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NAVORD OSTD 52 (TWENTIETH REVISION) PAINTING OF NAVAL ORDNANCE EQUIPMENT

7 JULY 1955

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DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY BUREAU OF ORDNANCE WASHINGTON 25, D. C.

7 July 1955 ORDNANCE STANDARD 52 (TWENTIETH REVISION) PAINTING OF NAVAL ORDNANCE EQUIPMENT 1. NAVORD OSTD 52 (Twentieth Revision) covers materials, methods, and processes approved for use in the painting of various types of Naval Ordnance Equipment. 2. This publication is intended for use as a general guide in identifying the designations of painting materials and processes shown on drawings and other documents. When so used, reference must be made to the particular paint systems and processes described herein. 3. This publication supersedes all previous editions of NAVORD OSTD 52, which should be destroyed. F. S. WITHINGTON

PAUL D. STROOP Rear Admiral, U. S. Navy Deputy Chief, Bureau of Ordnance 352704-55

iv CONTENTS Paragraph Page 1. SCOPE 1 2. USE OF THIS STANDARD 1 3. SURFACES NOT TO BE PAINTED 1 4. MATERIALS AND PROCESSES 1 4.1 Cleaning Materials and Processes 1 4.2 Chemical Treatments and "Pretreatments" 2 4.3 Primers, Fillers, and Sealers 2 4.4 Paints (Enamels, Paints, Lacquers, and Varnishes) 2 4.4.1 Enamels and Paints 2 4.4.2 Lacquers 3 4.4.3 Varnishes and Shellacs 3 4.4.4 Miscellaneous 3 5. PREPARATION FOR PAINTING 3 5.1 General 3 5.2 Cleaning 3 5.2.1 Ferrous Metals 3 5.2.1.1 Pickling 4 5.2.1.2 Special Cleaning of Interior Surfaces 4 5.2.2 Non-ferrous Metals 4 5.2.3 Flux Removal 4 5.3 Surface Treatments 4 5.3.1 General 4 5.3.2 Ferrous Metals 4 5.3.3 Non-ferrous Metals 4 5.3.3.1 Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys 4 5.3.3.2 Magnesium Alloys 4 5.3.3.3 Cadmium-Plated Surfaces 4 5.3.3.4 Zinc Alloys and Zinc-coated Steel 5 5.3.3.5 Copper Alloys 5 6. BUREAU OF ORDNANCE PAINT SYSTEMS 5 7. SELECTION OF PAINT SYSTEMS 8 7.1 Shipboard Equipment 8 7.1.1 Exposed Surfaces 8 7.1.2 Unexposed Surfaces 8 7.2 Underwater Equipment 8

8. PAINTING AND SEALING DETAILS 8.1 Atmospheric Conditions 8.2 Conditions of Surfaces 8.3 Paint Thicknesses 8.4 Water Seals and Drainage 8.5 Paying Surfaces 8.5.1 Wood 8.5.2 Similar and Dissimilar Metals 8.5.3 Treatment of Paying Surfaces 8.6 Electric Cables 8.7 Workmanship 8.8 Painting Instructions

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1 1. SCOPE.-This standard covers materials, methods, and processes approved for use in the painting of various types of Naval ordnance equipment. The term "painting" is understood to include such preparatory treatments as cleaning, descaling, rust removal, chemical treatment, filling, calking, etc., and the subsequent application of coatings such as pretreatments, primers, and final coats of paint, enamel, varnish, or other protective films. Painting of certain ammunition items such as projectiles and containers, rockets, and bombs, is not covered herein. For these items, reference should be made to the appropriate publications or drawings, including the following NAVORD specifications: Marking, Painting, and Greasing of Projectiles. Painting and Marking of Rocket Heads and Motors by the Manufacturer of Inert Parts. NAVORD Painting and Marking of 3" OS 3405- Caliber and Larger Gun Ammunition and Ammunition NAVORD OS 1427NAVORD OS 3378should be given when particular processes, materials, and paint systems are to be used. 3. SURFACES NOT TO BE PAINTED.Certain types of surfaces do not require painting, or are harmfully affected by painting. These include the following, which should not be painted or otherwise surface treated: a. Machined surfaces that are required to move with respect to one another, such as threads, slides, bearing contacts, gear teeth, etc. Such surfaces generally are lubricated when in use, but may be protected by readily removable preservatives when stored. b. Electrical parts already assembled, such as contacts, relays, bearings, insulators, etc. When any of these parts are to be painted, the coating shall be done prior to assembly. When "touch-up" is required, as on machined plastics, the utmost care must be used to avoid any paint residue on surfaces in electrical contact, or whose proper operation may in any way be affected by such residue. c. Parts of copper or copper alloy, plated or unplated, such as electrical sockets, plugs,

