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TECHNICAL MANUAL

PAINTING INSTRUCTIONS

FOR

ARMY MATERIEL

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*This manual supersedes TM 43-0139, 1 August 1986.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Page

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................... 1-1

Section I. General ........................................................................................................ 1-1

Section II. Safety Summary ........................................................................................... 1-3

CHAPTER 2 UNDERCOATS, FINISH MATERIALS, AND RELATED PRODUCTS ............... 2-1

Section I. General ........................................................................................................ 2-1

Section II. Fillers ........................................................................................................... 2-2

Section III. Primers ........................................................................................................ 2-3

Section IV. Sealers ........................................................................................................ 2-7

Section V. Thinners ....................................................................................................... 2-8

Section VI. Topcoat or Finish Coat .................................................................................. 2-9

CHAPTER 3 FINISH SYSTEMS ........................................................................................ 3-1

Section I. Cleaning and Treatment of Surfaces .............................................................. 3-1

Section II. Painting ........................................................................................................ 3-4

Section III. Specific Finish Systems ................................................................................ 3-10

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CHAPTER 4 CAMOUFLAGING PROCEDURES........................................................... 4-1

Section I. General .................................................................................................. 4-1

Section II. Pattern Application .................................................................................. 4-2

Section III. Inspection Procedures ............................................................................ 4-6

CHAPTER 5 APPLICATION TECHNIQUES AND EQUIPMENT .................................... 5-1

Section I. Spray Guns And Pressure Cans .............................................................. 5-1

Section II. Brush Or Roller Application ..................................................................... 5-23

Section III. Dip Application ....................................................................................... 5-30

Section IV. Troubleshooting Techniques ................................................................... 5-31

CHAPTER 6 MARKING PROCEDURES....................................................................... 6-1

Section I. Lettering And Sign Painting ..................................................................... 6-1

Section II. Stencil And Paint Making ......................................................................... 6-8

Section III. Pressure Sensitive Adhesive Vinyl Markers (Decals) ................................. 6-9

Section IV. Pouncing ................................................................................................ 6-13

Section V. Silk Screen Printing Process ................................................................... 6-17

APPENDIX A REFERENCES ....................................................................................... A-1

APPENDIX B NSN TABLES ......................................................................................... B-1

APPENDIX C COLORS FOR ARMY MATERIEL ........................................................... C-1

APPENDIX D CARC PAINT PLANNING MATRIX .......................................................... D-1

GLOSSARY ............................................................................. .............Glossary 1

INDEX............................................................................................ ........Index 1

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LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS

Figure Title Page

3-1. Tape Test .......................................................................................................... 3-14

4-1. Pattern Painting Design for the M113 Personnel Carrier ........................................ 4-3

4-2. Markings on Camouflaged Equipment .................................................................. 4-6

4-3. Overspray Gauge ............................................................................................... 4-7

4-4. Typical Views on Inspection Worksheet ................................................................ 4-9

5-1. Spray Gun Types ................................................................................................ 5-2

5-2. Deleted .............................................................................................................. 5-3

5-3. Proper Method for Making Spray Gun Strokes ...................................................... 5-5

5-4. Masking ............................................................................................................. 5-6

5-5. Removable Spray-Head Type Spray Gun, Exploded View ..................................... 5-7

5-6. Solid-Body Type Spray Gun, Exploded View ........................................................ 5-8

5-7. Attached-Container Type Spray Gun .................................................................... 5-10

5-8. Defective Spray Patterns ..................................................................................... 5-13

5-9. Spray Painting Faults .......................................................................................... 5-13

5-10. Spray Gun Cleaning ............................................................................................ 5-15

5-11. Pressure-Feed Paint Tank ................................................................................... 5-15

5-12. Single and Two-Stage Compressors .................................................................... 5-16

5-13. Air Transformer Installation .................................................................................. 5-21

5-14. Operation of Air Transformer ............................................................................... 5-22

5-15. Types of Brushes and Rollers .............................................................................. 5-24

5-16. Brushing Techniques .......................................................................................... 5-26

6-1. Lettering and Stencil Alphabet ............................................................................. 6-2

6-2. Brush Preparation for Lettering ............................................................................ 6-3

6-3. Lettering Techniques .......................................................................................... 6-4

6-4. Brush Strokes for Lettering .................................................................................. 6-7

6-5. Lettering Method ................................................................................................. 6-8

6-6. Applying Adhesive Vinyl Markers (Decals) ............................................................ 6-11

6-7. Letter or Numeral Application .............................................................................. 6-12

6-8. Pouncing Techniques ......................................................................................... 6-14

6-9. Silk Screen Process ............................................................................................ 6-18

6-10. Drying Rack ....................................................................................................... 6-21

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LIST OF TABLES

Table Title Page

3-1. Dry Film Thickness of Each Applied Coat ............................................................. 3-5

3-2. Oil Paint Coverage .............................................................................................. 3-7

3-3. Camouflage Finish Systems ................................................................................ 3-10

3-4. Non-Camouflage Finish Systems ......................................................................... 3-11

5-1. Drop In Air Pressure ........................................................................................... 5-20

B-1. NSN Tables ........................................................................................................ B-1

B-2. Coating, Aliphatic Polyurethane, CARC MIL-C-46168 Type II ................................ B-2

B-3. Coating, Aliphatic Polyurethane, CARC MIL-C-46168 Type IV ............................... B-4

B-4. Coating, Aliphatic Polyurethane, CARC MIL-C-53039 ........................................... B-5

B-5. Epoxy Coating (Interior), MIL-C-22750 ................................................................. B-6

B-6. NON-CARC Coatings (MIL-C-83286, MIL-P-14105, MIL-P-52905) ......................... B-7

B-7. Primers (MIL-P-23377, MIL-P-53022, MIL-53030, MIL-P-85532) ............................ B-8

B-8. Primer (Wash) Pretreatment (Formula No. 117 for Metals) Metric,

DOD-P-15328 .................................................................................................... B-9

B-9. Remover, Paint, Epoxy, Polysulfide and Polyurethane Systems MIL-R-81294 ......... B-9

B-10. Thinner, MIL-T-81772 ......................................................................................... B-9

B-11. Miscellaneous .................................................................................................... B-9

B-12. Wood Sealers ..................................................................................................... B-10

C-1. Color Tables ....................................................................................................... C-1

C-2. Amphibians and Vessels ..................................................................................... C-1

C-3. Army Aircraft and Surveillance Drones ................................................................. C-2

C-4. Railroad Equipment ............................................................................................ C-2

C-5. Vehicles, Construction Equipment, and Materials Handling Equipment ................... C-4

C-6. Missiles, Heavy Rockets, and Related Ground Support Equipment

for Missile Systems ............................................................................................ C-18

C-7. Communications-Electronic Equipment ................................................................ C-19

C-8. Bridging Equipment ............................................................................................ C-22

C-9. Other Material .................................................................................................... C-24

D-1. CARC Paint Planning Matrix ................................................................................ D-2

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CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

Section I. GENERAL

NOTE

Unusual terms are defined in the Glossary located at the back of this manual.

1-1. PURPOSE

This manual is published to provide information and guidance to personnel charged with painting and marking equipment

for which the U.S. Army has responsibility. It contains instructions for treating surfaces to remove corrosion, and

procedures for preventing corrosion by applying protective coatings. Although many paint systems are covered, special

emphasis is placed on the Chemical Agent Resistant Coatings (CARC), because they are particularly effective in resisting

corrosion and chemical penetration, and are also decontaminated more easily than are other coatings.

1-2. SCOPE

a. This manual discusses materials associated with painting operations, procedures for marking and camouflaging

equipment, and methods of applying paint.

b. This manual is applicable to equipment under U.S. Army jurisdiction, whether assigned to active service or in wet

or dry storage. Additional information for painting watercraft and aircraft are contained in TB 43-0144, Painting of Vessels,

and TM 55-1500-345-23, Painting and Marking Army Aircraft. For additional information for painting military vehicles,

construction equipment and material handling equipment, refer to TB 43-0209. For detailed corrosion correction and

prevention techniques, refer to TB 43-0213.

1-3. POLICY

a. There are safety, health and environmental requirements associated with all aspects of painting operations.

These are outlined in Section II of this chapter, Safety Summary. Personnel must keep these requirements in mind

before, during and after undertaking any painting activity. Any questions should be directed to local preventive

medicine/industrial hygiene personnel.

b. Equipment with applied coatings providing satisfactory protection will not be altered solely for conformity to the

requirements herein. Complete repainting should be done only when the existing finish has deteriorated to the extent that

it no longer protects the underlying surface or when higher authority mandates. Camouflage patterns may be painted on

items coated with Green 383 anytime after pattern design development, at commanding officer's discretion.

c.Chemical Agent Resistant Coatings (CARC) are required on all combat, combat support, and combat service

support equipment. Current alkyd and lacquer paints must be removed after chemical agent exposure as the paints

absorb liquid agents and release the agents over time, causing a contact hazard. Since CARC does not absorb chemical

agents it does not create long term contact hazards.

d.Only Intermediate (General Support and Direct Support) and Depot level personnel with equipment and paint

booths meeting OSHA standards are authorized complete painting and repainting with any topcoat or primer. Unit level

personnel are permitted to use topcoats and primers for touch-up efforts only.

e.The style, size and exact location of markings prescribed in this manual are specified in applicable technical

bulletins in the 43 and 746 series and other DA technical publications. Markings may be applied in the form of adhesive

backed markers of the prescribed color, or may be painted on when markers are unavailable or application must be made

on canvas or other porous surfaces.

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f.Special markings for vehicles in administrative use are included in AR 58-1.

g.Under tactical conditions, when requirements for concealment outweigh those for recognition, all conspicuous

markings may be obscured or removed by the authority and at the discretion of the major organization commander

present. Protective red cross markings may be obscured only at the direction of the responsible major tactical

commander.

h.Major end items and major components with exposed surfaces painted with CARC will have the word 'CARC'

stenciled on them in close proximity to the data plate. Refer to para 4-9 and Chapter 6, Section II.

i.Markings on the exterior of tactical equipment will be applied using CARC in accordance with para 4-9.

j.Safety markings, including hazard warning and caution information, for non-tactical equipment, tactical not subject

to the Army camouflage policy, and equipment at fixed facilities will comply with the provisions of AR 385-30. Materiel

painted in camouflage requiring hazard warning and caution information will have this information applied in accordance

with para 4-9.

k.Additional marking policy is contained in AR 750-1, Maintenance of Supplies and Equipment Painting, Army

Materiel Maintenance Policies.

1-4. PURPOSE OF PAINTING

a. Corrosion Protection. The primary function of painting is to protect metals, wood, and other material against

corrosion and decay.

(1) Paint should not be applied to unseasoned wood, since paint retards the seasoning process and fails to

form a proper coating under such conditions.

(2) Certain paints adhere to a given surface better than others and therefore furnish a better protective coating.

The first or base coat should penetrate into the minute depressions or pits in the material and should adhere well enough

to form a good bond for any additional coats.

(3) The success of painting depends on the selection of a suitable paint, and also upon the care used in

preparing the surface, which should be thoroughly cleaned, dry, and smooth. Other factors include the method of

application and weather conditions.

b. Camouflage. Camouflage of Army materiel is a function of paint. Para 4-2 discusses reasons for camouflaging.

Additional information on camouflage can be found in FM 5-20, TM 5-200, and FC 90-7.

c. Visibility. White and light-tinted paints are frequently used on interior surfaces to increase the visibility in spaces

with limited access to outside light. In this respect, paint can serve to increase visibility with existing natural or artificial

light, or it can serve to reduce the amount of natural or artificial light required in a given interior space.

d.Chemical Agent Resistance. Chemical Agent Resistant Coatings (CARC) are used to protect combat, combat

support, and combat service support equipment from chemical agent penetration. These coatings can be decontaminated

relatively easily.

e. Identification. Paint can be used to apply identification marks to equipment. Chapter 6 contains instructions for

marking Army materiel. Markings on camouflaged equipment will be in accordance with para 4-9.

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Section II. SAFETY SUMMARY

1-5. GENERAL

This section outlines safety, health and environmental requirements applicable to all painting operations. Safety and

health requirements are the same, regardless of paint system used, except where specifically identified. If there is ever

uncertainty as to what is required, contact local preventive medicine/industrial hygiene personnel.

a. Vapors. Thinners used with paints and primers may have harmful effects. Continued breathing of vapors during

and after painting operations should be avoided. Toxic vapors may persist, in some cases, for many days indoors after

painting operations. Every effort must be made to ensure proper ventilation of the paint area to rid the area of toxic vapors

as quickly as possible. All personnel must be made aware that toxic vapors may be present. Avoid inhaling toxic vapors.

b. Contact with Paint Materials. Avoid skin contact with paints, primers, removers and thinners, particularly if there

are cuts or open wounds on the hands. Unwashed hands may convey toxic material to food. Many paints and primers

contain lead, chromium, or other toxic materials which may enter the body when paint-contaminated food is eaten. Many

of the thinners are also toxic, and can enter the human body through the skin or by eating contaminated food. Personal

protective equipment (PPE) as recommended in para 1-7a should be worn to prevent skin contact.

c. Fire. The mist that comes from a spray gun is highly flammable. A spark will cause it to flash. Smoking is

prohibited in paint shops. Open cans containing paint removers, thinners, paints, and primers are a fire hazard. Empty

drums or other containers in which paints, primers and thinners have been shipped are potential hazards since they often

contain enough vaporized material of a flammable nature to cause explosions. Accumulated overspray in booths and in

cracks and corners of the paint shop is particularly dangerous for it easily flares up. Oil or solvent-soaked cloths, if not

properly contained and promptly disposed of in accordance with AR420-47 may cause fire by spontaneous combustion.

Fires which occur in spray booths result from six principal causes: broken electric lamps and other electrical defects;

cleaning interior of booths, fans, and motors with flammable solvents; accumulations of deposits in the booths, tubes, and

vent pipes; defective fans and motors used for ventilating the booths; poorly designed vent tubes; or static electricity.

d. Safe Air. If it is at all practical, painting of material should be accomplished in a properly designed and operated

paint booth. Adequate forced draft ventilation for indoor touchup work should be provided to carry off vapors. Respirators

should be worn during all spray-painting operations. Refer to para 1-7 for specific respiratory protection required.

e. Safe Practices. Preparations containing benzene should not be used for spraying. Only electrical

equipment/wiring conforming to NFPA Article 70 will be used where spray-painting is being done. Paints should be stored

in a steel cabinet meeting OSHA requirements. Once opened, cans containing paint removers, thinners, paints, and paint

materials should be covered tightly before being stored or put away overnight. Do not apply heat or flame to drums, cans,

or other containers that have contained flammable materials. Obsenrve safe operating procedures at all times, particularly

when handling cleaning materials. For disposal of unserviceable paints or primers, refer to para 1-9.

1-6. MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS (MSDS)

MSDS are prepared by the manufacturer and should accompany each single shipment or batch of paint, primer or thinner.

It is mandatory that personnel working with these substances read this information. Because of the variations involved,

MSDS must be reviewed for each shipment procured on a single purchase order. MSDS must be filed in a location readily

accessible to workers exposed to the substances. MSDS also assist management by directing attention to need for

specific control engineering, work practices and protective measures to ensure safe handling and use of the material.

Along with the product's ingredients and specific protection information, the MSDS contain the following data:

a. Reactivity Data. This informs the paint user about the stability, hazardous decomposition, or polymerization

properties of the coating.

b. Spill and Disposal Procedures. This informs the paint user the steps to be taken for proper spill or disposal

methods.

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c. Fire and Explosion Hazard Data. This informs the paint user about the flash point of the product, special fire

fighting procedures, and the extinguishing media.

d. Health Hazards. Personnel should be familiar with emergency and first aid procedures as outlined in the product's

M SDS. This includes medical procedures to be followed if the product is inhaled, or if the product has come in contact

with the skin or eyes of an individual.

1-7. CONTROL MEASURES

a. Personal Protection.

(1) Personal protective equipment (PPE) used in conjunction with respiratory protection equipment (para 1-7b)

during spray-painting includes cloth coveralls, eye protection, and head coverings. Cloth gloves are suitable unless

cellosolve acetate (2-ethoxyethyl acetate) is present in the paint, solvent, or primer. When this solvent is present, silicon

rubber gloves are recommended. Spot painters applying paint by brush or roller must wear work clothing and gloves

affording full skin coverage. Persons who clean mixing and painting accessories should wear full PPE to preclude solvent

absorption and defatting of the hands caused by the thinner.

(2) If a solvent with a skin notation is being used, then impervious gloves must be used. Barrier creams are

useful in preventing paint from adhering to the skin and in combating the "dryness" associated with the defatting action of

most solvents; however, their usefulness in preventing the absorption of solvent through skin is not documented. Solvents

must never be used to remove paint/coating from the skin.

(3) Work clothing should be provided. After completing painting or sanding operations, hygienic showers

should be taken prior to changing into street clothing.

b. Respiratory Protection.

WARNING

Prior to beginning any painting operation, preventive medicine/industrial hygiene

personnel must be contacted. Painting materials can cause serious health

problems if used improperly or without adequate respiratory protection.

(1) Before beginning painting operations, contact local preventive medicine/industrial hygiene personnel, who

will determine minimum respiratory protection requirements in accordance with TB MED 514. Depending on method of

application and facilities available, some sort of respirator will probably be required.

(2) Levels of exposure to contaminants will be documented by preventive medicine/industrial hygiene

personnel. Additional monitoring is required whenever there has been any change in the operation which could result in

new or additional exposures.

c. Ventilation. The use of respiratory protection equipment does NOT waive the requirement for engineering control

measures. The ventilation design specifications for spray paint booths are in TB MED 514.

d. Preferred Coatings. Whenever available, lead-and chromate-free coatings should be used.

e. Warning Labels. Warning labels are required on products which contain materials hazardous to your health.

Read these warnings.

1-8. MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE

Medical surveillance to detect adverse health effects will be determined by the installation medical authority (IMA) based

on the specific constituents of the coating. In general, medical surveillance is required for anyone who works more than

30 days per year in either a paint spraying operation or in a brush or roller application when respiratory protection is

required. Personnel involved in painting at direct support, general support, and depot levels of maintenance will normally

require surveillance. Vehicle/equipment operators and unit maintenance section personnel usually do not perform enough

brush touch-up painting to warrant medical surveillance.

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1-9. DISPOSAL

a. General. Unusable paint mixtures, paint components, primers, thinners and other materials may be considered

hazardous waste and require disposal in accordance with Federal, state, DOD, and DA hazardous waste regulations. This

may apply to dried paint/primer waste as well. Consult local environmental personnel for proper disposal guidance.

b. Method of Disposal. The method used to dispose of this waste stream depends on the types of paint used. When

the paints contain no hazardous heavy metals, the liquid portion of the waste stream may be able to be discharged into the

sanitary sewer and the sludge disposed of in a sanitary landfill. The environmental coordinator should be contacted to

ensure state and local ordinances are not violated. If heavy metal-based paints have been used, samples of the liquid and

sludge should be analyzed for the characteristic of extraction procedure (EP) toxicity (heavy metals) and disposed of

accordingly.

(1) If sanitary sewer serving a paint processing operation discharges to a government-operated sewage

treatment plant (STP), notify the STP operator of the approximate additional loadings of total organic carbon, biochemical

oxygen demand, and total processing operation prior to discharge.

(2) If a sanitary sewer serving a paint processing operation discharges to privately owned treatment works,

pretreatment of wastewaters may be required by local regulatory authority. The installation environmental coordinator

should determine such cases with public environmental regulators having primacy over government installations.

Pretreatment regulations have been summarized by the USAEHA Water Quality Information Paper No. 13.

1-10. SPECIFIC HAZARDS

Listed below are the various specific hazards associated with spray painting, cleaning, fires, safety equipment, hazardous

materials, temperatures and equipment.

a. All Painting.

WARNING

The local safety office and preventive medicine support activity must be consulted

before beginning/changing any painting operation, regardless of the material used.

WARNING

Dry/cure freshly painted materials only in well-ventilated or unoccupied areas for a

minimum of 30 minutes to allow solvents to flash off.

b. Spray Painting.

WARNING

All personnel who work in or near a spray painting booth must wear a NIOSH

approved respirator as well as personal protective equipment (PPE), when spray

painting operations are underway.

WARNING

Only one person will spray paint at a time unless all people are protected in

accordance with para 1-7. This is to eliminate the hazard of accidently spraying

paint on another person.

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WARNING

Spray-painting will be done only in areas designated for that use. No personnel

may enter an area of spray painting without protection until 30 minutes after all

painting/cleaning is completed.

c. Cleaning.

WARNING

Do not use gasoline for cleaning.

WARNING

Avoid skin contact with cleaning solvents. Wear impervious gloves, eye protection

and respirator.

d. Fire Hazards.

WARNING

Observe fire regulations when using paints, lacquers, primers, removers and

thinners; many are highly flammable. Keep away from heat, flames and sparks.

WARNING

Post "NO SMOKING" signs in and within a 50 foot radius of paint spraying and

storage areas.

WARNING

Dried spray-paint dust can pose an extreme fire hazard. Remove and dispose of

this dust daily in accordance with AR 420-47. The danger of fire can be materially

reduced by the use of a water-wash or waterfall type of spray booth.

WARNING

There will be no open flame or spark-producing equipment (e.g. electric sanders)

within a 20 foot radius of any spray-painting area.

WARNING

Wiping cloths soaked with paint residue or oil must either be destroyed or kept in a

container meeting NFPA standards to prevent possible spontaneous combustion.

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e. Safety Equipment.

WARNING

Personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn during mixing, painting,

cleaning, abrasive blasting, grinding, buffing, or where compressed air is being

used. Approved respirators must be worn when required. Refer to para 1-7 for

specific PPE and respiratory requirements.

f. Hazardous Materials.

WARNING

Unusable paint mixtures, paint components, primers, thinners, removers, or other

materials may be considered hazardous waste and require disposal, in accordance

with Federal, State, DOD, and DA hazardous waste regulations. Consult local

environmental personnel for proper disposal guidance. This applies to certain

dried paint/primer waste.

WARNING

Many materials are carcinogens. Pay careful attention to all warnings, cautions,

notes, and safety procedures when using any paints, primers, solvents, and

cleaners.

WARNING

Extreme care must be observed in the handling of paints containing mercury or

other fungicides to prevent poisoning or skin irritation.

WARNING

Avoid skin contact with thinner. It can cause a skin rash.

CAUTION

Components of different colors or specifications are not interchangeable.

Components from different manufacturers may not be mixed.

WARNING

Persons known to be allergic to isocyanates shall not paint with polyurethanes.

g. Temperature.

WARNING

Before welding, soldering or brazing a painted assembly, remove paint finish from

assembly.

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WARNING

Apply only heat-resisting paints (para 2-34) to items attaining temperatures of

more than 400°F (204°C), such as manifolds, exhaust pipes, and mufflers. Other

paints, at these temperatures, may produce toxic vapors and/or equipment

damage.

CAUTION

Coatings should not be applied at temperatures below 50°F (10OC).

h. Equipment Hazards.

WARNING

Only electrical equipment/wiring conforming to NFPA Article 70 will be used where

spray-painting is being done.

WARNING

All electrical equipment must be properly grounded before starting any painting

procedures.

CAUTION

Mask intake and exhaust parts, breathers, etc., carefully to prevent dust, solution,

water, or metal conditioner from entering the engines of vehicles.

CAUTION

Do not use solvents or paints with solvents on electronic equipment as this may

cause changes in performance. Refer to Appendix C for painting of electronic

equipment.

CAUTION

Do not use petroleum base products on natural rubber as they are destructive agents.

CAUTION

Do not paint/overspray CARC or other solvent-containing paints on vinyl, rubber or

lacquer-coated items, as these items are not solvent resistant.

CAUTION

Do not apply CARC to flexible items. Due to its rigidity, the CARC finish may crack

when item is bent.

CAUTION

Do not use spray equipment containing any aluminum components to apply

coatings formulated with chlorinated solvents (such as MIL-C-46168, Type III).

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1-11. OTHER PUBLICATIONS

Additional safety and environmental information is contained in the following publications:

a.AR 40-5, Preventive Medicine.

b. AR 200-1, Environmental Protection and Enhancement.

c. AR 200-2, Environmental Effects of Army Actions.

d. AR 420-47, Solid and Hazardous Waste Management.

e. CFR 1910, OSHA Safety and Health Standards.

f. DODI 4145.19-R.1, Hazardous Materials Handling and Storage Criteria.

g. NFPA Article 70, The National Electric Code.

h. TB MED 502, Occupational and Environmental Health Respiratory Protection Program.

i. TB MED 514, Guidelines for Controlling Health Hazards in Painting Operations.

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CHAPTER 2

UNDERCOATS, FINISH MATERIALS, AND RELATED PRODUCTS

Section I. GENERAL

WARNING

Before beginning any painting related activity, read Chapter 1, Section II, Safety

Summary.

2-1. APPLICATION

This chapter is intended to serve as a general guide to the selection of suitable materials, procedures, and systems for

painting and otherwise finishing metal and wood surfaces. If the correct finish system (see Chapter 3) is used and

properly applied, it will keep maintenance to a minimum. Otherwise, moisture or other substances will penetrate the

coating and cause the metal to corrode or the wood to rot. Usually the finish coat alone will not provide sufficient

protection. For example, lusterless olive-drab enamel, which is somewhat porous, offers relatively little protection; its main

function is camouflage. The required protection is provided mainly by primers that, for metal, contain rust-inhibiting

pigments, and for wood, have high moisture resistant qualities.

2-2. FINISH SYSTEMS

a. Protective coatings are applied to metal and wood surfaces to protect them from the destructive action of moisture

and other injurious agents. In addition, colored coatings improve the appearance of the surfaces to which they are applied

and serve to denote the military organization to which the item being painted belongs. Coatings must also resist

weathering, cleaning, fumes, oil, the action of fungi, and other causes that impair their protective qualities.

b.Because no single finish material can fulfill all of the requirements mentioned above, finishes, as applied to both

metal and wood, are usually composed of two or more materials, each of which serve a definite purpose in the

combination coating known as a "finish system." Detailed information on finish systems may be found in chapter 3 and in

MIL-STD-171, MIL-STD-709, MIL-T-704, MIL-STD-193, MIL-STD-194, and MIL-F-14072.

2-3. FINISH SYSTEM MATERIALS

a. Fillers. Fillers are heavy-body materials, usually in paste form, that are used to fill depressions and holes and

provide a smooth surface after sanding.

b. Primers. Primers are used on metals to provide a corrosion-resistant coating to which the subsequent finish coat

will firmly adhere.

c. Sealers. Sealers are used to fill or seal the pores of wood and prevent the contamination of a finish coat by the

"bleeding" of an underlying stain or colored filling material. Certain sealers also contain fungicides.

d. Thinners. Tinners make paint workable by adjusting the paint or coating consistency for easy application.

e. Topcoat or Finish Coat. This is the final coat in a finish system. It may be enamel, lacquer, paint, or varnish,

depending on the service requirements desired.

Section II. FILLERS

2-4. GENERAL

Fillers, like primers and sealers, are undercoats used to prepare metal or wood surfaces for subsequent and final coats of

enamel, lacquer, paint, or varnish. They are heavy-bodied pigment materials, and except for the graduation fillers, are

applied with a putty knife, saptula, or other similar tool. They are always used in conjunction with finish coats.

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2-5. Sealing Compound, Curing (MIL-S-11031)

a. Characteristics. This sealing compound is a two-part material consisting of a black polysulfide base compound

and a catalyst to be mixed according to instructions. This compound and the catalyst are contained in a two-compartment

container. After curing, the compound forms a rubber-like material and provides satisfactory adhesion.

b. Use. This compound is used for sealing and plugging exposed holes in fire control instruments, such as holes for

setscrews, adjusting screws, and slugs that are accessible from the outside of the instrument.

c. Curing.

WARNING

The catalyst used in this sealer contains a lead compound. Avoid contact with skin.

Wash hands after use.

The compound cures in 72 to 96 hours at approximately 80°F (27°C).

2-6. Sealing Compound, Noncuring (MIL-S-11030, Type I, Class I)

a. Characteristics. This is a homogenous, stable, noncorrosive, and nontoxic compound. It is thermoplastic and

noncuring, and is not affected by oil or temperatures between -65°F to 180°F (-53.89°C to 82.22°C).

b. Use. It is used for the static sealing of glass to metal instruments and to cover visible headless screws (except

adjusting screws). The compound is to be applied prior to painting.

2-7. Filler, Graduation or Engraving (TT-F-325)

a. Characteristics. This is a paste-paint type filler that adheres firmly to the surface to which it is applied. It is issued

in black, deep red, white, and translucent white colors. It provides maximum legibility on graduated scales.

b. Use.

(1) For filling in the engraved graduation scales of instruments.

(2) For small-arms sight graduations.

(3) To replace similar material to equipment that has been removed by cleaning operations.

c. Application. Fill the indentations with the paste by brushing, then wipe across the indentations with a cloth or

small knife blade. This action will press the paste into the indentations and remove most of the excess paste. Wash the

remainder from the surface before it sets with soap and water; rinse with clear water and allow to dry.

d. Drying Time. Air-dry for 12 hours before handling. For the filler to dry hard, air-dry for 24 hours. A finish coat may

be applied over the graduated element after the filler has air-dried for 2 hours.

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Section III. PRIMERS

2-8. General

Primers are applied to metal to provide an initial coating to which a second coating (i.e. a topcoat) will firmly adhere. The

pigment composition of primers for ferrous-base metals usually consists of iron oxide, titanium dioxide, lead chromate, red

lead, zinc chromate, zinc dust, zinc oxide and zinc phosphate, or a mixture of these. Zinc chromate is the principal

pigment in primers used on aluminum, magnesium, alloys, and on items that will be exposed to damp or wet operating

conditions.

2-9. Primer Coating, Epoxy-Polyamide, Chemical and Solvent Resistant (MIL-P-23377, Type I)

a. Characteristics. This primer specification covers two types of two-component, epoxy-polyamide, chemical and

solvent resistant primers formulated for spray application and compatible with polyurethane topcoats. They are lead free

but contain chromate.

b. Use. They are intended for use of pretreated aluminum alloy surfaces as a corrosion inhibitive, chemical resistant,

strippable, epoxy primer that is compatible with urethane topcoats. It should only be used on nonferrous surfaces. It is a

primer for use with CARC paints.

c. Application. Thoroughly mix each of the components separately. Component B is slowly poured into Component

A with constant stirring until a one-to-one volume ratio is achieved. An induction of 30 minutes is necessary after mixing.

Epoxy primers have a pot life of 15 hours.

d. Drying Time. The primer will dry to touch in 30 minutes and dry hard within six hours.

e. Thinner. Thin with MIL-T-81772, Type II. When spraying, thin to a viscosity of about 16 seconds in a viscosimeter

cup.

2-10. Primer Coating, Epoxy (MIL-P-52192)

a. Characteristics. This is an air-drying or baking, chemical resistant, epoxy-resin, lead and chromate formulation,

compatible for use with polyurethane topcoats.

b. Use. It is intended for used on pretreatment ferrous surfaces. It may be baked at 3000F for 20 minutes, or at

lower temperatures for a longer period of time. It has good exterior durability and will withstand 1,1,1 trichlorethane

degreasing vapors. It is a primer for use with CARC paints.

c. Application. Thoroughly mix each of the components separately. Mix four parts of Component A to one part of

Component B by volume, and stir until well blended. An induction of 30 minutes is necessary after mixing. Epoxy primers

have a pot life of 15 hours.

d. Drying Time. The sprayed primer will be set to touch in 10 minutes and dry hard within one and one-half hours.

e. Thinner. Thin with MIL-T-81772, Type II. This primer may be thinned up to 20 percent by volume.

2-11. Primer, Epoxy Coating, Corrosion Inhibiting, Lead and Chromate Free (MIL-P-53022)

a. Characteristics. This is a two-part, flash drying corrosion inhibiting, lead and chromate free epoxy primer for use

on pretreated ferrous and non-ferrous metals which must meet air pollution requirements.

b. Use. It may be used to replace MIL-P-23377 and/or MIL-P-52192 where exposure to lead and chromate pigments

is not permitted. It is a primer for use with CARC paints.

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c. Application. Thoroughly mix each of the components separately. Mix four parts of Component A with one part of

Component B by volume and stir until well blended. An induction of 30 minutes is necessary after mixing. Epoxy primers

have a pot life of 15 hours.

d. Drying Time. The sprayed primer will be set to touch within five minutes and dry hard within 90 minutes.

e. Thinner. Thin with MIL-T-81772, Type II. This primer may be thinned up to 20 percent by volume.

2-12. Primer Coating, Epoxy Water Reducible, Lead and Chromate Free (MIL-P-53030)

a. Characteristics. This primer is a water reducible, air-drying, corrosion inhibiting, two-part epoxy system. It is lead

and chromate free.

b. Use. It is intended for use on pretreated ferrous and non-ferrous substrates, and is compatible with polyurethane

topcoats. It contains no more than 2.81 pounds per gallon (340 grams per liter) of volatile organic componds (VOC) as

applied. It is a primer for use with CARC paints.

c. Application. Thoroughly stir Component A by hand until uniform. Mix Component B with Component A in the

volume specified by the manufacturer. An induction of 30 minutes is necessary after mixing. Epoxy primers have a pot

life of 15 hours.

d. Drying Time. The sprayed primer will be set to touch within 45 minutes and dry hard within two hours.

e. Thinner. Reduce the admixed primer with water. When spraying, this primer should have a viscosity of 20

seconds in a viscosimeter cup.

2-13. Enamel, Rust-Inhibiting, Olive-Drab (TT-E-485)

a. Characteristics. This is a combination air-drying and baking enamel that provides a smooth, semigloss, olive-drab

film, possessing excellent corrosion-inhibiting properties.

b. Use.

(1) As a one-coat painting system over phosphate-treated or solvent cleaned steel surfaces, such as sheet

metal, metal ammunication containers, and gasoline drums.

(2) For a two-coat system consisting of a primer and top coat alkyd finish, for general use.

(3) As a baked primer (in a two-coat semigloss baked finish) on steel and wood.

(4) As an undercoat for all metals except aluminum and magnesium.

c. Application.

(1) Brushing. Apply as issued or thin with not more than five percent by volume of thinner.

(2) Spraying. Apply after thinning with not more than 15 percent by volume of thinner.

(3) Roller. Thin to the consistency recommended by the manufacturer.

d. Thickness of Coating. This depends on the purpose of the application. When used as a priming coat, a thin (0.4-

0.6 mils thickness), uniformerly applied coat is effective. When used as an intermediate or top coat, a fairly heavy coating

should be applied (0.9-1.1 mils).

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e. Drying Time.

(1) For types I, II, and III, air dry for 16 hours or bake for 45 minutes at 250°F (121.11°C), before handling. For

type IV, allow eight hours of air-drying time or bake for 30 minutes at 300°F (148.89°C).

(2) Types I, II, and III require 72 hours of drying time to reach full hardness, or bake for 45 minutes at 250°F

(121.11°C) and air dry for 24 hours. For type IV, bake for 30 minutes at 300°F (148.89°C).

f. Thinners. If thinning is required, use mineral spirits paint thinner, TT-T-291, or synthetic enamel thinner, TT-T-

306.

WARNING

This enamel contains toxic pigments. Do not breathe the mist from the enamel

when spraying. Also, spray dust from this enamel is subject to spontaneous

combustion if allowed to accumulate on surfaces of enclosures or booths.

Remove spray dust by scraping surfaces at frequent intervals.

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2-15. PRIMER COATING (TT-P-636)

a. Characteristics. Primer coating TT-P-636 is a red or brown iron oxide, alkyd-resin base primer that thas good

adhesion, durability and flexibility, and covers in one coat. It has good resistance to weathering, although its intended use

is as an undercoat.

b. Use.

WARNING

This primer must NOT be used on the inside of drinking water tanks or on

amphibious vehicles.

(1) As a priming coat on synthetics, wood, bare or phosphate-treated ferrous metal parts (of motor vehicles,

guns, gun mounts, tanks, and metal shipping containers), and other Ordnance materiel.

(2) As a sealing undercoat on the wooden parts of motor vehicles.

CAUTION

This primer should not be used on steel vehicles, vessels, or structures that are

exposed to acid fumes.

c. Application.

(1)Brushing. Apply as issued or by thinning with not more than five percent by volume of thinner. Apply one

coat of primer for a two-coat finish and two coats for a three-coat finish.

(2)Spraying. For spraying, thin with 15 percent by volume of mineral spirits paint thinner, TT-T-291, or

synthetic enamel thinner, TT-T-306.

d. Drying Time.

(1) Before touching, air-dry for 20 minutes to two hours.

(2) For thorough drying, air-dry for 18 hours or bake for 45 minutes at 250°F (121.11°C).

(3) Recoating is permissible after air-drying for 10 hours.

e. Thinner. Thin primer as required with mineral spirits paint thinner, TT-T-291, or gum spirits turpentine, TT-T-801.

NOTE

Olive-drab, rust-inhibiting enamel, TT-E-485, may be used in lieu of enamel TT-P-636.

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2-16. PRIMER COATINGS, RUST-INHIBITING (TT-P664)

a. Characteristics. This is a fast-drying primer that provides a hard, smooth, satin finish on iron or steel and requires

no sanding.

b. Use. Use as a primer coat on bare iron or pretreated steel, or when topcoating with an enamel finish coat. This

primer may also be used as an intermediate coat over synthetic enamel when nitrocellulose lacquer is applied as a

topcoat. It requires no sanding prior to applying the topcat.

c. Application. Apply primer by dipping, brushing, or spraying, when thinned as recommended by the manufacturer.

d. Drying Time. After 25 minutes the coating is thoroughly dried.

e. Thinner. Thin with synthetic enamel thinner, TT-T-306, or by the manufacturer's specified thinner.

2-17. PRIMER, LACQUER, RUST-INHIBITING (MIL-P-11414)

a. Characteristics. This is a quick-drying, rust-inhibiting, cellulose nitrate primer. It is pigmented in one type and one

grade only. The color is characteristic of red or brown iron oxide pigments.

b. Use. Use as a base for lusterless, semigloss, and full gloss lacquer finishes in connection with automotive and

general usage. See MIL-STD-171 or the desired type of finish system.

c. Application. Apply primer by dipping or spraying when thinned with one part by volume of lacquer thinner, TT-T-

266.

d. Drying Time. The primer will dry to full hardness in 48 hours, however it will be dry to touch in three minutes.

e. Thinner. Thin lacquer with lacquer thinner, TT-T-266.

