers

1. Multi-coat systems shall use materials from a single manufacturer unless reviewed and
accepted by Purchaser in writing.
2. Off-site equipment manufacturers shall use the same brand of coating system that the prime
Supplier uses unless another brand is reviewed and accepted by Purchaser in writing.
3. In the prime Suppliers fabrication yards and offshore, only one manufacturer shall be used
for each coating system.
4.4 Color
1. Finish coat color of external coating systems shall be as per Section 8.2 of this document.
2. Contrasting colors shall be used for intermediate coats to allow inspection for full coverage.
3. Silver or aluminum color primer shall not be used over blast cleaned surfaces.
4. Finish colors for purchased equipment shall be specified on purchase orders.
5. For a gray finish color, color recommendations are as follows for four-coat systems:
a. Beige for the first intermediate coat.
b. White for the second intermediate coat.
4.5 Pre-Construction Primers

1. Inorganic zinc primers may be used as pre-construction primers; however, weld bevels shall
be free of primer before welding.
Note: Bevels can be kept free of primer by masking prior to coating or by grinding or
sandblasting before welding.
2. Coating-free area shall extend a minimum of 2 inches (51 mm) from the weld bevel.
3. Inorganic zinc pre-construction primers shall be removed by blasting to bare metal before
application of the required paint system.
4. Supplier shall not apply successive coats over inorganic zinc pre-construction primers in
order to avoid undermining the protection provided by inorganic zinc primers.
4.6 Weld-Through Primers

1. Weld-through primers shall not be used unless welding qualification tests show no
detrimental effects, such as unacceptable porosity or mechanical properties.
2. The use of weld-through primers shall be reviewed and accepted by Purchaser in writing
prior to use.
3. If primers are accepted, inspection for weld bevel cleanliness shall be performed on
production work prior to priming.
4.7 Paint-Free Surfaces

1. The following surfaces shall not be abrasive blasted or painted unless otherwise specified:
a. Concrete.
b. Galvanized steel.
c. Monel.
d. Copper or copper alloys.
e. Fiberglass reinforced plastic.
f. Aluminum weather jacketing of insulation.
g. Interior surfaces of piping.
h. Instruments, gauge glasses, and nameplates.
i. Machined surfaces.
2. The top surface of the drilling skid beam (also known as the drilling skid rail) near the top
surface of the drill deck shall not be painted.
4.8 Galvanizing
1. Gratings, ladders, cages, stairways, handrails, handrail sockets, helideck apron frames,
and miscellaneous hardware shall be prepared for hot-dip galvanizing in accordance
with ASTM A 385/A 385M. These items shall be galvanized in accordance with
ASTM A123/A123M.
2. The weight of the zinc coating shall be confirmed by testing to the requirements of
ASTM A90/A90M.
3. Hot-dip galvanizing of bolts, nuts, and washers shall conform to ASTM A153/A153M and
ASTM A143/A143M.
4. Handrails and stairways may be painted after galvanizing with the Three-Coat System 3.8 of
COM-SU-5191.
5. Maximum size limitations of the galvanizing process shall be considered in the design of
items requiring galvanizing.
6. Fabrication of items to be galvanized shall be completed (including cutting, welding, and
cleanup) prior to solvent cleaning, acid pretreatment, and galvanizing.
7. Steel grating shall be banded prior to galvanizing.
8. Banding shall be seal welded.
9. Whenever possible, items shall be galvanized in a single hot dip.
10. The final surface shall be free of overlaps, spikes, teardrops, cracks, or flakes.
11. If weepholes are used to prevent overpressuring, they shall be sealed after galvanizing by a
Purchaser-reviewed method. Plastic and lead plugs shall not be acceptable.
12. Galvanized parts shall be repaired according to COM-SU-5191.
a. Before applying repair coating, surfaces shall be washed with freshwater.
b. Rust and surface contaminants shall be removed in accordance with SSPC-SP 3.
c. After removing contaminants, parts shall be solvent washed.
4.9 Pipe Penetration Sleeves

1. Pipe penetration sleeves shall be painted through the finishing coat prior to running pipe.
2. Penetration sleeves shall have a minimum 1-inch (25-mm) clearance on the radius between
the inner diameter (ID) of the reinforcement and the outer diameter (OD) of the pipe for
coating maintenance.
4.10 Flanges
1. Flange surfaces (excluding gasket surfaces) and bolt holes shall be coated with primer and
intermediate coats before assembly.
2. Supplier shall take all necessary precautions to protect the bore area, raised face, and ring
groove from overblast, overspray, and accumulation of blast media residue.
4.11 Tank Interiors