Components by Loading Activities. NAVORD Painting and Marking of Gun OS 3410- Ammunition Boxes and Tanks by Loading Activities. NAVORD Painting and Marking of OS 3571- Rocket Heads and Motors by Loading Activities. NAVORD Painting and Marking of Jato OS 6427- Units and Guided Missile Boosters and Sustainers. 2. USE OF THIS STANDARD.-This Standard is intended for use as a general guide to the selection of suitable painting materials, systems, and procedures. In designating these on drawings or in specifications or other documents, reference to NAVORD OSTD 52 as a whole should be for general procedures only, e. g., preparation. Specific references in accordance with this standard

connectors, contacts, and terminals. Plastic and rubber insulators, mounts, spacers, etc., used in connection with these items, also shall not be painted, except where "touch-up" on cut ends of plastics is desirable. d. Lubrication fittings, cups, etc., should not be painted, but adjacent piping or equipment may be color coded for identification. 4. MATERIALS AND PROCESSES.-The following is a list of approved specification materials and processes, classified by types, that are commonly used for surface preparation and painting of ordnance material. This list does not include all of the materials which may, under proper conditions and with prior Bureau of Ordnance approval, be used. In all cases, the latest issue of a specification is to be used. 4.1 Cleaning Materials and Processes: FEDERAL O-P191O-T634Perchlorethylene (Tetrachlorethylene), Technical Grade. Trichlorethylene, Technical Grade.

2 FEDERAL-Continued P-SSolvent, Dry Cleaning. 611TT-R- Remover, Paint and Varnish 251(Organic-Solvent Type). MILITARY MIL-C-490-Cleaning and Preparation of Ferrous and Zinc-Coated Surface for Organic Protective coatings. (Grade II-Cleaning Treatments.) MIL-M-7752(Aer)-Metal MIL-S974MIL-P2829MIL-P6889MIL-C15202MIL-C15705Surfacer, Sanding. Packing Material, Joint-Sealing, (Oil and Water Stop). Primer, Zinc Chromate, For Aircraft Use. Cement, Smoothing (Formula No. 62). Calking Compound (Liquid Polymer Polysulfide Synthetic

Cleaner, Silicate Soap. NAVORD OS Cleaning and Protecting Interior 1158- Non-machined Surfaces of Castings and Fabrications. 4.2 Chemical Treatments and "Pretreatments": FEDERAL QQ- Plating, Cadmium P(Electrodeposited).-Types II and III 416- Supplementary Treatments. QQ- Zinc Plating (Electrodeposited). ZTypes II and III Supplementary 325- Treatments. MILITARY MIL-C- Cleaning and Preparation of 490Ferrous and Zinc-Coated Metal Surfaces for Organic Protective Coatings. (Grade I-Phosphating). MIL-F- Finishes, Chemical, Black for 495Copper Alloys. MIL-M- Magnesium Alloy; Processes for 3171- Corrosion Protection of. MIL-C- Chemical Films for Aluminum and 5541- Aluminum Alloys. MIL-A- Anodic Coatings for Aluminum 8625- and Aluminum Alloys. MIL-C- Coating, Pretreatment (Formula 15328- No. 117 for Metals). 4.3 Primers, Fillers, and Sealers: TT-P- Primer, Paint, Exterior (Undercoat 25for Wood (Ready-Mixed, White and Tints. TT-F- Filler, Wood, Paste. 336TT-P- Primer Coating, Synthetic, Wood 636- and Ferrous Metal. TT-P- Primer, Coating, Synthetic, Rust 664- Inhibiting, Lacquer-Resisting.