2-18. PRIMER COATING, ZINC CHROMATE, LOW MOISTURE SENSITIVITY (TT-P-1757)

a. Characteristics. This primer has corrosion-inhibiting properties and is prescribed for use on materiel and

equipment when severe corrosive conditions exist, such as exposure to salt water or spray.

b. Use. Use on iron and steel exposed to acid and salt water spray, on aluminum or magnesium surfaces, for

priming of aluminum or magnesium alloys, and on all contact surfaces with other metals or wood.

c. Application. Application is by brushing or spraying.

d. Drying Time. Air-dry the primer for 15 minutes before handling. It takes 24 hours of air-drying or baking for 45

minutes at 250°F (121.11°C) to dry to full hardness. Recoating may be started after 30 minutes of airdrying.

e. Thinner. Thin with toluene, TT-T-548, or synthetic enamel thinner, TT-T-306.

2-19. PRIMER COATING, WATER REDUCIBLE, EPOXY, ESTER-LATEX TYPE, LEAD AND CHROMATE FREE (MIL-

P-53032)

a. Characteristics. This primer is a water reducible, air-drying, epoxy, ester-latex, resin base system that is lead and

chromate free and meets air pollution requirements for solvent emission.

b. Use. It is intended for use on pretreated ferrous metals, pretreated aluminum, and wood. It is intended for use on

the inside of potable water tanks for marine use, for steel exposed to long-term weathering, or as a lacquer-resistant

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c. Application. Reduce five parts by volume of primer with up to one part by volume of tap water. Stir well and filter.

d. Drying Time. The sprayed primer will set to touch in one hour and will dry hard in 18 hours.

e. Thinner. Thin with tap water. Do not exceed 16 percent water by volume.

Section IV. SEALERS

2-20. GENERAL

Sealers are usually unpigmented. They are used in most applications to seal the pores of wood and to serve as an

undercoat over which one or more finish coats will be applied. Sealers are also used to prevent the bleeding of underlying

substances such as stains, or to prevent resin, from knots, from entering into the finish coat. In some applications where

the decorative feature of the finish is of less importance than its sealing and protective qualities, a sealer is used for both

primer and final finish coats. Some types contain fungicides. Sealers are not normally used with CARC coatings.

2-21. OIL, LINSEED, RAW (TT-L-215)

a. Characteristics. This is a yellowish, transparent vegetable oil extracted from flaxseeds. When exposed to the

atmosphere, this oil dries or cures by oxidation to form a tough and flexible film.

b. Use. Linseed oil is used as a vehicle for paints, a thinner for paints, and in the formulation of oleoresinous

varnishes and enamels. It can also be used as a sealer on bare wood.

c. Application. Apply by dipping or brushing. For dipping. allow the wood, which must be completely dry, to soak in

the oil for 24 hours before removing from the oil, wiping the excess with a squeegee or cloth, and allowing to dry.

d. Drying Time. Air-dry (cure) for about 16 hours. A second coat may then be applied.

WARNING

Wiping-cloths soaked with linseed oil must either be destroyed or spread out to

dry in a well-ventilated area to prevent possible spontaneous combustion.

2-22. STAIN, WOOD (TT-S-270)

a. Characteristics. This is a penetrating, wipe-off type stain containing a fungicide.

b. Use. The stain partially penetrates clean dry wood, and is used where camouflage and a protection against fungi

is desired.

c. Application. Apply the stain as issued by brushing, dipping, spraying, or wiping.

WARNING

This stain contains a toxic ingredient that is a skin irritant. Wear gloves when handling.

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d. Drying Time. Air-dry for 30 minutes before handling; allow 24 hours for drying to full hardness. Recoating may be

accomplished after 30 minutes of air-drying.

e. Thinners. If thinning is required, use mineral spirits paint thinner, TT-T-291.

2-23. VARNISH, SHELLAC (TT-S-300)

a. Characteristics. Shellac varnish is a solution or "cut" of a resin made from the secretion of certain insects. It dries

to a transparent film that is soluble in shellac thinner. It is not durable under exterior exposure conditions.

b. Use. May be used as a filling or sealing coat on wood, or as an intermediate coat to prevent the bleeding of oil-

soluble colors. It may also be used as an intermediate coat over an oil-type sealer.

c. Application. Shellac varnishes are usually applied by brushing. They can be sprayed when thinned properly.

d. Thinner. If thinning is required, use denatured alcohol, grade III.

e. Drying Time. Air-dry for 1 hour before handling; recoat after 2 to 3 hours of air-drying. Varnish dries to full

hardness after 24 hours.

Section V. THINNERS

2-24. THINNER, AIRCRAFT COATING (MIL-T-81772)

This thinner is used with CARC topcoats and primers. Type I is used with MIL-C-46168, MIL-C-53039, and those CARC

epoxy enamels and primers using MIL-T-81772, Type II, if Type II is not available. Type II is used with MIL-C-22750, MIL-

P-53022, and MIL-P-23377, Type I.

WARNING

Wear impenetrable gloves when using this thinner.

2-25. OIL, LINSEED, RAW (TT-L-215)

When used as a thinner in pigmented coating materials, it reduces the pigment-to-oil ratio, resulting in a thinner coat.

Paints thinned with linseed oil are used as sealing and priming coats on bare wood.

2-26. THINNER, ENAMEL, SYNTHETIC (TT-T-306)

This thinner is a mixture of volatile coal-tar and petroleum derivatives. It is used to thin synthetic resin-base varnishes

enamels. Do not use to thin lacquer.

2-27. THINNERS, LACQUER, CELLULOSE NITRATE (TT-T-266) AND LACQUER (MIL-T-6095)

Lacquer thinner TT-T-266 evaporates much less rapidly than lacquer thinner MIL-T-6095. These thinners are intended for

use during periods of high humidity to prevent the condensation of moisture on the surface of the lacquer film. Such

moisture seriously impairs the lacquer coating.

2-28. THINNER, PAINT, MINERAL SPIRITS (TT-T-291)

This is a water, white-petroleum derivative similar to and used interchangeably with dry-cleaning solvent. It is used as a

thinner for asphalt paints and oleoresinous enamels, paints, and varnishes, except synthetic, resin-base enamels and

varnishes. It will curdle or decompose these latter materials. Do no use to thin lacquer.

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2-29. TURPENTINE. GUM SPIRITS (TT-T-801)

This is a clear, volatile liquid obtained by distillation of the gum (oleoresin) of living pine trees. It is a good solvent for

many resins and is the preferred thinner for oil paints and varnishes with a linseed oil vehicle. Its evaporation rate is

relatively slow. Do not use to thin lacquer.

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Section VI. TOPCOAT OR FINISH COAT

2-31. CHEMICAL AGENT RESISTANT COATINGS (CARC)

a. General. Chemical Agents pose a devastating threat to sustained readiness in a combat environment. CARC

paints were developed to minimize the impact of this threat. CARC paints are relatively impermeable coatings which do

not absorb/desorb chemical agents, and which do not break down when decontaminated.

(1) A common misconception is that CARC paints present greater health/safety/environmental hazards than do

other paints. In fact, the health and safety requirements for CARC are the same as those for all paints. And, although

CARC paints are currently more expensive and require additional care in application, their durability make overall life cycle

costs/efforts less than those of other paint systems.

(2) There are currently three CARC paints:

(a) MIL-C-46168 a two-component aliphatic polyurethane used on exterior surfaces and those interior

surfaces frequently exposed (eg, ramps, hatches).

(b) MIL-C-53039 a single component aliphatic polyurethane used wherever MIL-C-46168 may be used.

b. Coating, Aliphatic Polyurethane, Chemical Agent Resistant (MIL-C-46168) Two-Component.

(1) Characteristics. This specification covers both camouflage and non-camouflage color chemical agent

resistant aliphatic polyurethane coatings (CARC). CARC is designed for easy decontamination after liquid chemical agent

exposure. It is available in a standard formula (Type II), and a high-solids VOC compliant formula (TYPE IV). Types II

and IV are all lead and chromate free.

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(2) Use. CARC is intended for use over new or previously painted surfaces. It is applied over pretreated

surfaces after priming with an epoxy primer (MIL-P-53022, MIL-P-53030, or M IL-P-23377). CARC can be applied over

thoroughly prepared existing CARC surfaces. It cannot be applied over lacquer. MIL-C-46168 is for exterior surfaces and

interior surfaces routinely exposed to the outside (i.e., door ramps, hatches, etc.).

(3) Application. Pigments of Component A have a tendency to settle and cake due to the solids content. These

solids must be dispersed into a smooth, uniform solution prior to the addition of the catalyst. This can best be

accomplished by mechanically agitating or stirring Component A for 30 minutes before mixing. The catalyst, Component

B, must be a clear to pale yellow liquid and must be free of crystals. A cloudy, milky, or crystalline gel indicates that the

catalyst is contaminated and should not be used. If the container for Component B is swollen, do not open it. Dispose of it

as a hazardous waste. Both components should always be measured because accuracy is very important. MIL-C-46168

should be mixed four parts by volume of Component A with one part by volume of Component B. Thinning should not be

necessary for brush application. MIL-C-46168 can be thinned for spraying by mixing up to one part by volume of the

applicable solvent with four parts by volume of the mixed coating. The applicable solvent for Type II and Type IV is MIL-T-

81772, Type I. For adequate camouflage properties, it is necessary to apply the coating to a minimum dry film thickness

of .0018 inch (.0046 cm). Under certain temperature and humidity conditions, for more even results, it may be advisable to

apply two coats of a minimum thickness of .0009 inches (.0023 cm) each. Component B is water sensitive and caution

must be taken to ensure water or high humidity does not come in contact with the coating. Mixed coating must be used

within eight hours and cannot be stored. Once opened, component B must be used that day or stored in a sealed dry

air/airless container.

(4) Drying Time. Curing time increases with lower temperature or higher humidity. At temperatures of 70 F

(21°C) and above, MIL-C-46168 will dry within the specification requirements (set to touch in approximately 15 minutes,

dries hard in 90 minutes, dries through in 4 hours, with a complete cure within 7 days). At 60°F (16°C), MIL-C-46168

requires twice as long to cure.

CAUTION

Do not mix components of MIL-C-46168 with MIL-C-53039.

CAUTION

Components of different colors are not interchangeable. Component A of one color

may not be used with Component B of another color. Components from different

manufacturers may not be mixed.

CAUTION

Do not use CARC on items which are flexible. Because of its rigidity, the finish

may crack when item is bent.

CAUTION

Spray lines used with epoxy should not be used with polyurethanes without

complete flushing or cleaning with solvents.

NOTE

CARC application requires extremely clean surface preparation. Prior to painting,

check cleanliness with the red litmus or water break tests.

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c. Coating, Aliphatic Polyurethane, Chemical Agent Resistant (MIL-C-53039) Single-Component.

(1) Characteristics. This specification covers both camouflage and non-camouflage color polyurethane

coatings. It is a lead and chromate free, single component CARC with a maximum of 3.5 pounds per gallon of Volatile

Organic Compounds (VOC) as packaged.

(2) Use. CARC is intended for use over new, pretreated surfaces. It is applied over pretreated surfaces after

priming with an epoxy primer (MIL-P-53022, MIL-P-53030, or MIL-P-23377). CARC can be applied over thoroughly

prepared CARC surfaces. MIL-C-53039 is for exterior surfaces and interior surfaces routinely exposed to the outside (i.e.

door ramps, hatches, etc.).

(3) Application. Thinning should not be necessary for brush application. It can be thinned for spraying by

mixing up to one part by volume of the applicable solvent with four parts by volume of MIL-C-53039. The applicable

solvent for all areas is MIL-T-81772, Type I. For adequate camouflage properties, it is necessary to apply the coating to a

minimum dry film thickness of .0018 inch (.0046 cm). Under certain temperature and humidity conditions, for more even

results, it may be advisable to apply to coats of a minimum thickness of .0009 inches (.0023 cm) each. The coating is very

water sensitive and caution must be taken to insure water or high humidity does not come in contact with the coating

before it is cured. Once opened, MIL-C-53039 must be used within eight hours, unless stored under a layer of MIL-T-

81772, type I, or a blanket of moisture free air or dry nitrogen.

(4) Drying/Curing Time. Curing time increases with lower temperature or higher humidity. At temperatures of

70"F (21°C) and above, MIL-C-53039 will dry within the specification requirements (sets to touch in approximately 15

minutes, dries hard in 90 minutes, dries through in 4 hours, with a complete cure within 7 days). At 60"F (16°C), MIL-C-

53039 requires twice as long to cure.

CAUTION

Never mix components of MIL-C-46168 or MIL-C-22750 with MIL-C-53039. They are

not compatible.

CAUTION

Do not use CARC on flexible items. Because of CARC's rigidity, doing so may

cause cracking of the finish.

CAUTION

Spray lines used for epoxy should not be used with polyurethanes without

complete flushing or cleaning with solvents.

NOTE

CARC application requires extremely clean surface preparation. Prior to painting,

check cleanliness with the red litmus or water break tests.

d. Coating, Epoxy Polyamide Enamel, Chemical Agent Resistant (MIL-C-22750) - Two-Component.

(1) Characteristics. This specification is for use on the interior surfaces of equipment, vehicles, vans, and

shelters. CARC is designed for easy decontamination after liquid chemical agent exposure. Interior surfaces which

become exterior surfaces upon opening (ramps, hatches, etc.) should be painted with MIL-C-46168 or MIL-C-53039.

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(2) Use. CARC is intended for use over new or previously painted surfaces. It is applied over pretreated

surfaces after priming with an epoxy primer (MIL-P-53022, MIL-P-53030, or MIL-P-23337).

(3) Application. Pigments of Component A have a tendency to settle. Stirring for 20 minutes is necessary to

disperse these solids into a smooth, uniform solution prior to the addition of a catalyst. The catalyst, Component B, must

be clear. Thickening or gelling with the presence of crystals indicates that the catalyst is not usable. M IL-C-22750 should

be mixed in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. The mixed components shall stand for an induction time

specified by the manufacturer before using. This coating can be thinned, if necessary, by using MIL-T-81772, Type II. For

adequate resistance properties, the coating should be applied to a minimum dry film thickness of .0018 inch (.0048 cm).

Mixed coating must be used within the pot life specified by the manufacturer, and cannot be stored. Component B is water

sensitive and caution must be taken to insure water or high humidity does not come in contact with the coating before it is

cured.

(4) Drying Time. At 70"F (21"C) and above, MIL-C-22750 will dry within the specification requirements (sets to

touch in approximately 20 minutes, dries hard in 90 minutes, dries through in 4 hours, with a complete cure within 7 days).

CAUTION

Components of different colors are not interchangeable. Component A of one color

may not be used with Component B of another color. Components from different

manufacturers may not be mixed.

CAUTION

Neither component of MIL-C-22750 is compatible with the single component MIL-C-

53039, and should never be mixed with it.

CAUTION

Spray lines used for epoxy should not be used with polyurethanes without

complete flushing or cleaning with solvents.

NOTE

CARC application requires extremely clean surfaces. Prior to painting, check

cleanliness with the red litmus or water break tests.

e. CARC Shelf Life Extension.

(1) To determine if the shelf life of CARC can be extended, perform the following inspections:

(a) Condition in container - should be no excessive skinning, hard settling or resin separation.

(b) Viscosity - should be no excessive increase in viscosity from specification requirements.

(d) Application - should conform to specification label instructions.

(e) Thinning - should thin adequately with designated thinners.

(f) Gloss - should conform to specification requirements.

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(g) Color - should conform to specification requirements.

(2) If paint meets criteria in (a) through (g), shelf life may be extended by 50%. For example, a paint with a self

life of 1 year could be extended six months if it passes inspection above.

(3) For further information about CARC paint inspection, testing and shelf life extension, write to: Commander,

U.S. Army Belvoir Research, Development and Engineering Center, ATTN: STRBE-VO, Ft. Belvoir, VA 22060-5606.

2-32. ENAMELS

a. General. Enamels are pigmented finishing materials that, in general, dry to a hard gloss, semigloss, or lusterless

finish. The nonvolatile vehicles in enamels may be oils, natural or synthetic resins, soluble cottons, or their combinations.

For CARC enamels, refer to para 2-31d.

b. Walkway Compound, Nonslip and Walkway Matting, Nonslip (MIL-W-5044).

(1) Characteristics. This enamel provides a very coarse, gritty coating, similar to coarse sandpaper. It is to be

applied over any previously painted or primed surface, including surfaces previously painted with CARC, alkyd, or enamel.

(2) Use. A heavy coating is to be applied on surfaces that might become wet in order to provide a more secure

footing. For painting tank turret floors, a heavy coating of white enamel is to be used.

(3) Application. When brushing, apply as issued or thin to not more than 5 percent by volume. If enamel is to

be sprayed, thin to 15 percent by volume. Use thinner specified by the manufacturer. The enamel can also be trowelled

on; apply as issued. The thickness of the coating should be from 1/32 to 1/16 of an inch to insure retention, with maximum

durability, and nonskid properties. For tactical equipment, apply compound over CARC primer, and apply CARC topcoat

cover compound; for non-tactical equipment, do not apply CARC topcoat over the compound.

c. Enamel, Synthetic, Gloss (T-E-489).

(1) Characteristics. This is a high-gloss, air-drying, alkyd-resin base enamel, with excellent weather-resistant

properties. It is flexible and has satisfactory gloss and color retention.

(2) Use. This enamel is used on exterior and interior metal surfaces, particularly on smooth exterior surfaces.

The main use of the enamel is for refinishing automobiles. For this purpose, it should be noted that when alkyd enamels

of this type are applied to steel surfaces, the bare or phosphatized steel should first be given a priming coat with an oxide,

zinc-chromate alkyd, or priming surfacer.

(3) Application. Apply as issued when brushing on; thin in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions

when spraying. The enamel dries hard in 8 hours and dries through in 48 hours. It is ready for recoating after 24 hours of

air-drying.

d. Enamel, Synthetic, Lusterless (7T-E-527).

(1) Characteristics. This is a combination air-drying and baking enamel with an oil-modified, alkyd-resin base.

It has satisfactory weather characteristics with regard to chalking, fading, and color changes, but because of film porosity,

the enamel is applied in a finish system requiring the use of a corrosion-inhibiting primer.

(2) Use. Apply the enamel over a primer when weathering conditions are encountered. Use as a two-coat,

lusterless, alkyd finish for both general use and on the outer surfaces of optical instruments.

(3) Application. When brushing on, thin to a ratio of not more than 5 parts of thinner to 95 parts of paint. When

spraying, thin to a ratio of not more than 15 parts of thinner to 85 parts of paint.

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(4) The required thickness for acceptable covering depends to a great extent on the color of the paint. Black,

gray, red, and olive-drab colors have satisfactory hiding power, and a relatively thin film will suffice. Orange and yellow

paints require a film of at least twice that thickness. White enamel requires a heavy film to obtain complete hiding.

WARNING

The dried spray dust of lusterless enamels is an extreme fire hazard. Remove this

dust daily. The danger of fire can be greatly reduced by the use of a water-wash or

waterfall type of spray booth.

e. Enamel, Synthetic, Semigloss (TT-E-529).

(1) Characteristics. This is an alkyd-resin base enamel issued in two types: Class A, air-drying, and Class B,

baking. Both have satisfactory weathering qualities.

(2) Use. Use on exterior applications when extreme weathering conditions exist.

(3) Application. To brush on, apply as issued or by thinning with not more than five parts by volume of synthetic

enamel thinner, TT-T-306, to 95 parts by volume of enamel When spraying, thin with not more than 15 parts by volume of

synthetic enamel thinner, TT-T-306, to 85 parts by volume of Class A enamel, or 15 parts by volume of xylene, TT-X-916,

to 85 parts by volume of Class B enamel.

(4) Thickness of Coating. A light coat of olive-drab or black enamel will provide sufficient hiding. A

considerably heavier coat is required when yellow or white enamel is applied.

(5) Drying Time. Air-dry Class A enamel for eight hours, and bake Class B at 250°F (121.11°C) for 45 minutes

before handling.

2-33. LACQUERS

a. General. Lacquers are finish materials that dry by evaporation of the volatile portion only, and deposit a strong

film that is generally thinner than the film provided by oleoresinous products. The lacquers described in this paragraph are

of this type.

b. Lacquer, Lusterless, Hot Spray (MIL-L-11195).

(1) Characteristics. This lacquer is a one-type and one-grade cellulose-nitrate material which can be applied at

room or above-average temperatures.

(2) Use. Use as a one-coat, lusterless finish for projectiles, grenades, etc., and as a two-coat, lusterless finish

for automotive and general use.

(3) Application. Apply by dipping when thinned with one (+0.2) part of thinner; hot spray as issued. Apply by

cold spray when thinned with one part by volume of thinner to two parts by volume of packaged material. Use the

manufacturer's recommended thinner.

c. Lacquer, Automotive, Hot Spray (MIL-L-12277 and MIL-L-52043).

(1) Characteristics. This lacquer is a one-type and one-grade, high gloss, cellulose-nitrate material which can

be applied at room or above-average temperatures.

(2) Use. Use as a two-coat or three coat, semigloss finish for automotive materials. Use as a threecoat, semigloss

finish on aluminum and magnesium surfaces.

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(3) Application. Apply by hot spray as issued; by cold spray, thin with three parts by volume of thinner to five

parts by volume of lacquer. Use the manufacturer's recommended thinner.

d. Lacquer, Aircraft (MIL-L-46159).

(1) Characteristics. This is a single-color (Aircraft Green), low reflective, single-component, lead and chromate

free lacquer.

(2) Use. Use as a two-coat finish for the exterior surfaces of Army aircraft. It can be used in a wide variety of

temperatures (40°F to 90°F (4°C to 320C)) and humidities (15 percent to 70 percent). Excessively high temperature with

low humidity can result in dry spray, however, and excessively high temperature with high humidity can result in blushing.

Apply over primer MIL-P-23377 or TT-P-1757.

(3) Application. Apply by spray when thinned with up to one and one-half parts by volume of thinner, MILT-

19544, to one part by volume of MIL-L-46159. Mix only the amount necessary for use that day. MIL-L-46159 must be

thoroughly mixed in its container prior to adding thinner. Constant agitation is also required throughout the painting

process. Test on another surface prior to painting aircraft to ensure proper spray viscosity. If excessively high

temperatures and/or humidity are encountered, the lacquer/thinner mixture may be combined with up to 30 percent by

volume of acrylic lacquer retarder, MIL-E-7125. Apply two coats of mixture to a dry film thickness of 1.5 mils.

WARNING

Use impervious, not cloth, gloves when mixing any component containing MIL-E-

7125.

(4) Drying Time. The first coat will air dry in 30 minutes. Lightly wipe prior to applying second coat. The

second coat will dry to touch in 30 minutes and is ready for flight in four hours.

2-34. PAINTS

a. General. Paints are mechanical mixtures or dispersions of pigments in a nonvolatile liquid. A volatile solvent or

thinner is used to reduce the paint to the proper consistency for application. The pigmented liquid, after application to the

surface by brushing, spraying, or dipping, dries to form a solid and opaque coating. An oil paint contains a drying oil or oil

varnish as the basic ingredient. A paste paint is one that permits a substantial addition to the vehicle of thinner to obtain

the consistency required for application. An asphalt paint contains asphaltum or a similar substance as the principal

nonvolatile ingredient; this also provides the coloration of black or brown.

b. Paint, Acid-Proof, Black (MIL-C450).

(1) Characteristics. This paint consists of a material of petroleum or asphalt (bitumen) or a combination of both,

thinned with aromatic petroleum naphtha or mineral spirits paint thinner, TT-T-291, to the required nonvolatile content. It

contains no drying oils resins, or pigments. This paint is highly resistant to acids.

(2) Use. It is used on metal or wood battery boxes and their supports, and also in the assembly of certain

ammunition items.

c. Coating, Underbody (FT-C520).

(1) Characteristics. This compound is a mixture of asphalts, fillers, solvents, and additives processed to meet

specified requirements.

(2) Use. Use as a protective underbody coating for automotive equipment and as a sound deadener.

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(3) Application. Spray at a temperature of 65°F ±5 F (18.33°C ±2.78°C), with a tank pressure of 80 pounds per

square inch (psi) and with no more than 80 psi on the gun nozzle.

d. Paint, Heat-Resisting, Silicone-Aluminum (TT-P-28).

(1) Characteristics. This is a one-type and one-grade, aluminum, heat resistant paint which will withstand

solvents and normal weather exposure. It is an air-drying, or air-drying and baking, product with an aluminum pigment of

powder or paste, suspended in a liquid vehicle.

(2) Use. It is used for painting equipment where operating temperatures preclude the use of conventional

paints and for applications where engraved, stamped, or stenciled lettering would be exposed to temperatures up to

1000°F (537°C).

(3) Application. Spray as issued; brush when required.

e. Paint, Heat-Resisting (For Steel Surfaces) (MIL-P-14105).

(1) Characteristics. This paint contains a blend of ceramic frits, refractories, and pigments in a vehicle of pure

or modified silicone resins.

(2) Use. This paint is intended for use on solvent degreased and blasted steel surfaces of components which

are subject to temperatures as high as 1,400°F (760°C) and exterior weathering. Components such as mufflers,

manifolds, and stacks may be protected by the use of this paint. The paint provides excellent protection against corrosion

and chemical attack. It has also been found to perform satisfactorily when applied to parts that do not lend themselves to

sand blasting. In application to such parts, however, it is absolutely necessary that all loose rust and tight and loose mill

scale be removed by wire brushing and chipping. Coatings should then be applied by brushing, taking care to work the

paint well into the roughened surfaces.

(3) Application. Apply by brushing as received, or by spraying reduced in accordance with manufacturer's

recommendations.

(4) Drying Time. Paint air dries tack-free within 1 hour. Dries hard when baked at 400°F (204°C) for 30

minutes.

f. Coating, Red Fuming, Nitric, Acid-Resistant (MIL-P-22636 and MIL-P-14458).

(1) Characteristics. This coating consists of a primer conforming to MIL-P-22636 and a paint conforming to

MIL-P-14458.

(2) Use. When using red fuming, nitric, acid-resistant coating, refer to the specifications on this material. These are

listed in the Reference appendix in the back of this publication.

g. Paint, Stencil, Flat (TT-P-98).

(1) Characteristics. Stencil paint is of one grade and two types. The paint-consistency type comes in black,

white, and gray primary and secondary colors; the paste-form type comes in black, white, red. and yellow colors.

(2) Use. For marking bales, crates, fiberboard boxes, ammunition, etc.

(3) Application. Apply with a brush and stencil board, or mask to surfaces of varying textures and absorptive

properties.

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2-35. VARNISHES

a. General. Varnishes are nonpigmented liquids that, when applied as a thin film, dry on exposure to the air and

provide a protective coating. Most varnishes are clear or translucent, but certain asphaltic base materials, which are used

for protection against moisture or acids and for technical purposes such as electrical insulation, are called varnishes

although they are black due to the use of dyes.

b. Varnishing, Moisture and Fungus Resistant (MIL-V-173).

WARNING

This varnish contains a fungicidal ingredient that is harmful if ingested. Observe

the manufacturer's precautions in its handling.

(1) Characteristics. This is a transparent, phenolic-resin base varnish. The presence of this varnish can be

determined by inspection under a "black light", which activates a fluorescent dye. The dye can be added for this purpose

prior to the application of the varnish. This varnish has a high dielectric strength.

(2) Use. It is used as a surface or finish coat on electrical equipment and components such as coils, circuit

wiring, and the chassis of radar and radio assemblies as protection against moisture and fungi.

(3) Application. Apply by brush as issued, or after thinning with not more than five percent by volume of thinner.

For spraying, apply after thinning with not more than 15 percent by volume of thinner. Dipping consistency depends on

the type, shape, and construction of components and assemblies. The degree of thinning required is determined by trial.

Use the manufacturer's recommended thinner.

c. Varnish, Spar, Water-Resisting (TT-V-121).

(1) Characteristics. This is a durable, waterproof varnish with satisfactory weathering qualities. It is composed

of high-grade resins and polymerizing drying oils.

(2) Use. Use as issued on exterior surfaces where durability is important and a high gloss is not required. It can also

be used as a vehicle for exterior enamels where high resistance to the elements is required.

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CHAPTER 3

FINISH SYSTEMS

Section I. CLEANING AND TREATMENT OF SURFACES

WARNING

Before beginning any painting-related activity, read Section II, Safety Summary.

3-1. GENERAL.

This chapter describes finish systems. It covers the material to be used and procedures to be followed in the cleaning,

treatment, and painting of equipment to provide protection against rust, corrosion, detection, and/or deterioration. For

more information on specific systems not addressed in this chapter, refer to applicable finishing documents such as

MILSTD-171, Finishing of Metal and Wood Surfaces; MIL-T-704, Treatment and Painting of Materiel; MIL-STD-186,

Protective Finishing Systems for Rockets, Guided Missiles, Support Equipment, and Related Materials; MIL-STD-193,

Painting Procedures and Marking for Vehicles, Construction Equipment, and Material Handling Equipment; M IL-STD-194,

System for Painting and Finishing Fire-Control Material; MIL-STD-709, Ammunition Color Coding; MIL-F-14072, Finishes

for Ground Electronic Equipment; and TT-C-490, Cleaning Methods and Pretreatments of Ferrous Surfaces for Organic

Coatings.

3-2. SURFACE PREPARATION

a. General. Surfaces to be painted must be thoroughly cleaned. All rust, corrosion products, oil, grease, moisture,

dirt, fouling organisms, loose and blistered paint, deteriorated areas of old paint, and other surface contaminants will be '

removed prior to painting in accordance with MIL-T-704. Surfaces that require removal of loose paint shall be prepared in

the following manner:

(1) The initial step shall be to remove all loose paint by light sand blasting or orbital sanding.

(2) The edges of good paint surrounding the prepared areas shall be feathered using abrasive sanding disks or

stainless steel scouring pads.

(3) The newly cleaned areas shall be washed with liquid detergent cleaner (e.g. MIL-D-16791, Type 1) and

thoroughly rinsed with fresh water until the surface can pass a water break test. The surface shall be allowed to dry

completely; pretreatment should begin within four hours after cleaning.

b. Paint Remover. Paint and varnish remover will conform to TT-R-251, Type IV, Class A, low viscosity, for

horizontal surfaces, and Class B, high viscosity, to be used for vertical and near vertical surfaces. These paint removers

will have minimal effect on CARC coated surfaces, however. For CARC-coated surfaces, use paint remover, epoxy,

polysulfide, and polyurethane systems, MIL-R-81294, Type I, according to manufacturer's instructions.

c. Solvent Cleaning. Surfaces intended for conventional paint will be cleaned with the currently approved cleaning

agent. Surfaces intended for CARC coatings will be cleaned with a solvent conforming to MIL-T-81772 or TT-T-266.

Metal surfaces intended for vinyl paints will be cleaned with naptha solvent, Type A, of MIL1-N-15178. Surfaces already

painted with vinyl, acrylic, or acrylic nitrocellulose paint will be cleaned with either Toluene, TT-T-548, or Xylene, TT-X-

916, Grade A, prior to over-painting. Mineral-spirit type solvents will not be used on surfaces to be coated with paint

because these solvents leave an oily film which interferes with proper adhesion.

WARNING

Toluene, xylene, and naphtha are highly flammable. Exercise extreme care when

using these solvents. Do not expose to heat or open flames.

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3-3. CLEANING OF SPECIFIC SURFACES

a. General. Unless otherwise stated in the end item specification, cleaning shall be accomplished by chemical

methods (such as solvent cleaning, alkaline cleaning, acid cleaning, pickling, descaling with hydride or paint stripping), by

electromechanical cleaning methods (such as electropolishing, electrolyte alkaline, or electrolytic pickling), or by

mechanical means such as blasting, chipping, wire brushing, or grinding. After cleaning, all surfaces shall be kept free

from dirt, dust, finger marks, and other contaminants. Various surfaces, such as ferrous metals, zinc, aluminum and

aluminum alloy, magnesium alloy, wood, and previously painted surfaces, require special handling.

b. Ferrous Metal Surfaces. Unless otherwise specified, ferrous metal surfaces to be painted shall be blast cleaned in

accordance with Steel Structural Painting Council (SSPC) Specification SSPC-6 to remove milliscale, products of

corrosion, dirt, casting, sand, slag, and other foreign substances. Also, when stated, blast-cleaning shall be in accordance

with specifications SSPC-5 or SSPC-10, as required (see Steel Structures Painting Council Manual, Volume 2, SSPC-

SP6-63 for more information). Blast-cleaned surfaces shall be given a prime coat as soon as possible after cleaning and

in no case more than four hours later. Blast-cleaning shall not be used on surfaces which could be damaged, such as

machine parts and sheet metal thinner than 0.0625 inch (16 gage U.S. Standard).

(1) Blast-cleaning is optional on components painted for protection during limited storage, from which the paint

will be worn off as soon as the equipment is placed in use. Examples are truck assemblies, track roller assemblies

(including mounting frames), interiors of weld-type box sections, bulldozer components (including rippers, scarifiers,

ejectors, push plates, blades, bowls, and buckets), scrapers and crane shovels, interiors of cement mixer drums, and

interiors of aggregate driers. However, these surfaces shall be dry and free from oil, grease, dirt, and rust prior to painting.

(2) Ferrous metal surfaces of vehicles shall be cleaned for painting in accordance with paragraph 3-3b above,

except as specified herein. Surfaces of malleable iron or steel castings shall be cleaned as stated in paragraph 3-3b(1)

above. Other surfaces that cannot be cleaned by blasting may be cleaned to base metal by chipping, powered wire

brushing, or grinding to the required degree specified above for commercial sand blasting. Sheet metal and sheet metal

parts of eight gage and thinner may be cleaned to bare metal by acid pickling in accordance with TT-C-490, with a

maximum of five percent sulfuric acid included. Old paint may be removed from vehicles requiring repainting by the use of

a paint remover.

c. Zinc Surfaces. Zinc surfaces, including zinc-coated ferrous material, shall be thoroughly cleaned, as specified in

paragraph 3-3a above, to remove all traces of oil, grease, dirt, and other foreign substances.

d. Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Surfaces. These surfaces shall be thoroughly cleaned, as specified in paragraph

3-3a above, to remove all traces of oil, grease, dirt, and other foreign substances. This shall be followed by a three to five

minute immersion or pressure spray in a hot, 10 percent solution of chromic acid, after which the surfaces shall be

thoroughly rinsed with clean, warm water to remove excess chromic acid from cavities, joints, and recesses. The

concentration of chromic acid shall be checked at regular intervals to ensure that the solution is maintained at the specific

strength. Aluminum surfaces that cannot be immersed or sprayed with chromic acid shall be mechanically cleaned,

swabbed with a solution of MIL-C-5541, Type II, Grade B, Class 2.

e. Magnesium Alloy Surfaces. Magnesium alloy surfaces shall be cleaned in accordance with MIL-M-3171.

f. Wood Surfaces. Wood surfaces to be painted shall be dry and cleaned of all dirt, oil, grease, and other foreign

substances with a straight, petroleum-aliphatic solvent.

g. Previously Painted Surfaces. Any coating showing corrosion, cracking, blistering, or flaking must be sanded down

to bare substrate and solvent cleaned. Consider such surfaces bare and treat as required.

(1) For CARC application.

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Over CARC. CARC may be applied over sound CARC surfaces that have been solvent cleaned. Items

painted I with CARC will not normally require stripping. Exceptions are corroded areas and aircraft with severe weight

restrictions. These surfaces shall be cleaned of paint by Plastic Media Blasting (PMB) at 40 psi, whenever possible. This

is the preferred method of removing CARC primers and enamels. After paint removal, the entire surface will be cleaned in

accordance with MIL-STD-186 or MIL-T-704 and tested for cleanliness using the water break or red litmus test.

(2) For application of other finish systems. Previously painted surfaces that are to be painted with finish

systems other than CARC should follow the requirements and procedures of the individual finish systems and

specifications involved.

3-4. SURFACE TREATMENT

a. General. Bare metal surfaces to be painted with CARC coatings or vinyl paints will be coated immediately after

cleaning with pretreatment primer conforming to DOD-P-15328; this pretreatment will be used under conventional paints

only where specified. This wash primer will not stick to steel surfaces which have been treated with metal conditioner,

MIL-C-1 0578, Type II. Anti-fouling paint will not be applied over bare metal, since the copper in this paint will corrode the

steel. Aluminum may require pretreatment with MIL-C-5541. Whenever possible, MIL-STD-193, MIL-T-704, or other

applicable finishing documents should be consulted.

b. Use. Pretreatment primer DOD-P-15328, is used as a bonding agent and to provide temporary protection against

corrosion. In general, it may be applied to all bare surfaces, both exterior and interior. Ventilate and take proper

precautions pertaining to flammable materials.

3-5. TREATMENT OF SPECIFIC SURFACES

a. Treatment. Pretreatment of surfaces is generally used as bonding agent between the surface of the equipment

and follow-on coatings. It provides temporary protection against corrosion.

b. Ferrous Metal, Zinc, or Cadmium Surfaces. Ferrous metal, zinc, or cadmium surfaces shall be treated as soon as

possible after cleaning, as specified in paragraph 3-3 above, and as follows:

(1) With an organic pretreatment primer conforming to DOD-P-15328, or with a zinc phosphate (Type I) or iron

phosphate (Type II) chemical conversion containing in accordance with TT-C-490.

(2) Any evidence of rust or contamination on a previously cleaned surface shall be cause for recleaning prior to

painting.

c. Aluminum Surfaces. Aluminum surfaces shall be treated as soon as possible after cleaning, as specified in

paragraph 3-3 above, and as follows:

(1) With an organic pretreatment primer conforming to DOD-P-15328, or in accordance with MIL-A-8625 or

MIL-C-5541.