Inside surfaces of manways, nozzles, bosses, and other connections shall be blasted and coated
with the same system as the internal surfaces of the tank or vessel.
4.12 Fireproofing
1. Only Purchaser-specified proprietary fireproofing shall be used.
2. The primer specified in the Specialty Coating System 4.4 of COM-SU-5191 shall be used.
3. Exceptions to the Specialty Coating System 4.4 shall be reviewed by Purchaser.
4.13 Valves, Actuators, and Specialty Items

1. Valves, actuators, and specialty items provided by Supplier without a coating system that
conforms to this specification shall be blasted and recoated.
2. The internals of valves shall be protected from blasting, paint, and other contaminants prior
to blasting and painting.
3. In cases where removing the existing coating is not possible, the Three-Coat System 3.7 of
COM-SU-5191 shall be used.
4.14 Vulcanized Rubber Coatings

1. Vulcanized neoprene rubber shall be used on risers in splash zone areas.
a. These coatings shall be applied by the manufacturer and not on-site. (Manufacturers
have developed proprietary processes for the application and vulcanization of the
rubber.)
b. Properties of rubber shall be as shown in Table 1.
Table 1: Properties of Rubber

Test Property Acceptable Results

Shore A Durometer 65 5
Tensile strength > 2,000 psi
Elongation > 400%
Tear strength > 40 N/mm
2. The Specialty Coating System 4.3 in COM-SU-5191 shall be used for vulcanized rubber.
5.0 Surface Preparation

5.1 Preparation for Abrasive Blasting
1. Sharp edges, such as those in rolled structural members, as well as those resulting from flame
cutting, welding, etc., shall be removed and rounded to 1/8-inch (3.3-mm) radius using a
suitable method (e.g., soft grinding wheel) before abrasive blasting and applying coats of
paint. (Refer to SSPC-SP 5/NACE No. 1, NACE SP0178, or SSPC-SP COM.)
2. Welding and grinding, including cosmetic grinding, shall not be permitted on
pressure-resisting components and welds of pressure vessels and piping after hydrostatic
testing, unless reviewed and accepted in writing by Purchaser.
3. Surfaces to be coated shall be clean of contaminants that could affect the integrity of the
coating system.
a. Prior to surface preparation, surfaces shall be cleaned as necessary to remove oil, grease,
dirt, salts, and other foreign material.
b. An appropriate detergent or solvent shall be used for cleaning.
c. Detergent or solvent cleaning shall be performed as outlined in SSPC-SP 1.
d. Solvents used to clean stainless steel shall be free of substances such as chlorides, sulfur,
halogens, or metallic pigments.
4. The presence of oil shall be checked by shining a black light on the steel surface.
5. Prior to surface preparation for coating/lining, substrate shall be tested for chloride, sulfate,
and nitrate salt contamination using the CHLOR*TEST kit or equivalent.
a. Test sites shall be selected to be representative of the surface as a whole.
b. Testing shall take place at the rate of three tests for the first 1000 feet2 (93 m2) or part
thereof, and one test for each additional 3000 feet2 (279 m2) or part thereof.
c. For immersion service, the following shall be the maximum acceptable levels:
1) Chloride: 3 g/cm2.
2) Nitrate: 5 g/cm2.
3) Sulfate: 10 g/cm2.
d. For non-immersion service, the following shall be the maximum acceptable levels:
1) Chloride: 5 g/cm2.
2) Nitrate: 10 g/cm2.
3) Sulfate: 15 g/cm2.
e. Salt-contaminated surfaces shall require high-pressure water washing (minimum
3,000 psi [20.7 MPa]) using high purity water or a solution of water and CHLOR*RID
soluble salt remover or equivalent.
f. Surface shall be tested and treated until test results are less than or equal to the limits
listed in Section 5.1 item 5a through 5e above.
6. Areas that may become inaccessible after fabrication (e.g., areas to be covered by clamps)
shall be blast cleaned and painted with the entire system prior to installation.
5.2 Hand or Power Tool Cleaning