Rubber, Formula No. 112, For Metal Enclosures). MIL-P- Primer, Paint, Vinyl-Zinc 15930- Chromate Type, Formula No. 120. MIL-C- Calking Compound (For Metal 16231- Seams). 4.4 Paints (Paints, Enamels, Lacquers, and Varnishes): 4.4.1 ENAMELS AND PAINTS.-(The distinction between paints and enamels is no longer distinct. Enamels are paints which contain more or less synthetic or natural resin, as well as drying oils and solid pigments.) FEDERAL TT-E- Enamel (for) Drums and Other Metal 485- Products, Rust-Inhibiting, Olive Drab. TT-A- Enamel, Gloss, Synthetic (For 489- Exterior and Interior Surfaces). TT-A- Aluminum-Pigment; Powder and 468- Paste for Paint. Used with Varnish MIL-V-1174.) MILITARY JAN-L- Lacquer-Enamel, Lustreless. MIL73E-74-Enamel, Lustreless, QuickDrying. JAN-P- Paint, Acid-Proof, Black (For 450Ammunition). JAN-E- Enamel, Baking, Phenol-or Urea 480Formaldehyde. JAN-P- Paint, Inside, White, Semi-Gloss, 702Fire-Retardant. MIL-E- Enamel, White (Formula, 30) (For 1115- Naval Shipboard Use). MIL-P- Paint, Outside, White (Formula No. 1264- 6).

MIL-P1265MIL-E5556-

Paint, Outside, Ocean Gray, No. 17 (Formula No. 5-0). Enamel, Camouflage, Quick drying.

3 MILITARY-Continued MIL-E- Enamel, Lusterless, Quickdrying 10687(For Ammunition). MIL-E- Enamel, Equipment, Light-Gray 15090(Formula No. 111) (For Naval Shipboard Use). MIL-P- Paint, Outside, Haze-Gray, No. 1513027 (Formula No. 511). MIL-P- Paint, Outside, Gloss-Black, 15932(Vinyl-Alkyd) (Formula No. 1221. MIL-P- Paint, Outside, Dull-Black 15933(Vinyl-Alkyd) (Formula No. 1223). MIL-P- Paint, Anti-Fouling, Vinyl, Black 16189(Formula No. 219). MIL-E- Enamel, SemiGloss (For Metal 16663Surfaces of Ammunition and (BuOrd) Ammunition Containers). MIL-P- Paint, Outside, White, Vinyl16738Alkyd (Formula No. 122-82). MIL-P- Paint, Heat Resisting. 200874.4.2 LACQUERS.-(Solutions of resins such as cellulose compounds in a solvent, with or without pigments. "Drying" depends only on evaporation of solvent.) FEDERAL TT-L-31- Lacquer, Cellulose Nitrate, Gloss. MILITARY MIL-L-6805-Lacquer, Camouflage. 4.4.4 MISCELLANEOUS.-The following are often referred to in connection with painting, prevention of deterioration, test methods, and related matters: NAVORD OS Miscellaneous General 6341Ordnance Requirements. FEDERAL Colors for Paints. STANDARD 595TT-P-141Paint, Varnish, Lacquer, and Related Materials; Methods of Inspection, Sampling, and Testing. MIL-C-15159- Compound, Preservative, Fire-, Water-, Mildew-, and Weather-Resistant (For Canvas). 5. PREPARATION FOR PAINTING 5.1 General.-Before the application of any paint (including primers and pretreatments) surfaces shall be thoroughly clean, dry, and free of oil, grease, dirt, old paint, rust, and mill scale. Surfaces of wood shall be sanded clean and smooth. 5.2 Cleaning: 5.2.1 FERROUS METALS.-Ferrous metal surfaces shall be cleaned by one or more of the methods of Grade II, Specification MILC-490. Mechanical cleaning should be used only on items where contamination from the cleaning process will not affect critical surfaces or adjacent parts. Where necessary, old paint shall be removed by use of solvent type paint remover, Specification TT-R-251.