(2) Any evidence of corrosion or contamination or previously cleaned surface shall be cause for redeaning prior

to painting.

d. Magnesium Alloy Surfaces. Prior to painting, magnesium alloy surfaces shall be treated in accordance with MIL-

M-3171, Type I or III. Treated surfaces that become scratched in handling shall be touched up in accordance with MIL-M-

3171, Type I.

e. Wood Surfaces. Properly seasoned wood shall be sealed prior to application of CARC with a polyurethane sealer

covered by NSN in Table B-12. Single and two component sealers are listed. Glue used during construction with wood

shall be treated with sealer after construction. Unless otherwise specified, wood shall be treated prior to sealing in

accordance with MIL-T-704; i.e., dried to a moisture content no greater than 20% and pressure treated in accordance with

American Wood Preservers Bureau (AWPB) LP-2 (above ground) or LP-22 (ground contact). Only Ammoniacal Copper

Arsenate (ACA) or Chromated Copper Arsenate (CCA) preservatives shall be used. Alternate processes are available

when repainting or when pressure treatment is not available.

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f. Hardware and Hardware Items. Hardware and hardware items such as bolts, capscrews, washers, pins, springs,

and grease fittings are not to be cleaned and treated prior to assembly and painting if there is no evidence of rust or

corrosion.

g. Corrosion-Resisting Steel Surfaces. Corrosion-resisting steel surfaces shall be cleaned as specified in paragraph

3-3 above, then treated as follows (unless the corrosion-resisting steel has already been passivated and has not been

contaminated or depassivated by working, forming, or shaping the end item). The process specified below is primarily a

passivating treatment for corrosion-resisting steels and is not cleaning treatment.

(1) Degrease, as in MIL-S-5002.

(2) Immerse for 30 minutes in a solution containing 20 percent by volume of nitric acid and two percent by

weight of sodium dichromate at 120°F to 1300F.

(3) Rinse in clean hot water.

(4) Immerse for one hour in a solution containing five percent by weight of sodium dichromate, at 140°F to

160°F.

(5) Rinse in clean hot water.

(6) Rinse in hot water (160°F to 210°F) with the rinse maintained at pH 3 to 5 by the addition of flake chromic

acid or proprietary mixtures of chromic and phosphoric acid. Surfaces to be painted shall be treated with wash primer

conforming to DOD-P-15328 or MIL-C-8514.

Section II. PAINTING

3-6. APPLICATION

The first coat of paint of primer shall be applied to a dry, clean surface as soon as is practical. The coatings shall be

applied in an ambient temperature 50oF, or higher. The paint and surface shall be approximately the same temperature

except when hot spray is sued. Painting shall conform to the finish systems listed in tables 3-3 and 3-4 and shall be

applied by any method (dip, flowcoat, brush or spray) which will deposit the dry film coat-thickness specified in table 3-1.

Panels or subassemblies prepainted prior to the final assembly shall be treated and painted as specified herein. A

smooth, even surface, free from runs, sags, or other defects which might interfere with the application and adhesion of

subsequent coats, shall be applied. When applying the priming coat, sufficient time must be allowed for the paint to dry

prior to applying the finish coat. Baked finishes, except on materials that would be adversely affected by such treatment,

will be permitted if the baked finish conforms to performance requirements of the applicable paint specification.

NOTE

CARC primers and coatings cannot be applied using dip or flowcoat methods.

3-7. FILM THICKNESS

The dry film thickness of some of the more common coatings are listed in table 3-1. For other coatings, reference

individual specifications.

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Table 3-1. Dry Film Thickness of Each Applied Coat

Specification Pretreatment Coat Prime Coat Intermediate Coat Finish Coat1

Mils Mils Mils Mils

DOD-P-15328 0.3-0.5 - - -

MIL-C-22750 - - - min. 1.03

MIL-C-46168 - - - min. 1.83

MIL-C-53039 - - - min. 1.83

MIL-L-52043 - - - 0.8-1.2

MIL-P-14105 - - - 1.5-2.5

MIL-P-15931 - - - 1.8-2.2

MIL-P-23377 -0.6-0.92- -

MIL-P-24441 -2.8-3.2 2.8-3.2 2.8-3.2

MIL-P-53022 -1.0-1.55- -

MIL-P-53030 -1.0-1.55- -

TT-E-485 -1.0-1.5 -1.0-1.5

TT-E-489 - - - 0.8-1.2

TT-E-522 - - - 1.0-1.5

TT-E-527 - - - 0.8-1.2

TT-E-529 - - - 0.8-1.2

TT-E-1593 - - - 1.3-1.7

TT-P-636 -1.0-1.5 - -

TT-P-645 -1.3-1.7 - -

TT-P-664 -1.0-1.5 - -

TT-P-1757 -0.7-1.0 - -

1For Army use on exterior surfaces, only forest green lusterless finish coats shall be used, except green 383 shall be the

base color when chemical agent resistance is required. Interior surfaces shall be painted as specified. This does not

apply to camouflage coatings, which shall be painted as specified on applicable patterns.

2For use on nonferrous metals when a chemical agent resistant topcoat will be applied.

3For use when chemical agent resistance is required.

4For use on ferrous metals when a chemical agent resistant topcoat will be applied.

5For use on ferrous and nonferrous metals when a chemical agent resistant topcoat will be applied.

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3-8. TECHNIQUES OF MIXING AND THINNING

a. Method. The best, quickest, and easiest method of painting is by spraying. Paint rollers are used on large

surfaces when spraying is impractical. Paints are brushed on when other methods are impractical or special equipment is

not available. In general, the use of brushes is confined to touchup jobs.

b. Readiness. In most cases, paints issued ready mixed, hence color blending is not required. CARC paints MIL-C-

56168 and MIL-C-22750, however, are issued in a two-component form and require accurate mixing techniques.

c. Preservation.

(1) String. Stir paints well before use. If the vehicle (liquid portion) has separated from the pigment, pour off

most of the liquid portion into a clean container. Stir the thick settled portion (pigment) in the bottom until all chunks are

softened and dissolved. Restore the poured off portion a little at a time, stirring constantly with a lifting and beating

motion. "Box" the paint thoroughly by pouring it from one container to another several times, stirring the paint for a few

minutes between each transfer.

NOTE

Do not "box" lacquer, as this will cause a loss of the liquid portion by evaporation.

(2) Straining. When paint stands over a period of time, a skin may form over the surface and the pigment may

form into chunks to the extent that stirring will not mix all of the ingredients properly. In such cases, strain the paint

through a strainer into a clean container, discarding the residue left ion the strainer. Do not strain CARC coatings,

however. CARC coatings which cannot be properly mixed will be resealed and disposed of as hazardous wastes.

(3) Thinning.

(a) When it is necessary to thin paint, use a small amount of the prescribe thinner. Because of its

volatility, thinner will evaporate from the paint film, leaving practically the same ratio of vehicle to pigment per square foot

of surface as the paint would have provided before thinning. The warmer and drier the weather, the less thinner is needed

because heat tends to thin the vehicle. More thinner is required in cold weather to hasten the drying and hardening of the

film. Thinner should be used with care, as the less used, the more durable the applied coat will be.

(b) Polyurethane coatings may be thinned up to 20 percent by volume with thinner MIL-T-81772, Type I,

or with the manufacturer's recommended thinner. Epoxy primers which are admixed (blended) four to one by volume,

such as MIL-P-53022, may be thinned up to 20 percent by volume with epoxy thinner MIL-T-81772, Type II. Epoxy

enamels and primer which are admixed one to one by volume, such as MIL-C-22750 and MIL-P-23377, usually have

satisfactory spray viscosities, but may be thinned with small amounts of MIL-T-81772, Type II, if necessary. Water is used

to thin MIL-P-53030.

(d) Varnish should not be thinned except when used as a primer coat; it should then be thinned with a

small amount of its recommended thinner.

NOTE

Do not shake varnish. This may entrap air which will be difficult to eliminate from

the film.

(e) To thin synthetic enamels, use synthetic enamel thinner, TT-T-306.

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(f) When painting with acrylic or acrylic nitrocellulose lacquers, it is advisable to add 15 to 30 percent by

volume of acrylic lacquer retarder, MIL-E-7125. The retarder tends to slow the drying of the lacquer and evens out its

viscosity. The amount of retarder will vary depending on temperature and/or humidity.

(g) Should linseed or other oils be used, the ratio of pigment to vehicle should be reduced, giving the

paint less hiding power and greater penetrating power. On certain primary coats on wood or plaster, this is desirable.

d. Shop Atmospheric Conditions. If painting is to be done in an enclosed area, efforts should be made to control the

temperature to approximately 75°F to 80°F (24°C to 27°C), and the relative humidity to approximately 45 to 50 percent.

Humidity may be lowered by raising the shop temperature.

3-9. OPACITY AND COVERING DATA

a. Oil paints. Table 3-2 indicates the approximate area, in square feet, which can normally be covered per gallon of

oil paint. This information can be used as a guide in estimating the amount of paint required for a specific job.

Table 3-2. Oil Paint Coverage

Prime Coat Second Coat Third Coat

Material (In Sq. Feet) (In Sq. Feet) (In Sq. Feet)

Steel:

Sheet 400-600 500-600 600-700

Heavy construction 400-550 450-600 550-650

Medium 350-500 450-550 500-600

Light 300-500 400-550 450-550

Wood:

New500-6001500-6002500-600

Weathered 300-4001400-5002400-500

Repainted 400-500 500-600 500-600

Concrete and brick 150-3003300-4004350-450

Plaster, etc. 250-3502300-400 400-500

1To each gallon of paint is added approximately two quarts of raw linseed oil and one pint of thinner.

2 To each gallon of paint is added approximately one pint of raw linseed oil and one-half pint of thinner.

3 Special primer or reducer added.

4 Approximately one pint of reducer is added to each gallon of paint.

b. Enamels, Varnishes, Lacquers, and Stains. In general, the approximate area, in square feet, which can be

covered per gallon, depending on surface and consistency of paint, is as follows: enamels. 400-600: varnishes, 500-700;

lacquers, 75-200; and stains, 500-600.

3-10. STORAGE OF PAINT MATERIALS

WARNING

Post "NO SMOKING" signs in paint warehouses.

a.The materials covered in this paragraph include the primers, fillers, paints, varnishes, lacquers, and other liquid

products that are required for protective finishes.

b.Store these materials where they will be protected from the elements and extreme temperature changes. While

freezing temperatures may cause a separation of some ingredients, which are difficult to mix again with

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uniform consistency, the majority of the products described in this manual are not damaged by freezing. CARC coatings

(MIL-C-46168, MIL-C-53039, and MIL-C-22750) cannot be used after being frozen, however. Low temperatures do tend

to increase the viscosity of paints, varnishes, and like materials. This makes their application difficult, and impairs the

adhesion if they are applied when temperatures are very low. High temperatures may cause a soapy, foamy condition, or

a chemical change of the oils in a paint or varnish, and make them unusable.

NOTE

CARC paints have a shelf life of one year. This one-year shelf life can only be

reached if CARC paint is stored at a proper temperature range of between 32°F and

120°F.

c. Up-end containers every 90 days when they are stored on end, or rotate them one-half turn every 90 days when

they are stored horizontally.

d.Do not store partially filled containers without tightly installing lids, covers, or caps.

e. Do not store paints, varnishes, or other flammable materials near steam pipes, open flames, or where there is a

danger of flying sparks, such as from welding equipment.

f. Paint and paint thinners shall be stored separately from other materials such as grease, oil, and spare parts.

Rags, wood, and similar matter shall not be stored in the same area as paints and paint thinners.

g. To avoid possible leakage from rusted containers, protect containers against rain, snow, steam leaks, and other

sources of water.

h. Each container should be labeled with complete instructions as to the type of material, the thinning ratio, the

thinning material, and color, gloss, and application data. Each container should also be labeled with safety warnings and

cautions.

i. Maintain a perpetual inventory of all materials when the volume is large enough to warrant the effort. Install a

system of dating for each shipment received. Use the oldest stock first since aging causes certain types of coatings to

lose their gloss and to thicken to such an extent that they are rendered useless. Black enamels have a particular tendency

to lose their gloss and drying properties upon aging.

j. After the shelf life of a paint has been reached, if samples of the paint conform to the specification requirements

for viscosity, drying time, application, thinning, gloss, and color, and if the condition in the container reveals no excessive

skinning, hard settling, or resin separation, the shelf life may be extended by 50 percent (i.e. a one-year shelf life would be

extended by six months). This includes storage extension for CARC paints.

3-11. TIPS ON PAINTING

Certain basic precautions are applicable to paint, varnish, enamel, and lacquer. The following should be observed at all

times:

a. Do not paint over an unclean surface. Be sure all dirt, rust, scale, etc., are removed.

b. Do not fail to stir paint thoroughly.

c. Do not mix one paint with another unless instructed to do so.

d. Do not fail to follow instructions which appears on containers, particularly those concerning safety, the addition of

thinner, and the application instructions.

e. Do not apply paint or varnish unless the drying conditions are satisfactory.

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f. Do not paint in wet or extremely cold weather (below 50°F (10°C)).

g. Do not apply abnormally heavy coats.

h. Do not add too much thinner.

i. Do not use paint buckets, cans, paint rollers, spray guns, or brushes with are not clean.

j. Do not apply cold paints on varnishes.

k. Do not leave old paint and oil-soaked cloths laying around in the paint shop; they are a fire hazard.

I. Do not fail to clean brushes, paint rollers, and spray guns immediately after using.

m. Do not smoke when painting. Do not smoke near paint storage areas or paint booths.

n. Do not release the tops of pressure-feed material containers before releasing the air pressure.

o. Do not use electrical connections that show any inclination to becoming loose.

p. Do not pour paint out of a container in a manner that obscures the label.

q. Do not fail to strain paint before using, if required. CARC paints cannot be strained, however.

r. Do not fail to remove all traces of wax from surfaces where paint or varnish is to be used.

s. Do not paint without proper respiratory equipment and ventilation.

t. Do not waste paint by spraying behind the item being coated.

u. Do not paint over a moist or wet surface.

v. Do not paint between the ground strap and hull of tanks.

w. Do not paint on operator-instruction plates.

3-12. TIPS ON PAINTING WITH CARC

The following precautions should be observed, in addition to those listed in paragraph 3-11 above, when applying

Chemical Agent Resistant Coatings (CARC):

a. Spray lines for epoxy applications should not be used with polyurethane coatings without complete flushing or

cleaning with solvents.

b. Test for cleanliness when applying CARC with the red litmus or water break test.

c. Remember to notify the local safety office and preventive medicine support activity prior to initial CARC painting.

This also applies to all spray painting operations, regardless of the material used.

d. Do not use CARC for items like manifolds and mufflers that exceed 400°F. Do not use CARC on rubber, lacquer

coatings, or vinyl.

e. Use impervious, not cloth, gloves when applying CARC.

f. Do not apply CARC to flexible items. Because of its rigidity the finish may crack when bent

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g. When using CARC, mix only the amount needed to do the job (i.e. don't open a large container for a small job)

because unused CARC must be disposed of and cannot be stored.

h. Epoxy-polyamide coatings build up thickness quickly. Thick films are detrimental for good adhesion. Do not apply

CARC beyond its thickness tolerances.

Section III. SPECIFIC FINISH SYSTEMS

3-13. GENERAL

a. Specific finish systems for both camouflage and non-camouflage materials are addressed in this section and in

paragraphs 3-1 through 3-5. Refer to those paragraphs for additional details. Tables 3-3 and 3-4 lists the different finish

systems (i.e. combinations of primers, topcoats, and pretreatment materials used on specific types of surfaces) that are

most frequently encountered. Details on each of the components covered can be found in Chapter 2 and in the individual

specifications. This paragraph and paragraphs 3-14 through 3-16 give additional information on particular finish systems,

including those using CARC.

b. Specifications for CARC camouflage colors contain requirements to protect the military equipment against visual

and infrared detection and chemical agent contamination. CARC paints have this protective ability and also the ability to

be easily decontaminated. Camouflage coatings, especially aircraft coatings, are rough and difficult to clean under field

conditions. Cleaning agent, MIL-C-85570, is very useful in cleaning aircraft and other camouflage (alkyd or CARC)

painted equipment.

c. For further camouflage paint (QPL) information, see Chapter 4, or contact: Commander, Belvoir Research,

Development and Engineering Center, ATTN: STRBE-VO, Fort Belvoir, Virginia 22060-5606.

Table 3-3. Camouflage Finish Systems

Top Coat3Primer

Aluminum Surfaces Steel Surfaces

TT-P-1757 TT-P-636

TT-E-4851

TT-P-1757 TT-P-664

TT-E-4852

TT-P-1 757 TT-P-664

M IL-P-23377

TT-P-1757 TT-P-664

MIL-C-53039 MIL-C-46168 MIL-P-23377

MIL-P-53030 MIL-P-53022 MIL-P-53022

MIL-P-53030

1When using T--E-485, types II or IV can be used.

2When using TT-E-485, type IV should be used.

3Where lead and chromate free topcoats are required, use type II of the camouflage specifications, where applicable.

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Table 3-4. Non-Camouflage Finish Systems

Type Surface Pretreatment Primer Coats Intermediate Coats Finish11 Coats1

AMetal DOD-P-153284TT-E-485 1- - TT-E-485 1

TT-P-636

Metal (For lead and DOD-P-1532841- - TT-E-5291,2,3 1

chromate free)

Metal (For marine DOD-P-15328 TT-P-645 1- - TT-E-485 2

environment) TT-E-1593

Wood (For lead and See MIL-T-704 TT-P-636 1- - TT-E-529 1

chromate free) See MIL-T-70410 TT-E-5291,2,3 1

BMetal -MIL-P-24441, 1MIL-P-24441, 1MIL-P-24441, 1

(B-113)formula 150 formula 150 formula as

specified

(B-214) - MIL-P-24441, 1MIL-P-24441, 2MIL-P-1 5931 2

formula 150 formula 150

Wood See MIL-T-704 TT-P-636 1 1TT-P-636 1TT-E-522 1

CMetal DOD-P-153284- - - TT-E-4853,9 1

DMetal DOD-P-153284TT-P-175761- - TT-E-52912

EMetal DOD-P-153284TT-P-175761- - MIL-L-52043 2

FFerrous metal DOD-P-1532841- - MIL-C-2275082

MIL-P-5302212 MIL-C-461688

MIL-P-5303012 MIL-C-530398

GNon-ferrous metal DOD-P-153284MIL-P-2377712 1- - MIL-C-2275082

MIL-P-5302212 MIL-C-461688

MIL-P-5303012 MIL-C-530398

1For vehicles or equipment specified in MIL-T-704, paragraph 3.3.4.5, coat shall conform to TT-E-

489

2A maximum of five percent of chrome yellow, TT-P-381, color 7B, shall be added to enamel, TT-E-

485, when it is used as a primer, or the black may be omitted and the resulting yellow enamel used

as the primer so as to provide a color contrast between coats. The yellow enamel with the black

omitted shall be used as the primer when the color of the finish coat is other than forest green or

dark green. Gloss finish coats shall conform to TT-E-489.

3When paint conforming to TT-E-485 is used, the type shall be suited to the method of application.

4Altemates specified in MIL-T-704, paragraph 3.2, can be used interchangeably with DOD-P-15328.

5TT-E-485 or equal commercial primer.

6Color optional.

7Camouflage coatings must conform to MIL-T-704, paragraph 3.3.4.1 ,except that camouflage

coatings applied over type C finishes must also be compatible with the under coatings used.

8For use where chemical agent resistance is required, or for greater durability.

9When using this finish and requiring the camouflage forest green color, an anticorrosive primer must

be used.

10When lacquer resistance is required, TT-E-485, type IV, or TT-P-664 can be used. When

camouflage painting is required, the camouflage and coatings shall replace these specified topcoats

(See table 3-3).

12Parts and components may first be primed with alkyd base primer, which has been allowed to cure

for a minimum of 15 days, and then cleaned and primed as specified herein either prior to or at final

end item assembly painting.

13For general use for water immersion and salt air exposure.

14For continuous use in sea water; not for salt air exposure.

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3-14. TOUCHUP AND RECOATING.

a.When touching up damaged areas, the procedure should be as similar to the original method of finishing as

possible; a clean surface is imperative. If the old finish is in good condition, clean the surface with a compatible cleaning

solvent and apply the topcoat. Where general disintegration of the surface is evident, or the under surface is corroded, the

coating must be stripped clean from the part. Corrosion must be removed or neutralized by mechanical or chemical

treatment, or both, and the surface metal must be penetrated, primed, and then topcoated.

b.Camouflage CARC coatings can be applied on MIL-P-53022, MIL-P-53030, MIL-P-23377, MIL-C-46168, MIL-C-

53039, MIL-C-22750, and fully cured alkyd surfaces. All of these surfaces must be clean and free of all contaminants such

as oil, grease, fuel, hydraulic/transmission fluid, wax, carbon deposits, sanding debris, water, and fingerprints. Clean

surfaces should be tested using the red litmus or water break tests. CARC cannot be applied over lacquer. All lacquer

painted items must be stripped down to the epoxy prior to applicable of CARC.

c.Camouflage alkyd coatings can be applied over enamel primed substrates such as MIL-P-52977, MIL-P-52999t,

TT-P-636, TT-P-664, TT-P-1757, TT-E-485, or enamel topcoats as long as the surface is clean, dry, and fully cured. Alkyd

paints cannot be used over previously CARC painted surfaces.

d.The primary method for determining whether equipment is currently painted with CARC or alkyd is to examine the

area near the equipment data plate. The word "CARC" or "ALKYD" should be stenciled nearby. For equipment without a

data plate, thoroughly wet a rag with acetone (i.e. fingernail polish remover) and briskly rub the painted surface for 20

seconds. Evidence of actual paint removal onto the rag indicates an alkyd painted surface.

3-15. TARGET MATERIAL.

Target materiel is generally governed by the policy that wooden parts destroyed by bullets will not be painted. Timber

frame-supports of sliding targets are, however, given one coat of commercial red paint. The pulleys, sash cord, sash cord

clamps, roller brackets, rollers, slide racks, slide irons, and hook bolts of sliding targets are not painted. All parts of the car

and track of rolling targets for machine guns, and all parts of sled targets, except snatch blocks, ropes, staves, and

pasteboard targets, receive one coat of commercial red paint.

3-16. ENGINE, ENGINE ACCESSORIES, ENGINE COMPARTMENTS.

a. General Instructions.

CAUTION

Mask intake and exhaust ports, breathers, etc., carefully to prevent dust, solution,

water, or metal conditioner from entering the engine.

(1) CARC should be used on all surfaces, interior and exterior, of tactical (combat, combat support and ground

support) equipment where the temperature does not exceed 400"F. This would include engine compartments, for

example. The type and color for interior should be specified to facilitate maintenance or human factors engineering

considerations.

(2) Engines, engine components, and powertrain assemblies which are normally painted should be painted

consistent with (1) above. For areas that exceed 400"F, paint should conform to MIL-P-14105 or TT-P-28, as applicable.

Generally, this means that exposed engines (e.g., on a roadgrader) or engine components should be painted with MIL-P-

14105 in a camouflage pattern compatible color. Otherwise TT-P-28 or the manufacturer's coating would be acceptable,

because there is no high-temperature CARC.

(3) While the intended use of MIL-P-14105 is on ferrous substrates, it will work on aluminum, but the

performance limit of the coating (1400oF) is well above the melting point of aluminum. TT-P-28 has a performance limit of

1200"F. Neither coating should be used with a primer.

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b. Combat Vehicle Air-Cooled Engines. On combat vehicle air-cooled engines, ferrous metal parts are painted with

olive-drab, rust-inhibiting enamel, TT-E-485. Aluminum portions, including the cylinder fins, are left unpainted. The base

of the cylinders is coated with waterproofing, electrical, ignition varnish, MIL-V-13811.

c. Engine Compartments. All exterior surfaces of combat vehicle engine compartments not exposed to outside view

shall be painted white or light green for better reflection of light.

d. Radiators on Liquid-Cooled Engines. When radiators are stripped to bare metal, an external coat of radiator paint,

NSN 8010-00-728-8228, should be applied to outside of tanks and core after they have been assembled. Ensure paint

does not restrict air flow through core elements, since clogged core elements will not dissipate heat.

3-17. TAPE TEST (PAINT ADHESION TEST) FOR ALL FINISHES

(See figure 3-1.) Test paint adhesion on coated surfaces. Do not use test panels instead of actual production units. Test

the surface after the paint finish has cured on an out of the way place acceptable to quality assurance representatives as

follows:

a. Make a V-shaped scratch through the paint finish with a sharp metal blade. Make the scratch approximately two

(2) inches long and one half (1/2) inch between edges at the widest point.

b. Press a piece of pressure sensitive tape (3M code no. 250 or equivalent) firmly over the V, in the direction

indicated on figure 3-1. Press out air pockets.

c. Wait at least ten seconds, then quickly pull the tape away, in the direction indicated in figure 3-1.

d. Interpret test results as follows:

(1) If no paint comes off of the taped area, the coating is acceptable. (Removal of overspray (para 4-13a) is not

a test failure.)

(2) If the topcoat, primer or pretreatment comes off with the tape, then the coating has failed the test and must

be removed and another coating applied and tested.

(3) After test is passed, repair the scratched area by feathering-in with appropriate pretreatment, primer and

topcoat.

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Figure 3-1. Tape Test.

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CHAPTER 4

CAMOUFLAGING PROCEDURES

Section I. GENERAL

WARNING

Before beginning any painting-related activity, read Chapter 1, Section II, Safety

Summary.

4-1. CAMOUFLAGE PATTERN PAINTING.

a.This chapter covers methods of applying Camouflage Paint Patterns (CPP) to Army materiel. It also covers

procedures for inspecting applied CPP. Equipment consists mainly of brushes, rollers and spray guns; finish systems

consist of Chemical Agent Resistant Coatings (CARC), such as those listed in table 3-3. The CARC topcoats are suited

for camouflage painting and protect military materiel against visual and infrared detection and chemical agent

contamination. The CARC camouflage topcoats are MIL-C-46168 and MIL-C-53039. The CARC epoxy primers are MIL-

P-23377, MIL-P-53022, and MIL-P-53030. Appendix B contains tables with NSNs for these materials.

b.Information on specific finish systems and kinds of paint to be used for various applications is contained in Chapter

3. Surface preparation is also covered in Chapter 3. Application techniques are covered in Chapter 5. For additional

information on camouflage, refer to the following publications:

AR 750-1 Maintenance of Supplies and Equipment, Army Materiel Maintenance Policies

FM 5-20 Camouflage

TM 5-200 Camouflage Materials

c.Major items to be camouflage painted are weapons systems, vehicles, communications equipment, construction

equipment, and materials handling equipment. The painting procedures described in this chapter do not apply to aircraft.

Three-color camouflage patterns are created for all combat, combat support, and combat service support equipment

having an area greater than 9 square feet on one or more sides. New items of tactical equipment normally will be CARC

coated in a three-color camouflage pattern at the factory or depot. Some items, however, may be painted with lusterless

CARC green 383 when the pattern has not been developed. These items may be three-color camouflage patterned, at the

commanding officer's discretion, any time after CPP design development.

d.Only Intermediate and Depot level personnel with equipment and paint booths meeting OSHA standards are

authorized complete painting and/or repainting of equipment or components; if such equipment/booths are not available,

only touch-up efforts are authorized. Unit personnel are permitted to use topcoats and primers for touch-up efforts only,

4-2. REASON FOR PATTERN PAINTING

a.All military vehicles and equipment have characteristic shapes and shadows. These shapes and shadows

contrast with the material surroundings and make the object stand out. Pattern painting using wavy, irregular patches of

camouflage colors does much to break up the characteristic shapes of the equipment by reducing contrasts with soil and

vegetation, pattern shape, and placement. Patterns have been designed for each type of vehicle to cut off sharp corners,

avoid straight, vertical, and horizontal lines, and extend shadows in shapes similar to natural features and vegetation;

however, the accuracy with which the CPP is applied completely determines how well the CPP camouflages the

equipment.

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b.Pattern painting is not a magic, cure-all camouflage technique, but it makes the item much harder to see and

recognize as a military object. It also provides an excellent base for applying further natural camouflage such as tree

limbs, shrubs, and grass.

NOTE

Mixing CARC colors with one another will alter their individual effectiveness when

applied to the end item. Blending, therefore, is not permitted.

c. Camouflage finishes better lend themselves to touchup painting than do the current olive-drab coatings. Slight

mismatches in color are expected at times and will not be noticeable except upon close inspection. Likewise, minor

abrasions and scaling of surfaces will be equally inconspicuous. Marring and surface lightening due to handling is

characteristic of camouflage coatings and does not impede camouflage or infrared properties. This is typical of low gloss

and sheen coatings in dark colors and is considered satisfactory.

Section II. PATTERN APPUCATION

WARNING

The local safety office and industrial hygienist must be consulted before

beginning/changing any painting operation.

4-3. PATTERN DESIGNS

Before applying camouflage paint patterns (CPP) to equipment, the pattern design for that equipment must be obtained.

Each type of item has its own CPP design which consists of 5 views of the equipment: front, back left side, right side and

top. Also issued with the designs are inspection worksheets and overspray gauges, which are necessary for inspecting

CPP once it is applied. To obtain design, inspection worksheets, and/or overspray gauges, write to:

Commander

Belvoir Research, Development and Engineering Center

ATTN: STRBE-JDA

R. Belvoir, VA 22060-5606

For the equipment being camouflaged, furnish the following data with your request:

• National Stock Number (NSN)

• Nomenclature

• Model Number (where applicable)

• Standard Study Number (if known)

• Line Item Number (if known)

See figure 4-1 for an example of the CPP for the M 113 Personnel Carrier. Within each area is a number that stands for

the color to be painted. The base, or primary" color is designated #2. Color #2 is usually applied first over all surfaces.

Color patches #1 and #3 are then applied over the primary coating.

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Figure 4-1. Pattern Painting Design for the M113 Personnel Carrier

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4-4. CHOICE OF METHOD

There are four CPP application methods: robotic, template, projection and manual. Robotic application is the most

accurate and consistent, and where a number of like items must be camouflaged, this method merits serious

consideration. Template application is the next most accurate and repeatable method, and where the robotic method is

deemed impractical, the template method should then be considered. The projection method is less accurate and

repeatable; however, where a limited number of like items are to be camouflaged, it may be more practical/cost-effective

than the robotic and template methods. Manual application is the least accurate, least repeatable method, and for this

reason its use is greatly discouraged. It should be used only when the other three methods, for whatever reason, have

been ruled out.

4-5. ROBOTIC METHOD

The robotic method of applying patterns uses an automated robotic program to establish the color boundary lines

simultaneously as the paint is applied to the bands and patches. Each color is automatically applied to its respective color

area by robotics preprogrammed to apply the designated pattern. No human participation is required.

a. Degree of Accuracy/Consistency. It is considered to be the most accurate and repeatable method of CPP

application.

b. Inspection Requirements. The first pattern applied by a robotic program should be fully inspected (see Section III,

CPP Inspection Procedures); however, once that pattern passes inspection, that robotic painting program is 'certified'.

Subsequent patterns applied using certified programs need be inspected only on a random sample basis.

4-6. TEMPLATE METHOD

The template method of pattern application uses either rigid or soft templates to locate and mark the pattern color

boundary lines on an item that requires a CPP. Templates are fabricated from rigid material (wood, aluminum, etc.) or

soft, flexible material (mylar, plastic sheets, etc.). The fabricated template is precisely positioned on the surface to be

patterned, which must already be completely coated with the base color (#2 on the CPP design). The boundaries are then

located and drawn with soapstone or chalk onto the surface. Finally, the painter fills in color areas #1 and #3 of the CPP

with the colors designated on the design.

a. Degree of Accuracy/Consistency. After the robotic method, it is the next most accurate and repeatable.

b. Inspection Requirements. The first pattern applied using a template must be fully inspected in accordance with

Section III, Inspection Procedures; however, once that pattern passes inspection, the template is 'certified'. Subsequent

patterns applied with this template need be inspected only on a random-sample basis.

4-7. PROJECTION METHOD

The projection technique utilizes transparent reductions of the CPP drawings which are transferred directly onto the item

by illuminated projection. This technique permits the color boundary lines to be traced manually using chalk or soapstone.

a. Degree of Accuracy/Consistency. It is an inaccurate, inconsistent method of CPP application, but it is slightly

more desirable than the manual pattern application technique. Its use, however, may be necessitated by practicality and

cost effectiveness constraints, especially when there are only a small or limited number of the same item requiring the

CPP application (i.e., when the cost tradeoff may not justify the development of soft or hard templates or robotic

programs).

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b. Inspection Requirements. Every pattern applied using the projection method must be fully inspected in

accordance with Section III, Inspection Procedures. No random sampling is permitted.

4-8. MANUAL METHOD

The manual application of color boundary lines is considered to be the least accurate and least repeatable method of CPP

application. This method uses a modified "free-hand" approach for applying the color boundaries with the aid of various

pattern point guideline techniques such as grid layout, transfer of scaled points from CPP drawings, etc.

a. Degree of Accuracy/Consistency. The manual method is the least accurate, least repeatable application method.

Therefore, its use is greatly discouraged. It is considered a last resort' method.

b. Inspection Requirements. Every pattern applied using the manual method must be fully inspected in accordance

with Section III, Inspection Procedures. No random sampling is permitted.

4-9. MARKINGS ON CAMOUFLAGED EQUIPMENT

After the equipment has been pattern painted, only the following markings are to be applied:

NOTE

Markings on CARC camouflaged equipment will be CARC in colors designated in

figure 4-2.

a. Unit Identification. Type and location remain the same.

b. National Symbol. Paint a 3-inch star on both front and rear. Symbol should be centered on the equipment, on line

with unit ID markings. On the rear of wheeled vehicles, the star may be placed on the tailgate.

c. Agency Identification and Registration Number. The identification and registration number shall be placed on any

appropriate interior area, if available, which is visible from outside a locked or secured item.

d.Safety and Instructional Markings. Markings such as tire pressure, fuel type, and fill level will be in letters no

larger than one inch. Markings directly related to troop safety, such as wrecker boom capacity and danger zones, must be

evaluated by safety personnel.

e. CARC Markings. Equipment with data plates shall have the word "CARC" painted in a conspicuous area as near

the data plate as possible. Painting shall be in block letters, as large as possible, not to exceed one inch. All major items

having a log book shall have the Equipment Control Record, DA Form 2408-9, annotated in the lower left corner of Block

21, Remarks, reflecting the word "CARC", and the date applied.

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Figure 4-2. Markings on Camouflaged Equipment.

Section III. INSPECTION PROCEDURES

4-10. GENERAL

The full CPP inspection consists of three levels of inspection: Level I, Level II, and Level III. Level I is essentially a visual

conformance check from 50 feet or more. Level II is a close-up boundary inspection using a CPP overspray gauge. Level

III is a detailed comparison of actual physical measurements to nominal dimensions.

4-11. MATERIALS/TOOLS REQUIRED

After becoming completely familiar with the inspection procedures outlined below, the inspector should assemble the

following materials/tools:

• CPP designs, including inspection worksheet (para 4-3) and overspray gauge (fig 4-3)

• One (1) 6-foot steel measuring tape, graduated in sixteenths (or thirty-seconds) of an inch

• One (1) 6-foot steel measuring tape, graduated in tenths of an inch

• Small T-square and/or straight edge

• Soapstone or chalk

• Pen, pencils, colored pencils

• Paper/notebook

• One plumb bob, with string

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• CPP designs, including inspection worksheet (para 4-3)

• One (1) 6-foot steel measuring tape, graduated in sixteenths (or thirty-seconds) of an inch

• One (1) 6-foot steel measuring tape, graduated in tenths of an inch

• Small T-square and/or straight edge

• Soapstone or chalk

• Pen, pencils, colored pencils

• Paper/notebook

• One plumb bob, with string

• Overspray gauge (figure 4-2)

Figure 4-3. Overspray Gauge

4-12. LEVEL I INSPECTION

In this level of inspection, the inspector, from a distance of 50 feet or more from the item, visually compares the colors,

shapes and boundaries of the applied pattern to those of the design pattern, by using the following sequence of steps:

a.Ensure the data on the identification plate of the item to be inspected corresponds to the data on the CPP

drawings. If not, the CPP inspection cannot be performed until the correct drawing set is obtained (para 4-3).

b.With 2 different colored pencils, shade color areas #1 and #3 of the drawing set, including inspection worksheet.

c. Begin with the right side view. If from that view the items 20 feet or less long, stand 50 feet from it. If item is over

20 feet but less than 40 feet in length, stand 75 feet from it. If item is longer than 40 feet. stand 100 feet from it.

d. Compare the right side as drawn with the actual right side view of the item:

(1) Ensure all black disruptive bands have been properly located on the item.

(2) Verify comparative size and direction of black bands with those on drawing.

(3) Ensure black boundary lines closely conform to the shape of boundaries depicted on CPP drawings.

(4) Ensure all brown patches have been properly located on item.

(5) Ensure contours are sharply defined, and shapes of brown patches closely conform with those on CPP

drawings.

e. Document any failures (differences found between applied pattern and drawing pattern) as follows:

(1) Mark failed area on item with chalk or soapstone.

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(2) Record failure on inspection worksheet.

(3) Describe failure in notebook for painter/contractor debriefing.

(4) Report failure in specific detail to painter/contractor to facilitate correction. Reference points may be used to

show failure location.

(5) Provide constructive guidance on corrective action (e.g., inspector may even draw correct contour line on item

and direct repainting within this line).

f. Repeat c through e for the other four drawing views. Level I inspection is complete when each view is examined

in this manner, and when all corrections have been witnessed and accepted by inspector.

4-13. LEVEL II INSPECTION

In this level of inspection, the borders are examined to ensure color definition. The contrast between color areas is key to

CPP effectiveness, and, for this reason, overspray of one color into another color area must be minimized to a 1-1/2 inch

tolerance. An overspray gauge (figure 4-3) is used to determine whether overspray on the applied CPP is within this

narrow tolerance.

a. Overspray. Unless applied robotically, pattern colors are applied in sequence, beginning with a base coat in the

primary color (#2 on CPP drawings). The other two color patches/bands are spray-painted, one after the other, over this

base coat. A normal result of this process is overspray, the overlapping mist of one paint color on an adjacent color area

which impairs CPP effectiveness. With experience, painters can minimize overspray.

b. Overspray Gauge. The overspray gauge (figure 4-3) is a card-like, transparent sheet of plastic with white

markings (to contrast with camouflage colors) which indicate the tolerance, or 'transition' zone. The gauge is overlayed on

the border area; the actual border line is then located and aligned under the gauge boundary line DESIGNATOR, and the

overspray is examined. When overspray extends into the 'FAIL ZONE', the failure location is noted by marking the

notches at both ends of the gauge boundary line DESIGNATOR with chalk or soapstone.

c. Areas to be Inspected. Level I inspection included a visual check from a distance of contour definition. Any areas

noted where contours were NOT sharply defined should be inspected for overspray failure. Special attention should be

given to black disruptive bands, which are especially important to CPP effectiveness.

d. Level II Inspection Procedure. For each area noted as in sub para c, complete the following steps:

(1) Lay overspray gauge over border, so that FAIL ZONE lays over color area applied first.