1. Hand or power tool cleaning shall be per SSPC-SP 2, SSPC-SP 3, and SSPC-SP 11.
2. Purchaser acceptance shall be required on a case-by-case basis prior to substituting power
tool cleaning for abrasive blasting.
3. When hand or power tool cleaning is required on stainless steel, only stainless steel wire
brushes that have not been previously used on carbon steel surfaces shall be used.
5.3 Abrasive Blasting
5.3.1 General
1. Abrasive surfaces shall be blasted in accordance with the SSPC or NACE blasting
requirements, specified on the coating system data sheets found in COM-SU-5191.
2. Anchor pattern shall be as specified in COM-SU-5191.
3. Weld areas shall be ground, chipped, and wire-brushed as necessary prior to blasting to
remove rust, residual flux, and weld spatter.
4. Steel surface slivers, laminations, laps, scabs, and seams exposed by blasting shall be
reported to Purchaser, investigated, and repaired on portions of the steel to be painted by
Supplier, according to rules from the applicable code for repairs, prior to coating. Repaired
areas shall be re-blasted prior to coating.
5. Prior to abrasive blasting, valves, sight glasses, name tags, machinery, electrical fixtures,
stainless steel electrical control panels, etc., subject to damage from either the blast or from
the remaining abrasive material, shall be protected.
6. When possible, name tags shall be installed after painting is complete.
7. If coating under tags is not possible, tag edges shall be sealed with silicone to prevent
moisture accumulation.
8. Cadmium-plated, Teflon-coated, electroplated, metallized, or other specially coated items
shall not be blasted unless otherwise directed by Purchaser.
9. Compressed air shall be tested as per Section 7.2 of this document.
10. Blasting shall be performed in dry weather. Dry blast cleaning operations shall not be
conducted on surfaces exposed to rain, water spray, or other moisture.
11. Abrasive blast cleaning shall not be performed when the ambient or substrate temperature is
less than 5F (3C) above the dew point temperature.
a. Dew point temperature shall be determined by a sling psychrometer in accordance with
ASTM E 337 or an equivalent electronic device at the location where the work is being
performed.
b. Substrate temperature shall be determined using a surface thermometer.
12. Blasting shall be accomplished so that previously painted surfaces are not contaminated by
abrasive or blast wastes.
13. The rough edge of the blasted coating shall be feather edged by power or hand sanding with a
grit wheel or sandpaper.
14. When the coating is damaged down to the steel, spot cleaning shall be required.
15. Damaged areas shall be cleaned by blasting or power tool cleaning. Purchaser acceptance
shall be required on a case-by-case basis prior to substituting power tool cleaning for
abrasive cleaning.
16. After the metal surface has been cleaned, the edge of the surrounding coating shall be feather
edged to remove cracked, loose, or damaged coating.
5.3.2 Abrasives
1. Abrasive blast cleaning shall be performed with a clean, sharp grade of abrasive.
2. Only dry, grit-type abrasives shall be used.
3. Grain size shall be suitable for producing the specified anchor profile.
4. Abrasives shall be free of dust, dirt, and other foreign matter and shall be kept dry.
5. Abrasives shall be tested as per Section 7.3 of this document.
6. Silica and other abrasive substances containing more than 1 percent crystalline silica shall
not be used as abrasive blasting materials.
7. Abrasive blasting material and its handling/use shall comply with air quality regulations and
applicable federal/local government hazardous material/waste handling requirements.
8. If automatic blasting equipment is used, the abrasive mix shall be maintained so that a
consistently sharp profile is produced. Mix shall be 75 percent grit, 25 percent shot.
5.3.3 Blast Air Pressure

1. Prior to the start of blasting, Supplier shall select an appropriate air pressure, abrasive, and
mesh size to attain the specified anchor pattern.
2. Supplier shall demonstrate to Purchaser that the selected nozzle pressures and abrasive
provide the specified anchor pattern by blasting a representative piece of steel and measuring
the anchor pattern using Testex Inc. Press-O-Film tape or Purchaser-reviewed equal as
described in Method C of ASTM D 4417.
3. Changes in nozzle pressure, abrasive, or mesh size shall be qualified in the same way prior to
the change.
4. Blast air pressure shall be a minimum of 90 psig (6.2 barg) unless the demonstration test
proves otherwise.
5.3.4 Post Blasting