4.4.3 VARNISHES AND SHELLACS.(Varnishes are solutions of resins and drying oils in solvents. Shellacs are solutions or dispersions of certain resin in alcohol.) FEDERAL TT-V-51- Varnish, Asphalt. TT-V-91- Varnish, Shellac. TT-V-121- Varnish, Spar, Water-Resisting. MILITARY MIL- Varnish, Moisture and FungusV-173- Resistant, for the Treatment of Communications, Electronic, and Associated Electrical Equipment. MIL- Varnish, Electrical-Insulating (For VElectromotive Equipment). 1137MIL- Varnish, Spar, Water-Resisting V(Formula No. 80). 1174-

All cleaning shall be followed by thorough rinsing to remove residue from solvents, acids, or other chemicals. Details of cleaning and subsequent treatment shall comply with the requirements given in Specification MILC-490. 5.2.1.1 Pickling.-When authorized by the drawing or specification of the item being processed, acid pickling may be used to remove mill-scale and rust from surfaces to be painted. The pickling bath shall consist of a 5-percent by volume solution of sulfuric acid (5 gallons of 66 Baume sulfuric acid to 95 gallons of water) maintained at 170-180 degrees F, and inhibited with type B (nonfoaming), Class A (liquid) pickling inhibitor, Specification O-1-501, used in accordance with the manufacturer's directions. After removal of scale as indicated by a uniform

4 gray color, the item shall be allowed to drain before rinsing. The pickling bath shall be discarded when the iron content reaches 5 percent. The rinsing bath shall consist of fresh circulating water maintained at 170-180 degrees F. Combined concentrations of sulphuric acid and iron sulphates in the rinse shall not exceed 2.0 grams per gallon. The hot water rinse shall be followed by immersion in a rust-inhibiting solution containing one ounce per gallon of sodium dichromate and 3/4 oz/gal of phosphoric acid, 75-percent grade. This solution shall be maintained at 190 to 205 degrees F, and immersion shall be for two to five minutes. Concentrations shall be maintained properly so that the steel removed from the bath has a clean appearance. Surfaces shall be allowed may remain. The final rinse should always be with hot water, followed by thorough drying. 5.3 Surface Treatments: 5.3.1 GENERAL.-Practically all metal surfaces require some type of chemical treatment prior to priming, to secure the best possible adhesion of paints (including primer coats) and also the best resistance to deteriorating influences. The recommended treatments for various metals are given in the following subparagraphs: 5.3.2 FERROUS METALS.-Surfaces of ferrous metals shall be cleaned in accordance with paragraph 5.2.1. Surfaces which are to be painted shall, unless otherwise specified,

to dry thoroughly and shall be prime-coated as soon as possible thereafter.