(2) Align DESIGNATOR, or boundary line marking, as close as possible to fog/boundary transition area, so that

it is just short of overlapping spray, but so that no primary color can be seen in secondary section.

(3) Examine overspray. If it extends into FAIL ZONE, record Level II failure as follows:

(a) Mark notches at both ends of DESIGNATOR line on gauge with chalk or soapstone.

(b) Record overspray failure on inspection worksheet.

(d) Report overspray failure in specific detail to painter/contractor. Show failure location.

(e) Provide constructive guidance on corrective action.

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Figure 4-4. Typical Views on Inspection Worksheet.

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e. Level II Inspection Completion. This level of CPP inspection is complete when each view of the item is inspected

in this manner, and when inspector has witnessed and accepted all corrections.

4-14. LEVEL III INSPECTION

This level of inspection entails contrasting actual versus nominal dimensions of the CPP. Specifically, the inspector

verifies that all black disruptive bands were applied within + 1 inch of the location specified on the worksheet. Reference

points are used to make these measurements. At least one point on each boundary of the black bands must be

measured from a nearby reference point. Inspections, however, are not limited to one point per border, nor to the

reference points indicated on the worksheet.

a. Reference Points (RPs). RPs are denoted on inspection worksheets (figure 4-4) by small circles (o). They are

usually (not always) located at the intersection of two physical line features, such as the corner of a door.

b. Deltas. Deltas are denoted by triangles (A) on the inspection worksheets (figure 4-4). They are reference points

which are located within an inch radius of a black band border.

c. Locating Dimensions (LDs). The LD is the horizontal distance between a reference point and a black band

border. The LD must be within + 1 inch of the dimension specified on the inspection worksheet (figure 4-4).

d. Bandwidths (BWs). The BW is the distance between a point on one border of a black band and a point on a

different border of the same band. Like the LDs, actual BWs must be within + 1 inch of those specified on the inspection

worksheet.

e. Level III Inspection Procedure. The simplest way to inspect the CPP at this level is to check each delta, LD and

BW indicated on the worksheet.

(1) Deltas. A delta on the worksheet (figure 4-4) is indicated by a small triangle. Check these as follows:

(a) Locate delta on worksheet. Some physical equipment feature, such as the top of a door handle or a

panel corner, should intersect a black band border within ± 1 inch.

(b) Go to equipment being inspected, and locate this feature.

find the actual border line, marking the notches with chalk or soapstone (para 4-13d(2)).

(d) Use a ruler to determine whether any point on the actual border line is within a 1 inch radius of the

actual physical feature.

(e) If no point on the border line is within this radius, a level III failure must be documented. As with level

II failures, the failure location on the applied CPP should be marked with chalk or soapstone, and the failure should also

be recorded on the worksheet. A notebook entry and detailed report to painter, as with level II failures, should also be

made. The inspector must guide, witness and accept corrections of failures. Follow documentation procedure in para 4-

13d(3).

(2) LDs. A LD on the inspection worksheet (figure 4-4) is a dimension (in inches) with arrows and lines from a

RP, denoted by a small circle, to a point on a black band border. Check LDs as follows:

(a) Locate LD on worksheet. Note the RP and the point on the black band border.

(b) Go to equipment, and locate the equipment feature which corresponds to the RP on the worksheet.

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(d) If the border is at some point straight across from (on the same horizontal plane as) the RP, use the

overspray gauge to locate the actual border line (para 4-13d) where border intersects RP's horizontal plane.

(e) Mark point on border line where it intersects this plane, and measure distance from this point to RP.

(f) If border is not on same horizontal plane as RP (see figure 4-4 for example), drop a plumb bob from the

higher point, and measure distance from lower point to that point where its horizontal plane intersects plumb line. (Again,

the overspray gauge can help distinguish the actual border line (para 4-13d(2).)

NOTE

Vehicle must be level to get accurate measurement.

(g) This distance must be within + 1 inch of the LD on worksheet. If it is not, document a level III failure in

same way as level II failures (para 4-13d(3)(a)-(g)).

(3) BWs. A BW on the inspection worksheet (figure 4-4) is a dimension (in inches) with arrows and lines from a point

on a black band border to a point on an opposite border of same black band. Check these as follows:

(a) Locate BW on worksheet. Note points on opposite borders of same black band.

(b) Go to equipment and locate corresponding points on actual applied borders.

(d) Measure distance between these lines at points corresponding to those marked on worksheet.

(e) If this distance is not within + 1 inch, document level III failure in same way as level II failures (para 4-

13d(3)(a)-(g)).

f. Level III Inspection Completion. This level of CPP inspection is complete when at least one point on each black

band border in each view of the equipment has been checked to ensure its location is within ± 1 inch of that specified on

the drawings. Checking each LD, delta and BW on the inspection worksheet minimally fulfills this requirement; however,

additional measurements may be made to increase confidence levels at discretion of inspector. Inspector must witness

and accept correction of all failures found.

4-15. COMPLETION OF FULL CPP INSPECTION

The CPP inspection is complete when all three levels of inspection are complete.

4-16. SUMMARY OF CPP INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS

Inspection requirements vary with the method of CPP application. As stated in Section II, robotic and template methods

require the first applied pattern to pass inspection (all levels), thereby making that robotic program or template certified.

Subsequent patterns applied using that program or template shall be inspected on a random sample basis. Manual and

projection methods require each and every applied pattern to be inspected (all levels).

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CHAPTER 5

APPLICATION TECHNIQUES AND EQUIPMENT

Section I. SPRAY GUNS AND PRESSURE CANS

WARNING

Before beginning any painting-related activity, read Chapter 1, Section II, Safety Summary.

5-1. SPRAY GUN APPLICATION

a. Use. Spray gun equipment can be used for any type of finish and on any surface. It does not replace the brush

for certain operations, yet there are definite types of work it can do more easily and better than the brush. The spray gun

is obviously a tremendous time-saver and its use is recommended when a large volume of work is encountered. The

spray gun is particularly adaptable to touchup and maintenance work when the ability to blend old and new surfaces is

important. Spray application of any finish type requires respiratory equipment.

b. Training. The proper operation of spray guns and auxiliary equipment is not difficult to learn, but the necessity

exists for training operators. Only through such training can the full flexibility and operation of spray guns be realized.

5-2. SELECTION OF SPRAY GUNS

a. Definition. A paint spray gun (see figure 5-1) is a mechanical means of bringing compressed air and paint

together, atomizing or breaking up the paint stream into a spray, and ejecting it for the purpose of applying a coating.

b. Types. There are two types of spray guns: attached containers and separate containers. These types can be

further subdivided into bleeder and non bleeder, external and internal mix, and suction and pressure feed types. The

commercially available pressure cans belong to the attached container type. They have a limited use for touchup where

compressed air is inaccessible to the job. Airless, portable spray equipment that requires an electric connection also

belongs to this type.

(1) Bleeder and nonbleeder guns.

(a) A bleeder-type gun is characterized by an intentional continuous leakage of air from some part of the

gun. This prevents building up air pressure within the hose and permits its use with small compressing systems that are

not equipped with an automatic pressure-controlling device. The trigger in a bleeder-type gun controls only the flow of

fluid.

(b) A nonbleeder-type gun is one in which the trigger controls the passage of both air and fluid. Some

type of pressure-controlling device must be used with it.

(2) External and Internal Mix.

(a) An external-mix gun is one which mixes air and fluid outside the air cap.

(b) An internal-mix gun mixes air and fluid within the air cap.

NOTE

The term internal mix applies to the air cap alone.

(3) Suction and Pressure Feed.

(a) A suction-feed gun is designed to feed the fluid into the air stream through a vacuum created by

raising the fluid tip above the air cap. Generally, guns of this type are used with quart-size or smaller containers.

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Figure 5-1. Spray Gun Types

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(b) A pressure-type gun feeds fluid into the air stream (the air cap and fluid tip are flush), by means of applied

air pressure that forces fluid from the container to the gun.

(4) Airless Spray Equipment.

Airless spray equipment uses an electrically operated vibration element which forces the paint up through a tube from the

bottom of the container to a nozzle in the cover. This type can be recharged with paint See the manufacturer's

instructions for the type of current and voltage required.

5-3. SELECTION OF AIR CAPS. NEEDLES. AND NOZZLES

The performance of an air gun with any kind of material depends primarily on the selection of the proper air cap, fluid

needle, and fluid tip (or nozzle). Manufacturers identify combinations of these parts intended to be used together, and

their recommendations should be followed in respect to the proper combination for a particular material. Occasionally,

changing the type of feed will necessitate a different combination of air cap, fluid tip, and fluid needle.

5-4. SPRAY GUN TECHNIQUES

WARNING

All personnel who work in a spray painting booth must wear a NIOSH approved

respirator as well as personal protective equipment (PPE), when spray painting

operations are underway. Refer to para 1-7.

WARNING

Spray painting will be done only in areas designated for that use. All personnel

within a paint booth must be equally protected with proper PPE in accordance

with para 1-7. No unprotected personnel may enter a paint booth without

protection until 30 minutes after all painting/cleaning is completed.

WARNING

Only one person will spray paint on an item at a time, unless all people are

protected in accordance with para 1-7. This is to eliminate the hazard of

accidently spraying paint on another person.

Figure 5-2. Deleted

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Figure 5-3. Proper Method for Making Spray Glen Strokes

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f. Masking. When spraying, cover or mask all parts such as windows, gages, lubrication fittings, instruments, and

other parts which are not to be painted.

(1) Small areas or irregular-shaped parts are covered with crepe-backed masking tape. On larger areas, a

sheet of paper slightly smaller than the part to be masked is used, with the paper being held in place by a srip of masking

tape, which overlaps the edge of the paper, and holds the paper to the surface being masked. Masking tape is available

in various widths and is a convenient material with which to work when covering irregular outlines. The method of

applying and trimming the tape is shown in figure 5-4.

(2) Liquid or past-like materials are also available to mask out areas where paint is not desired. After the paint

is dry, these areas may be wiped or stripped clean.

(3) When spraying vehicle engines, the use of cloth bandages and socks will protect rubber hose, ignition

wires, and flexible tubing, and save much time and material. Cut the cloth bandage to fit the object to be covered,

allowing for hose clamps and other parts of the engine. Drawstrings at each end, with a string wrapped around the middle

of the bandage and tucked under a flap, prevent overspray from striking the protected object. Fit the sock over the

ignition wires and distributor cap, and use the drawstring tie to secure it around the base of the distributor.

5-5. LEAKAGE AND CORRECTION

a. Material Leakage from Fluid Needle Packing Nut. This condition is caused by a loose packing nut or by dry fluid

needle packing. To remedy, remove and soften the packing with a few drops of light oil. Re-install and tighten packing

nut to prevent leakage. See figures 5-5 and 5-6.

Figure 5-4. Masking

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Key to figure 3-5:

1. Air cap retaining ring 16. Trigger

2. Air cap 17. Air inlet nipple

3. Fluid tip 18. Setscrew

4. Gasket 19. Gun body

5. Baffle plate 20. Plunger cylinder

6. Housing 21. Needle plunger

7. Fluid nipple 22. Spring

8. Packing 23. Adjusting screw

9. Packing nut 24. Adjusting nut

10. Packing nut 25. Adjusting valve

11. Packing 26. Housing

12. Air valve body 27. Stud

13. Air valve 28. Screw

14. Spring 29. Gasket

15. Gasket 30. Fluid needle

Figure 5-5. Removable Spray-Head Type Spray Gun, Exploded View

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Key to figure 3-6.

1. Air cap retaining ring 15. Air valve plug

2. Air cap 16. Air tube

3. Fluid tip 17. Nut

4. Gasket 18. Gun handle

5. Baffle 19. Air inlet connection

6. Gun body 20. Spring

7. Trigger screw 21. Packing nut

8. Stud 22. Packing

9. Adjustment valve 23. Fluid nipple

10. Adjustment assembly 24. Air valve

11. Adjustment screw 25. Trigger

12. Spring 26. Air valve body

13. Adjusting screw 27. Packing

14. Fluid needle 28. Packing nut

Figure 5-6. Solid-Body Type Spray Gun, Exploded View

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b. Air Leakage from Front of Gun. This condition is caused by the air valve not seating properly due to:

(1) Foreign matter on the valve or seat.

(2) A worn or damaged valve or seat.

(3) A broken air valve spring.

(4) A sticking valve stem due to lack of lubrication.

(5) A bent valve stem.

(6) A tightly closed packing nut.

c. Material Leakage from Front of Gun. This condition is caused by the fluid needle not seating properly due to:

(1) A worn or damaged fluid tip or needle.

(2) Lumps of material or foreign matter lodged in the fluid tip.

(3) A tightly closed packing nut.

(4) A broken fluid needle spring.

(5) An improper size needle.

d. Jerky or Fluttering Spray.

(1) In pressure or suction-feed guns, this condition is caused by air leakage into the material line due to:

(a) A lack of sufficient material in the container.

(b) Tipping the container at an acute angle.

(d) A loose or cracked fluid tip in the cap.

(e) A loose fluid tip or damaged valve seat.

(2) Conditions which apply only to suction feed are:

(a) Material being too heavy for the suction feed.

(b) A clogged air vent in the container lid.

(d) The material feed tube (see figure 5-7) is resting on the bottom of the container.

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Figure 5-7. Attached-Container Type Spray Gun

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e. Defective Spray Patterns

(1) Heavy top pattern is due to:

(a) Horn holes that are partially plugged.

(b) An obstruction on top of the fluid tip.

(2) Heavy bottom pattern is due to:

(a) Horn holes that are partially plugged.

(b) An obstruction on the bottom side of the fluid tip.

(3) Heavy right side pattern is due to:

(a) The right side of the horn holes is partially clogged.

(b) Dirt on the right side of the fluid tip.

(4) Heavy left side pattern is due to:

(a) The left side of the horn holes is partially clogged.

(b) Dirt on the left side of the fluid tip.

(5) Heavy center pattern is due to:

(a) The spray width of the adjusting valve is set too low.

(b) The twin-jet cap, because the atomizing pressure is too low, or the material is of too great a viscosity.

(d) The nozzle is too large for the material being used.

(6) Split spray pattern is due to an imbalance in the air and fluid pressure.

(7) To remedy the conditions described in (1) through (4) above, determine if the obstruction is on the air cap

or the fluid tip. Rotate the cap one-half turn and spray a test pattern. If the defect is inverted, the obstruction is on the air

cap; if it is not inverted, the obstruction is on the fluid tip. Clean the air cap as instructed in paragraph 5-6. See figure 5-8

for examples of the conditions described in (1) through (4) above.

(8) To remedy the conditions in (5) and (6) above, readjust the atomizing pressure, fluid pressure, and spray

width adjustment until the desired spray is obtained. See figure 5-8 for examples of the conditions described in (5) and (6)

above.

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f. Orange Peel Finish. A common cause of this effect is the use of an improper or inferior thinner. With some

thinners and paints, this condition may be noticed at certain times of the year due to atmospheric changes. Other causes

are:

(1) Insufficient atomization.

(2) The gun is held too far from the surface.

(3) The gun is held too close to the surface, allowing air to ripple the surface.

(4) The material is not thoroughly dissolved or agitated.

(5) With synthetics and lacquers, drafts exist in the finishing room.

(6) With synthetics, there is low humidity.

(7) Improper (generally high) viscosity; the material should be reduced to specification requirements.

g. Streaks in Finish. Streaks are caused by:

(1) Tipping the gun, thereby causing one side of the pattern to deposit more material than the other. See figure

5-9. (2) An improper spraying pattern.

h. Sags and Runs in Finish. Sags and runs are caused by:

(1) Tipping the gun, resulting in an uneven deposit of material.

(2) Too much material on the surface due to too much pressure, or gun travel that is too slow.

(3) Improper (generally high) viscosity; the material should be reduced to specification requirements.

i. Mist or Fog.

(1) This condition is caused by high atomization due to:

(a) An atomizing pressure that is too high.

(b) The wrong air cap for the material used.

(d) In pressure-feed systems, the fluid pressure is too low.

(2) It is also caused by improper use of the gun, specifically:

(a) Incorrect stroking.

(b) A gun that is held too far from the painting surface.

j. Starving. This condition is caused by insufficient air reaching the spray gun due to:

(1) The waste in the air transformer is packed too tightly or the air transformer is clogged with rust or dirt.

(2) The air cocks are too small.

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Figure 5-8. Defective Spray Patterns

Figure 5-9. Spray Painting Faults

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(3) The air lines are clogged.

(4) The air line is of an improper diameter.

(5) An inadequate air supply. This refers to the volume of air that is being delivered by the compressor, and

not necessarily the pressure at which the air is delivered.

(6) The air intake is clogged.

5-6. CARE OF SPRAY EQUIPMENT

a. General. A spray gun is an instrument that has been designed and machined to close tolerances. Handle it with

care so that the balance between the functional parts is not destroyed. Spray guns and related equipment require

cleaning immediately after use. Paint that has hardened in a gun or hose is extremely difficult to remove, and usually

causes a malfunction of the equipment. Be sure that the solvent used to clean the equipment is one in which the finishing

material is soluble. Be sure to read the instructions that come with the pressure can regarding preservation of the nozzle.

b. Suction Cup Type. Remove the cup, keeping the fluid stem inside the cup or container, as shown in figure 5-10,

then hold a cloth over the air cap and pull the trigger. This directs air into the fluid passageways, and blows any paint that

may be in the gun back into the container. After cleaning out the cup, clean the gun by spraying a small amount of clean

naphtha or thinner through it. Extreme care should be exercised in the removal of the fluid top so as not to split the tip or

otherwise injure it or the fluid needle. When loosening the fluid tip, the trigger of the gun should be compressed so that

the needle is not in contact with the tip; this eliminates the possibility of splitting the tip due to friction or sticking that is

caused by dried paint. The entire spray gun should never be immersed in naphtha or thinner, as this removes lubricants

and dries out the packing. Under no circumstances should the air or fluid ports of a gun or nozzle be reamed with any

substance harder than soft wood, as a deformation of the spray pattern may result, and the spray gun may be rendered

useless. To prevent wear, the working parts of guns should be kept lubricated with light machine oil. This requirement is

especially true of the needle. The needle packing should also be kept pliable with an occasional drop of light lubricating

oil.

c. Pressure Feed Type. Shut off the air supply to the pressure tank (see figure 5-11), release pressure in the tank,

and blow back fluid as in the suction cup equipment (paragraph 5-6b above). Empty and clean the pressure tank. Place

a container of clean naphtha or thinner inside the pressure tank and install the lid, making sure that the fluid delivery tubes

(see figure 5-11) are immersed in the container of naphtha or thinner. Apply pressure and operate the spray gun to clean

the hose and spray equipment. Disconnect the fluid hose from the gun and pressure tank and allow the hose to dry

thoroughly before reconnecting. Clean the air cap and fluid tip as in the suction-cup equipment (paragraph 5-6b above).

5-7. TOUCHUP PAINTING

a. General. When equipment or material has spots from which the protecting paint has disappeared, and the rest of

the paint surface is in a satisfactory condition, it is often advantageous to do a touchup, rather than a complete, painting

job. The bare spots may have been caused by natural wear, abrasion, mechanical injury, or by rust or corrosion of the

surface under the original paint. In such cases, it is necessary to clean the material beneath the spots and repaint using a

method as near as possible to that used on the original paint job.

b. Cleaning. The spots to be painted must be thoroughly cleaned so that no decay, dirt, rust, corrosion, etc.,

remains. The remaining paint should also be worked down to a feather-edge if it is desirable to hide the lap.

.c. Painting. While touchup painting may be done by the brush method, spraying is superior because the edges of

the new paint can be feathered out to blend with the old surface. If the old and new colors match, the areas of the new

paint will not be noticeable. In touchup work, use fillers, primers, and paints that are compatible with the existing

undercoats, finish coats, etc. The general instructions for spray painting given in paragraphs 5-1 through 5-5 are also

applicable to touchup work.

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Figure 5-10. Spray Gun Cleaning

Figure 5-11. Pressure-Feed Paint Tank

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5-8. ADDITIONAL SPRAY EQUIPMENT

a. Compressors.

(1) General. An air compressor is a mechanism designed to supply compressed air continuously at a

predetermined pressure and volume. Compressors designated for spray painting are of two general types: single-stage

and two-stage. These can be further divided into many other types, some of which are portable or stationary, unloader or

pressure-switch controlled, have horizontally or vertically mounted tanks, are air or water cooled, and have a gasoline

engine or an electric motor drive. Technical Manuals on air compressors are listed in AMC Pamphlet 750-9.

(a) Single-stage compressors. A single-stage compressor (see figure 5-12) is one having one or two cylinders

in which air is drawn from the atmosphere, compressed to a usable pressure, and delivered through an after cooler to the

air receiver. Compressors of this type are intended for use where maximum pressures do not exceed 100 pounds per

square inch (psi).

(b) Two-stage compressors. A two-stage compressor (see figure 5-12) is one in which a relatively large

cylinder first compresses the air to an intermediate pressure. Air compressed to this point is delivered through an

intercooler to a small cylinder where it is compressed to the final pressure. It is then delivered through an after cooler to

the air receiver. A system of this type is intended for use where required pressures exceed 100 psi. Such pressures will

be encountered infrequently in everyday painting.

compressors under the following conditions: where electric current is not available; where spray painting systems are

used in localities served with different types of current; and in localities where insufficient current is supplied.

(d) Electric motor drive. A majority of spray painting compressors are powered by electric motors of onefourth

to five horsepower. The use of a system of this type is confined to locations in which the proper current is available.

Electric motor-drive is generally chosen for more or less permanent installations, while a gasoline drive is preferred where

portability is the prime consideration.

Figure 5-12. Single and Two-Stage Compressors

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(e) Unloader and pressure switch control. Engine-drive compressors have unloaders which

automatically disconnect the compressing cylinders from the air storage tank and allow the engine to continue to run at an

idling speed until the tank pressure decreases to a preset minimum pressure. When the tank pressure reaches its preset

minimum, the unloader valve automatically advances the engine throttle, opens the valves, and causes the pressure to be

built up again. Electric motor-driven compressors have a pressure switch which shuts off the motor when a

predetermined pressure has been established and restarts it when the pressure has fallen to a predetermined point.

(f) Horizontal and vertical tanks. Normally, compressor tanks are mounted in a horizontal position,

serving as a base for the compressing unit. Where space is limited, or where ground clearance ora corner installation is

important, tanks can be mounted in a vertical position.

(g) Air or water cooled compressors. The physical process of compression produces heat, and for that

reason it is particularly important that air compressors be adequately cooled. Most compressors intended for use with

spray painting equipment are air cooled. To accomplish this, the exterior surfaces of cylinders, intercoolers, and after-

coolers are greatly increased in area by the use of fins. Increased surface area allows heat to be radiated more rapidly.

Larger compressors, when used continuously, cannot be adequately cooled by air. Such compressors use a water

cooling system consisting of a radiator, pump, fan, and water jackets built around the cylinders and are similar to those of

automobile engines.

(h) Truck outfits. Air compressors, usually with gasoline engines for power, are often mounted on light,

easily moved trucks. These portable units are ideal where painting is to be done at various locations.

(2) Inspection and lubrication of compressors.

(a) Gasoline engine.

NOTE

Do not make adjustments or repairs to gasoline engines unless qualified to do so.

Gasoline-driven air compressors are furnished with engines manufactured by many different companies. Generally

speaking, they are of low horsepower and simple construction. For instructions on how to lubricate and adjust, refer to

pertinent Technical Manuals. Adjustments to the carburetor, gasoline lines, and ignition systems should not be made in or

near the paint shop. While the maintenance and repair of gasoline engines is not the responsibility of the painter, he

should be sufficiently familiar with them to correct any minor stoppages caused by improper adjustment. Most gasoline

engines used on compressors are adjusted at the factory to run at a constant speed and no throttle adjustments should be

necessary.

(b) Electric motor. For lubrication of electric motors, refer to pertinent Technical Manuals. The

adjustment of electric motors, even of a minor nature, is not the responsibility of the painter and should be undertaken

only by qualified personnel. It is, however, the reponsibility of the operator to see that the electric motor on his

compressor is not damaged through improper use. All electric motors, when overloaded, overheat, usually very rapidly. If

this condition is allowed to persist for even a brief interval, the insulation on the winding may burn away. The use of fuses

and circuit breakers is intended to prevent this, and the operator should familiarize himself with them. In no event should

fuses be shorted or circuit breakers tied down.

Manuals.

(3) Operation of compressors.

(a) Installation. Proper operation of a compressor system depends to a great extent on the correct initial

installation of the equipment. The following points are important to proper installation: electrical wiring, whether for a

permanent or portable installation, presents a fire hazard at all times, and should be installed and inspected by a

competent electrician, as fire in a paint shop is devastating and almost impossible to control.

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overload protection should be furnished for the electrical circuit; compressors should be located in an adjacent room and

not in the paint shop, as this reduces the fire hazard considerably, improves the performance of the compressor, and

reduces operator fatigue caused by the compressor noise; permanent installations should be at least one foot from

adjacent walls to allow free air circulation over the cooling fins; air intakes should be piped to the outside of the building,

where they can pick up clean, cool air; air pipe lines should be of sufficient size; an air compressor should be mounted on

a solid foundation, because unless the weight is equally distributed, excessive vibrations will result in noisy operation and

may cause a break in the tank supports or the compressing equipment; and the compressor should be installed so that it

is level, with regard to a horizontal tank, and plumb, in the case of a vertically mounted tank, as this will assure the proper

function of the compressor oiling system.

(b) Replacement. Like all mechanical devices, air compressors eventually wear out and should be

replaced or rebuilt when: operational efficiency has decreased through wear and mechanical adjustments fail to restore it;

or there is an insufficient air output which cannot be corrected by normal equipment adjusting; or the time interval from

cut-in to cut-out is prolonged to the point of wasting power (a 50 percent deviation from the expected time interval is

sufficient reason for replacing or rebuilding the system).

condensation. Water condensed in this manner collects in the air receiver of the compressing outfit and must be removed

each day by draining through the air receiver petcock. Proper location of the air intake will cut down the amount of water

condensed in this manner.

(d) Servicing. Servicing of air compressors by personnel should be confined to the instructions given in

this paragraph. Any further servicing by maintenance personnel should be performed in accordance with Technical

Manuals on the specific compressors.

b. Tanks (Paint Containers).

(1) General. Material containers for spray painting systems are metal or glass vessels which are connected to

the spray gun. These containers serve as supply reservoirs for the material to be sprayed, and are of a cup or tank type.

CAUTION

Painters planning to use coatings formulated with chlorinated solvents (such as MIL-C-46168,

Type III) must remove all aluminum components from their painting system and replace with

aluminum-free or stainless steel parts.

(2) Cup containers. Containers of this type are generally used where a variety of colors in rather small

quantities are to be sprayed. There are two types: suction and pressure feed. Pressure-feed cups are recommended for

small quantities of enamels, plastics, and other materials too heavy for suction feed, and where fine adjustment and

speed of application are desired. The commercial preloaded and precharged pressure spray cans are unrechargeable.

(3) Tanks. Spray gun tanks are material containers for pressure-feed systems and provide a constant flow of

paint at a uniform pressure. Their capacities range from two to 55 gallons. They consist of a container with a clamp-on

lid, a fluid tube, outlet valves, a pressure gage, an agitator, and a safety valve. They also have an insertable paint

container. They are furnished with either a top or bottom outlet and various accessories. There are two distinct types:

Regulator type tanks offer the advantage of supplying large quantities of material to the gun under accurately controlled

fluid pressure. Regulator-type tanks are frequently further subdivided into single and double regulator types, depending

on whether the control is applied to the material pressure alone or to both the material and gun pressures. Regulator-type

tanks are equipped with a pressure regulator, safety valve, release valve, etc., and are operated with different pressures

on the air line and material. Equalized pressure tanks are equipped with only a safety and release valve, and operate with

the same pressure on the air line and on the material.

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(4) Insert containers. Insert containers are pail-like metal vessels designed to sit inside the tank. This

eliminates cleaning the tank and facilitates the rapid change from one color to another. Their use permits several batches

of material or colors to be mixed ahead of time. This construction also permits feeding directly from small cans of paint

instead of from the full-sized container inside of the tank.

(5) Agitators. Certain materials require constant or frequent agitation while in the tank, and to meet this

requirement, tanks are frequently supplied with mechanical agitators which can be activated by an air motor, by an electric

drive, or by a manual crank.

(6) Material containers.

(a) General. Most metal containers are rugged, substantially built. and should present few, if any,

operating difficulties. If regulator-type tanks are properly adjusted, air vents are kept free, and agitators are used when

needed, little maintenance will be required beyond thorough and adequate cleaning procedures. Mounting a tank upon a

dolly greatly extends the working area when used for multiple-gun operation. Tanks are available which provide for

simultaneous two-gun operation.

(b) Precautions. Observing the following precautions will insure the proper operation of material

containers:

WARNING

Never remove the cover from a pressure-feed container unless the pressure has

been released.

Clean thoroughly after use, as many spray gun malfunctions can be traced to improper cleaning of the material container;

be sure the fluid and air valve connections on the container are the proper size for the hose being used; test the tank

safety valve regularly; keep the material containers full, as they do not function efficiently "I-' when nearly empty; and use

the agitator regularly (where paint is being applied very rapidly, agitators are seldom needed, yet failure to agitate certain

materials results in the formation of a surface skin which rapidly clogs filters and hose).

c. Hoses.

(1) Construction. Two types of hoses are used with spray guns: and fluid. An air hose has a red or orange

cover while a fluid hose is black. The inner tube of a fluid hose is constructed of a solvent-resisting material that is

generally impervious to any of the common solvents used in paint.

(2) Size. Hose of adequate inside diameter must be used with all spray gun systems. Too often a spray gun is

blamed for improper paint feeding, or a material is considered of inferior quality, when the real cause of the trouble is low

air pressure at the spray gun. Usually, this condition is caused by a hose that is too small. As seen in table 5-1, there is a

natural pressure drop whenever compressed air is transmitted, and the amount of this pressure drop increases as the

hose gets smaller.

(3) Pressure drop. Table 5-1 shows the air pressure drop expected from various lengths of one-fourth and five-

sixteenths inch hose when used with a spray gun. For example, with 70 pounds of air pressure at the transformer, only

47 and one-half pounds of pressure (70 minus 22.5) will exist at the spray gun when 25 feet of one-fourth inch hose is

used to connect the two units.

(4) Cleaning. The fluid hose should be cleaned immediately after use. In no event should a fluid hose be left

uncleaned overnight.

(5) Storage. When not in use, the hose must be coiled and hung where it will be free from possible damage.

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Table 5-1. Drop In Air Pressure

Air pressure drop at spray gun (psi)

Air pressure at

transformer 5-foot 10-foot 15-foot 20-foot 25-foot 50-foot

(psi) length length length length length length

air hose = 1/4 inch diameter

40 6 8 9 1/2 11 12 3/4 24

50 7 1/2 10 12 14 16 28

60 9 12 1/2 14 1/2 16 3/4 19 31

70 10 3/4 14 1/2 17 19 1/2 22 1/2 34

80 12 1/4 16 12 19 1/2 22 1/2 25 1/2 37

90 14 18 34 22 25 1/4 29 39 1/2

air hose = 5/16 inch diameter

40 2 1/4 2 3/4 3 1/4 3 1/2 48 1/2

50 3 3 1/2 44 1/2 5 10

60 3 3/4 4 1/2 55 1/2 611 1/2

70 4 1/2 5 1/4 66 3/4 7 1/4 13

80 5 1/2 6 1/4 7 8 8 3/4 14 1/2

90 6 1/2 7 1/2 8 1/2 9 1/2 9 1/2 16

d. Valves and Gages.

(1) Valves and gages used on spray painting equipment are of rugged construction and normally will need little

attention to insure their correct operation. The following suggestions may be helpful in maintaining this equipment in good

condition:

(2) Keep valves free from paint by wiping with a cloth dipped in solvent or thinner. Do not immerse valves in

solvents or thinners, as this will dry out the packing.

(3) Be sure that valve nipples are of the correct size for the inside diameter of the hose being used. Incorrect

mating of hose and nipple is a common cause of spray gun malfunction.

(4) Do not repair air gages in the field. Have this done by experienced and qualified personnel using the

special tools and skills required for their proper adjustment.

e. Air Transformers.

(1) General. An air transformer, or separator, is a device which condenses oil and moisture, regulates and

filters the air, and provides outlets to which spray guns and dusters may be connected (see figure 5-13).

(2) Operation.

(a) Oil and moisture are collected by the baffles and filter pack, allowing only clean, dry air to reach the

spray gun. Further drying may be accomplished by the use of cartridges filled with a desiccant, such as silica gel, and

installed in the outlets.

(b) Oil and moisture collect at the bottom of the air separator or transformer and should be removed daily

(see figure 5-14).

(3) installation. Proper installation of the air transformer is essential to maintain correct operation. The

following points are to be observed:

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Figure 5-13. Air Transformer Installations

(a) Install the transformer at least 15 feet from the compressor.

(b) Air takeoffs from the compressor line to the transformer should be from the top of the line.

permanently installed drain leg which should be drained daily. In localities where regulated air is available and only

cleaning and filtering are needed, an air conditioner may be used to supplant the air transformer. The size of all

necessary air lines is given in figure 5-13.

(4) Filter replacement. The filter pack in an air transformer should be inspected and replaced whenever it

shows signs of becoming clogged by dirt or oil.

5-9. SHOP EQUIPMENT

a. Paint Booths.

(1) A paint booth is designed to collect, filter, and exhaust the fumes arising from the use of spray paint

equipment. Due to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and

specific state and local requirements, any large scale (more than touchup) painting must be done in a paint booth. This is

to minimize the release of toxic fumes into the environment and protect workers.

(2) Spray booths can be classified into two basic designs based on direction of airflow:

(a) Sidedraft Booths. Sidedraft booths have horizontal airflow. These booths take advantage of

momentum of the spray mist and can be used when painting small to medium articles.

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(b) Downdraft booths. Downdraft booths have vertical airflow. These booths permit greater protection

while allowing more freedom of movement for the painter.

(3) Spray booths range in size from small, bench-type models to huge chambers capable of holding a large

airplane. The basic consideration in determining the size of a spray paint booth is ensuring adequate space to permit the

painters easy access to the top and sides of the object. If the object is transported by conveyor, the booth must be

sufficiently long to allow coating within the time the object remains inside the booth.

(4) Booth exhaust air must be replaced for plant environmental control. The spray booth can be equipped with

filter doors or fresh air inlets to reduce the amount of dust entering the booth. Air should enter the booth at low velocity

(200 feet per minute (fpm) or less) and in the same direction as it is being exhausted to avoid unnecessary turbulence.

Figure 5-14. Operation of Air Transformer

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(5) The booth air cleaning section not only removes paint mist from the exhausted air but acts as a means of

air distribution within the booth. There are several types:

(a) Baffle type. An arrangement of metal baffles is simplest and provides a constant flow of air. Mist

removal and clean-up difficulties limit its use to low production applications.

(b) Dry filter. These booths combine low cost with highly efficient paint mist removal, but have the

disadvantage of a variable airflow. The airflow continuously decreases to a point where the filters require replacement.

Dry filters must be disposed of carefully or a fire hazard will be created.

mist from the exhausted air. They have the advantage of constant airflow, inherent fire protection, and high mist removal,

but at a greater cost.

(6) Thought should be given as to how the booth will be maintained. Maintenance requirements can be

reduced if:

(a) The booth is lined with strippable coating, such as wrapping paper or masking tape.

(b) Air filters are disposable.

grease.

b. Portable Floodlights. Portable floodlights provide good illumination directly on areas to be painted. Their use will

avoid uneven paint coverage. All lights used should be of the vaporproof type.

c. Can Shakers. A motor-driven paint can shaker (mixer) is a valuable piece of paint shop equipment. It saves

considerable time and eliminates stirring by hand and paddle.

Section II. BRUSH OR ROLLER APPLICATION

5-10. WHEN TO USE BRUSH OR ROLLER APPLICATION

Brush or roller application is used when:

a. The volume of work does not justify setting up the spray apparatus.

b. Spray equipment is not available or is inaccessible to the job.

c. The operation is that of priming wood or other porous surfaces.

d. The task of masking-out non-painted parts is extensive.

e. Mist from the spray gun would damage the surroundings or create a fire hazard.

f. Respiratory equipment, required for spray application, is not available.

5-11. Selection of Brushes and Rollers

a. General. Factors determining the proper selection of a brush (see figure 5-15) for a specific task are:

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Figure 5-15. Types of Brushes and Rollers

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(2) The nature of the surface on which the material is to be applied.

(3) The area to be covered.

b. For Stains. Brushes with rather stiff bristles, preferably set in rubber, are used to apply stains on wood with open

pores. The stiffness of the bristles is essential in working the stain into the pores of the wood. A softer brush is needed

for close-grained wood.

c. For Paints. Flat brushes with long soft bristles or hair are required to apply paint. The width will vary with the

area and nature of the surface to be covered.

d. For Enamels. Brushes used for enamels should be relatively large, with a chisel point. Skunk hair (fitch), rubber-

set, varnish brushes with moderately soft and fine bristles are best. This type of brush, slightly moistened with water, can

be used to touch up a non-CARC surface by rebrushing the coat, providing the brushing is done soon after the enamel

film has been applied.

e. Paint Rollers. Paint rollers are replacing brushes more and more. There are three types: quench, fill, and power.

The quench roller requires a tray for quenching with paint. The fill roller does not require a tray, but a funnel is needed for

filling. Both rollers require buckets and/or trays for easy handling. The power roller has an electric motor that pumps

paint directly from the container to the roller. These rollers are used mostly on large wall areas, floors, and ceilings. The

material to be applied and the nature of the surface to be treated are factors that will govern their usefulness.