1. Blast-cleaned surfaces that show evidence of rust bloom or that have been left uncoated for
more than four hours shall be re-cleaned to the specified degree of cleanliness prior to
coating.
2. After blasting and immediately before spraying, dust and loose residues shall be removed by
brushing, blowing with clean dry air, or vacuum cleaning.
3. Inhibitive washes or holding primers intended to prevent rusting shall not be used after
blasting.
4. A minimum of 4 inches (102 mm) around the edge of blasted areas shall be left unprimed
unless adjoining a coated surface.
5. Subsequent blasting shall continue a minimum of 1 inch (25 mm) into primed surfaces.
6. Prepared surface shall be free of loose, burnt, or blistered coating.
7. Welding undercut and porosity shall be repaired prior to application of the coating.
8. Blast-cleaned surfaces shall be inspected for proper cleaning prior to painting. SSPC-VIS 1
shall be used as a visual standard for confirming the degree of surface cleanliness.
9. Anchor profile shall be verified in accordance with Method C of ASTM D 4417 using either
course or extra-course replica tape and a spring-loaded micrometer.
Note: These requirements ensure that no coating is applied over unblasted steel.
5.4 Galvanized and Aluminum Surfaces

1. Aluminum surfaces to be painted shall be pretreated with an acid-wash base.
2. Galvanized surfaces that require painting shall be brush blasted with fine grit using a lower
nozzle pressure prior to painting. (See SSPC-SP 16.)
3. Galvanized pieces, such as gratings, that will be installed over steel surfaces to be painted,
will interfere with painting and shall not be installed prior to painting the underlying steel.
4. If galvanized pieces must be installed before final painting, they shall first be brush blasted
per SSPC-SP 16.
5. Underlying steel shall be abrasive blasted and primed with the intermediate coat applied prior
to installing (clipping) galvanized pieces over the steel.
6. If the galvanized grating is welded to the underlying steel, welds shall be blasted with a
mini-blaster to prevent damage to nearby painted surfaces.
6.0 Coating Application

6.1 General Application Requirements
1. Application shall be in accordance with SSPC-PA 1, the coating manufacturers published
application instructions, MSDSs, and the requirements specified herein.
2. Application equipment shall be as recommended by the coating manufacturer (i.e., clean, in
good condition, and suitable for applying the coating as specified).
3. Compressed air shall be tested as per Section 7.2 of this document.
4. The number of coats to be applied shall never be fewer than the number of coats required by
this specification.
5. Individual dry film coating thicknesses shall not be less than the minimum thickness
specified in COM-SU-5191.
6. Wet film thicknesses shall be verified at the start of work (until the painter is familiar with the
paint and work) with a wet film thickness gauge.
7. Each coat shall meet thickness requirements. If one coat is too thin, it shall not be followed
by a second coat that is too thick.
6.2 Weather Conditions

1. Outdoor painting shall be performed in daylight hours and completed at least one hour prior
to sundown.
2. Indoor painting shall be allowed 24 hours a day if the specified metal and air temperatures
and relative humidity requirements are met inside the building or vessel during preparation,
painting, and curing.
3. Purchaser representative or inspector shall be present or available to perform required
inspections prior to painting.
4. Coatings shall be applied within the environmental conditions specified in the coating
manufacturers data sheets.
5. Coatings shall not be applied if any of the following conditions are present:
a. Ambient or surface temperatures are above or below manufacturers recommended
temperature limits.
b. Ambient or substrate temperature is less than 5F (3C) above dew point temperature.
1) Dew point temperature shall be determined by sling psychrometer in accordance
with ASTM E 337 (or equivalent electronic device) at the location where work is
performed.
2) Substrate temperature shall be determined using a surface thermometer.
c. Wind conditions are strong or gusty, particularly for spray application.

d. It is raining, snowing, or foggy, or surfaces are damp or frosty.
6. If rain falls on painted surfaces before paint becomes rainproof, surfaces shall be re-blasted
and repainted.
6.3 Materials
1. Coating materials shall be clearly identifiable in manufacturers unopened containers, and
shall be kept covered, clean, and protected.
2. Materials older than the manufacturers recommended shelf life shall not be used.
3. Solvents used for thinning shall be as recommended by coating manufacturer.
4. Materials shall be handled and stored in accordance with manufacturers latest published
instructions and Article 5.1 of SSPC-PA 1.
6.4 Mixing and Thinning

