This guide describes the use of reference photographs depicting the appearance 01 both previously unpainted and previously painted and partially rusted hot-rolled carbon steel prior to and alter abrasive blast cleaning. These photographs are intended to be used to supplement the written SSPC/NACE International blast cleaning surface preparation standards. The written standards are the primary means to determine conformance with blast cleaning requirements. The photographs shall not be used as a substitute for the written standards
The reference photographs consist of a series of 1:1 (actual size) color photographs that represent various conditions of unpainted and painted steel surfaces prior to and alter surface preparation by abrasive blast cleaning . The photographs were taken under controlled studio lighting designed to show the maximum detail possible