5.2.1.2 Special Cleaning of Interior Surfaces.-Interior surfaces of castings and fabrications which are to contain working parts, such as bearings, gears, shafts, etc., or hydraulic fluids, shall be cleaned in 5.3.3 NON-FERROUS METALS. accordance with NAVORD OS 1158 to remove all possible sources of contamination. 5.3.3.1 Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys.Surfaces of aluminum or its alloys shall be 5.2.2 NON-FERROUS METALS.-Cleaning anodized where required, in accordance with of non-ferrous metals shall be by means of Specification MIL-A-8625. Chemical solvents such as Specification P-S-661, Paint treatment, in accordance with Specification Remover, Specification TT-R-251, or by MIL-C-5541, may be used as a basis for detergents or cleaners which do not harm the painting. surface, such as metal cleaner, Specification MIL-M-7752(Aer), followed by thorough 5.3.3.2 Magnesium Alloys.-Surfaces of removal of residues, rinsing, and drying. magnesium alloy, when permitted, shall be Strong alkaline cleaners shall not be used on treated in accordance with Specification surfaces of aluminum and its alloys, zinc MIL-M-3171. alloys, or zinc coatings. Use of sand-blast, steel wool, or acids for cleaning of non5.3.3.3 Cadmium-Plated Surfaces.-Surfaces ferrous metals, ordinarily will not be of cadmium-plated articles which are to be permitted. However, under properly painted shall be treated in accordance with controlled conditions, certain chemical one of the supplementary treatments (Type II treatments are permissible for preparing or Type III) of Specification QQ-P-416, or surfaces for painting (see 5.3), and stainless- with pretreatment coating, Specification steel wool may be used on aluminum alloys. MIL-C-15328. Unpainted cadmium-plated surfaces shall be given a supplementary 5.2.3 FLUX REMOVAL.-Fluxes used in treatment, Specification QQ-P416, Type II. joining metal of any type shall be removed thoroughly prior to painting. In most cases, 5.3.3.4 Zinc Alloys or Zinc-Coated Steel.thorough cleaning with hot water is Surf aces of zinc alloys or coatings which are sufficient. Rosin residues may be removed to be painted shall be treated in accordance with alcohol. Fluxes containing greasy matter with one of the supplementary treatments should be cleansed with dry cleaning solvent. (Types II and III) of Specification QQ-Z-325. "Neutralization" of acidic residues is not Surfaces not so treated during manufacture recommended, since salt residues shall be given a pretreatment with Specification MIL-C-15328 material. Unpainted zinc-plated surfaces shall be given a supplementary treatment, Specification QQ-Z-325, Type II.

be phosphated in accordance with Specification MIL-C-490, Grade I. When, for some reason, this treatment is impractical (as on very large surfaces) pretreatment coating in accordance with Specification MIL-C15328 may be used.

5.3.3.5 Copper Alloys.-When required, surfaces of copper alloys may be given a black chemical treatment in accordance with Specification MIL-F-495. This type of finish need not be painted, but can serve as a base for paint. 6. BUREAU OF ORDNANCE PAINT SYSTEMS.-Certain paint systems (formerly referred to as paint numbers) have become established as standard for Naval Ordnance use. A paint system is a series of paints including primers, when used, and finish coats, and may consist of several coats. The "systems" are in addition to any cleaning, preparation, and pretreatments required (see paragraph 5). In table 1, the currently approved paint systems are shown, together with the most frequent uses of the systems

listed (see Index to table 1). Systems which have been discontinued, or replaced by others, are shown in table 2. The systems and colors indicated in table 1, although approved as "standard", are not to be considered mandatory in all cases. It is expected that those responsible will exercise good judgment in determining when exceptions may be necessary, in accordance with current knowledge, policies, or unusual situations. Colors of paints shall be in accordance with the requirements of the specification for the paint itself, for the color indicated. Color chips are available from the sources indicated in the individual specifications.

INDEX TO PAINT SYSTEMS IN TABLE 1 System No. Equipment, Type of Equipment, Type of Surface System No. Surface or Exposure or Exposure Acid resistant surface Armored cable Background (Name plates, cases) Cable, armored Cases, instrument, background 5 25 17 Crates 25 17 Exterior surfaces Floats Interior surfaces Moored Surfaces in contact with explosives Mounts, gun Name plates Mines-Continued Cases See Nos. 13, 46 46 or 46A 46 or 48 48 13 48 47 See Nos. 22, 25 17

Cases, instrument, interior 13 or 27 surfaces Cases, metal Cases, mine, exterior surfaces Cases, mine, interior surfaces Crates, mine Depth Charges 25 46 13 46 or 46A 2

Non-metallic surfaces exposed 22 to weather Optical Instruments: Cases Exterior surfaces 13 or 17 37 or 37A

Electrical parts, sealing or 42 touch-up Equipment in storage or 2

protected Equipment not exposed to 37 weather Flight gear, mines Gun-mount enclosures, interior surfaces 46 25

Interior surfaces Knobs, eye pieces Racks, instrument, mine

7 9 46

Sealing or touch-up, electrical 42 parts Surfaces in contact with explosives Wood: Accessories Boxes exposed to weather Interior of wooden cases Natural finish 33 or 36 12 30 31 or 32 Boxes not exposed to weather 33 47

Instrument cases, interior 13, 27, or 30 surfaces Instruments, portable Launchers 37A 10

Metal surfaces exposed to 22 weather Metal surfaces, high reflectance Mines Anchors Bottom and drifting 14 See Nos. 13, 46, 46A, 47, 48 46A 46

System No.