1. Components shall be thoroughly mixed per recommendations noted in manufacturers data
sheets.
2. Clean containers, free from traces of grease, other paints, and contaminants shall be used for
mixing.
3. Containers shall be kept covered to prevent contamination by dust, dirt, or stain.
4. Paint shall be mechanically mixed in full batches.
5. Components of multi-component coatings (such as inorganic zinc, epoxies, and urethanes)
shall be accurately measured according to manufacturers directions.
6. There shall be no mixing of partial kits.
7. Thinning shall not exceed the allowable volatile organic compound (VOC) level for the
coating used.
8. The thinner used shall be that recommended by the manufacturer and shall not exceed the
quantity stated in the product data sheet.
6.5 Shelf and Pot Life

1. Materials that have exceeded the coating manufacturers recommended shelf life shall not be
used.
2. Coating manufacturers recommended pot life shall not be exceeded. When this limit is
reached, the spray pot shall be emptied and cleaned, and new material shall be mixed.
6.6 Spray Application

1. Suppliers applicators shall be skilled in the proper application technique for coatings and
linings.
a. Proper equipment, per coating manufacturers data sheets, shall be used.
b. Applicators or equipment that fail to meet the above requirements to Purchasers or
coating manufacturers satisfaction shall be removed from coating application.
2. Spray guns, lines, and pressure pots shall be cleaned prior to adding new material.
3. Air caps, nozzles, and needles shall be those recommended by coating manufacturer for the
material being sprayed.
4. Moisture traps, separators, driers, and after-coolers shall be installed between the air supply
and the equipment. Compressed air shall be tested as per Section 7.2 of this document.
5. Drain valve shall be kept slightly open to permit continuous draining of condensate during
operations.
6. Operating pressures shall comply with recommendations of the coating manufacturer.
7. Spray equipment shall be equipped with pressure regulators and gauges.
8. Paint shall be applied in a uniform layer, with 50 percent overlapping the previous pass.
9. During application, the spray gun shall be held perpendicular to the surface being painted.
6.7 Priming
1. The specified coating system primer shall be applied within four hours from the time that
surfaces are cleaned and before rusting, discoloration, or surface contamination occurs.
2. Surfaces to be coated shall be clean, dust-free, and dry before the application of coatings, and
shall meet applicable hand, power tool, and abrasive blasting surface preparation
requirements before priming.
3. Care shall be exercised to prevent overspray, spillage, and application of coatings to surfaces
for which they are not intended.
4. Skips, sags, drips, or any other visual defects shall be repaired.
5. Inorganic zinc primer shall be applied using an agitated pot.
6.8 Top-Coating
1. Coats of paint shall be contrasting colors to indicate the extent of coverage.
2. Coatings shall be allowed to dry for at least the minimum time recommended by the paint
manufacturer, considering temperature and humidity, before applying successive coats.
3. Maximum overcoat time shall be limited to the manufacturers recommendation.
4. When the maximum overcoat time has been exceeded, Supplier shall perform additional
surface preparation as agreed upon by Purchasers representative.
5. Additional surface preparation shall include, but not be limited to, hand sanding, pressure
washing, mist coat application, degreasing, and re-blasting.
6. Prior to top-coating an inorganic zinc primer, the cure of the primer shall be verified.
Note: Inorganic primers that are properly cured will polish to bright metal without
powdering or loss of material when firmly scraped with the edge of a coin.
7. Inorganic zinc primers shall have overspray removed with a stiff bristle brush or wire screen
and shall be clean and thoroughly cured prior to top-coating.
8. When spraying over inorganic zinc primers, a mist coat shall be used to prevent pin-holing.
a. The mist coat should be a thinned coat or applied by a quick pass of the spray gun prior to
applying the full coat.
b. Sufficient time shall be allowed for solvent evaporation.
6.9 Film Thickness