5-12. BRUSHING VARIOUS MATERIALS

a. General. Brushing is used where rolling is impractical. A right-handed operator should start at the right edge of

the surface to be painted and proceed toward the left. Using this procedure, the full paint brush is applied to the uncoated

surface by brushing back into the wet film. By decreasing pressure at the end of a stroke, brush marking is minimized. A

left-handed operator should start at the left edge of the surface to be painted and proceed toward the right.

b. Stain. Apply freely, rapidly, and evenly in the direction of the wood grain, and brush well into the pores. Certain

types of stain must be wiped off with clean, lint-free cloths in order to produce a uniform effect.

c. Paint. On exterior woodwork, use a long, sweeping, straight stroke.

d. Slow Drying Enamel. Make short strokes in one direction until a small area is covered, then go back over the

area with strokes at right angles to the first, in order to obtain a smooth even coat. This operation is called "laying-off' the

finish. Follow with an adjacent area of similar size before the enamel in the first area sets.

e. Lacquer, Quick Drying Enamel, and Shellac. These materials must be applied rapidly. Each stroke of the

brush must completely cover the area to be traversed, and the brush must be kept well-charged with material so that no

retouching of spots is required; retouching results in a rough finish. This procedure is sometimes referred to as "flowing

on" a coat.

f. Varnish. Use a well-charged brush, and depending upon the speed with which the varnish dries, quickly "flow on"

the coat. If possible, "lay-off' the finish to give a smooth film.

g. Brushing Technique. See figure 5-16.

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Figure 5-16. Brushing Techniques (Sheet 1 of 2)

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Figure 5-16. Brushing Techniques (Sheet 2 of 2)

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5-13. CLEANING OF BRUSHES AND ROLLERS

a. General. In order to keep paint brushes soft and pliable, they should be cleaned immediately after use. Once the

material has been allowed to stand overnight, no amount of cleaning will restore the original pliability or remove the

hardened material from the heel of the brush. Solvents or thinners used with the material just applied by the brush are the

best possible cleaners. Mineral spirits paint thinner, xylene (ASTM D846), turpentine, and synthetic enamel thinner are

some of the common brush-cleaning fluids.

WARNING

Xylene is a hazardous material and must be disposed of in accordance with AR

420-47, Solid and Hazardous Waste Management.

b. Steps in Cleaning.

(1) Save cleaning materials by first pressing the brush firmly against the rim or side of the paint container, thus

squeezing out as much paint as possible.

(2) In the event the paint has hardened in the brush, it should be softened and carefully worked out with a putty

knife.

(3) Pour a small amount of brush cleaning fluid into a shallow, wide-mouthed container and work it thoroughly

into the brush, making sure that the fluid gets up to base of the bristles.

(4) When this small amount of fluid is loaded with paint from the brush, discard the fluid. Take a somewhat

larger amount of fresh fluid and repeat the operation as many times as necessary until all traces of pigment and paint

disappear and the bristles are soft and pliable.

(5) Paint rollers are cleaned in much the same manner. Use a pan instead of' a pail and soften by following the

instructions given by the roller manufacturer.

5-14. CARE AND STORAGE OF BRUSHES AND ROLLERS

a. General. The proper care of paint brushes and rollers requires the use of a few basic rules:

(1) Never stand brushes, wet or dry, on their bristles. This will cause the bristles to become permanently bent

or deformed and will ruin the brush.

(2) A brush used periodically should be stored in a keeper, such as a container of linseed oil or another

appropriate thinner. Suspend the brush from a nail or hook so that the bristles are covered with thinner but are not

touching the bottom of the container.

(3) Brushes that are not frequently used should be thoroughly cleaned with the proper paint thinner or cleaning

agent. After drying, they should be stored in a wrapper to retain their shape.

(4) For care of rollers, follow the manufacturer's instructions.

b. Storage Overnight.

(1) Paint brushes in daily use should be kept overnight in a brush keeper. Immersion of the cleaned brush in

oil or thinner will assure that the bristles will remain soft and pliable. Segregate brushes in their keepers according to the

type of material used. Use a MIL-T-81772 keeper for brushes used with CARC; use a linseed oil keeper for brushes that

are for use with paints and varnishes; place dope and lacquer thinner in the keeper for brushes used with lacquers; use

synthetic-resin enamel thinner for brushes that are used with enamels; and use alcohol, MIL-STD-1201 or O-E-760, for

brushes that are used with shellacs. A keeper cover should be used to prevent evaporation and contain the flammable

vapors of solvents and thinners.

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If necessary, drill a hole in the brush handles for suspension in the keepers.

(2) Use enough oil, solvent, or thinner in the keeper so that the bristles of the brushes are covered. These

brushes should not touch each other or the bottom of the container. Brushes kept in linseed oil should be cleaned before

use by washing in thinner.

NOTE

Brushes used for CARC, lacquer, synthetics, or shellac should be placed in brush

keepers containing CARC thinner, lacquer thinner, synthetic thinner, or alcohol,

respectively. Traces of linseed oil will spoil such materials and the finishing job

performed with these brushes.

(3) For rollers, follow the manufacturer's instructions.

c. Indefinite Storage. When brushes are not to be used for a long time, they may be prepared for storage as follows:

(1) Clean thoroughly.

(2) Immerse in raw linseed oil or another appropriate thinner for a few days. This can be done in the brush

keeper. (3) Remove from the keeper and press out most of the thinner.

(4) Straighten the bristles and wrap the brush in paper. Brushes treated in this manner should be stored flat

with no weight applied to the bristles. Open the package and repeat the procedure every six months or less.

(5) A procedure similar to this should be followed for storage of rollers. Follow the instructions given by the

manufacturer for these items.

5-15. MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT

a. Scrapers. Scrapers of various sizes, made of bronze, which do not produce sparks when rubbed on other metals

or concrete surfaces, are used for cleaning paint residue from spray booths, the floor, and from metal and wood surfaces.

Flexible carbon scrapers should be used on aluminum and magnesium since metal scrapers may leave deposits of metal.

These deposits promote galvanic corrosion, and in some instances, could even cause shorting of electrical circuits.

b. Stencil Sets.

(1) Brass stencils. Brass stencils in one to four inch sizes are sometimes used for stenciling.

(2) Paper stencils.

(a) Star-insignia cardboard stencils are available in various diameters.

(b) Paper stencil sets are available in various sizes.

(3) Gummed-back paper stencils. Gummed-back paper stencils are available for applying registration

numbers.

c. Miscellaneous Tools and Supplies.

(1) Layout Tools. Straightedges, a yardstick, a steel square, and dividers are used for laying out lines to guide

in the location of letters and insignia when stenciling. Guidelines can also be made by snapping chalked string against

the surface to be painted.

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(2) Hydraulic jack. A good hydraulic jack is required for the removal of vehicle wheels before painting.

Wooden or iron horses are sometimes needed for this operation to support the vehicle with its wheels removed. Inspect

jacks prior to each use to ensure that they are safe for use (i.e. no leaks, cracks, etc.).

(3) Supplies for preparing surfaces. Painting, removing, cleaning, rust-removing solutions, and sanding

materials are required for preparing surfaces.

(4) Masking tape. Masking tape is required to cover all body parts that are to be protected from paint spray.

Tape alone is used to mask small areas. For larger areas, such as windows, the tape is used to fasten paper over the

area to be protected.

(5) Sanding disks. Sanding disks are used with a motor sander and polishing pads and solutions are used with

an electric buffer.

(6) Other tools. Other tools required in the paint shop include paint brushes, wire brushes for cleaning off loose

paint and rust, and putty knives or scrapers for removing old paint. Razor blade scrapers are useful for removing paint

from glass. A 16 ounce graduated glass container is needed for mixing paint and thinners in the required proportions.

(7) Cloths. An abundance of wiping cloths is required for wiping off spilled paint and for cleaning spray guns

and related equipment.

WARNING

Do not use electric sanders in a paint shop or near a spray paint area.

d. Electric Sanders. Portable, motor-driven, disk or orbital sanders are occasionally required for smoothing a

vehicle's body or fender before it is painted, although this is not usually the work of the paint shop.

e. Electric Buffers. Ordinarily, the same tool is not used for both sanding and buffing because the sander rotates

much faster than the buffer. There are combination sanding/buffers, however, that run at different speeds to

accommodate both operations.

Section III. DIP APPLICATION

5-16. WHEN TO USE DIP APPLICATION

The dipping method of applying paint is generally used for small articles and is especially suited to the coating of items of

irregular design that are difficult to reach by brush or spray; for example, the interior of a narrow tube. Dipping is not time

or cost effective except when a large number of items are to be painted in a production line manner. CARC primers and

coatings should not be used for dipping.

5-17. DIPPING TECHNIQUES

Ensure that the paint has been thinned to dipping consistency. Suitable consistencies vary with each article, and must be

arrived at by trial and error. Suspend the article with a cord or wire and immerse in paint. Remove the article slowly,

hang from a line, and allow it to dry in a comparatively draft-free location over a dipping tank or draining pan.

5-18. EQUIPMENT REQUIRED

A receptacle to hold the paint is required. This can be a pail or a specially constructed tank. In general, the receptacle

should be just large enough to conveniently permit the insertion of the article to be coated. Replenish the paint as needed

and use paddles to stir at frequent intervals. If the receptacle is large, a drain-off valve should be provided so that the

paint may be removed and placed in sealed containers when the dipping operations are completed.

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Section IV. TROUBLESHOOTING TECHNIQUES

5-19. GENERAL PAINT FAILURES

a. There is a cause for every paint failure, and in most instances, the failure can be prevented by observing specific

precautions and instructions. The weather, with its humidity, heat, cold, sudden rainstorms, etc., can damage a paint film,

and for this reason the painter should take into consideration the atmospheric conditions prior to painting.

CAUTION

Coatings should not be applied at temperatures below 500°F (10°C).

b. The most frequent causes of paint failure are discussed in paragraphs 5-20 through 5-34.

5-20. ALLIGATORING AND CHECKING

a. Characteristics. When a rupturing of the top paint coat causes the surface to break up into irregular areas

(separated by wide cracks in alligator-hide style), the condition is referred to as "alligatoring" or "checking." Alligatoring on

a painted surface can be detected by the appearance in the top coat of small openings or ruptures which divide the

surface into small irregular areas, leaving the undercoat visible through the breaks in the top coat.

b. Probable Cause. Alligatoring is usually caused by too soft an undercoat or by applying a coat over an underlying

coat which has not thoroughly dried.

c. Corrective Measures. Remove the entire paint coat using a scraper or paint remover. Mild cases should be

thoroughly wire brushed. Before repainting, clean the surface after the old paint has been removed.

5-21. BLEEDING

a. Characteristics. When the color of a previous coat is absorbed into the topcoat, the condition is called "bleeding.”

b. Probable Causes. Bleeding is usually caused by the partial solution of the old pigment into the new coat.

Bleeding may also occur with asphalt and colored resins.

c.Corrective Measures. The corrective measures to be taken depend on the severity of the bleeding and the

quality of the appearance required. If bleeding is not severe, and appearance is not important, apply another coat of paint

after the previous coat (in which bleeding occurred) has dried thoroughly. If this method fails to provide an acceptable

finish, remove all paint coatings, clean the surface thoroughly, and repaint.

5-22. BLISTERING

a. Characteristics. Blistering is evidenced by blister-like irregularities on the film of a painted surface, with the paint

coat detached and raised from the surface upon which it is applied.

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b. Probable Causes. Blistering is the result of gases or liquids (usually water) forming under the coating. The most

common cause of blistering on wood surfaces is the application of paint over a damp or wet surface. The breaking of the

blisters may result in a peeling of the paint coat. Blistering is also caused by using a paint that is incompatible with that

used in a previous coating.

c. Corrective Measures. Use a wire brush or scraper to remove all defective paint. Permit the surface to dry

thoroughly, then repaint.

5-23. BLUSHING

a. Characteristics. A surface on which blushing has occurred is characterized by a white discoloration in the coating

and sometimes by the separation of ingredients from the coating. Blushing most commonly occurs in nitrocellulose

lacquers.

b. Probable Causes. Blushing may be caused by condensation of moisture on the film or by improper composition

of the vehicle (pigment-carrying liquid portion of paint) or solvent.

c. Corrective Measures. Remove or sand the film where blushing has occurred and repaint (after insuring that the

surfaces are dry). Blushing on acrylic lacquer may be prevented by adding acrylic lacquer retarder to the liquid lacquer.

5-24. CHALKING

a. Characteristics. Chalking can be detected by the existence of dry, loose powder on the paint film. Rain tends to

wash this powder off of exterior surfaces.

b. Probable Causes. The chalking of a painted surface is governed partially by the composition of the paint.

Chalking, loss of luster, and deterioration of the surface film are also affected by atmospheric conditions. Paints low in

binder content, or high in inert pigments, have a tendency toward early and excessive chalking.

c. Corrective Measures. A paint which chalks moderately affords a better repainting surface than one which does

not chalk at all; however, if excessive chalking has taken place, remove all the loose and powdery substance from the

surface with a wire brush and repaint.

5-25. CRACKING, FLAKING, SCALING, AND PEELING

a. Characteristics. Breaks which extend through the paint film to the bottom surface are called cracks. Cracking is

usually followed by flaking, scaling, or peeling. Flaking is the dropping off of small pieces of the paint coat. Scaling is an

advanced form of flaking and is evidenced by larger flakes. Peeling is the curling and dropping off of relatively large

pieces of paint film.

b. Probable Causes. Paints which become brittle when dried cannot contract or expand with moisture and

temperature changes, and are very susceptible to cracking. Cracking may also be caused by too many coats being built

up due to previous painting. Cracking advances to scaling and peeling as the old paint, which has lost its elasticity and

much of its adhesive grip, is pulled loose by the surface tension of the new paint film as it dries. Low grade paints usually

lack elasticity because they are deficient in oil and contain too much inert material for extended exposure. Since flaking

and scaling are usually preceded by cracking, their causes are much the same as for cracking. Scaling and peeling

frequently occur when paint has been applied to unseasoned or damp lumber. Peeling may also occur around knots, and

where cracks in the paint permit water to get behind the paint film.

c. Corrective Measures. Use a wire brush to remove all loose paint. In the case of cracking, remove the entire paint

coat using a scraper or paint remover. Clean the surface thoroughly with a duster before repainting, and be sure that the

first coat is thoroughly dry before applying a second coat.

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5-26. CRAWLING OR CREEPING

a. Characteristics. Crawling or creeping of paint is noted by little drops (or islands) which form on the paint film.

b. Probable Cause. Crawling often occurs when varnish or enamel is applied on an oily or greasy surface. Painting

over a very smooth surface will sometimes cause crawling.

c. Corrective Measures. Remove the little islands of paint which have formed on the film by sanding them, and

wash off any grease or oil which may be underneath. If a glossy coat has been applied over another glossy coat, remove

both coats using varnish and paint remover. Apply a prime coat without gloss before applying a high gloss topcoat.

5-27. DULLING

a. Characteristics. Dulling is characterized by the loss of gloss which should be present in a high gloss varnish,

paint, or enamel film after it has dried.

b. Probable Cause. Dulling may be caused by the action of gases, inferior products, use of very old stock, or the

use of too much turpentine or thinner.

c. Corrective Measures. Remove the dulled coat, or sand it down with fine sandpaper, and apply a varnish, paint or

enamel of known good quality.

5-28. MILDEWING

a. Characteristics. Mildew is a fungus frequently found on exposed surfaces in warm, damp climates, particularly on

soft paint films.

b. Probable Causes. Paint film that has become sticky or tacky attracts windblown spores and decayed and dried

vegetation to its surface. The oil in the paint sometimes becomes infested, and the breeding of mildew spores takes

place.

c. Corrective Measures. To prevent the recurrence of mildew, the old coat of paint should be removed and a new

coat of hard-drying paint applied. A fungus growth can be partially removed by scrubbing the affected surface with a

solution of trisodium phosphate and water. The surface should then be rinsed with clear water and allowed to dry. The

use of less paint and more thinner is advised in environments where mildew is a common occurrence.

WARNING

Extreme care must be observed in the handling of paints containing mercury or

other fungicides to prevent poisoning or skin irritation.

5-29. STREAKING AND LUMPING

a. Characteristics. Streaks or lumps on painted wood surfaces are caused by resin and pitch exuding from knots

and unseasoned lumber.

b. Probable Causes. This condition is caused by painting over unseasoned lumber and by painting over knots or

resinous streaks which have not been properly treated before painting. On metal, it is an indication that the paint has

been applied incorrectly.

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c. Corrective Measures. Apply shellac, varnish, or aluminum paint to wood knots before painting. Do not paint

unseasoned wood. For metal, apply paint with a spray gun, holding the gun level so that an even coat is applied.

5-30. RUNNING AND SAGGING

a. Characteristics. An effect of ripples or irregularities in a film of paint, varnish, or lacquer is known as runs or sags.

b. Probable Causes. Runs or sags are usually produced by the application of a paint, varnish, or lacquer which has

been thinned excessively, or by the application of too much material. It is usually evident on a sloping or vertical surface.

Other causes are incomplete brushing or the use of a stiff brush.

c. Corrective Measures. Sand the surface until runs or sags have been removed, then recoat with material of the

correct consistency, taking care not to apply excessive amounts. Use a flexible brush for this operation.

5-31. SLOW DRYING

a. Characteristics. Although the time required for drying is dependent upon the type of paint, enamel, varnish, or

lacquer used, certain weather conditions may prolong the drying period. Paints which, under normal drying conditions,

are tacky or sticky for long periods (12 hours or longer) are likely to attract dust and dirt, to promote mildew, or to develop

checking or alligatoring.

b. Probable Causes. Cold weather retards drying. Drying agents also may lose their effectiveness in prepared

paints that are dark in color. The use of old thinner, or the use of inferior driers and thinners, are other factors frequently

contributing to slow drying of paint films.

c. Corrective Measures. Do not paint when the temperature is below 50°F (10°C). A standard procedure is to paint

a test area and let it dry overnight before adding additional drier to the paint. This is done to assure a correct drying

period. In cold weather, apply a thin uniform film on a dry surface.

5-32. SPOTTING

a. Characteristics. The appearance of discolored spots on a painted surface is known as spotting.

b. Probable Causes. Color changes and loss of gloss in irregular patches may be caused by spots in the surface

which absorb oil from the paint unevenly. This may be the result of too few coats, or the lack of controlled penetration of

the paint, and may occur on new items which have been given only two coats, or an old item painted with just one coat.

In white paints, this is accompanied by the loss of gloss. Colored paints usually appear to fade when the oil is absorbed

unevenly. Spots are sometimes caused by nail heads which rust. Splashes of liquid on a freshly varnished surface will

cause spotting, and rain or hail on a freshly painted surface will also leave spots.

c. Corrective Measures. Apply an additional coat of paint. Apply paint during dry weather. The use of paint

containing zinc oxide is effective in minimizing spotting on older items. In cases of spotting due to rain or sandstorms,

sand off rough spots before repainting.

5-33. SWEATING

a. Characteristics. The reappearance of luster on a varnished surface which has been rubbed to a dull finish is

known as sweating.

b. Probable Causes. Sweating of a varnished surface is usually caused by inadequate rubbing to attain a dull finish,

or the application of a finish coat before the undercoats have thoroughly hardened.

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c. Corrective Measures. After the surface is thoroughly hardened, rub down the finish thoroughly and then apply

another finish coat.

5-34. WRINKLING

a. Characteristics. Wrinkling of a paint coat is evidenced by the paint film gathering in small wrinkles.

b. Probable Causes. Wrinkling may be caused by the application of an excessively thick coat, or by a failure to

brush out the paint properly. Wrinkling may also be caused by too much drier in the paint. Paints which have been

excessively thinned with oil and applied thickly are also subject to wrinkling.

c. Corrective Measures. Sand off the wrinkles with rough sandpaper and paint with properly thinned paint which

does not have an excessive amount of drier or oil in it. In cases of excessive wrinkling, strip off the old coats and repaint.

Wrinkling in acrylic lacquer may be prevented by adding acrylic lacquer retarder.

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CHAPTER 6

MARKING PROCEDURES

Section I. LETTERING AND SIGN PAINTING

WARNING

Before beginning any painting-related activity, read Chapter 1, Section II, Safety

Summary.

6-1. PURPOSE

The directions given in this section are designed to acquaint the painter with the basic principles of lettering and sign

painting.

6-2. LETTERING STYLE

The lettering style suitable for all military requirements is known as the Vertical Gothic Style, illustrated in figure 6-1.

There will be times when stencils and decals are not available, requiring the soldier to utilize hand lettering. The types of

brushes required, and lettering and painting techniques used, are described in the following paragraphs.

6-3. BRUSHES

a. Rough Surfaces. Painting brick, concrete, stucco, rough plaster, and boards that have been painted before will

require a flat bristle brush. The size depends upon the width of the letter. Brushes for these surfaces are classified as

fitches, angular fitches, and cutters.

b. Smooth Surfaces. Painting metal, glass, vehicles, boards, hardboard, and cardboard, will require a softer, flat

bristle, artist-type brush, or an oval wash brush, to obtain a finer degree of finish. These brushes are classified as single

stroke, lettering brushes, and come in a variety of soft bristle combinations. For beginner's use, a flat oxhair-and-sable

combination is suggested. This type of lettering brush has a knifelike precision edge and will hold a large load of paint,

which feeds evenly and accurately to the surface; it is also easy to control.

6-4. LETTERING TECHNIQUE

a. Preparation of the Brush. Dip the brush into the paint until all the bristles are immersed. Raise the brush straight

up until all excess paint drips from it. Stroke the brush back and forth on a smooth, flat surface in razor strop style until

the paint is worked well up into the bristles and until the end of the bristles form a sharp chisel-like edge (see figure 6-2).

This makes it possible to form a sharp, uniform stroke.

b. Basic Strokes. For lettering, an oval wash brush should be used because of its rounded end. Three basic

strokes form the basis of all Vertical Gothic Lettering. The three basic strokes are: straight (vertical, horizontal, slant), left

curve, and right curve. The basic principles of these strokes are demonstrated in figure 6-3. To differentiate still further,

the basic strokes can be separated into nine subdivisions: vertical, horizontal, left slant, right slant, left curve, right curve,

top curve, bottom curve, and "S", as shown in figure 6-3.

c. Direction of Brush Strokes. The appearance of a hand-drawn letter depends, to a very considerable degree, upon

the direction given to each brush stroke. It is therefore important to closely follow the standard directions shown in figure

6-4 using the oval wash brush.

d. Right and Wrong Ways of Lettering. Avoid the mistakes indicated in figure 6-5, and follow the right methods

shown.

e. Spacing and Balance. It is particularly important for the less experienced sign painter to pencil-in the letters upon

the working surface before painting, making sure that they are accurately spaced and balanced and of uniform size and

relationship. It may be necessary to letter under difficult conditions, at times, and with limited materials. In this event, the

following method should be used.

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Figure 6-1. Lettering and Stencil Alphabet

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Figure 6-2. Brush Preparation for Lettering

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Figure 6-3. Lettering Techniques (Sheet 1 of 3)

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Figure 6-3. Lettering Techniques (Sheet 2 of 3)

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Figure 6-3. Lettering Techniques (Sheet 3 of 3)

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Figure 6-4. Brush Strokes for Lettering

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Figure 6-5. Lettering Method

6-5. HAND SIGN PAINTING

a. Identify the area to be marked and clean it of dirt, grease, and base paint. Using chalk, draw parallel lines the

width of the desired letters and numbers, as shown in figure 6-5.

b. Using the techniques described above, draw letters and numbers, with chalk, between parallel lines in preparation

for painting.

c. Paint the letters and numbers using the proper paint brush and paint.

d. Allow the paint to dry before touching. The time for drying is dependent upon the kind of paint used, the

temperature, and the thickness of the paint film. Protect the markings from dust and dirt until dry.

e. Once thoroughly dry, use a cloth and rub off the chalk guidelines.

Section II. STENCIL AND PAINT MAKING

6-6. PURPOSE

Stencils enable untrained personnel to apply lettering and designs to materiel quickly and efficiently. A stencil is a paper

or metal pattern which has the letters or design cutout, so that when the stencil is held in position over a surface and paint

is applied to the cutout portions, the lettering or design will be accurately reproduced. When a large number of signs,

identification marks, or designs are to be reproduced, time is saved by using a stencil.

6-7. STENCILING TECHNIQUES

a. General.

(1) This method of painting requires the use of gummed-back (pressure-sensitive) paper stencils.

(2) Paper stencils are available as individual letters, numerals, and legends of various sizes.

(3) The surface to which the marking is to be applied must have all oil, dirt, and grease removed and must be

dry to prevent contamination of the stencil adhesive and the marking paint. Use liquid detergent cleaner, MILD-16791,

Type I, or another approved cleaning solution for this purpose.

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b. Paper Stencil Application Techniques.

(1) Identify the area to be marked. Draw a straight guideline for proper positioning of the letters, numbers, or

legend.

(2) Peel off gum-protector paper from the paper stencil; avoid touching the adhesive.

(3) Handle the stencil with caution to avoid wrinkling or distorting the characters, and apply to the proper

location on the vehicle or equipment.

(4) After fixing the stencil in place, remove the webs from the letters and numerals so that the finished marking

appears with unbroken lines.

(5) Mask the areas between, above, and below the stencils using masking tapes and paper to prevent

overpainting.

(6) Apply paint to the stenciled area by spraying or brushing; spraying is preferred. Use CARC lusterless Black

37030 or 37038, or Green 383 (from table 4-1 in Chapter 4) for applications requiring chemical agent resistant systems.

(7) A few minutes after painting, remove the stencils. This must be done with care to avoid smudging the

marking or the adjacent surface area.

(8) Do not touch the painted marking until thoroughly dry; drying time is dependent upon temperature, type of

paint, method of application, and the thickness of the paint film. Take care to protect the marking from dust and dirt during

the drying period.

(9) Carefully clean all paint overspray, smudges, and residue from the area. Use mineral spirits paint thinner

and a cloth. This must be done with care; avoid contact of the marking with the thinner.

Section III. PRESSURE SENSITIVE ADHESIVE VINYL MARKERS (DECALS)

6-8. GENERAL

a. These markers are available as die-cut letters, numerals, and legends in various sizes.

b. The vinyl markers are applied to the surface without water or other solvent to activate the adhesive. They are

mounted on a protective paper lining that is removable without the use of a solvent. The marker face is covered by a

translucent application tape which is removed after marker application.

c. The markers are resistant to grease, oil, water, salt spray, gasoline, and aromatic fuels. Cleaning of the marking

requires only water and soap or detergent.

6-9. APPLICATION TECHNIQUES

a. Surface. The surface on which the marker is to be applied must be clean and dry. All oil, grease, and dirt must

be removed by washing with liquid detergent cleaner or an approved cleaning solution to prevent contamination of the

adhesive. Allow sufficient time for the cleaning agent to evaporate. Vinyl markers cannot be adequately applied to

extremely irregular or rough surfaces. Complete contact of the marker to the surface is necessary for proper adhesion.

Old markers must be removed completely prior to applying a new marker.

(1) Old pressure sensitive vinyl markers may be removed by soaking the markers with a rag or sponge dipped

in technical methyl ethyl ketone or technical xylene, TT-X-916, which acts on the adhesive to soften it. A mixture of 75

percent methyl ethyl ketone and 25 percent technical xylene is recommended. The marker may then be removed with a

putty knife or scraper without damaging the materiel surface.

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WARNING

Methyl ethyl ketone and technical xylene are hazardous substances and must be

disposed of in accordance with AR 420-47, Solid and Hazardous Waste

Management.

(2) Alternate but less effective methods of removing the markers involve the use of common paint removers or

a sharp bladed instrument. Avoid materiel surface damage and self-inflicted personal injury.

CAUTION

The vinyl marker cannot satisfactorily be removed by power sanding or abrasion.

These methods will damage the materiel surface, necessitating refinishing.

b. Temperature. Application of the vinyl marker should be made at moderate temperatures above 40°F (4.44°C),

but may be made at lower temperatures if the surface is prewiped with technical isopropyl alcohol. If the surface

temperature is warm or hot, insure that application is exact at first contact since the decal will stick quickly.

c. Sealing. Sealing of the marker or its edges with varnish or other sealant is neither required nor recommended.

d. Legend Marker Application.

(1) Each legend marker is prespaced and precentered on the application tape and backed with a protective

liner over the pressure sensitive adhesive.

(2) Mark a straight horizontal guideline on the materiel surface in the appropriate location. This guideline will

be used for properly positioning the legend.

(3) Place the legend on a flat surface with the translucent application tape side down and carefully remove the

protective liner. Avoid handling the adhesive on the legend marker.

(4) Position the legend to the guideline on the materiel. Press one edge down while holding the rest of the

legend taut and slightly away from the surface (see figure 6-6A).

(5) Roll the legend down firmly with a roller or applicator to remove any trapped air bubbles or wrinkles (see

figure 6-6B).

(6) Starting at one corner of the marker, remove the application tape by carefully peeling it back flat against

itself (see figure 6-6C).

(7) Roll the legend again to insure complete and firm adhesion.

e. Character (Letter or Numeral) Marker Application.

(1) Each character (letter or numeral) is precentered on the application tape and backed with a protective liner

over the pressure sensitive adhesive.

(2) Mark a straight horizontal guideline on the materiel surface in the designated location. This guideline will be

used for proper alignment of the characters.

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(3) Place the first character on a flat surface with the translucent application tape side down and carefully

remove the protective liner. Avoid handling the adhesive on the character.

(4) Position the character to the guideline on the materiel. Press one edge down while holding the rest of the

character taut and slightly away from the surface.

(5) Roll the character down firmly with a roller or applicator to remove any trapped air bubbles or wrinkles. Do

not remove application tape at this time.

Figure 6-6. Applying Adhesive Vinyl Markers (Decals)

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(6) Repeat steps (3), (4), and (5) above, in order, for each remaining character in the desired marking. Place

the left edge of the application tape against the right edge of the preceding application tape (see figure 6-7A).

(7) When the entire marking is properly positioned and applied, remove the application tape. Start at a corner

and carefully peel each application tape back, flat against itself (see figure 6-7B).

(8) Roll the characters again to insure firm adhesion.

Figure 6-7. Letter or Numeral Application

6-10. VEHICLE NATIONAL SYMBOL MARKINGS

a. This paragraph is concerned with the application of the National Symbol (star) to vehicle surfaces. This method

applies to National Symbols made of vinyl material.

b. The National Symbol markings are available in various sizes from six to 36 inches (measurement between

opposite points).

c. The vinyl material National Symbol is applied directly to the equipment surface without the use of water or other

solvent to activate the pressure sensitive adhesive. The symbol is mounted on a protective liner with the symbol face

covered by a premask tape.

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d. The vehicle or equipment surface must be cleaned of dirt, grease, dust, and loose paint prior to application.

e. Application.

(1) Place the symbol on a flat surface, face up. Cover one point of the symbol with a small piece of masking

tape, rubbing the tape down firmly onto the symbol.

(2) Hold the symbol by the tape, in one hand. Begin separation of the protective paper liner from the adhesive

side of the symbol.

(3) Place the symbol on a flat surface, face down. Carefully continue pulling the paper liner from one point of

the symbol past the horizontal base of the point. Fold the liner as it is freed from the symbol.

(4) Position the symbol on the equipment surface. Apply the exposed symbol tip to the surface while holding

the rest of the symbol taut and slightly away from the surface. Apply the exposed portion of the symbol while rolling and

pressing the material to remove wrinkles and air bubbles.

(5) Continue removing the paper liner as stated in (3) and (4) above, rolling and pressing the unapplied portion

of the symbol to the surface until the entire marking is applied.

(6) Roll the entire marking again, with particular attention to the edges, to insure firm and complete adhesion.

(7) Remove the premask tape on the face of the symbol by pulling carefully on the masking tape piece (applied

in (1) above), folding the premask tape back against itself. Carefully pull back to the opposite edge of the symbol. With

this operation, the protective premask tape will tear. The remaining pieces may be removed by pulling them, folded back,

from the center of the symbol to the remaining symbol points. Roll the marking again with particular attention to the

edges.

(8) Any remaining small air bubbles may be punctured with a pin and the air may be worked out with a finger.

Section IV. POUNCING

6-11. DESCRIPTION AND PURPOSE

a. When it is necessary to make a quantity of the same legends, signs, identification marks, or designs, and a stencil

legend is not already available, work can be speeded up by a process known as pouncing. Pouncing is the term applied

to the use of a perforated pattern in transferring the outline of the legend, sign, or design to be painted to the painting

surface.

b. Pouncing should also be used when more accurate lettering and designs are desired than can be attained by

stenciling letters individually, and particularly when working over larger areas.

6-12. Equipment

The following equipment and materials are needed to prepare a pouncing pattern:

a. Thin, durable paper (large enough to cover the lettering or design).

b. Light cardboard.

c. A pouncing wheel.

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d. Dry color, powdered chalk, or other powder.

e. Flint sandpaper, grade 2/0.

f. Masking tape.

g. A thin cloth.

6-13. PROCEDURE

a. Pencil-in (draw) the letters, numerals, or design on a plain sheet of paper.

b. Place the penciled-in paper on top of cardboard or other material which can be easily perforated by a pouncing

wheel. Then, by using a pouncing wheel, perforate the outline of the markings which have been penciled-in (See figure 6-

8A). If a pouncing wheel is not available, use a large needle or other sharp pointed object to perforate the outline.

c. Turn the pattern over and use flint sandpaper, grade 2/0, to sand off all rough edges of the perforations (see

figure 6-8B).

d. Prepare a pouncing bag by placing dry color, powdered chalk, or any other available powder in a thin cloth. Tie

the cloth so it forms a bag with the powder inside.

e. Place the pattern in the desired position on the surface to be painted. Secure it in position with masking tape.

Then gently tap all perforations with the pouncing bag until the powder is worked through the perforations and onto the

painting surface (see figure 6-8C).

Figure 6-8. Pouncing Techniques (Sheet 1 of 3)

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Figure 6-8. Pouncing Techniques (Sheet 2 of 3)

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f. Remove the pattern (see figure 6-8D), taking care not to smudge the perforation dots on the painting surface.

g. Select the proper paint brush and paint in the legend or design (see figure 6-8E), taking care not to go outside the

dotted pattern.

Figure 6-8. Pouncing Techniques (Sheet 3 of 3)

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h. Allow the paint sufficient time to dry before touching it. Drying time is dependent upon the kind of paint used, the

temperature, and the thickness of the paint film. Protect the markings from dust and dirt until dry.

i. Once the paint is thoroughly dry, use a cloth and rub off any leftover powder residue.

Section V. SILK SCREEN PRINTING PROCESS

6-14. GENERAL

a. The silk screen process is a method of printing, in one or more colors, on almost any type of flat surface with

components such as oil colors, water colors, lacquers, enamels, and polyurethanes. This process is used when large

quantities of the same design are desired in a relatively short time.

b. The basic principles of this process are simple but require special equipment. Care and accuracy in performing

preparatory work will assure the success of the operation.

6-15. EQUIPMENT REQUIRED

a. Baseboard. A baseboard must be larger than the design, with a surface that is absolutely level and flat. This

board may be a drawing board, ply board, or table-top, and its surface should be covered with stiff cardboard. If either the

baseboard or its mating screen frame become warped, it will be impossible to produce an acceptable print.

b. Frame. The frame on which the silk, or a synthetic such as nylon, is attached may be a simple wooden frame or

the standard grooved frames stocked by artist supply dealers in various sizes. This frame should be at least one and one-

half times longer and wider than the size of the image that is to be printed (see figure 6-9).

c. Silk. Silk or synthetic-silk type material should be used for screening. This material is available in different

meshes. For best results, use the "medium size" mesh or numbers "14XX" or "16XX". The double "X" denotes that the

material has a double weight or double strength rating.

d. Loose Pin Hinges. The frame should have a pair of loose pin hinges attached to one of the long sides of the

frame and to the baseboard. The hinges are placed so that the silk surface of the frame lies in flat contact with the

baseboard. Masking tape is then placed on the inside of the frame so that half of the tape's width is on the frame and the

other half is on the silk. The masking tape will prevent the paint from oozing between the silkscreen and frame and onto

the print and/or baseboard.

e. Tacking. The material must be stretched drum-tight over the frame and secured by tacking to the frame's outer

surface. The material or silk is then washed with water to remove the sizing and facilitate tightening. Failure to achieve

the drum-tightness will result in unsatisfactory reproductions.

f. Squeegee. The squeegee consists of a rubber straight edge embedded in a length of wood that has clearance

with one of the interior dimensions of the frame, and is shaped to conveniently fit the hands. The squeegee must be at

least two inches larger than the width of the design being reproduced so that one pull over the screen will complete the

printing. To assure flat contact with the silk, draw the rubber edge of the squeegee across a piece of flat sandpaper while

holding the squeegee in a vertical position.

g. Other Materials. Stencil knives, dividers, a steel rule, a T-square, a triangle, translucent paper-backed film, and

adhesive tape are also necessary items for the silk screening process.

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Figure 6-9. Silk Screen Process

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6-16. SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS

a. Preparatory Work.

(1) Thumbtack the original sketch or layout sheet to either a drawing board or worktable. A drawing board will

be found to have many advantages over a worktable as the operator can turn it at will and sit in a more comfortable

position during the cutting operation.

(2) With pencil or pen draw a "cross" in each of the four corners of the original sketch to help in replacing the

film in the exact location each time cutting is interrupted.

(3) Cut a piece of film for each of the colors found in the sketch, making each a little larger than the sketch.

(4) With adhesive tape, fasten the film over the original sketch with the film side up and the translucent paper

side down, in contact with the sketch. Use enough tape so that the film is firmly held in place and will not shift. Using a

pen, trace the "cross" appearing in each of the four corners of the sketch onto the film. The film is now ready for cutting.

b. Film Cutting.

(1) This specially prepared film is laminated to a sheet of translucent paper (the paper acts only as a temporary

carrier of the film until such time as the transfer to the silk is made). The proper method is to cut only through the film and

not through the backing paper.

(2) The order in which the colors are to be processed must be determined before any cutting occurs and may

not thereafter be changed. The general practice is to process the lightest color first and the darkest color last. The

makeup of the sketch occasionally requires a change from this procedure.

