Most needs for oil base painting systems can be met by the standard SSPC Painting Systems 1.04 and 1.09 through 1.13 in this section. Other combinations of surface preparation, primers, intermediates, and topcoats may be selected for special situations for oil painting systems using the following Guide. To do so, select the desired surface preparation, primer, intermediate(s), and topcoat from those listed and insert them into the standard SSPC Painting System format. In order to aid in the selection, short comments are given. For additional information consult the “Commentary on Painting Systems” and the referenced standards.
These specifications cover oil base painting systems for steel cleaned with hand or power tools.
These systems are suitable for use on parts or structures exposed in Environmental Zone 1A (interior, normally dry) and Zone 1B (exterior, normally dry).
1.3 The oil base primers are slow in drying, but provide the wetting ability necessary for adhesion to nondescaled steel.
The color of the finish paint must be specified.
This guide outlines the components of a complete oil base painting system. A painting system shall consist of surface preparation by solvent cleaning and hand or power tool cleaning; one coat of oil base primer; one or two intermediate coat(s); and one finish coat.