1. Wet film thickness shall be checked during the application of each coat to ensure that the
specified dry film thickness (DFT) will be met.
Note: Wet film thickness measurements are not suitable for some materials such as
inorganic zinc primers or flake filled epoxies.
2. DFT of each coat shall be checked in accordance with procedures defined by SSPC-PA 2,
using a magnetic gauge that has been properly calibrated.
3. Coating thickness on stainless steel shall be checked using a Type 2 gauge suitable for use on
non-ferrous substrates. Measurements shall be taken after removal of dry spray and
overspray.
4. Gauges shall be adjusted to compensate for the substrate effect prior to application of
coatings.
6.10 Defects
1. Coatings shall be free of defects such as runs, sags, pin holes, voids, blisters, wrinkles, mud
cracking, and bubbles.
2. Dry spray and overspray shall be removed.
3. The DFT of each coat, as measured per SSPC-PA 2, shall not be outside the range specified
in the product data sheet unless authorized by the products manufacturer.
6.11 Touch-Up
1. Prior to the application of subsequent coats, all defects and damage to previous coat(s) shall
be repaired.
2. Damage to finished work shall be thoroughly cleaned and recoated.
3. Damaged areas shall be spot-blast cleaned or power-tool cleaned as necessary to restore
exposed steel to its original degree of cleanliness.
4. Loose, cracked, and damaged coating shall be removed and the adjacent sound coating
feathered back approximately 2 inches (51 mm) to form a uniform and smooth surface.
5. Feathering shall be performed by hand or by power sanding with a grit wheel or sandpaper.
6. Prepared surface shall be free of loose, burnt, or blistered coating.
7. Unless otherwise specified, the coating used for repair shall be the same as the original and
shall have the same DFT.
6.12 Brush or Roller Application

1. Written Purchaser acceptance shall be required before brush or roller application may be
substituted for spray application.
2. Inaccessible and restricted areas that prevent spray application of paint at the proper
inclination angles shall be boxed in and seal welded prior to paint application.
3. Welds, edges of angled beams, gussets, crevices, corners, I-beam flanges, valves, flanges,
nuts, bolts, and areas difficult to reach or see shall be given special attention by brushing on
an extra coat of contrasting color, following the application of the primers stated in
SSPC-PA 1.
Note: Inorganic zinc does not adhere to itself so it cannot be brushed or stripe coated
prior to spray application.
4. Brushes shall be of a style and quality that enable proper application of the coating.
5. Brushing shall result in a smooth coat with uniform thickness.
6. When applying coatings with a brush, multiple coats may be required to achieve the specified
millage.
7.0 Inspection
7.1 General
1. Supplier shall perform inspections to ensure that surface preparation and coating application
comply with requirements of this specification.
2. Inspection records shall be kept daily and shall be submitted to Purchaser at least weekly.
3. COM-EF-844 or an accepted equivalent daily coatings inspection report shall be used to
record daily inspection data.
4. Purchasers authorized inspector(s) (NACE Coating Inspector Program [CIP] Level 3) shall
be given adequate notice prior to the start of surface preparation and coating application so
that they can witness the work.
5. Purchasers authorized inspector shall have the option to witness and perform testing on
surface preparation and coating application as necessary.
6. Materials, equipment, and work shall be available to Purchasers authorized inspector(s).
7. Purchasers authorized inspector(s) shall have access to the work site during work and shall
have the right to conduct inspections or testing deemed necessary to ensure that coatings are
properly applied.
8. Instruments used in inspection activities (e.g., thermometer, pyrometers, hygrometers,
thickness gauges, profile gauges, and holiday detectors) shall be provided by Supplier in
proper working order and calibrated prior to use.
7.2 Compressed Air Cleanliness

1. Cleanliness of the compressed air supply used for blast cleaning, pneumatic tools, and spray
equipment shall be checked for oil and water contamination in accordance with
ASTM D 4285.
2. Lines shall be tested separately.
3. Testing shall be performed at the beginning and end of each work shift, and at least every
four hours.
4. In the event that contamination is discovered, corrective actions shall be taken and the air
supply re-tested.
5. Surfaces that are determined to have been blasted with contaminated air shall be cleaned with
solvent and re-blasted with clean air and abrasive.
6. Coatings determined to have been applied using contaminated air shall be removed and
re-applied using clean air.
7.3 Abrasive Material

1. Both virgin and recirculated shot and grit used for abrasive cleaning shall be tested for the
presence of oil and debris by immersion in water and checking for oil flotation and
cloudiness.
2. Conductimetric testing shall be performed as per ASTM D 4940. Results shall be
100 microsiemens or less.
3. Virgin materials shall be tested per batch. Tests on recycled materials shall be performed at
the start of blasting, at 4-hour intervals thereafter, and at the end of blasting.
4. If oil is found, contaminated abrasive shall be replaced with clean abrasive and re-tested
before proceeding.
5. In the event of a failed test, all steel blasted after the last satisfactory test shall be re-blasted.
7.4 Environmental Conditions