(3) The cutting operation must be performed in a manner to allow the first color applied to extend under the

edge of the succeeding colors. In a tracing manner, using a sharp stencil knife, cut through the film to the backing paper,

but not through the backing paper (an hour or so of practice in cutting should be sufficient to become used to this

procedure). When the cutting has been completed, strip out the film representing the portion of the design to be applied in

the first color. When finished, remove this cut film sheet from the sketch and place carefully to one side. Repeat this

operation for each remaining color. Particular attention must be given to the accuracy of the cutting which follows along

the lines in the original sketch, as these must interface and mate with the masks of the other colors in the reproduction.

To prevent blurring of corners the cuts should extend just past the intersections.

c. Attaching the Film to the Screen.

(1) In all the larger open spaces from which the film has been stripped, cut a slit through the backing paper.

The purpose of this is to allow air to escape during the adhering operation.

(2) Place the silk screen frame in the hinges on the printing table. Secure the layout sheet to the table and

apply registration strips of the same thickness as the material that is to be imprinted. These strips should fit closely with

the aforementioned material. Bring down the screen so that the silk is in contact with the imprintable material and make

certain that the contact is good. If the contact is poor, build up the surface by using a piece of paper, or other material,

under the layout sheet. Replace the film for the first color, taking care to align the registration marks with those on the

layout sheet, and fasten the layout sheet with adhesive tape.

(3) Examine the stencil to make sure that no small pieces of film have been left in the cut portions.

(4) Obtain two pieces of soft cotton cloth, one large and one small. Do not use cheesecloth or similar cloths as

difficulty will be encountered in judging the amount of liquid applied. Roll up the large pieces in a loose ball and wet the

small piece with the adhering liquid. With the silkscreen frame resting on the first color film, dampen (do not soak) a small

portion of the screen by taking a single stroke and dry it immediately with the dry

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cloth using a rubbing motion. When this has been done, adhesion will be instantaneous. Continue in the same manner

until the entire film has been adhered, wetting the small cloth as often as it is necessary. In adhering, always start from

one side of the screen and continue in the same direction to avoid wrinkles.

(5) When the entire film has been adhered, take a thin straightedge or ruler and slip it under the film to carefully

free the screen from the layout sheet while loosening the restraining adhesive tape. Remove the silk screen frame from

the hinges and lay it on the table with the film paper side up. Allow the film to dry about 10 minutes.

d. Removing the Backing Paper.

(1) Start in any one of the four corners and slowly peel off the backing paper. Peel the backing paper so that

one can, at all times, see the film in order to prevent tearing any portion of it that has not adhered. Should any portion of

the film not adhere properly, do not remove the backing paper, but turn the screen over again and wet and dry that portion

(as in paragraph c.(4) above) to obtain the proper adhesion.

(2) When the backing paper has been completely removed, if there are still some loose places, wet the cloth

with the adhering liquid and dampen the loose part from the under side of the frame. Pat the loose portion down from the

film side, thus completing the adhesion.

(3) Fill in the open silk bordering the film with lacquer.

e. Printing or Reproducing.

(1) If the original sketch is the exact size of the copy to be processed, the original registration strips applied

should suffice. If this is not the case, new registration strips should be set in place without disturbing or moving the layout

sheet.

(2) Place one of the pieces to be printed on the table, snugly against the registration strips, and lower the silk

screen.

(3) Place a small quantity of the first color of paint across the screen just above the design. Starting just above

the paint, pull the squeegee across the screen while making certain to apply firm and even pressure across the ,width of

the squeegee (see figure 6-9).

(4) Lift the screen, remove the printed piece, and place it on a drying rack, as illustrated in figure 6-10. To

continue the process, insert an unpainted piece, lower the screen, and squeegee in the opposite direction.

(5) When the first color has been applied to all of the pieces that are to be printed, the film or mast must be

removed from the silk and replaced with the film that was cut for the second color.

f. Removing Film from the Silk.

WARNING

Avoid skin contact with lacquer thinner. It can cause a skin rash.

WARNING

Lacquer thinner is highly flammable. Keep away from flames and sparks.

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Lay a sheet of smooth wrapping paper on a flat table, placing the silk screen frame on top with the film side down. Soak a

cloth with lacquer thinner and wipe over the film portions of the screen while keeping the rag well saturated. After the

lacquer has softened, pull the paper and the attached film away from the silk screen. Use several clean cloths to

alternately wash the old lacquer from the silk screen. Dry the silk with a soft cloth.

g. Facts Pertinent to the Silk Screen Printing Process.

(1) When a job is to be repeated at frequent intervals, the silkscreen frames, with cut film applied, may be

stored for future use.

(2) In the handling and storage of silk screen frames, care must be exercised to avoid stretching or puncturing

the silk.

(3) , an average of 5,000 to 10,000 impressions may be made before the silk wears out.

(4) Experience will indicate the proper consistency at which the paint should be applied. Because solvent

continually evaporates, it is customary to have the replenishing paint slightly thinner than the first portion put into the

screen. This procedure brings the consistency of the paint back to that desired immediately after replenishment.

(5) There are various types of space-saving drying racks employed in silk screening. Figure 6-10 illustrates a

typical unit.

Figure 6-10. Drying Rack

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APPENDIX A

REFERENCES

AMC-P-750-9 Maintenance of Supplies and Equipment

AR 40-5 Preventive Medicine

AR 200-1 Environmental Protection and Enhancement

AR 200-2 Environmental Effects of Army Actions

AR 381-143 (C) Logistic Policies and Procedures, (U)

AR 385-30 Safety Color Code Markings and Signs

AR 385-63 Policies and procedures for Firing Ammunition for Training, Target Practice and

Combat

AR 420-47 Solid and Hazardous Waste Management

AR 708-1 Cataloging and Supply Management Data

AR 750-1 Maintenance of Supplies and Equipment, Army Materiel Maintenance Policies

AR 750-4 Maintenance of Supplies and Equipment-Depot Materiel Maintenance and

Support/Training Activities

AR 840-10 Flags, Guides, Streamers, Tabards, and Automobile and Aircraft Plates

ASTM D846 Xylene, Standard Specification for Ten Degree

CFR 1910 OSHA Safety and Health Standards

DOD-P-15328D Primer (Wash), Pretreatment (Formula No. 117 for Metals) (Metric)

DODI 4145.19-R.1 Hazardous Materials Handling and Storage Criteria

DOT AC 70/7460-1 Obstruction, Marking and Lighting

FAA TSO C26 Aircraft Wheels and Brakes

Federal Specification L-S-300

Sheeting and Tape, Reflective: Nonexposed Lens, Adhesive Backing

Fed Std 595 Colors

FM 5-20 Camouflage

FM 55-30 Army Motor Transport Units and Operations

MIL-A-8625 Anodic Coatings, for Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys

MIL-C-450 Coating-Compound, Bituminous Solvent Type, Black (for Ammunition)

MIL-C-5541 Chemical Conversion Coatings on Aluminum Alloys

MIL-C-8514 Coating Compound, Metal Pretreatment, Resin-Acid

MIL-C-10578 Corrosion Removing and Metal Conditioning Compound (Phosphoric Acid

Base)

MIL-C-22750 Coating, Epoxy Polyamide

MIL-C-46168 Coating, Aliphatic Polyurethane, Chemical Agent Resistant

MIL-C-53039 Coating, Aliphatic Polyurethane, Single Component, Chemical Agent Resistant

MIL-C-53072 Chemical Agent Resistant Coating (CARC) System Application Procedures

and Quality Control Inspection

MIL-C-85570 Cleaning Compound, Aircraft, Exterior

MIL-D-16791 Detergent, General Purpose (Liquid, Nonionic)

Mll-D-23003 Deck Covering Compound, Nonslip, Lightweight

MIL-E-7125 Ethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether Acetate, Technical

MIL-F-14072 Finishes for Ground Electronic Equipment

MIL-L-11195 Lacquer, Lusterless, Hot Spray

MIL-L-12277 Lacquer, Automotive, Hot Spray

MIL-L-46159 Lacquer, Acrylic, Low Reflective, Olive Drab

MIL-L-52043 Lacquer, Semigloss, Cellulose Nitrate

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MIL-M-3171 Magnesium Alloy, Processes for Pretreatment and Prevention of Corrosion On

MIL-M-13231 (ER) Marking of Electronic Items

MIL-M-43719 Marking Materials and Markers, Adhesive, Elastomeric, Pigmented Legends

MIL-N-15178 Solvent, Naphtha

MIL-P-11414 Primer Coating, Lacquer, Rust Inhibiting

MIL-P-14105 Paint, Heat Resisting (for Steel Surfaces)

MIL-P-14458 Paint, Rubber, Red Fuming Nitric Acid Resistant

MIL-P-14631 Plate, Automobile, Distinguishing, General Office

MIL-P-15931 Paint, Antifouling, Vinyl (Formulas No. 121 and No. 129)

MIL-P-22636 Primer Coating, for Red Fuming Nitric Acid Resistant Paint

MIL-P-23377 Primer Coating, Epoxy Polyamide, Chemical and Solvent Resistant

MIL-P-24411 Paint, Epoxy Polyamide, General Specification for

MIL-P-52905 Paint, Arctic Camouflage, Removable

MIL-P-53022 Primer, Epoxy Coating, Corrosion Inhibiting, Lead and Chromate Free

MIL-P-53030 Primer Coating, Epoxy, Water Reducible, Lead and Chromate Free

MIL-P-53032 Primer Coating, Water Reducible, Epoxy Ester-Latex Type, Lead and

Chromate Free

MIL-P-53044 Painting and Marking Freight and Maintenance Cars, Railway Motive Power

and Work Equipment

MIL-P-85582 Primer Coating: Epoxy, VOC Compliant, Chemical and Solvent Resistant

MIL-R-81294 Remover, Paint, Epoxy, Polysulfide and Polyurethane Systems

MIL-S-5002 Surface Treatments and Inorganic Coatings for Metal Surfaces of Weapons

Systems

MIL-S-11030 Sealing Compound, Non-Curing, Polysulfide Base

MIL-S-11031 Sealing Compound, Adhesive, Curing, Polysulfide Base

MIL-STD-171 Finishing of Metal and Wood Surfaces

MIL-STD-186 Protective Finishing for Army Missile Weapon Systems

MIL-STD-193 Paint Procedures and Marking for Vehicles, Construction Equipment, and

Material Handling Equipment

MIL-STD-194 System for Painting and Finishing Fire-Control Material

MIL-STD-642 Identification Marking of Combat and Tactical Transport Vehicles

MIL-STD-709 Ammunition Color Coding

MIL-STD-1201 Alcohol, Denatured and Ethyl, Technical

MIL-STD-1247 Marking Functions and Hazard Designation of Hose, Pipe and Tube Lines for

Aircraft, Missiles and Space Systems

MIL-STD-1473 Standard General Requirements for Color and Marking of Army Materiel

MIL-T-704 Treatment and Painting of Materiel

MIL-T-6095 Thinner, Cellulose-Nitrate-Dope, Blush Retarding

MIL-T-19544 Thinner, Aircraft Lacquer

MIL-T-81772 Thinner, Aircraft Coating

MIL-V-173 Varnish, Moisture and Fungus Resistant for Treatment of Communications,

Electronic, and Assorted Equipment

MIL-W-5044 Walkway Compound, Nonslip and Walkway Matting, Nonslip

MIL-W-13518 Wood Preservative, Tetrachlorophenol and Pentachlorophenol, Surface

Sealing Compound

NFPA Article 70 The National Electric Code

O-E-760 Ethyl Alcohol (Ethanol), Danatured Alcohol, Proprietary Solvents, and Special

Industrial Solvents

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Quadripartite Identification of Medical Materiel to Meet Urgent Needs

Standardization

Agreement 248

SSPC-SP5-85 Steel Structures Printing Council Manual, Volume 2, White Metal Blast Cleaning

SSPC-SP6-85 Steel Structures Printing Council Manual, Volume 2, Commercial Blast Cleaning

SSPC-SP10-85 Steel Structures Printing Council Manual, Volume 2, Near-White Blast Cleaning

TB MED 502 Occupational and Environmental Health Respiratory Protection Program

TB MED 514 Occupational and Environmental Guidance for Painting Operations

TB 43-0118 Field Instruction for Painting and Preserving Electronics Command Equipment

TB 43-0144 Painting of Vessels

TB 43-0147 Color, Marking and Camouflage Patterns Used on Military Equipment

TB 43-0166 Color, Marking, and Camouflage Pattern Painting of Improved HAWK

Guided Missile System Ground Support System

TB 43-0209 Color and Marking of Military Vehicles, Construction Equipment and

Materials Handling Equipment

TB 43-0213 Corrosion Prevention and Control

TB 746-95-1 Color, Marking, and Camouflage Pattern Painting for Armament

Command Equipment

TB 750-10 Painting, Replating and Preserving Instructions for Communications

Security Equipment

TG 141 Industrial Hygiene Sampling Instructions

TM 5-200 Camouflage Materials

TM 9-1425-601-14 Color, Marking, and Camouflage Pattern Painting of PATRIOT Air

Defense Guided Missile System Ground Support Equipment

TM 9-1425-2585-14 M48A2: General Maintenance Manual for M48A2: General Maintenance;

Service Upon Receipt: Shipping and Storage and Demolition to Prevent

Enemy Use, CHAPARRAL Air Defense Guided Missile System

TM 9-1430-588-20-1 Radar Set AN/MPQ-49, Forward Area Alerting Radar System

TM 55-1500-204-25/1 General Aircraft Maintenance Manual

TM 55-1500-345-23 Painting and Marking of Army Aircraft

TT-C-490 Cleaning Method and Pretreatment of Ferrous Surfaces for Organic

Coatings

TT-C-520 Coating Compound, Bituminous, Solvent Type, Underbody (for Motor

Vehicles)

TT-E-485 Enamel, Semigloss, Rust Inhibiting

TT-E-489 Enamel, Alkyd, Gloss (for Exterior and Interior Surfaces)

TT-E-522 Enamel, Phenolic, Outside

TT-E-527 Enamel, Alkyd, Lusterless

TT-E-529 Enamel, Alkyd, Semigloss

TT-L-215 Linseed Oil, Raw (for Use in Organic Coatings)

TT-P-28 Paint, Aluminum Heat Resisting (1200 Degrees F.)

TT-P-98 Paint, Stencil, Flat

TT-P-636 Primer Coating, Alkyd, Wood and Ferrous Metal

TT-P-645 Primer, Paint, Zinc Chromate, Alkyd Type

TT-P-664 Primer, Coating, Synthetic, Rust Inhibiting, Lacquer Resisting

TT-P-1757 Primer Coating, Zinc Chromate, Low Moisture Sensitivity

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TT-R-251 Remover, Paint and Varnish

TT-S-300 Shellac, Cut

TT-S-720 Stain (Wood, Nongrain Raising, Solvent-Dye Type)

TT-T-291 Thinner, Paint, Mineral Spirits, Regular and Odorless

TT-T-306 Thinner, Synthetic Resin, Enamels

TT-T-548 Toluene, Technical

TT-T-801 Turpentine, Gum Spirits, Steam Distilled, Sulphate Wood, and

Destructively Distilled

TT-V-51 Varnish, Asphalt

TT-V-121 Varnish, Spar, Water Resisting

TT-W-571 Wood Preservation, Treating Practices

TT-X-916 Xylene, Technical

US/GE Standard Camouflage Pattern Painting

USAEHA Water Quality

Information Paper

No. 13 Pretreatment Regulations

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APPENDIX B

NSN TABLES

B-1. SCOPE

This appendix contains tables of NSN's for various colors and sizes of coatings. It does not cover all coatings; however,

most Chemical Agent Resistant Coatings (CARC) are covered. Also covered are some primers, Primer (Wash)

Pretreatment DOD-P-15328, and Thinner MIL-T-81772. Table shows what each table covers.

Table B-1. NSN Tables

Table Number Title

B-2 Coating, Aliphatic Polyurethane, CARC, MIL-C-46168, Type II

B-3 Coating, Aliphatic Polyurethane, CARC, MIL-C-46168, Type IV

B-4 Coatings, Aliphatic Ployurethane, CARC, MIL-C53039

B-5 Epoxy Coating (Interior), MIL-C-22750

B-6 Non-CARC Coatings (MIL-C-83286, MIL-P-14105, MIL-P-52905)

B-7 Primers (MIL-P-23377, MIL-P-53022, MIL-P-53030, MIL-P-85582)

B-8 Primer (Wash) Pretreatment (Formula No. 117 for Metals) Metric, DOD-P-15328

B-9 Remover, Paint, Epoxy, Polysulfide and Polyurethane Systems, MIL-R-81294

B-10 Thinner, MIL-T-81772

B-11 Miscellaneous

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Table B-2. Coating, Aliphatic Polyurethane, Chemical Agent Resistant (CARC)

2-Component (Topcoat) MIL-C-46168 Type II (Cont'd)

COLOR COLOR

NUMBER NSN SIZE

Green 383* 34094 8010-01-160-6741 1 1/4 Qt Kit

Green 383* 34094 8010-01-162-5578 1 1/4 Gal Kit

Green 383* 34094 8010-01-160-6742 5 Gal Kit

Green 383* 34094 8010-01-160-6743** 55 Gal Drum

Brown 383* 30051 8010-01-160-6744 1 1/4 Qt Kit

Brown 383* 30051 8010-01-160-6745 1 1/4 Gal Kit

Brown 383* 30051 8010-01-160-6746 5 Gal Kit

Brown 383* 30051 8010-01-160-6747** 55 Gal Drum

Dark Green 34082 8010-01-141-2412 1 1/4 Qt Kit

Dark Green 34082 8010-01-130-3343 1 1/4 Gal Kit

Dark Green 34082 8010-01-131-0611 5 Gal Kit

Dark Green 34082 8010-01-132-2977** 55 Gal Drum

Field Drab 33105 8010-01-141-2414 1 1/4 Qt Kit

Field Drab 33105 8010-01-130-3345 2 Gal Kit

Field Drab 33105 8010-01-148-3662 5 Gal Kit

Field Drab 33105 8010-01-127-8911** 55 Gal Drum

Earth Yellow 33245 8010-01-141-2415 1 1/4 Qt Kit

Earth Yellow 33245 8010-01-130-3346 1 1/4 Gal Kit

Earth Yellow 33245 8010-01-131-0612 5 Gal Kit

Earth Yellow 33245 8010-01-133-1986** 55 Gal Drum

Sand 33303 8010-01-141-2416 1 1/4 Qt Kit

Sand 33303 8010-01-130-3347 1 1/4 Gal Kit

Sand 33303 8010-01-131-6259 5 Gal Kit

Sand 33303 55 Gal Drum

Black* 37030 8010-01-141-2419 1 1/4 Qt Kit

Black* 37030 8010-01-131-6254 1 1/4 Gal Kit

Black* 37030 8010-01-131-6261 5 Gal Kit

Black* 37030 55 Gal Drum

Aircraft Green 34031 8010-01-141-2420 1 1/4 Qt Kit

Aircraft Green 34031 8010-01-131-6255 1 1/4 Gal Kit

Aircraft Green 34031 8010-01-131-6262 5 Gal Kit

Aircraft Green 34031 55 Gal Drum

Olive Drab 34088 8010-01-146-2650 1 1/4 Qt Kit

Olive Drab 34088 8010-01-055-2319 1 1/4 Gal Kit

Olive Drab 34088 8010-01-144-9875 5 Gal Kit

Aircraft Gray 36300 8010-01-144-9882 1 1/4 Qt Kit

Aircraft Gray 36300 8010-01-127-8908 1 1/4 Gal Kit

Aircraft Gray 36300 8010-01-144-9876 5 Gal Kit

Aircraft White 37875 8010-01-144-9883 1 1/4 Qt Kit

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Table B-2. Coating, Aliphatic Polyurethane, Chemical Agent Resistant (CARC)

2-Component (Topcoat) MIL-C-46168 Type II (Cont'd)

COLOR

COLOR NUMBER NSN SIZE

Aircraft White 37875 8010-01-144-9872 1 1/4 Gal Kit

Aircraft White 37875 8010-01-144-9877 5 Gal Kit

Aircraft Red 31136 8010-01-144-9884 1 1/4 Qt Kit

Aircraft Red 31136 8010-01-144-9873 1 1/4 Gal Kit

Aircraft Red 31136 8010-01-144-9878 5 Gal Kit

Aircraft Black 37038 8010-01-144-9885 1 1/4 Qt Kit

Aircraft Black 37038 8010-01-146-2646 1 1/4 Gal Kit

Aircraft Black 37038 8010-01-144-9879 5 Gal Kit

Interior Aircraft

Black (w/Glass

Beads) 37031 8010-01-144-9886 1 1/4 Qt Kit

Interior Aircraft

Black (w/Glass

Beads) 37031 8010-01-146-2647 1 1/4 Gal Kit

Interior Aircraft

Black (w/Glass

Beads) 37031 8010-01-146-4376 5 Gal Kit

Insignia Blue 35044 8010-01-144-9887 1 1/4 Qt Kit

Insignia Blue 35044 8010-01-146-2648 1 1/4 Gal Kit

Insignia Blue 35044 8010-01-144-9880 5 Gal Kit

Interior Aircraft Gray 36231 8010-01-170-7583 1 1/4 Qt Kt

Interior Aircraft Gray 36321 8010-01-146-2649 1 1/4 Gal Kit

Interior Aircraft Gray 36231 8010-01-170-0132 5 Gal Kit

Aircraft Yellow 33538 8010-01-247-8885 1 1/4 Qt Kit

Aircraft Yellow 33538 8010-01-235-8059 1 1/4 Gal Kit

Aircraft Yellow 33538 8010-01-235-5079 5 Gal Kit

Dark Sandstone 33510 8010-01-260-7480 1 1/4 Qt Kit

Dark Sandstone 33510 8010-01-160-7479 1 1/4 Gal Kit

Dark Sandstone 33510 8010-01-260-7478 5 Gal Kit

Tan 33446 8010-01-260-0910 1 1/4 Qt Kit

Tan 33446 8010-01-260-0909 1 1/4 Gal Kit

Tan 33446 8010-01-260-0908 5 Gal Kit

*Color for 3-color camouflage system

**This NSN for Component A only; Component B for all 55 Gal Drum Sizes has NSN 8010-01-132-0205. If four 55 Gal

Drums of Component A are ordered, one 55 Gal Drum of Component B will also be shipped. (MIL-C-46168 is mixed 4

parts Component A with 1 part Component B.)

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Table B-3. Coating, Aliphatic Polyurethane, Chemical Agent Resistant (CARC)

2-Component (Topcoat) MIL-C-46168 Type IV

COLOR

COLOR NUMBER NSN SIZE

Green 383* 34094 8010-01-260-7481 1 1/4 Qt Kit

Green 383* 34094 8010-01-260-0911 1 1/4 Gal Kit

Green 383* 34094 8010-01-260-0912 5 Gal Kit

Brown 383* 30051 8010-01-260-7482 1 1/4 Qt Kit

Brown 383* 30051 8010-01-260-0916 1 1/4 Gal Kit

Brown 383* 33105 8010-01-260-0917 5 Gal Kit

Field Drab 33105 8010-01-260-0918 1 1/4 Qt Kit

Field Drab 33105 8010-01-260-0919 1 1/4 Gal Kit

Field Drab 33105 8010-01-260-0920 5 Gal Kit

Sand 33303 8010-01-260-0921 1 1/4 Qt Kit

Sand 33303 8010-01-260-0922 1 1/4 Gal Kit

Sand 33303 8010-01-260-7483 5 Gal Kit

Black* 37030 8010-01-260-0913 1 1/4 Qt Kit

Black* 37030 8010-01-260-0914 1 1/4 Gal Kit

Black* 37030 8010-01-260-0915 5 Gal Kit

Tan 686 33446 8010-01-306-9680 5 Gal Kit

Tan 686 33446 8010-01-306-9681 Qt Kit

Tan 686 33446 8010-01-306-9682 5 Gal Kit

*Color for 3-color camouflage system

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Table B-4. Coating, Aliphatic Polyurethane, Chemical Agent Resistant (CARC)

Single Component (Topcoat) MIL-C-53039

COLOR

COLOR NUMBER NSN SIZE

Green 383* 34094 8010-01-229-7546 1 Qt Can

Green 383* 34094 8010-01-229-9561 1 Gal Can

Green 383* 34094 8010-01-229-7547 5 Gal Can

Green 383* 34094 8010-01-232-8514 55 Gal Drum

Brown 383* 30051 8010-01-229-7543 1 Qt Can

Brown 383* 30051 8010-01-229-7544 1 Gal Can

Brown 383* 30051 8010-01-229-7545 5 Gal Can

Brown 383* 33051 8010-01-233-0600 55 Gal Drum

Black* 37030 8010-01-229-7540 1 Qt Can

Black* 37030 8010-01-229-7541 1 Gal Can

Black* 37030 8010-01-229-7542 5 Gal Can

Black* 37030 8010-01-233-1568 55 Gal Drum

Sand 33303 8010-01-234-2934 1 Qt Can

Sand 33303 8010-01-234-2935 1 Gal Can

Sand 33303 8010-01-234-2936 5 Gal Can

Sand 33303 55 Gal Drum

Aircraft Green 34031 8010-01-246-0717 1 Qt Can

Aircraft Green 34031 8010-01-246-0718 1 Gal Can

Aircraft Green 34031 8010-01-246-0719 5 Gal Can

Aircraft Green 34031 8010-01-246-0255 55 Gal Drum

Tan 686 33446 8010-01-276-3638 Qt

Tan 686 33446 8010-01-276-3639 Gal

Tan 686 33446 8010-01-276-3640 5 Gal

Tan 686 33446 8010-01-276-3641 55 Gal

Aircraft Red 31136 8010-01-254-5850 Gal

Aircraft Black 37038 8010-01-254-8444 Gal

*Color for 3-color camouflage system

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Table B-5. Epoxy Coating (Interior) MIL-C-22750

COLOR

COLOR NUMBER NSN SIZE

Gray 16473 8010-01-350-2072 2 Qt Kit

Gray 36099 8010-01-350-6253 2 Qt Kit

Gray, Lt 36495 8010-01-314-6066 2 Qt Kit

Gray, Lt. 36495 8010-01-314-6067 2 Gal Kit

Gray 36320 8010-01-316-3034 2 Qt Kit

Gray 36320 8010-01-316-3035 2 Gal Kit

Gray 36375 8010-01-117-7689 2 Qt Kit

Gray 36375 8010-01-316-3039 2 Gal Kit

Gull Gray 16440 8010-01-313-8119 2 Qt Kit

Gray 36440 8010-01-316-3043 2 Gal Kit

Gray 36231 8010-01-316-2551 2 Gal Kit

Gray 26492 8010-01-350-2679 2 Gal Kit

Gray 26622 1 Gal Kit

Gray 26081 8010-01-350-2074 2 Gal Kit

Gray 16081 8010-01-350-2071 2 Gal Kit

Gray 36231 8010-01-316-2550 2 Qt Kit

Orange-Yellow 13538 8010-01-313-7292 2 Qt Kit

Yellow 13538 8010-00-148-3166* 2 Gal Kit

Yellow 23538 8010-01-350-4735 2 Gal Kit

Yellow 13538 8010-01-313-8110 2 Gal Kit

White 17925 8010-01-313-8700 2 Qt Kit

White 17925 8010-00-082-2439 2 Gal Kit

White 27875 8010-01-350-4733 2 Gal Kit

White 17925 8010-01-314-4497 10 Gal Kit

Insignia Blue 15044 8010-01-314-2524 2 Qt Kit

Insignia Blue 35044 8010-01-350-4732 2 Qt Kit

Blue 35237 8010-01-118-9981 2 Qt Kit

Blue 35237 8010-01-314-4704 2 Gal Kit

Blue 35299 2 Gal Kit

Maroon 10049 8010-01-350-4729 2 Qt Kit

Insignia Red 11136 8010-01-053-2649 2 Qt Kit

Red 31302 8010-01-350-6255 2 Gal Kit

Orange-Red 12199 8010-01-350-5241 2 Qt Kit

International

Orange 12197 8010-01-313-7288 2 Qt Kit

International

Orange 12197 8010-00-948-6733 2 Gal Kit

Olive Drab 34088 8010-01-350-2070 2 Gal Kit

Olive Drab 24084 8010-01-350-5240 2 Gal Kit

Olive Drab 34088 8010-01-350-2070 2 Gal Kit

Clear Full Gloss 8010-01-313-8702 1 Qt Kit

Aluminum Full Gloss 1 Pt Kit

*Not Listed on AMDF; must be specially ordered.

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Table B-5. Epoxy Coating (Interior) MIL-C-22750 (Cont'd)

COLOR

COLOR NUMBER NSN SIZE

Black 37038 8010-01-314-6071 2 Qt Kit

Black 37038 8010-01-314-6072 2 Gal Kit

Dark Green 14062 8010-01-350-4730 2 Qt Kit

Green 24052 8010-01-350-2678 2 Gal Kit

U Green 14187 8010-01-313-7293 2 Qt Kit

Seafoam Green 24533 8010-01-211-9645 2 Qt Kit

Seafoam Green 24533 8010-01-212-1710 2 Gal Kit

Seafoam Green 24533 8010-01-314-2528 10 Gal Kit

*Not listed on AMDF; must be specially ordered.

Table B-6. Non-CARC Coatings

COLOR

COATING MILSPEC COLOR NUMBER NSN SIZE

Coating, Urethane, MIL-C-83286 Yellow 34079 8010-00-181-8297 2 Qt Kit

Aliphatic Isocynate

For MIL-C-83286 Yellow 13538 8010-00-181-8292 2 Gal Kit

Aerospace

Applications MIL-C-83286 Yellow 33538 8010-00-181-8302 2 Qt Kit

(Contains Lead) MIL-C-83286 Yellow 33538 8010-00-181-8300 2 Gal Kit

Paint, Heat

Resistant (For MIL-P-14105 Green 34094 8010-01-235-2693 1 Qt Can

Use on Surfaces

Exceeding MIL-P-14105 Green 34094 8010-01-235-4164 1 Gal Can

400°F (204°C) MIL-P-14105 Brown 30051 8010-01-235-2694 1 Qt Can

MIL-P-14105 Brown 30051 8010-01-235-2695 1 Gal Can

MIL-P-14105 Black 37030 8010-01-235-4165 1 Qt Can

MIL-P-14105 Black 37030 8010-01-235-4166 1 Gal Can

Paint, Arctic

Camouglage, MIL-P-52905 White 1.Gal Can

Removable (White)

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Table B-7. Primers

COLOR

PRIMER MILSPEC TYPE COLOR NUMBER NSN SIZE

Primer Coating, MIL-P-23377 IDeep -8010-00-229-4813 1 Pt Kit

Epoxy-Polyamine Yellow

Chemical and Solvent MIL-P-23377 IDeep -8010-00-142-9279 1 Qt Kit

Resistant (Contains Yellow

Chromate for use on MIL-P-23377 IDeep -8010-00-935-7080 2 Qt Kit

Non-ferrous Yellow

Surfaces) MIL-P-23377 IYellow 8010-00-082-2450 2 Gal Kit

MIL-P-23377 II Dark 34052 8010-01-048-6539 2 Gal Kit

Green 8010-00-082-2477

MIL-P-23377 IDeep 10 Gal Kit

Yellow

Primer, Epoxy MIL-P-53022 -White -8010-01-193-0516 1 1/4 Qt Kit

Coating (Corrosion MIL-P-53022 -White -8010-01-193-0517 1 1/4 Gal Kit

Inhibiting - For Use

Ferrous MIL-P-53022 -White -8010-01-187-9820 5 Gal Kit

and Non-ferrous Surfaces)

Primer Coating, MIL-P-53030 -Reddish -8010-01-193-0519 1 1/4 Qt Kit

Epoxy, Water Brown

Reducible (For Use on MIL-P-53030 -Reddish -8010-01-193-0520 1 1/4 Gal Kit

Ferrous and Brown

Non-ferrous Surfaces) MIL-P-53030 -Reddish -8010-01-193-0521 5 Gal Kit

Brown

Primer Coating: MIL-P-85582 -Light -8010-01-218-0856 1 Qt Kit

Epoxy, VOC Compliant Green

Chemical and Solvent MIL-P-85582 -Light -8010-01-218-7354 1 Gal Kit

Resistant (Lead-Free, Green

Water Reducible

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Table B-8. PRIMER (Wash) PRETREATMENT Table B-9. REMOVER, PAINT, EPOXY,

(Formula No. 117 for Metals) POLYSULFIDE AND POLYURETHANE

METRIC, DOD-P-15328 SYSTEMS, MIL-R-81294

NSN SIZE TYPE NSN SIZE

8030-00-850-7076 1.25 Qt Kit I8010-00-142-9273 1 Pt

8030-00-281-2726 1gal kit I8010-00-181-7568 1 Gal

8030-00-165-8577 5 Gal Kit I8010-00-926-1488 5 Gal

I8010-00-926-1489 55 Gal Drum

Table B-10. THINNER, MIL-T-81772

TYPE NSN SIZE

(Polyurethane) 8010-00-181-8080 1 Gal Can

(Polyurethane) 8010-00-181-8079 5 Gal Can

(Polyurethane) 8010-00-280-1751 55 Gal Drum

(Epoxy) 8010-01-200-2637 1 Gal Can

(Epoxy) 8010-01-212-1704 5 Gal Can

(Epoxy) 8010-01-168-0684 55 Gal Drum

Table B-11. MISCELLANEOUS

SIZE/

ITEM TYPE NSN P/N CAGEC

Viscosi- VG-8202 96173

meter, No. 2

Cup

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Table B-12. WOOD SEALERS

TYPE NSN SIZE

1 -Component 8010-01-327-6479 5 Gallon

1 -Component 8010-01-327-6480 55 Gallon

2-Component 8010-01-327-5190 10 Gallon

2-Component 8010-01-327-5189 110 Gallon

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APPENDIX C

COLORS FOR ARMY MATERIEL

C-1. This appendix contains guidelines for colors used in painting Army materiel. Tables C-2 through C-9 cover the

various types of Army equipment. Refer to Table C-1 to find which table covers a given equipment type.

Table C-1. Color Tables.

Table Number Equipment Type

C-2 Amphibians and Vessels

C-3 Army Aircraft and Surveillance Drones

C-4 Railroad Equipment

C-5 Vehicles, Construction Equipment, and Materials Handling Equipment

C-6 Missiles, Heavy Rockets, and Related Missile Ground Support Equipment

C-7 Communications-Electronic Equipment

C-8 Bridging Equipment

C-9 Other Equipment

Table C-2. Amphibians and Vessels

ITEM

NO EQUIPMENT COLOR PLACEMENT

1. Mobile floating assault bridge Camouflage paint pattern using Exterior

(MAB) transporter and MIL-C-46168 or MIL-C-53039

superstructure Aircraft white 37875 using Interior ferrous

MIL-C-22750 components

2. Lighter, Air Cushion Vehicle Not to be painted unless deemed

(LACV-30) necessary by operating command.

3. Lighter, Amphibious Camouflage paint pattern Exterior

Resupply Cargo (LARC) using MIL-C-46168 or

LX MIL-C-53039.

NOTE

Markings may be adhesive-

backed markers or paint

conforming to color

requirements.

4. Unit Identification Lusterless Black 37030

5. OtherSee TB 43-0144 See TB 43-0144

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Table C-3. Army Aircraft and Surveillance Drones

ITEM

NO EQUIPMENT COLOR PLACEMENT

1. Army aircraft andSee TM 55-1500-345-23 andSee TM 55-1500-345-23 and

surveillance drones TM for specific aircraft TM for specific aircraft

Table C-4. Railroad Equipment

ITEM

NO EQUIPMENT COLOR PLACEMENT

1. Locomotive, tenders, and Semigloss Black 27038 Exposed exterior surfaces

work equipment

2. Rolling stock

a. Freight passenger, Gloss Olive Green Exposed exterior surfaces

hospital, kitchen and

caboose cars

b. Gondola, hopper, and Gloss Black 17038 Exposed exterior surfaces

tank cars

NOTE

Markings may be adhesive

backed markers or paint

conforming to color

requirements

3. Agency identification, "US Army” Gloss White 17875 On both sides of all

railroad equipment;

exception in theaters of

operation, do not apply to

freight cars and cabooses

4. Identification Numbers Gloss White 17875 a. On both sides and each

end of all locomotives,

locomotive tender units,

work equipment, and roling

stock

b. On rolling stock, car

numbers will be prefixed

with letters "USA"

immediately to the left of or

above car number

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Table C-4. Railroad Equipment-Continued

ITEM

NO EQUIPMENT COLOR PLACEMENT

4. Identification Numbers Gloss White 17875 c. In CONUS, freight and

(cont'd) caboose cars acceptable

for interchange on

commercial railroads will

use the prefix "USAX" in

lieu of the above where

specifically authorized by

the Director of Supply,

USAMC. In such cases

the identification number

and "USAX" prefix also will

be marked on the ends of

the car.

5. Army Medical Department

markings:

a. Red Cross insignia Gloss Red 11136 and Gloss On both sides and on the

White 17875 roof of all kitchen,

baggage, ambulance ward,

and personnel cars

assigned Army Medical

Department. The insignia

applied to the side of the

cars will be located near

the end of the car.

b. "ARMY MEDICAL Gloss White 17875 These words and type of

DEPARTMENT" car will be marked on both

sides of Army Medical

Department car near the

center of the car. The type

of car also will be marked

in conjunction with

identification number of the

car.

c. Army Medical Depart- Gloss Red 11136 and Gloss On both sides of Army

ment insignia (red caduceus White 17875 Medical Department cars

on a circular white field) near the center of the car.

Place on each side of or or

ad jacent to the words,

ArMY MEDICAL

DEPARTMENT", and type

of car marked as in b.

above.

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Table C4. Railroad Equipment-Continued

ITEM

NO EQUIPMENT COLOR PLACEMENT

6. Safety markings (CONUS Gloss Yellow 13538 or A stripe will be marked

only) reflective yellow adhesive across each side and

backed marker conforming across each and of all

to Federal Specification L- locomotive tender units.

S-300, color j. Access steps to

locomotive and locomotive

tenders also will be

painted.

NOTE

All colors and markings for

railroad equipment to con-

form to MIL-P-53044.