1. The following shall be monitored and recorded at the beginning of each days operation,
every four hours thereafter, and in the event of a change of weather conditions, during the
application process:
a. Ambient temperature.
b. Relative humidity.
c. Dew point.
d. Moisture on surface.
e. Temperature of surface to be coated.
2. If any of the above conditions are outside the limits of those listed on the coating
manufacturers product data sheet, the coating process shall be halted until acceptable
conditions return.
7.5 Surface Preparation (Including Touch-Up Preparation)

Immediately prior to priming, blasted surfaces shall be inspected using the following methods to
verify that the specified surface preparation has been achieved:
1. Anchor pattern shall be verified using Press-O-Film tape as described in Method C of
ASTM D 4417. The measurements shall be recorded on COM-EF-844.
2. Degree of cleanliness shall be verified by comparison to SSPC-VIS 1. Cleanliness shall be
recorded in COM-EF-844 or equivalent daily coatings inspection report containing the same
information as COM-EF-844.
3. Testing shall take place at the rate of three tests for the first 1000 feet2 (93 m2) or part thereof,
and one test for each additional 3000 feet2 (279 m2) or part thereof.
7.6 Coating Application
7.6.1 Dry Film Thickness Testing and Visual Inspection

1. DFT shall be measured using a microtest magnetic film thickness gauge or a
Purchaser-accepted equivalent in accordance with SSPC-PA 2.
2. DFT gauge shall be calibrated to Purchasers satisfaction at the beginning of coating work
and regularly thereafter at Purchasers request.
3. Calibration of the DFT gauge shall follow the procedures in SSPC-PA 2.
4. The thickness of each coat as well as the total thickness of each finished coating system shall
be recorded in COM-EF-844 or equivalent daily coatings inspection report containing the
same information as COM-EF-844.
5. Areas found to contain runs, overspray, pinholes, sags, or other signs of improper application
shall be repaired in accordance with manufacturers recommendations at Suppliers expense.
7.6.2 Holiday Testing

1. Internal linings, coatings under insulation, and external coatings in immersion service shall
be inspected for holidays per NACE SP0188, Section 3 or 4, depending on final system DFT.
2. When testing hard-to-reach locations around appurtenances and nozzles, a small sponge
attachment shall be used.
3. Areas containing holidays shall be locally sandblasted to bare metal, recoated with the same
system, and re-tested for holidays. Detected holidays, corrections, and final holiday-free
inspection shall be recorded in COM-EF-844 or equivalent daily coatings inspection report
containing the same information as COM-EF-844.
4. Surface of splash-zone coatings shall be inspected for holidays using a Purchaser-reviewed
high-voltage spark-type detector. Voltage setting shall be determined based on Table 1 from
NACE SP0188.
5. Areas containing holidays shall be locally sandblasted to bare metal, re-coated, and
re-inspected.
7.7 Inspection by Purchaser

1. Work shall be subject to Purchaser inspection.
2. Purchasers inspectors shall be given at least two days notice before the start of surface
preparation or coating application so that they may witness the work.
3. Work shall not proceed past the inspection hold points defined below without authorization
from Purchasers inspectors:
a. Completion of surface preparation prior to primer application.
b. Completion of application of primer, intermediate, and top coats.
c. Holiday detection and repair (performed on internal linings, coatings under insulation,
and external coatings in immersion service).
d. Final acceptance of completed coating work.
4. Purchasers inspectors shall ensure that inspections are carried out at hold points.
5. Purchasers inspectors shall have the right to reject materials, equipment, or work not in
compliance with this specification.
6. Necessary corrective actions shall be performed by Supplier at Suppliers expense.
7. Scaffolding, beam clamps, and other equipment that could interfere with or damage coating
shall not be used.
8. Supplier shall provide safe access to all areas for inspection by Purchaser.
9. Supplier shall maintain the area to prevent contamination of coatings (i.e., wetting of dusty
fabrication and painting areas including the surrounding grounds when dry conditions are
experienced).
10. Prior to final coating acceptance, Supplier shall wash the platform with fresh water and apply
a finishing coat to areas stained and contaminated from grinding, weld spatter, general
traffic, etc.
7.8 Coating Manufacturers Representatives

Coating manufacturers representatives shall have access to the work site while work is being
performed to conduct inspections and testing to ensure that coatings are properly applied.
8.0 Coating Systems

8.1 Coating Systems
Purchaser shall specify the coating systems to be used according to service conditions listed in
the appropriate table in COM-SU-5191. Once the correct coating system has been determined,
the coating system data sheets in COM-SU-5191 shall be used to obtain Purchaser acceptable
materials.
8.2 Finish Color Schedule