Table C-5. Vehicles, Construction Equipment, and Materials Handling Equipment

ITEM

NO EQUIPMENT COLOR PLACEMENT

1. Vehicles, construction Three-color camouflage pat- Exterior surface unless

equipment, and materials tern using MIL-C-46168 or otherwise directed

handling equipment from MIL-C-53039

new production, depot

reconditioning, or depot

stocks; exceptions listed

below.

Lusterless Green 383 Interior surfaces unless

otherwise directed

Walkway Compound (MIL-W-5044) Under topcoat over walk-

ing areas (catwalks,

walkways, platforms, cabs,

fenders, frames, guards,

foot-operated controls,

mounting steps, ladders,

top bumpers, slope and

deck plates, turret floors,

crew compartments,

ramps, van floors, etc.),

and interior surfaces

2. Firefighting vehicles aux- Gloss Red 11136 or Gloss Exterior and interior

iliary vehicles assigned ex- Yellow 13670 when in non- surfaces

clusively for firefighting or tactical use; in hot

protection against fires, climates, Gloss White

and air field crash rescue 17875 may be used.

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Table C-5. Vehicles, Construction Equipment, and Materials Handling Equipment-Continued

ITEM

NO EQUIPMENT COLOR PLACEMENT

3. Repair and utility vehicles Gloss Yellow 13538 Exterior and interior

including attachments used surfaces

for highway construction

or maintenance (excluding

construction equipment

assigned to tactical units)

4. a. Materials handling Gloss Yellow 13538 Exterior and interior

equipment, including air- surfaces

craft towing, and fuel and

oil dispensing vehicles used

in nontactical areas

b. Materials handling Three-color camouflage pat- Exterior surfaces

equipment, including fuel tern using MIL-C-46168 or

and oil dispensing equip- MIL-C-53039

ment used in tactical areas

Lusterless Green 383 Interior surfaces

5. Garbage and refuse collec- Gloss White 17875 and Exterior and interior sur-

tion trucks in nontactical Gloss Black 17038 faces; top of hood handles,

areas and control levers, and

stepping areas of running

board. Stepping area may

be covered with black non-

slip walkway compound

MIL-W-5044, type IV.

6. Commercial design vehicles Gloss Green 14050 except Exterior and interior

in administrative use where otherwise provided surfaces

(Bodies on vehicles need for special type vehicles

not be painted if con- assigned to special use. In

structed of aluminum, tactical use, colors will con-

stainless steel or other cor- form to 3-color camouflage

rosive resistant material, pattern using MIL-C-46168

and when ordinarily not or MIL-C-53039.

painted in common com-

mercial practice)

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Table C-5. Vehicles, Construction Equipment, and Materials Handling Equipment-Continued

ITEM

NO EQUIPMENT COLOR PLACEMENT

7. Vehicles and equipment Any color deemed ap- Exterior and interior

used in connection with ap- propriate by the head of surfaces

proved research and the responsible activity

development test projects

8. Calibration vehicles in In overseas commands Exterior surfaces

CONUS where vehicles may be in

tactical environment,

3-color camouflage pattern

using MIL-C-46168 or

MIL-C-53039. Otherwise,

solar heat-reflecting

Semigloss Olive Drab

Enamel 24087 or Gloss

White 17875 conforming to

MIL-E-46136.

Semigloss Green 24533 Walls, ceiling, doors, fit-

tings, and mounted

equipment

Lusterless Gray 36118 Floors

9. Refrigerator vans in non- Gloss White 17875 or solar Applicable exterior sur-

tactical use in hot climates; heat-reflecting Semigloss faces, upon authorization

water tank vehicles in non- Olive Drab Enamel 24087 by the theater commander

tactical use in hot climates; conforming to MIL-

van type vehicles in non- E-46136 or solar heat-

tactical use in hot climates reflecting Lusterless Olive

assigned to centers or Drab Enamel conforming

schools for the purpose of to MIL-E-46117

training personnel in the

operation of equipment in-

stalled therein; van type

vehicles and shelters in

non-tactical use in hot

climates in which installed

equipment would be

adversely affected, or per-

sonnel would not be able to

accomplish assigned

technical functions due to

excessive heat from solar

radiation.

10. a. Tracked combat Three-color camouflage pat- Exterior and surfaces

vehicles and special pur- tern using MIL-C-46168 or which become exterior sur-

pose armored hull-type MIL-C-53039. faces during use(i.e. doors,

vehicles. Exceptions: b and hatches)

c below

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Table C-5. Vehicles, Construction Equipment, and Materials Handling Equipment-Continued

ITEM

NO EQUIPMENT COLOR PLACEMENT

White conforming to MIL- Interior

C-22750

Walkway Compound MIL- Walkways, floors, ramps

W-5044, Type IV

b. Ml113 personnel carrier Three-color camouflage pat- Exterior surfaces and sur-

family of vehicles, and the tern using MIL-C-46168 or faces (hatches, ramps,etc.)

M2 and M3 Bradley MIL-C-53039 which become exterior

Fighting vehicles surfaces during operational

use

Seafoam Green (Color Interior surfaces

24533) Epoxy MIL-C-22750

Walkway compound MIL- Floors (under MIL-C-22750

W-5044 topcoat)

c. Vehicles and construc- Lusterless Green 383, Exterior and interior sur-

tion equipment in nontac- 34094, MIL-C-46168 or faces unless otherwise

tical use, in Army units not MIL-C-53039 directed

subject to the Army

camouflage policy, not

already camouflaged with

three color MIL-C-46168 or

MIL-C-53039 and not iden-

tified in items 2, 3, 4a, 4b,

5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, and

11. Interior surfaces of van Seafoam Green Epoxy Interior surfaces

type bodies equipped with MIL-C-22750, color 24533

interior lighting in which

personnel are required to

perform certain detail

operations Walkway Compound MIL- Floors, under MIL-C-22750

W-5044 topcoat

12. Commercial design vehicles Gloss Black 17038 Exterior and interior

assigned to Armed Forces surfaces

Policy Units

13. Commercial design vehicles Gloss White 17875 when Exterior and interior

used for military police deemed necessary by the surfaces

traffic accident prevention responsible commander

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Table C-5. Vehicles, Construction Equipment, and Materials Handling Equipment-Continued

ITEM

NO EQUIPMENT COLOR PLACEMENT

14. Vehicles used for in-Painted and marked as Exterior and interior

telligence, criminal in- deemed appropriate by the surfaces

vestigation, and similar responsible commander

purposes, requiring con-

cealment of the true identi-

ty of the activity involved

NOTE

Proper identification of

such vehicles will be

marked in an

inconspicuous location

as prescribed in ap-

plicable technical

publications and AR 381-

143.

15. Ground support equipment 3-color camouflage pattern Exterior surfaces

in Army units subject to using MIL-C-46168 or

the Army camouflage MIL-C-53039

policy

16. Ambulances in tactical use 3-color camouflage pattern Exterior surfaces, and sur-

using MIL-C-46168 or faces (doors, etc.) which

MIL-C-53039 become exterior surfaces

during operational use

Seafoam Green, MIL- Interior surfaces

C-22750, color 24533

Lusterless Black 37030, Interior of cab when vehi-

MIL-C-46168 or MIL- cle is commercial design

C-53039 procured with standard col-

or options

17. National symbol (5-pointed Star will be a size to fit into Star will be applied at time

star) a 3" diameter circle in of manufacture or by

Lusterless Black 37030, depots only when material

MIL-C-46168 or MIL- is specifically designated

C-53039 for issue to US Army units.

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Table C-5. Vehicles, Construction Equipment, and Materials Handling Equipment-Continued

ITEM

NO EQUIPMENT COLOR PLACEMENT

a. Tactical and combat Lusterless Black 37030, One each, centered on

front

vehicles and related equip- MIL-C-46168 or MIL- and rear, on any suitable

ment, including support C-53039 vertical or near vertical

and special purpose surface such as bumper or

vehicles in CONUS and tailgate, where it will not

overseas be obscured by canvas

items, gasoline cans,

pioneer tools or other ob-

jects. Normally, stars will

not be applied to am-

bulances or other medical

dedicated vehicles, or to

ground support equipment

at Army airfields in

CONUS.

b. Mounted equipment Lusterless Black 37030, Wherever there is suitable

MIL-C-46168 or MIL- surface on the vehicle

C-53039

18. Unit identification (ab- Lusterless Black 37030, a. Markings will be in

breviations representing MIL-C-46168 or MIL- uniform Gothic style let-

the complete identification C-53039 ters, the numerals to be

of the unit to which the thelargest size practical for

vehicle or equipment is use in available space, but

assigned). Specific ab- not to exceed 4 inches in

breviations to be used, and height.

methods of application are

prescribed in TB 43-0209. b. Normally markings will

(See c and d of note at end appear on both front and

of this item.) rear of each item of equip-

ment; usually on the

bumpers when so

equipped.

Where a more suitable

surface is available, such

surface may be used

provided

the location is not in con-

flict with the location of

other prescribed markings.

Where a suitable surface is

not available on the front

or rear of equipment, use

an appropriate location on

the sides of the item.

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Table C-5. Vehicles, Construction Equipment, and Materials Handling Equipment-Continued

ITEM

NO EQUIPMENT COLOR PLACEMENT

c. Markings will be ap-

plied to vehicles and equip-

ment by the organization

to which material is assign-

ed. Such markings will be

maintained on vehicles and

equipment at all times, but

will be removed when the

item is permanently

transferred from the

operating unit.

d. When directed by the

responsible Commander

for security

purposes, the first

two categories of markings

(see a and b of footnote

below) will be thoroughly

removed from all vehicles

and equipment being ship-

ped with units from

CONUS to overseas com-

mands. To insure effective

removal, the original

figures must be physically

erased rather than painted

over.

NOTE

Unit Identification markings are divided into four elements arranged from left to right, as follows:

a.Major command, organization, or activity. The major headquarters having jurisdiction over the vehicle or

equipment, normally not lower than a division, brigade, group, or major subordinate command.

b.Intermediate organization or activity. The next lower headquarters having jurisdiction over the vehicle or

equipment, normally the headquarters above the unit to which the vehicle or equipment is assigned. This includes

regiments, separate battalions, installations, and separate companies or detachments not assigned to an intermediate

headquarters.

c.Unit or activity. The lowest unit or activity to which the vehicle is assigned, normally a company type unit. This

space may be used to identify the type of separate company or detachment already identified above.

d.Vehicle or equipment number. The sequence number of the vehicle or equipment in the normal order of march

within the unit to which it is assigned.

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Table C-5. Vehicles, Construction Equipment, and Materials Handling Equipment-Continued

ITEM

NO EQUIPMENT COLOR PLACEMENT

19. * Agency identification and

registration number:

a. Vehicles and construction Colors specified on Exterior surfaces

equipment 3-color camouflage

drawings, but

constrasting with color

patch painted over.

b. Agency identification; Lusterless Black 37030, Marking will be in uniform

e.g., "US ARMY", will be MIL-C-46168 or Gothic style letters, the

painted on those vehicles, MIL-C-53039 letters to be the largest

construction equipment practical for use in available size

and materials handling space, but not to exceed

equipment in nontactical use, 4 inches in height. Normally

in Army units not subject agency identification will

to the Army camouflage appear on both sides of each

policy, and vehicles item of equipment.

and equipment as identified

in items 2, 3, 4a, 5, 6, 7, 8,

9, 10c, 12, and 13

c. Registration number Lusterless Black 37030, Exterior: Both sides an rear

assigned in accordance with MIL-C-46168 or in uniform Gothic letters,

AR 708-1 will be carried MIL-C-53039 no larger than 4 inches

by those vehicles construction high.

equipment, and materials

handling equipment which

they carry agency identification

marking (e.g., US ARMY), in

accordance with criteria set

forth in b above.

d. Mounted equipment Lusterless Black 37030, May be applied when

MIL-C-46168 or necessary.

MIL-C-53039

* The identification and registration number shall be placed on any appropriate interior area which is visible from

outside a locked or secured item.

Change 1 C-11

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Table C-5. Vehicles, Construction Equipment, and Materials Handling Equipment-Continued

ITEM

NO EQUIPMENT COLOR PLACEMENT

20. General officer vehicle

identification

a. Plate Gloss enamel, color in ac- Right end of the front

cordance with AR 840-10 bumper. If plate interferes

and MIL-P-14631 with lights or functional

components of the vehicle,

mount in front center.

Remove or cover when

general officer is not riding

in vehicle.

b. Flag See AR 840-10

21. Weight classification for Black numerals on a yellow On the front of applicable

bridge crossing circular background 9 self-propelled vehicles

inches in diameter. When

towing another vehicle, the

weight classification

number of the combination

will be shown with the let-

ter "C" in red above the For design of plate and

number. mounting, see TB 43-0209.

a. All vehicles with a On vehicles painted MIL-

gross weight of over 3 tons; C-46168 or MIL-C-53039

all trailers with a rated lusterless colors in accor-

payload of 1-1/2 tons and dance with camouflage

over policy, numbers 3 inches

high will be painted in con-

trasting colors directly

over camouflage pattern.

On vehicles painted in

gloss colors, use Gloss

Yellow 13538 or Gloss Red

11136.

On vehicles painted in

semigloss or lusterless col-

ors, use Lusterless Yellow

33538, Gloss Black 17038,

and Gloss Red 11136.

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Table C-5. Vehicles, Construction Equipment, and Materials Handling Equipment-Continued

ITEM NO EQUIPMENT COLOR PLACEMENT

b. Combination vehicles Black (17038) numerals on a

yellow (33538) circular

background 6 inches in diameter

The gross weight classification of

the prime mover alone and of the

towed vehicle alone, will be

marked on the right side of the

vehicles.

22. Safety.

a. Stripes (vehicles and

equipment in nontactical use,

which because of size,

construction, or function present a

possible hazard)

Alternate Gloss Yellow 13655 and

Gloss Black 17038 stripes in

accordance with AR 385-30

Normally, stripes are applied only

to the rear, but also may be

applied to the front and certain

side surfaces when the conditions

warrant.

b. "FLAMMABLE" and "NO

SMOKING WITHIN 50 FEET"-

vehicles used for bulk

transportation of gasoline, fuel oil,

or other flammable liquids by

Army units subject to the Army

camouflage policy

Brown 383 over green and black.

Lusterless Black 37030 or 37038

over brown. The word

"FLAMMABLE" will be in 6 inch

letters; the words "NO SMOKING

WITHIN 50 FEET" will be in 3

inch letters.

On both sides and rear of body,

"NO SMOKING WITHIN 50

FEET" should be on a line below

"FLAMMABLE".

"FLAMMABLE" and "NO

SMOKING WITHIN 50 FEET"-

vehicles used for bulk

transportation of gasoline, fuel oil,

or other flammable liquids by

Army units not subject to the

Army camouflage policy, or in

nontactical use

When vehicle is commonly used

on public highways in CONUS,

Title 49, Sec. 177.823, Code of

Federal Regulations, requires 6

inch block letters in Gloss Red

11105 or 11136 for word

"FLAMMABLE" and 3 inch block

letters "NO SMOKING WITHIN 50

FEET" also in Gloss Red 11105

or 11136. Gloss White 17875 will

be used as background extending

one inch all around the lettering.

If available, reflective markings

should be used.

On both sides and rear of body.

"NO SMOKING WITHIN 50

FEET" should be on a line below

"FLAMMABLE". Vehicles used

infrequently on public highways

must employ removable or

reversible signs which are

securely fastened while in use.

These safety markings will be

applied upon receipt by the using

service.

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Table C-5. Vehicles, Construction Equipment, and Materials Handling Equipment-Continued

ITEM NO EQUIPMENT COLOR PLACEMENT

c. "GALS CAP" - Fuel and oil

dispensing vehicles and

equipment used for servicing

aircraft

On side of tank near each

manhole cover. In addition, type

of fuel or oil by military

designation will be clearly

marked.

d. Placards for vehicles carrying

explosive or other dangerous

articles

(1) Over public highways Placards will be used in

accordance with applicable DOT

regulations and AR 55-355.

(2) In training areas Placards will be used in

accordance with applicable DOT

regulations and AR 385-63.

e. Reflective markings (vehicles

and ground support equipment

used on airfield flight lines)

As Specified in TM 55-1500-204-

25/1

f. Flags (all vehicles not painted

in accordance with items 2 and 9

of this table and e above).

Vehicles will bear a distinctive flag

whenever operating on landing

areas, runways, taxiways, or

peripheral roads at airfields. The

flag will be square, at least 3 feet

on each side, and will be divided

into 9 equal size squares forming

a checkerboard pattern with the

center and the corner squares in

international orange and the

remaining 4 squares in white.

A red flag will be mounted on

vehicles to indicate danger when

considered necessary to caution

personnel of a hazardous

condition in the area.

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Table C-5. Vehicles, Construction Equipment, and Materials Handling Equipment-Continued

ITEM NO EQUIPMENT COLOR PLACEMENT

g. DA Label 76 (A Good Driver),

to promote good driving Display in all motor vehicles to be

readily visible to the driver.

Requisition through normal

publication channels.

23. Red Cross insignia Aircraft Red 31136 on Aircraft

White 37875, MIL-C-46168 or

MIL-C-53039

See table C-4, item 5. On tactical

ambulances, cross will be

approximately 36" to 48" square

and will be placed on roof, both

sides, rear and front if practicable.

On other medical dedicated TOE

vehicles, a 3" square cross will be

placed on front and rear in lieu of

the national symbol.

24. Military police and security guard;

tactical type vehicles:

a. "MILITARY POLICE” Gloss Black 17038 on Aircraft

White 37875 (MIL-C-46168 or

MIL-C-53039) black letters on

white background

As specified in applicable DA

technical publications. On 1/4 ton

military trucks, a horizontal strip

with lettering will be placed under

the windshield and on a disc

covering the spare wheel.

b. "SECURITY POLICE” (at class

II installations and activities) Same as above, except the words

"SECURITY POLICE" will be

used in lieu of "MILITARY

POLICE ".

Same as above

25. Rifle and pistol team vehicles

(decals of approved design) On both sides of vehicles

26. Calibration service vehicles In accordance with applicable DA

technical publications

27. Convoy markings (as prescribed

by FM 55-30) Serial letter or number may be

black on reflective signboard

background.

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Table C-5. Vehicles, Construction Equipment, and Materials Handling Equipment-Continued

ITEM NO EQUIPMENT COLOR PLACEMENT

28. Tactical markings (may consist of

stripes, geometrical figures, other

simple designs, or naming of

individual vehicle). The markings

will be used to provide a more

visible means of identifying the

vehicles of tactical units by

personnel of those units during

tactical operations. They will be

of a suitable size to facilitate

identification from ground or from

a reasonable distance. They will

be designed to be as nearly

unintelligible as possible to

enemy observation. Under no

circumstances will the markings

represent the numerical

designation or distinctive insignia

of any unit. Under actual combat

conditions, no written record will

be made, nor published system of

tactical markings used.

Any appropriate color As prescribed by commanders of

major Army commands; any

changes must be approved by

these commanders.

29. Priority signs (The signs will be

authorized by the area

commander. They are valid only

within the area under his

jurisdiction. Signs must not be

displayed when vehicle is not

actually being used for a priority

mission and must be removed

when no longer required for that

mission.)

On front and rear of vehicle.

They will be fabricated and

mounted on vehicles in

accordance with TB 43-0209.

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Table C-5. Vehicles, Construction Equipment, and Materials Handling Equipment-Continued

ITEM NO EQUIPMENT COLOR PLACEMENT

30. Air recognition panels Red fluorescent on one side and

yellow fluorescent on the reverse

side

Marked as directed by the

appropriate major commander as

to the arrangements and

conditions under which they will

be used. They will be draped on

vehicle in a standard unchanging

pattern different from displays

prescribed for other recognition

purposes, such as front lines,

targets, etc.. Size: 6' X2'3", each

panel having a tie cord of

adequate length in each corner.

31. Commercial design vehicle

markings (unless otherwise

specified, vehicles assigned to

TOE or TD units, or to other

organizations and activities for

nonadministrative use)

Similar to markings used on

military design vehicles

NOTE

For additional information on painting and marking of military vehicles,

construction equipment and materials handling equipment, refer to TB 43-0209.

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Table C-6. Missiles, Heavy Rockets, and Related Ground Support Equipment for Missile Systems

ITEM NO EQUIPMENT COLOR PLACEMENT

1. Missiles, heavy rockets and

related ground support equipment

and containers.

Camouflage paint pattern in

accordance with applicable

pattern drawing.

Exterior surfaces.

On items for which pattern

drawings have not been

developed, green 383, color

#34094.

Exterior surfaces.

On items requiring desert color,

tan 686, color #33446. Exterior surfaces.

2. Surfaces thru which RF energy

passes, including but not limited

to: radars, radomes, antenna, and

radiating elements and covers.

Not painted unless specifically

authorized by pattern drawing or

applicable TM.

3. Vehicles (wheeled & tracked),

including materials handling,

personnel carrying, special

purpose armored hull-type, and

fighting.

As set forth in Table C-5 unless

specified in applicable TM. Exterior and interior surfaces.

4. Electronic-Communication

Shelters As set forth in Table C-7, unless

specified in applicable TM. Exterior and interior surfaces.

5. Markings

a. Agency identification (US

ARMY) For camouflage patterns,

lusterless black, color #37030, on

green or brown background; and,

green 383, color #34094, on

black background.

On all other backgrounds,

lusterless black, color #37030.

As specified in the applicable TM,

or marked on at least two of the

missile or rocket components.

Placement will be along the

longitudinal axis so that when the

missile is in the horizontal

position, the letters will be

vertical.

b. Other. (See notes.) Same as 5.a. As specified in applicable TM.

NOTES

(1) Paints on exterior surfaces shall conform to MIL-C-46168 or MIL-C-53039.

(2) Paints on interior surfaces shall conform to MIL-C-22750.

(3) Marking colors shall conform to the color requirements of 5.a., except for special requirements, e.g.,

ammunition, transportation, safety, etc.

(4) Markings shall be made using the same type paint used for painting.

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Table C-7. Communications-Electronic Equipment1

ITEM NO EQUIPMENT COLOR PLACEMENT

1. Photographic and audio-visual Lusterless Green 383 (34094) or

Black (37030) MIL-C-46168 or

MIL-C-53039 as appropriate

Exterior surfaces

2. Tactical communications (see TB

750-10) Lusterless Green 383, MIL-C-

46168 or MIL-C-53039

3. Avionics Lusterless Green 383 (34094) or

Black (37030) MIL-C-46168 or

MIL-C-53039 as appropriate

4. Meteorological Lusterless Green 383, MIL-C-

46168 or MIL-C-53039

5. Radiac Same as above

6. Marine communication and

electronics Same as above, except as noted

in 7 and 16 below

7. Antenna towers for use under

nontactical conditions Alternating bands of Gloss

Orange 12197 and Gloss White

17875 with the band at each end

colored orange

As specified in DOT's AC

70/7460-1, Obstruction, Marking

& Lighting, the bands should be

of equal width with each band

approximately one-seventh the

height of the tower. Each band

will have a width of 1-1/2 to 40

feet.

8. Armed Forces Radio and

Television Network Lusterless Green 383 (34094) or

Aircraft Gray (36300), MIL-C-

46168 or MIL-C-53039

9. Antenna Radomes Lusterless Green 383 (34094) or

Aircraft White (37875), MIL-C-

46168 or MIL-C-53039

CAUTION

See NOTE 2 before applying

any paint.

10. Automatic data processing Lusterless Green 383 (34094) or

Aircraft Gray (36300), MIL-C-

46168 or MIL-C-53039

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Table C-7. Communications-Electronic Equipment-Continued

ITEM NO EQUIPMENT COLOR PLACEMENT

11. Ground controlled approach

(GCA) radar equipment used at

Army airfields:

a. Tactical equipment authorized

by TA/TOE Lusterless Green 383 (34094),

MIL-C-46168 or MIL-C-53039,

including wave guides & antenna

reflectors

CAUTION

See NOTE 2 before applying

any paint.

b. Equipment authorized for

CONUS Army airfields by TA In accordance with Federal

Aviation Administration Technical

Standards Order, TSON 26

12. Communications equipment

installed at fixed facilities such as

radio station equipment,

telephone control office sets

Lusterless Green 383 (34094) or

Aircraft Gray (36300), MIL-C-

46168 or MIL-C-53039

13. Electronics test equipment a. For bench use, semigloss

Gray 26307 or Aircraft Yellow

(33538)

b. For field use, Lusterless Green

383 (34094) or Aircraft Gray

(36300), MIL-C-46168 or MIL-C-

53039

14. COMSEC (FSN 5810) See TB 750-10 Communication Security

(COMSEC) equipment used by

the Department of the Army but

design controlled by the National

Security Agency (NSA), will be

painted or marked or both in

accordance with NSA's

requirements.

15. Special intelligence See AR 381-143 equipment

16. Antenna or radiating elements,

antenna base insulators or

fiberglass casing

Will not be painted unless special

approval is obtained from the

design activity

CAUTION

See NOTE 2 before applying

any paint.

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Table C-7. Communications-Electronic Equipment-Continued

ITEM NO EQUIPMENT COLOR PLACEMENT

17. Electronic-communication

shelters (see TB 43-0118):

a. Configured (Shelter includes

internally mounted equipment) Three-color MIL-C-46168 or MIL-

C-53039 camouflage pattern Exterior surfaces and doors which

may become exterior surfaces

during operational use

Semigloss Green 24533

conforming to MIL-C-22750 Interior surfaces (walls, floors,

doors except above and 11

fittings)

White 27875 or green 24533,

conforming to MIL-C-22750 Ceiling

b. Nonconfigured (Bare shelter) Lusterless Green 383 (34094),

MIL-C-46168 or MIL-C-53039 Exterior surfaces, and doors

which may become exterior

surfaces during operational use

Semigloss Green 24533

conforming to MIL-C-22750 Interior surfaces (walls, floors,

doors, except above and fittings)

White 27875 or green 24533,

conforming to MIL-C-22750 Ceiling

NOTES

Markings may be adhesive

backed markers or paint

conforming to color

requirements

18. Unit identification Lusterless Black 37030, MIL-C-

46168 or MIL-C-53039 As prescribed in applicable DA

technical publication

NOTE

NOTE 1 Communications-electronic equipment already in use, or that purchased as a

nonmilitary item direct from commercial stocks, need not be painted in accordance with

this table if the color does not adversely affect equipment operation or the tactical

situation. This will hold true particularly in the case of equipment that is housed in

shelters, aircraft, vehicles, or vessels.

NOTE 2 Do NOT paint radiating elements, reflectors, radomes, wave guides and insulators until

special approval is obtained from the design activity, or unless item(s) are known to

have been painted previously with CARC.

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Table C-8. Bridging Equipment

ITEM NO EQUIPMENT COLOR PLACEMENT

1. M48A2 and M60 armored vehicle

bridge launchers Semigloss Green 24533 Interior

MIL-C-46168 or MIL-C-53039

camouflage pattern Exterior

2. Ribbon bridge MIL-C-46168 or MIL-C-53039

camouflage pattern

3. M2 panel bridge (Bailey), Bailey

bridge erection equipment, Bailey

bridge conversion set, and Bailey

bridge cable reinforcing kit

Aircraft Gray 36231, MIL-C-46168

or MIL-C-53039

4. Bridge erection set, fixed bridges Aircraft Gray 36231, MIL-C-46168

or MIL-C-53039, except as

follows:

Interior

a. Parts E159-E-191 Aircraft Yellow 33538

b. Parts E36N-E41N, E58N-

EG0AN, E122-E129BN and

E131N-E133N

Aircraft Red 31136, MIL-C-46168

or MIL-C-53039

5. Fixed steel I-beam railway bridge Aircraft Yellow 33538

6. Fixed steel railway bridge, 70 foot Aircraft Red 31136, MIL-C-46168

or MIL-C-53039

7. V-type steel trestle Insignia Blue 35044, MIL-C-

46168 or MIL-C-53039

8. Certain parts of the aluminum

footbridge structure as outlined in

the item specification

Aircraft White 37875, MIL-C-

46168 or MIL-C-53039

Black conformable non-slip

Walkway Compound MIL-W-

5044, Type IV, applied while the

initial MIL-C-46168 or MIL-C-

53039 topcoat is still wet

Walkways

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Table C-8. Bridging Equipment-Continued

ITEM NO EQUIPMENT COLOR PLACEMENT

9. All other bridging equipment MIL-C-46168 or MIL-C-53039

camouflage pattern in accordance

with applicable technical

publications

Exposed Surfaces

NOTE

Markings may be adhesive

backed markers or paint

conforming to color

requirements

10. Stenciling and identification Lusterless Black 37030, MIL-C-

46168 or MIL-C-53039

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Table C-9. Other Materiel

ITEM NO EQUIPMENT COLOR PLACEMENT

1. Towed artillery and multiple

rocket launchers Three-Color MIL-C-46168 or MIL-

C-53039 camouflage pattern.

Apply identification markings

according to MIL-STD-642.

Exterior surfaces

2. Army materiel intended for field

use and not otherwise specified

herein

Three-Color MIL-C-46168 or MIL-

C-53039 camouflage pattern Exterior surfaces

3. Fire control material Lusterless Green 383, MIL-C-

46168 or MIL-C-53039 White

17185, MIL-C-22750, other colors

consistent with existing colors

Exterior surfaces of Fire Control

Materiel that are external to

vehicles and other field

equipment

Fire control instruments inside

vehicles

4. Conventional and chemical

ammunition Lusterless Green 383, MIL-C-

46168 or MIL-C-53039 (34094);

other colors according to

particular requirements.

Non-tube fired Ammunition and

Chemical Ammunition currently

painted that do not have special

requirements

5. Chemical warfare Lusterless Green 383 (34094),

except such equipment mounted

on vehicles will be painted the

same color specified for the

vehicle.

6. Fire extinguishers (regardless of

type, size or location on

equipment)

Semigloss Red 21136 in

accordance with the military or

Federal Specification under which

they were procured.

Commanders in theaters of

operation are authorized to

repaint extinguishers in

camouflage colors.

Exterior surfaces

7. Reusable shipping

containers/transporters

(ammunition packaging,

CONEX/MILVAN containers)

Lusterless Green 383 (34094),

MIL-C-46168 or MIL-C-53039 Exterior surfaces

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Table C-9. Other Materiel--Continued

ITEM NO EQUIPMENT COLOR PLACEMENT

8. Petroleum distribution equipment

and water supply equipment Three-Color MIL-C-46168 or MIL-

C-53039 camouflage pattern Exterior surfaces

9. Machine tools and associated

shop equipment Gloss Gray 16187. Exceptions:

at fixed facilities such equipment

may be painted Semigloss Green

24272. Safety color code

markings are in AR 385-30.

Emergency stopping switches

and bars on such equipment will

be painted Gloss Red 11105 or

11136.

Exterior surfaces

10. Miscellaneous equipment at fixed

facilities See AR 385-30.

11. Commercial type items originally

procured in nonstandard colors Maintain in existing colors. When

repainting becomes necessary,

use appropriate standard colors.

12. Equipment used for instructional

purposes Use standard colors except when

varied colors may add

significantly to the effectiveness

of instruction. When equipment is

returned to stock, it will be

repainted and marked with

authorized colors.

NOTE

Markings may be adhesive

backed markers or paint

conforming to color

requirements.

13. Unit identification As prescribed in applicable DA

technical publications.

14. Static training equipment The national symbol and other

markings are not required on this

equipment

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Table C-9. Other Materiel-Continued

ITEM NO EQUIPMENT COLOR PLACEMENT

15. Aviation Ground Support

Equipment See TM 55-1500-204-25/1

16. Reusable Metal Shipping

Containers (other than

transporters):

a. Container that is attached to

the weapon system during

operation

Three color MIL-C-46168 or MIL-

C-53039 system during operation

camouflage pattern

Exterior surfaces

b. All other containers Lusterless Green 383 (34094),

MIL-C-46168 or MIL-C-53039 Exterior surfaces

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APPENDIX D

CARC PAINT PLANNING MATRIX

D-1. This appendix contains resource planning information for large painting operations. For certain end items subject to

Army CARC and camouflage policy, the matrix furnishes guidelines for estimating required primer/paint quantities and

task-hours. The matrix does not cover all Army equipment.

D-1

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Abbreviated Item Name Exterior Paint Interior Task-hours Required

and NSN Primer 383GN 383BR Blk Paint Prep/Final Int Ext B/C CPP Total

(Example)

M-109SPH

2815-01-___-_____ 3 3 1 2 4 5 7 2 5 19

1. Abbreviated Item Name and NSN-Abbreviated name of end item, model number as applicable, and national stock number.

2. Primer-Total number of gallons of primer required, includes both interior and exterior requirements.

3. Exterior Paint-Total number of gallons of exterior CARC color required (MIL-C-46168 or MIL-C-53039).

4. Interior Paint-Total number of gallons of interior paint required (MIL-C-22750).

5. Task-hours Required-Task-hours required to paint item, stratified as follows:

a. Prep/Final-Total task-hours required to prepare item for painting plus total task-hours required after painting (removal of tape, paper, etc.).

b. Int-Total task-hours required to paint the interior of the item.

c. Ext B/C-Total task-hours required to apply the exterior base coat.

d. CPP-Total task-hours required to apply and paint the camouflage paint pattern.

e. Total-Total task-hours required (sum of 5a, 5b, 5c and 5d).

Table D-1. CARC PAINT PLANNING MATRIX

D-2

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Abbreviated Item Name Exterior Paint Interior Task-hours Required

and NSN Primer 383GN 383BR Blk Paint Prep/Final Int Ext B/C CPP Total

AH-IG COBRA

1520-00-999-9821 4 4 - - 1 72 16 19 -107

UH-1 IROQUOIS HUEY

1520-00-087-7637 3.5 3- - 1.5 126 16 22 -164

OH-6A CAYUSE

1520-00-918-1523 11.5 - - 1 56 4 20 -80

OH-58 KIOWA

1520-01-169-7137 11.5 - - 1 58 6 16 -80

UH-60A BLACKHAWK

1520-01-033-0266 4.5 6- - 2 224 24 32 -280

CARRIER APC

M113A2

2350-01-068-4077 3 3 1.5 .5 24.788 47.612 8.39 24.79

CARRIER CP M577A2

2350-01-068-4089 4 4 2 1.5 34.788 47.612 8.39 24.79

VULCAN TWD

M 167A1

1005-01-014-0837 33.5 1.5 .5 22.788 25.612 3.49 13.89

VULCAN SP M163A1

2350-01-017-2113 33.5 1.5 .5 25.788 47.612 8.39 25.79

CARRIER CP 577A1

2350-00-056-6808 4 4 2 1.5 34.788 47.612 8.39 24.79

INF FIG VEH XM2

2350-01-048-5920 3 3 1 .5 2 9 7 9 18 43

CFV XM3

2350-01-049-2695 3 3 1.5 1 2 9 7 9 18 43

Table D-1. CARC PAINT PLANNING MATRIX

D-3

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Abbreviated Item Name Exterior Paint Interior Task-hours Required

and NSN Primer 383GN 383BR Blk Paint Prep/Final Int Ext B/C CPP Total

CARRIER M901

1450-00-176-2697 33.5 1.5 .5 24.788 47.612 8.39 24.79

CARRIER CARGO

M548

2350-00-078-4545 3 4 2 .5 33.289 31.777 6.9 14.96

CARRIER M548A1

2350-01-096-9356 3 4 2 .5 33.289 31.777 6.9 14.96

CHAPARRAL SYS

M48A2

1425-01-106-3089 2 3 1 .5 25.788 3 4 8.9 21.68

LAUNCHER G/M

1425-01-074-6799 22.5 1.5 -5.788 3 4 8.9 21.68

CHAP G/M SYS M48

1425-01-069-8877 3 3 1 .5 -5.788 3 4 8.9 21.68

CARRIER MORTAR

M125A1

2350-00-071-0732 3 3 1.5 .5 24.788 47.612 8.39 24.79

CARRIER MORTAR

M106A1

2350-00-076-9002 3 3 1.5 .5 2.5 4.788 47.612 8.39 24.79

CARRIER MORTAR

M125A2

2350-01-068-4087 3 3 1.5 .5 24.788 47.612 8.39 24.79

CARRIER MORTAR

M106A2

2350-01-069-6931 3.5 3.5 1.5 .5 34.788 47.612 8.39 24.79

Table D-1. CARC PAINT PLANNING MATRIX

D-4

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Abbreviated Item Name Exterior Paint Interior Task-hours Required

and NSN Primer 383GN 383BR Blk Paint Prep/Final Int Ext B/C CPP Total

COMBAT VEH ITV M901

2350-01-045-1123 3 3 1.5 .5 24.788 47.612 8.39 24.79

COMBAT VEH ANT

2350-01-103-5641 3 3 1.5 .5 24.788 47.612 8.39 24.79

FIRST V CONVERSION

2350-01-085-3792 3 3 1.5 .5 24.788 47.612 8.39 24.79

MLRS 4 5 3.5 1.5 49.788 811.612 20 49.4

TRK CGO 2 1/2T

2320-00-926-0873 4 7 .5 1-13.6 -12 4 29.6

TRK CGO 5T

2320-00-055-9265 5 8 1 1 -26 -12 4 42

TRLR, SEMI 60T

2330-00-089-7265 510- - - 16.8 -12 -28.8

TRLR, SEMI VAN 6T

2330-00-569-9372 4 5 - - 3 26 4 8 -38

CONTAINER, SHIPPING

8115-01-015-7039 2.5 3- - 2 6 -6-12

LAUNDRY UNIT

3510-00-782-5294 3.5 7- - - 28 -12 -40

WTR PURIF (1500)

4610-00-202-6925 4 6 - - 358.7 4 20 -82.7

WTR PURIF (3000)

4610-00-202-8701 6 7 - - 561.5 4 20 0 85.5

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Abbreviated Item Name Exterior Paint Interior Task-hours Required

and NSN Primer 383GN 383BR Blk Paint Prep/Final Int Ext B/C CPP Total

MINE DISP

1095-00-397-3456 5 7 2 1 -30 -8 2 40

LUBE UNIT

4930-00-935-4951 2.5 5- - - 28 2 10 -40

CLOTH REP TRLR MTD

3530-01-017-9124 2.5 5- - - 6.7 -4-10.7

CRANE WHLD

3810-00-043-5354 10 20 - - - 80 -40 -120

TRLR, SHOP EQ

4940-00-164-2719 5 7 - - 3 54 4 24 -82

TRLR, SHOP EQ

4940-01-022-5322 4 5 - - 3 52 4 24 -80

M9 ACE

2350-00-808-7100 6 3 1 2 2 107 16 32 16 171

TRK, VAN EXP

2320-00-907-0707 812- - 4 47 4 24 -75

TRANSP, RIB BRIDGE

5420-00-071-5321 2.5 5- - - 40.5 -22 -62.5

TRLR CGO 1 1/2T

2330-00-141-8050 .5 1- - - 6.7 -2-8.7

FK LFT 4K ELECT 1YELLOW - - - 12 -8-20

3930-00-327-1603 2

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Abbreviated Item Name Exterior Paint Interior Task-hours Required

and NSN Primer 383GN 383BR Blk Paint Prep/Final Int Ext B/C CPP Total

CRANE, CRAWLER 12T

3910-00-689-3092 8.5 17 - - - 38 -12 -50

TRK WRKR 5T

2320-00-055-9258 612- - - 30 -12 -42

S-280 SHELTER

5411-01-092-0892 2.5 2.5 .25 1.0 2.5 10 2.8 2.8 621.6

S-250 SHELTER

5411-00-489-6076 2 2 .5 1 2 10 2.3 2.5 4.5 19.3

1 1/2 TRAILER M998 1 1 .5 1N/A 64.30 N/A 2.5 3.5 70.3

400 GL WATERTANKER

M149A2 1.5 1.5 .5 1N/A 68 N/A 2.5 3.5 74

5T TRUCK M923

2320-01-050-2084 3 3 1 2.5 N/A 20 N/A 3.5 8.5 28.85

1 1/4T TRUCK UTIL

M-105 CUCV 1.5 1.5 1 2 N/A 81 N/A 2 6 89

MRP003A

GENERATORS

6115-00-465-1030 1.8 1.8 1 2 N/A 13 N/A 35.5 21.5

GEN 200 KW 60 HZ

6115-00-133-1904 1.5 1.5 .5 1N/A 32 N/A 23.5 37.5

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Abbreviated Item Name Exterior Paint Interior Task-hours Required

and NSN Primer 383GN 383BR Blk Paint Prep/Final Int Ext B/C CPP Total

PU-650

6115-00-258-1622 3 3 1 2.5 N/A 2.9 N/A 4 7 13.9

MJQ-10

6115-00-394-9582 3 3 1.5 2.5 N/A 5.87 N/A 4 7 16.37

V-528/T CABLE REEL

TRAILER

2330-01-141-6330 1.5 1.5 .5 1N/A 5.81 N/A 2.5 3.5 11.81

AN/MJQ-15

6115-00-400-7591 3 3 1 2 N/A 5.87 N/A 4 7 16.87

ANTENNA TPN-18

5840-00-944-2452 .5 .5 .25 .5 N/A 12 N/A 1.75 2.5 16.25

AN/VS5-3 SEARCH

LIGHT

5855-00-405-0404 .25 .25 .12 .12 N/A 2N/A .75 1.5 4.25

RAPID COMPUTER VAN

5820-SF-P83-33T 6 6 2 5 5 50 8.0 12 16 86

2 1/2T TRUCK M35A2 2.5 2.5 .25 1.5 N/A 36 N/A 36.5 45.5

PU-753/M 10KW 60HZ

6115-PU753 2 2 .5 1.5 N/A 5N/A 3.5 5.5 14

MUST WARD

CONTAINER

5410-00-809-6634 3 3 1 2.5 3 20 3 3.5 733.5

AN/MSC-25

5895-00-021-2088 5 5 1.5 3.5 5 213 4 10 14 241

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Abbreviated Item Name Exterior Paint Interior Task-hours Required

and NSN Primer 383GN 383BR Blk Paint Prep/Final Int Ext B/C CPP Total

PU-732/M 15/400

6115-PU-732/M 3 3 1 2.5 N/A 2.93 N/A 4 7 13.93

GEN ST TM 5 KW PU620

6115-PU620GEN 2 2 .5 1.5 N/A 4.12 N/A 3.5 5.5 13.12

PU-405/A MGEN

15/600T

6115PU405GEN 3 3 1 2.5 N/A 2.93 N/A 4 7 13.93

GENST 3 KW PU-625

6115PU625 2 2 .5 1.5 N/A 6.51 N/A 3.5 5.5 15.51

GST DIES MJQ-18

6115ANMJQ18 1.5 1.5 .5 1N/A 5.25 N/A 2.5 4.5 12.25

GEN ST KW PU751

6115PU751 2 2 .5 1.5 N/A 3N/A 3.5 5.5 12

M60A3

2350-01-061-2306 5 17 1.5 1.5 5.5 32.63 13.95 12.78 13.5 72.86

M728

2350-00-795-1797 5.5 18.5 2 2 5.5 41.57 18.98 17.82 14.5 92.87

M48A5

2350-01-059-1504 5 17 1.5 1.5 5.5 32.63 13.95 12.78 13.5 72.86

M88

2350-00-122-6826 5.5 18.5 2 2 6 42.01 19.2 17.15 14.5 92.86

M1 ABRAMS

2350-01-061-2445 6 18 1.5 1.5 6 72 14 15 13.5 114.5

M551A1

2350-00-140-5151 4.5 13.5 1 1 4 52 10 10 11.5 83.5

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GLOSSARY

The following terms are defined as they are used with respect to painting and related operations.

Abrasive resistance - This property is comparable to toughness rather than hardness. It is that property exhibited by the

surface of a paint, enamel, or varnish which will resist being worn away by rubbing or friction.

Adhesion - As used in reference to paint films, adhesion is the tendency of the film, when dry, to bond to the surface upon

which it has been applied.

Alligatoring - Rupturing of the top paint coat, which causes the surface to break up into irregular areas separated by wide

cracks in an "alligator hide" fashion.

Atomization - A paint and air mixture, whose round or oval pattern is generated by the mixing of paint/material and

compressed air at the air cap of a spray gun.

Binder - The nonvolatile portion of a paint vehicle. Binders may be drying oils, resins, or a number of other substances

such as casein, chlorinated rubber, nitrocellulose, or ethyl cellulose.

Blast cleaning - Blast cleaning to "white metal " is defined as blast cleaning which removes completely all visible mill

scale, rust, paint, foreign matter, and pitted areas from the surface of the metal. The end result must be a light-gray steel

surface of uniform appearance.

Bleeding - When the color of a pigment in a previous coat comes through the topcoat. This usually occurs when a

previously applied pigment is soluble in the medium of the newly applied topcoat. Asphalt and colored resins may also

bleed.

Blistering - A condition in which the paint coat is detached and raised from the surface upon which it is applied as the

result of gases or liquids, usually water, forming beneath the coating.

Blushing - The precipitation of ingredients of a paint film when it dries, which may be caused by condensation of moisture

on the film or by improper composition of the paint.

Body - A paint is said to have "body" or to be "bodied" when it is thickened above its normal condition. Thus the "body " of

a paint is its relative thickness. The degree of "body" is in proportion to a paint's viscosity.

Boxing - The process of mixing paint by pouring it back and forth from one container to another.

Brightness - The brightness of a paint film is measured by the percentage of incident light reflected from the film.

Brushing property - The quality a paint displays when it is applied to a surface, as affected by its viscosity, mobility,

consistency, composition, etc.

CARC - Chemical Agent Resistant Coatings; a system of primers and topcoats that are required on all combat, combat

support, and combat service support equipment. CARC is used to provide camouflage protection and/or chemical agent

resistance to liquid chemical agents. Since CARC does not absorb chemical agents it does not create long term contact

hazards.

Catalyst - A substance used in the manufacture of paint that causes a chemical and/or physical reaction to take place.

Chalking - When loose powder, which can be removed by gentle rubbing, appears on the paint film or just beneath the

surface. A good quality paint applied correctly should chalk very slowly. Chalking should be a

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gradual process over a period of years, so that when repainting becomes necessary, the surface is in good condition to

receive the new coat, with little, if any, preparatory work required.

Checking - A paint film condition with slight breaks in the film surface, causing the undercoats to be visible.

Coat-Coating - A protective film of paint, varnish, primer, lacquer, etc.

Confined Space - Any area where dilution ventilation cannot take place, or where air flow is obstructed. Refer to

para 1-7b for examples of confined spaces.

Cracking - Breaks in a paint film which extend through the film to the underlying material.

Crawling - Creeping-The collection of paint into little drops or islands on the applied surface.

Drying oil - An oil which, when exposed in a thin film to the air, possesses to a marked degree the property of readily

absorbing oxygen and changes to a relatively hard, tough, and elastic substance.

Dulling - The loss of gloss which develops in a varnish film after drying.

Enamel - A paint which has the ability to form an especially smooth film. An enamel always contains pigment and has

moderate hiding power and color. Some enamels dry to a flat or eggshell finish instead of a gloss finish. An enamel is a

finish that comprises a dispersion of pigments in a varnish or resin vehicle or is a combination of both. This includes all

CARC coatings. Enamels dry by a process of oxidation and/or polymerization.

Feathering - The procedure of thinning a coating between a bare and a painted surface by sanding to a fine edge. It is

used when preparing touchup spots for painting and where an invisible lap is required.

Finish system - A particular combination of primers, topcoats, and pretreatment materials that are used on a specific type

of surface in order to obtain a desired result (i.e. camouflage, chemical agent resistance, etc.) Also referred to as a paint

system.

Filler - A special paint used for filling pores or other breaks in a surface to make it smooth for further painting. When

applied and exposed to the air, a filler should dry to a relatively hard, permanent solid, capable of supporting subsequent

coats.

Flaking - When small pieces of the paint coat fall away.

Gloss - The degree of mirror-like reflection of a painted surface.

Hiding power - The ability of a paint or paint material to cover up a surface so that the surface cannot be seen.

Hydrocarbons - An organic compound, such as acetylene or benzene, that contains only carbon and hydrogen, and

occurs in petroleum, natural gas, coal, and bitumens.

Induction - A period of time required for recently mixed materials to begin to react prior to use.

Lacquer - A clear or pigmented finish whose vehicle is cellulosic or phenolic, with or without other resins or plasticizers.

Lacquer dries by solvent evaporation.

Leveling - The ability of a paint to flow, leaving a smooth film when brushed onto a surface.

Mildew - A fungus frequently noted on surfaces exposed to damp, warm climates. This is usually found on surfaces

covered with paint of a soft nature. Such paints act like flypaper and afford lodging for windblown matter from decayed

and dried vegetation. Sometimes the oil with which the paint is made or mixed from is infected and offers a breeding place

for mildew spores.

Opacity - The degree of obstruction of a coating to the transmission of visible light.

Oxidation - In coatings, the curing reaction which requires oxygen from the air to form the film.

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Paint - Paint is composed of a pigment and a vehicle. The pigment, or solid component, is dispersed in a paint, provides

color to the paint, and enables it to form a film on the painted surface. T he vehicle is the liquid portion of a paint, which

includes components that serve as binders, as well as volatile components known as thinners. The binder portion of the

vehicle, like the pigment, is film forming. After evaporation of the volatile content, drying is by oxidation.

Paint system - The protective paint barrier that covers a painted object, and may consist of a pretreatment coat, primer

coats, intermediate coats, and/or finish or top coats. Also referred to as a finish system.

Peeling - A more aggravated form of scaling, usually due to the presence of moisture when the paint was applied or to

faulty application of the priming coat.

Pigment - The fine, solid particles used in the preparation of paint, substantially insoluble in the vehicle. Pigments provide

coloration, corrosion resistance, strength, hardness, increased durability, and control of gloss.

Polymerization - The reaction, usually at elevated temperatures, in which two or more components of the substance

combine to form a more complex molecular structure, which has the property of curing or solidifying with or without the

absorption of oxygen.

Pretreatment coat - The wash primer or preprimer paint film that is applied under the regular primer paint coat and is

used for better bonding and corrosion control.

Primer - A paint which is intended for use as the initial covering for a surface and is usually followed by other coats, often

of a different type of paint. Primers are also called undercoats, and usually contain corrosion resistant properties.

Respiratory protection, approved - Approved respiratory protection equipment is that equipment tested and listed as

satisfactory according to standards established by a competent authority, such as the National Institute for Occupational

Safety and Health (NIOSH), or the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), to provide respiratory protection

against the hazard for which it is designed. The specific approval authority may be specified by law for particular hazards.

Runs - Sags - Irregularities of the paint film due to uneven flow of the paint.

Scaling - Flaking of the paint film in an aggravated form in which the paint coating falls off in large sections.

Solvent - A volatile thinner, particularly for varnishes and lacquers.

Spotting - The appearance of discolored spots on a painted or varnished surface.

Spray coat - A spray coat consists of one or more coats, depending on the paint, and should be considered as that

amount of paint applied at one time, just short of sagging, running, or wrinkling.

Stripper - Any solution used for paint removal.

Stripping - The process of removing paint from a painted surface by means of a stripper.

Sweating - A term used to describe the reappearance of luster on a varnished surface which has been rubbed to a dull

finish.

Thinner - Thinners make a paint workable, adjusting the consistency for easy application, and producing a uniform film

that will penetrate and adhere to the surface. The thinner, being volatile, evaporates and does not provide part of the dried

surface film.

Toxic - A paint or other product that has poisonous qualities. While some paints and related materials have toxic qualities

with respect to the using personnel, products which are named "toxic paints" are developed for their poisonous qualities

against fungi, teredo, barnacles, etc.

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Varnish - An unpigmented (clear) finish whose vehicles consists of resins and both drying and non-drying oils. After

evaporation of the volatile content, drying is by oxidation and/or polymerization.

Vehicle - The liquid portion of a paint which carries the pigments. Anything that is dissolved in the liquid portion of a paint

becomes a part of the vehicle.

Washing - Paint films sometimes allow the pigment to "wash" out under action of the elements. When rubbed, a wet,

soapy, emulsion will be formed. This is termed "washing".

Wrinkling - Sometimes referred to as "crinkling", "puckering", or "crimping", this describes a condition in which the paint

film gathers in wrinkles. It frequently occurs when paint or varnish is applied at low temperatures.

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INDEX

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Accessories, miscellaneous:

Air transformers .................................................................................................... 5-8 5-20

Hoses .................................................................................................................. 5-8 5-19

Valves and gages ................................................................................................. 5-8 5-3

Air caps ...................................................................................................................... 5-3 5-3

Air leakage from front of gun ......................................................................................... 5-5 5-9

Air transformers ........................................................................................................... 5-8 5-20

Alligatoring and checking, ............................................................................................. 5-20 5-31

Aluminum surfaces, cleaning of .................................................................................... 3-3 3-2

Application (See also specific term) ............................................................................... 2-1 2-1

Bleeding ...................................................................................................................... 5-21 5-31

Blistering ..................................................................................................................... 5-22 5-31

Blushing ...................................................................................................................... 5-23 5-32

Booths, paint ............................................................................................................... 5-9 5-21

Brass stencils .............................................................................................................. 5-15 5-29

Brush and roller:

Care and storage .................................................................................................. 5-14 5-28

Cleaning .............................................................................................................. 5-13 5-28

Methods of brushing various materials ................................................................... 5-12 5-25

Selection of .......................................................................................................... 5-11 5-23

When to use, application ....................................................................................... 5-10 5-23

Buffers, electric ........................................................................................................... 5-15 5-30

Camouflaging .............................................................................................................. 1-5, 4-1 1-6, 4-1

Can shakers ................................................................................................................ 5-9 5-23

CARC:

Admixing Components .......................................................................................... 3-8 3-6

Camouflage:

Colors:

Blending of ............................................................................................ 4-3 4-2

Listing of ................................................................................................ 4-1 4-1

Painting ........................................................................................................ 4-8 4-6

Painting, pattern ............................................................................................ 4-1 4-1

Purpose ........................................................................................................ 4-2 4-2

Cleaning:

Method ......................................................................................................... 3-3, 3-14 3-2, 3-12

Test ............................................................................................................. 3-3, 3-14 3-3, 3-12

Markings, identification ......................................................................................... 3-14, 4-6 3-12, 4-4

Primers:

Coating, epoxy .............................................................................................. 2-10 2-3

Coating, epoxy, corrosion inhibiting ................................................................ 2-112-3

Coating, epoxy-polyamide .............................................................................. 2-9 2-3

Coating, epoxy, water reducible ..................................................................... 2-12 2-4

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Safety requirements:

General ........................................................................................................ 1-3 1-1

Stripping of ........................................................................................................... 3-3 3-3

Thinners and Solvents:

Aircraft ......................................................................................................... 2-24 2-9

Trichloroethane ............................................................................................. 2-30 2-10

Tips on painting with ............................................................................................. 3-12 3-9

Topcoats (finish coats):

Application:

Exterior .................................................................................................. 2-31 2-10, 2-12

Interior ................................................................................................... 2-31 2-13

Coating, aliphatic polyurethane ...................................................................... 2-31 2-12

Coating, epoxy polyamride enamel ................................................................. 2-31 2-13

Touchup and recoating .................................................................................. 3-14 3-12

Care and Storage of Brushes and Rollers ...................................................................... 5-14 5-28

Care of Spray Equipment ............................................................................................. 5-6 5-14

Chalking ...................................................................................................................... 5-13 5-28

Chemical Agent Resistant Coating (CARC) ...................................................................

Cleaning of brushes and rollers .................................................................................... 5-13 5-28

Cleaning of specific surfaces ........................................................................................ 3-3 3-2

Cloths ......................................................................................................................... 5-15 5-30

Coating, underbody (for motor vehicles) ........................................................................ 2-33 2-17

Compressors:

Description of types ....................................................................................... 5-8 5-16

Inspection and lubrication .............................................................................. 5-8 5-17

Installation .................................................................................................... 5-8 5-17

Operation ..................................................................................................... 5-8 5-17

Precautions .................................................................................................. 5-8 5-17

Replacement ................................................................................................ 5-8 5-18

Servicing ...................................................................................................... 5-8 5-18

Container, cup ............................................................................................................. 5-8 5-18

Container, material ...................................................................................................... 5-8 5-19

Comers, spraying ........................................................................................................ 5-4 5-4

Corrective measures (see specific item)

Cracking ..................................................................................................................... 1-14 1-8

Crawling ...................................................................................................................... 1-15 1-8

Creeping ..................................................................................................................... 1-15 1-8

Data, opacity and covering ........................................................................................... 3-9 3-7

Decal (marker) transfers:

Application ........................................................................................................... 6-9 6-9

Description ........................................................................................................... 6-8 6-9

Defective spray patterns ............................................................................................... 5-5 5-11

Dip application:

Equipment required .............................................................................................. 5-18 5-30

Technique ............................................................................................................ 5-17 5-30

When to use ......................................................................................................... 5-16 5-30

Dipping ....................................................................................................................... 5-16 5-30

Disks, sanding ............................................................................................................. 5-15 5-30

Draining precautions, compressors ............................................................................... 5-8 5-18

Dulling ........................................................................................................................ 1-16 1-8

Dusting, spray gun ....................................................................................................... 5-4 5-4

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Electric buffers ............................................................................................................ 5-15 5-30

Electric-motor drive, compressors:

Description................................................................................................................ 5-8 5-16

Inspection and lubrication .......................................................................................... 5-8 5-17

Electric sanders ........................................................................................................... 5-15 5-30

Enamels:

Chemical agent resistant:

Aliphatic polyurethane ............................................................................................ 2-31 2-10, 2-12

Epoxy.................................................................................................................... 2-31 2-13

Coverage ................................................................................................................. 3-9 3-7

General .................................................................................................................... 2-31 2-10

Lusterless, quick-drying ............................................................................................. 2-31 2-14

Method of brushing:

Quick-drying .......................................................................................................... 5-12 5-25

Slow-drying ........................................................................................................... 5-12 5-25

Nonslip ..................................................................................................................... 2-31 2-14

Rust-inhibiting, olive-drab .......................................................................................... 2-13 2-4

Synthetic:

Gloss .................................................................................................................... 2-31 2-15

Lusterless ............................................................................................................. 2-31 2-15

Semigloss ............................................................................................................. 2-31 2-15

Engines, engine accessories and engine compartments, painting of ............................... 3-16 3-12

Engraving filler ............................................................................................................. 2-7 2-2

Equipment, miscellaneous:

Electric buffers ......................................................................................................... 5-15 5-30

Electric sanders ........................................................................................................ 5-15 5-30

Pouncing .................................................................................................................. 6-11 6-13

Scrapers .................................................................................................................. 5-15 5-29

Silk screening ........................................................................................................... 6-14 6-14

Stencil sets .............................................................................................................. 5-15 5-29

Tools and supplies .................................................................................................... 5-15 5-29

Equipment, shop (See Shop equipment)

Ferrous metal, zinc, or cadmium surfaces, treatment of .................................................. 3-5 3-3

Fillers:

General .................................................................................................................... 2-4 2-1

Graduation or engraving ............................................................................................ 2-7 2-1

Sealing compound:

Curing ................................................................................................................... 2-5 2-2

Noncuring ............................................................................................................. 2-6 2-6

Film thickness ............................................................................................................. 3-7 3-7

Finish coat .................................................................................................................. 2-31 2-10

Finish system materials ................................................................................................ 2-3 2-1

Finish systems ............................................................................................................ 2-2, 3-13 2-1, 3-10

Flaking ........................................................................................................................ 1-14 1-8

Floodlights, portable ..................................................................................................... 5-9 5-23

Gages and valves ........................................................................................................ 5-8 5-20

Gasoline engines, for compressors:

Description................................................................................................................ 5-8 5-16

Inspection and lubrication .......................................................................................... 5-8 5-17

Graduation filler ........................................................................................................... 2-7 2-2

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Hand sign painting ....................................................................................................... 6-5 6-8

Handling, method of (see specific item)

Holding spray gun ........................................................................................................ 5-4 5-4

Hoses, cleaning of ....................................................................................................... 5-8 5-19

Hydraulic jacks ............................................................................................................ 5-15 5-30

Indefinite storage, brushes and rollers ........................................................................... 5-14 5-29

Insert containers .......................................................................................................... 5-8 5-19

Installation of compressors ........................................................................................... 5-8 5-17

Instructions, brushing ................................................................................................... 5-12 5-25

Jacks, hydraulic ........................................................................................................... 5-15 5-30

Jerky or fluttering spray ................................................................................................ 5-5 5-9

Lacquer, method of brushing ........................................................................................ 5-12 5-25

Lacquers:

Aircraft ..................................................................................................................... 2-32 2-16

Automotive, hot spray ............................................................................................... 2-32 2-16

General .................................................................................................................... 2-32 2-16

Lusterless, hot spray ................................................................................................. 2-32 2-16

Spraying, general use ............................................................................................... 2-32 2-16

Lamps, vaporproof ....................................................................................................... 5-9 5-23

Layout tools ................................................................................................................. 5-15 5-29

Leaking:

Material leakage from fluid needle packing nut ............................................................ 5-5 5-6

Material leakage from front of spray gun ..................................................................... 5-5 5-9

Lettering style .............................................................................................................. 6-1 6-1

Lettering technique ...................................................................................................... 6-4 6-1

Linseed oil, raw ........................................................................................................... 2-21, 2-25 2-8, 2-9

Lumping and streaking ................................................................................................. 1-18 1-9

Magnesium, treated surfaces for ................................................................................... 3-5 3-3

Markers (decals):

Application techniques .............................................................................................. 6-9 6-9

Description................................................................................................................ 6-8 6-9

Masking, spraying preparation ...................................................................................... 5-4 5-6

Masking tape ............................................................................................................... 5-15 5-30

Material leakage:

From fluid needle packing nut .................................................................................... 5-5 5-6

From front of gun ...................................................................................................... 5-5 5-9

Materiel, target, painting of ........................................................................................... 3-15 3-12

Mildewing .................................................................................................................... 1-17 1-8

Miscellaneous equipment ............................................................................................. 5-15 5-29

Mist or fog ................................................................................................................... 5-5 5-12

Moisture and fungi, finish system for protection against .................................................. 2-2 2-1

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National symbols (stars) ............................................................................................... 6-10 6-12

Needles ...................................................................................................................... 5-3 5-3

Nozzles ....................................................................................................................... 5-3 5-3

Nut, packing, fluid needle ............................................................................................. 5-5 5-6

Oil, linseed, raw ........................................................................................................... 2-21, 2-25 2-8, 2-9

Oil paints, coverage of ................................................................................................. 3-9 3-7

Opacity and covering data ............................................................................................ 3-9 3-7

Orange peel finish ........................................................................................................ 5-5 5-12

Paint:

Acid-proof, black ....................................................................................................... 2-33 2-17

Coating, underbody (for motor vehicles) ..................................................................... 2-33 2-17

Failures .................................................................................................................... 1-8 1-6

General .................................................................................................................... 2-33 2-17

Heat-resisting, silicone aluminum ............................................................................... 2-33 2-17

Method of brushing ................................................................................................... 5-12 5-25

Oil, Coverage of ........................................................................................................ 3-9 3-7

Red fuming, nitric, acid-resistant coating .................................................................... 2-33 2-17

Stencil, flat ............................................................................................................... 2-33 2-18

Straining................................................................................................................... 3-8 3-6

Painting:

Application ............................................................................................................... 3-6 3-6

Purpose of:

Camouflage ........................................................................................................... 1-5 1-6

Chemical agent resistance...................................................................................... 1-7 1-6

Functions .............................................................................................................. 1-4 1-5

Visibility ................................................................................................................ 1-6 1-6

Pattern painting ..................................................................................................... 4-1 4-1

Techniques of mixing ................................................................................................ 3-8 3-6

Tips on ..................................................................................................................... 3-11 3-8

Tools and equipment:

Electric buffers ...................................................................................................... 5-15 5-30

Electric sanders ..................................................................................................... 5-15 5-30

Miscellaneous equipment ....................................................................................... 5-15 5-29

Scrapers ............................................................................................................... 5-15 5-29

Stencil sets ........................................................................................................... 5-15 5-29

Peeling ....................................................................................................................... 1-14 1-8

Portable floodlights ...................................................................................................... 5-9 5-23

Pouncing, procedures .................................................................................................. 6-13 6-14

Precautions, safety ...................................................................................................... 1-3, 3-17 1-1, 3-13

Pressure cans ............................................................................................................. 5-2 5-1

Pressure-feed type spray gun, care of............................................................................ 5-6 5-14

Primers:

Coating, epoxy ......................................................................................................... 2-10 2-3

Coating, epoxy, corrosion inhibiting, lead and chromate free ........................................ 2-11 2-3

Coating, epoxy-polyamide chemical and solvent resistant ........................................... 2-9 2-3

Coating, epoxy, water reducible, lead and chromate free ............................................. 2-12 2-4

Coating, water reducible, epoxy ester-latex type, lead and chromate free ..................... 2-19 2-7

Coating, zinc chromate, low moisture sensitivity ......................................................... 2-18 2-7

Coatings ................................................................................................................... 2-152-6

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Coating, rust-inhibiting and corrosion-inhibiting ........................................................... 2-16 2-7

Enamel, rust-inhibiting, olive-drab .............................................................................. 2-13 2-4

General .................................................................................................................... 2-8 2-3

Lacquer, rust-inhibiting .............................................................................................. 2-17 2-7

Surfacer ................................................................................................................... 2-14 2-5

Purpose of manual ....................................................................................................... 1-1 1-1

Red fuming, nitric, acid-resistant coating ....................................................................... 2-33 2-17

Registration marking, camouflage ................................................................................. 4-6 4-4

Replacement of compressors ....................................................................................... 5-8 5-18

Respirator protection .................................................................................................... 1-7 1-4

Roller and brush (see brush and roller)

Running, paint ............................................................................................................. 1-19 1-9

Runs and sags in finish ................................................................................................ 1-19, 5-5 1-9, 5-12

Safety summary .......................................................................................................... 1-3 1-1

Sagging ...................................................................................................................... 1-19,5-5 1-9, 5-12

Sanders, electric .......................................................................................................... 5-15 5-30

Sanding disks .............................................................................................................. 5-15 5-30

Scaling ........................................................................................................................ 1-14 1-8

Scope of manual .......................................................................................................... 1-2 1-1

Scrapers ..................................................................................................................... 5-15 5-29

Sealers:

General .................................................................................................................... 2-20 2-8

Oil, linseed, raw ........................................................................................................ 2-21 2-8

Stain, wood .............................................................................................................. 2-22 2-8

Varnish, shellac ........................................................................................................ 2-23 2-9

Sealing compound:

Curing ...................................................................................................................... 2-5 2-2

Noncuring ................................................................................................................ 2-6 2-2

Servicing, compressors ................................................................................................ 5-8 5-18

Shellac, method of brushing ......................................................................................... 5-12 5-25

Shakers, can ............................................................................................................... 5-9 5-23

Shop equipment:

Booths ..................................................................................................................... 5-9 5-21

Can shakers ............................................................................................................. 5-9 5-23

Portable floodlights ................................................................................................... 5-9 5-23

Vaporproof lamps ..................................................................................................... 5-9 5-23

Sign painting ............................................................................................................... 6-5 6-8

Silk screen printing process .......................................................................................... 6-14 6-17

Slow drying ................................................................................................................. 1-20 1-9

Speed of spray gun travel ............................................................................................. 5-4 5-4

Spotting ...................................................................................................................... 1-21 1-9

Spray equipment, compressors:

Description of types .................................................................................................. 5-8 5-16

Inspection and lubrication .......................................................................................... 5-8 5-17

Installation ................................................................................................................ 5-8 5-17

Operation ................................................................................................................. 5-8 5-17

Precautions .............................................................................................................. 5-8 5-17

Replacement ............................................................................................................ 5-8 5-18

Servicing .................................................................................................................. 5-5 5-18

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Spray guns:

Air leakage from front of gun ...................................................................................... 5-5 5-9

Application ............................................................................................................... 5-1 5-1

Care of ..................................................................................................................... 5-6 5-14

Defective spray patterns ............................................................................................ 5-5 5-11

Dusting .................................................................................................................... 5-4 5-4

Equipment, additional ................................................................................................ 5-8 5-16

Holding .................................................................................................................... 5-4 5-4

Jerky or fluttering spray ............................................................................................. 5-5 5-9

Leakage and correction ............................................................................................. 5-5 5-6

Making proper stroke ................................................................................................ 5-4 5-4

Masking ................................................................................................................... 5-4 5-6

Material leakage:

From fluid needle packing nut ................................................................................. 5-5 5-6

From front of gun ................................................................................................... 5-5 5-9

Mist or fog ................................................................................................................ 5-5 5-12

Orange peel finish ..................................................................................................... 5-5 5-12

Pressure feed type .................................................................................................... 5-2 5-1

Runs and sags in finish ............................................................................................. 1-19, 5-5 1-9, 5-12

Selection of:

Air caps, needles, and nozzles ............................................................................... 5-3 5-3

Definition ............................................................................................................... 5-2 5-1

Types:

Bleeder and nonbleeder ...................................................................................... 5-2 5-1

External and internal mix ..................................................................................... 5-2 5-1

Suction or pressure feed ..................................................................................... 5-2 5-1

Speed of travel ......................................................................................................... 5-4 5-4

Spraying corners ...................................................................................................... 5-4 5-4

Starving ................................................................................................................... 5-5 5-12

Streaks in finish ........................................................................................................ 5-5 5-12

Suction cup type, care of ........................................................................................... 5-6 5-14

Technique ................................................................................................................ 5-4 5-3

Touchup painting ...................................................................................................... 5-7 5-14

Stains:

Coverage of ............................................................................................................. 3-9 3-7

Methods of brushing ................................................................................................. 5-12 5-25

Selection of brush and roller ...................................................................................... 5-11 5-23

Wood ....................................................................................................................... 2-22 2-8

Starving ...................................................................................................................... 5-5 5-12

Stencil sets ................................................................................................................. 5-15 5-29

Stenciling:

Application ............................................................................................................... 6-7 6-9

Purpose ................................................................................................................... 6-6 6-8

Techniques .............................................................................................................. 6-7 6-8

Storage:

Brushes or rollers ..................................................................................................... 5-14 5-28

General .................................................................................................................... 3-10 3-7

Streaking ..................................................................................................................... 1-18 1-9

Streaks in finish ........................................................................................................... 5-5 5-12

Suction-cup-type spray gun, care of .............................................................................. 5-6 5-14

Surface preparation ..................................................................................................... 3-2 3-1

Sweating ..................................................................................................................... 1-22 1-10

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Tanks (Paint containers):

Agitators ................................................................................................................... 5-8 5-19

Description................................................................................................................ 5-8 5-18

Precautions .............................................................................................................. 5-8 5-19

Tape, masking ............................................................................................................. 5-15 5-30

Target materiel, painting of ........................................................................................... 3-15 3-12

Techniques of mixing and thinning ................................................................................ 3-8 3-6

Thinners:

Aircraft ..................................................................................................................... 2-24 2-9

Enamel, synthetic ..................................................................................................... 2-26 2-9

General .................................................................................................................... 3-8 3-6

Lacquer, cellulose nitrate ........................................................................................... 2-27 2-9

Oil, linseed, raw ........................................................................................................ 2-25 2-9

Paint, mineral spirits ................................................................................................. 2-28 2-10

Trichloroethane, 1,1,1 ............................................................................................... 2-30 2-10

Turpentine, gum spirits .............................................................................................. 2-29 2-10

Tips on painting ........................................................................................................... 3-11 3-8

Tips on painting with CARC .......................................................................................... 3-12 3-9

Tools, miscellaneous ................................................................................................... 5-15 5-29

Topcoat........................................................................................................................ 2-3,2-31 2-1,2-10

Touchup and recoating procedures ............................................................................... 3-14 3-12

Touchup painting, spray gun ......................................................................................... 5-7 5-14

Transformer, air ........................................................................................................... 5-8 5-20

Treatment, surface ....................................................................................................... 3-4 3-3

Troubleshooting techniques .......................................................................................... 1-8 1-6

Turpentine, gum spirits ................................................................................................. 2-29 2-10

Unpainted surfaces, treatment of .................................................................................. 3-5 3-3

Valves and gages ........................................................................................................ 5-8 5-20

Vaporproof lamps ........................................................................................................ 5-9 5-23

Varnishes:

Asphalt .................................................................................................................... 2-34 2-18

Coverage of ............................................................................................................. 3-9 3-7

General .................................................................................................................... 2-34 2-18

Method of brushing ................................................................................................... 5-12 5-25

Moisture and fungus-resistant .................................................................................... 2-34 2-18

Shellac, bleached ..................................................................................................... 2-23 2-9

Spar, water-resisting ................................................................................................. 2-34 2-18

Visibility....................................................................................................................... 1-6 1-6

Wood surfaces, treatment of ......................................................................................... 3-5 3-3

Wrinkling...................................................................................................................... 1-23 1-10

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By Order of the Secretary of the Army:

JOHN A. WICKHAM, JR.

General, United States Army

Official: Chief of Staff

R. L. DILWORTH

Brigadier General, United States Army

The Adjutant General

DISTRIBUTION:

To be distributed in accordance with DA Form 12-34B, Maintenance requirements for Painting Instructions for Field Use

*U.S. Government Printing Office: 1997 - 418-292/67279

The Metric System and Equivalents

Linear Measure Liquid Measure

1 centiliter = 10 milliters = .34 fl. ounce

1 centimeter = 10 millimeters = .39 inch 1 deciliter = 10 centiliters = 3.38 fl. ounces

1 decimeter = 10 centimeters = 3.94 inches 1 liter = 10 deciliters = 33.81 fl. ounces

1 meter = 10 decimeters = 39.37 inches 1 dekaliter = 10 liters = 2.64 gallons

1 dekameter = 10 meters = 32.8 feet 1 hectoliter = 10 dekaliters = 26.42 gallons

1 hectometer = 10 dekameters = 328.08 feet 1 kiloliter = 10 hectoliters = 264.18 gallons

1 kilometer = 10 hectometers = 3,280.8 feet

Weights Square Measure

1 sq. centimeter = 100 sq. millimeters = .155 sq. inch

1 centigram = 10 milligrams = .15 grain 1 sq. decimeter = 100 sq. centimeters = 15.5 sq. inches

1 decigram = 10 centigrams = 1.54 grains 1 sq. meter (centare) = 100 sq. decimeters = 10.76 sq. feet

1 gram = 10 decigram = .035 ounce 1 sq. dekameter (are) = 100 sq. meters = 1,076.4 sq. feet

1 dekagram = 10 grams = .35 ounce 1 sq. hectometer (hectare) = 100 sq. dekameters = 2.47 acres

1 hectogram = 10 dekagrams = 3.52 ounces 1 sq. kilometer = 100 sq. hectometers = .386 sq. mile

1 kilogram = 10 hectograms = 2.2 pounds

1 quintal = 100 kilograms = 220.46 pounds Cubic Measure

1 metric ton = 10 quintals = 1.1 short tons 1 cu. centimeter = 1000 cu. millimeters = .06 cu. inch

1 cu. decimeter = 1000 cu. centimeters = 61.02 cu. inches

1 cu. meter = 1000 cu. decimeters = 35.31 cu. feet

Approximate Conversion Factors

To change To Multiply by To change To Multiply by

inches centimeters 2.540 ounce-inches newton-meters .007062

feet meters .305 centimeters inches .394

yards meters .914 meters feet 3.280

miles kilometers 1.609 meters yards 1.094

square inches square centimeters 6.461 kilometers miles .621

square feet square meters .093 square centimeters square inches .155

square yards square meters .836 square meters square feet 10.764

square miles square kilometers 2.590 square meters square yards 1.196

acres square hectometers .405 square kilometers square miles .386

cubic feet cubic meters .028 square hectometers acres 2.471

cubic yards cubic meters .765 cubic meters cubic feet 35.315

fluid ounces milliliters 29,573 cubic meters cubic yards 1.308

pints liters .473 milliliters fluid ounces .034

quarts liters .946 liters pints 2.113

gallons liters 3.785 liters quarts 1.057

ounces grams 28.349 liters gallons .264

pounds kilograms .454 grams ounces .035

short tons metric tons .907 kilograms pounds 2.205

pound-feet newton-meters 1.356 metric tons short tons 1.102

pound-inches newton-meters .11296

Temperature (Exact)

°F Fahrenheit 5/9 (after Celsius °C

temperature subtracting 32) temperature

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