1. Finish colors shall be as specified in Table 2.
2. Color cards shall be submitted for Purchaser representatives acceptance prior to the start of
painting.
3. Table 3 shows the federal color numbers and RAL standards for the color schedule.
Table 2: Finish Colors

Component Finish Color
Splash zones (including steel grating at top of jacket Light silver grey
and boat landings)
Jacket, structural steel Light silver grey
Deck surfaces Light silver grey
Underside of deck surfaces White
Vessels, tanks, and heat exchangers Light silver grey
Stacks Light silver grey
Pumps, compressors, mixers, and drivers Light silver grey
PipingGeneral, control valves, and fuel gas Light silver grey
Firewater (including foam lines) Safety red
Uninsulated valves, flanges, and other items in Light silver grey
insulated piping systems
Fire equipment Safety red
Safety barriers Safety yellow
Miscellaneous non-galvanized structural steel Light silver grey
Galvanized steelHandrails, guardrails, sockets, Safety yellow
stairways, railings, ladders, cages, and helideck
apron framing
Electrical panels, equipment, housing, brackets, Light silver grey
supports, and other items
Helideck background Green
Helideck markings:
(Per API 2L as modified below) Background
Aiming circle letter H and boundary Circle Yellow, H - White
Walkways White
Logo and facility name White (logo colors per Purchaser instructions)
Helideck perimeter line White
Helideck safety panels Safety yellow
Safety station locations Safety green
Platform identification signs Black letters on white background
Potable water piping Safety green
Component Finish Color

Physical hazards (including overhead obstructions, Yellow and black stripes or checks
split-pipe deck curbing that can be walked on)
Walkways on deck plate Black
Quarters building (exterior) White
Cranes Safety yellow
Subsea componentsDrilling templates, jacket White
guides, bottom riser sections and flanges, and J-tube
guides
Table 3: Federal Color Numbers for Color Schedule

Federal Color Number (RAL Standard) Color Schedule
16440 Light silver grey
11120 (3000) Safety red
13591 (1003) Safety yellow
17038 (9011) Black
12300 Safety orange
14120 (6032) Safety green
17925 (9010) White

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Materials and Application of Painting and Protective Coatings

Operating Environment: Topsides, Floating & Fixed Platforms

Rev. Date Description Author Technology Leader

Rev. C Rev. D Description Type of Change

7.0 Inspection ..................................................................................................................................... 18

2.1 Owner Documents

2.2 Industry Codes and Standards

ASTM International (ASTM)

NACE International (NACE)

SP0178 Standard Practice Design, Fabrication, and Surface Finish Practices

SP0188 Standard Practice Discontinuity (Holiday) Testing of New Protective

Society for Protective Coatings (SSPC)

4.1 Accepted Brands

4.2 Manufacturers Data Sheets

4.3 Mixing of Coatings of Different Manufacturers

4.5 Pre-Construction Primers

4.6 Weld-Through Primers

4.7 Paint-Free Surfaces

4.9 Pipe Penetration Sleeves

4.11 Tank Interiors

4.13 Valves, Actuators, and Specialty Items

4.14 Vulcanized Rubber Coatings

Table 1: Properties of Rubber

5.0 Surface Preparation

5.2 Hand or Power Tool Cleaning

5.3 Abrasive Blasting

5.3.3 Blast Air Pressure

5.3.4 Post Blasting

5.4 Galvanized and Aluminum Surfaces

6.0 Coating Application

6.2 Weather Conditions

c. Wind conditions are strong or gusty, particularly for spray application.

6.4 Mixing and Thinning

6.5 Shelf and Pot Life

6.6 Spray Application

6.9 Film Thickness

6.12 Brush or Roller Application

7.2 Compressed Air Cleanliness

7.3 Abrasive Material

7.4 Environmental Conditions

7.5 Surface Preparation (Including Touch-Up Preparation)

7.6 Coating Application

7.6.1 Dry Film Thickness Testing and Visual Inspection

7.6.2 Holiday Testing

7.7 Inspection by Purchaser

7.8 Coating Manufacturers Representatives

8.0 Coating Systems

8.2 Finish Color Schedule

Table 2: Finish Colors

Component Finish Color

Table 3: Federal Color Numbers for Color Schedule

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