Name

6 Table 1. PAINT SYSTEMS Primer, Filler, Final Paint Coats and Surfacer 1 Color Paint and Color No. of Coats

Uses

Ocean gray

MIL-P-6889 or TT-P-664.

MIL-P-1265ocean gray

Exterior surfaces of equipment in storage or within shields or turrets; depth charges. Acid-resistant coating.

Acidresisting black Dull black enamel

None

BuShips Formula 27 MIL-E-5556, dull black No. 604. MIL-E-5556, dull black No. 604.

MIL-P-6889

Inside non-bearing surfaces of optical instruments, for minimum reflectance. Knobs, eye-pieces, etc., of optical instruments.

Semi-gloss black enamel.

MIL-A-6889

MIL-E-16663 1 (BuOrd), black. 10 Heatresistant paint Ocean gray for wood None MIL-P-20087 2 Launchers, etc., where temperatures are high. Wooden boxes exposed to weather. (For metal, use System No. 2.)

12

TT-P-468, Type MIL-P-1265II, Class B-1 1/2 ocean gray lb. to 1 gal. varnish, MIL-V1174. MIL-P-6889 JAN-P-702white

13

Semi-gloss white

Interior surfaces of mine cases (except where in contact with explosives), and instrument cases. Metal surfaces not exposed to weather, for high light reflectance. Background on name plates, cases, etc. Metal surfaces exposed to weather; non-metallic surfaces exposed to weather (omit primer). Interior of gun-mount enclosures; metal cases; armored cable.

14

Gloss white MIL-P-6889 or TT-P-664.

JAN-P-702white MIL-E-1115white

1 1 2 or more 2

17 22

Flat black lacquer

MIL-P-6889

MIL-L-6805, black No. 604. MIL-P-15130haze gray

Haze gray 2 MIL-P-6889 or TT-P-664 (on metals only). Aluminum paint for metal. MIL-P-6889 or TT-P-664.

25

TT-A-468, Type 2 II, Class B-2 lb. to 1 gal. varnish, MIL-V-1174.

27

White gloss lacquer Aluminum paint for wood.

MIL-P-6889

7 TT-L-31, white

3 or more

Inside of instrument cases, for maximum light. Interior of wooden instrument cases.

30

None

TT-A-468, Type 1 II, Class B-1 1/2 lb. to 1 gal. varnish, MIL-V1174. TT-V-121 varnish 2

31

Varnish for wood

TT-F-336 filler

Natural wood finish, e.g.,for hardwood boxes.

32 33

Varnish, rubbed Orange shellac Bleached shellac Light gray enamel, semi-gloss.

TT-F-336 filler None

TT-V-121 varnish TT-V-91, Type II-4 1/2 lb. per gal. alcohol. TT-V-91, Type 1-4 lb. per gal. alcohol.

2 1 or 2

Natural wood finish, rubbed and polished. Wooden boxes and accessories. Wooden accessories.

36

TT-F-336 filler

37

MIL-P-6889, and MIL-E-15090, MIL-S-974 if Class 2-light required for gray. smoothing.

Equipment not exposed to weather.

37A Light gray MIL-P-6889, and MIL-E-15090, enamel-gloss. MIL-S-974 if Class 1-light required for gray; smoothing. 42 Electrical insulating varnish. Olive drab None MIL-V-173 or MIL-V- 1137 varnish. MIL-E-10687, Olive drab.

Portable instruments.

Sealing or touch-up on electrical parts. Exterior surfaces of bottom and drifting mines, mine cases, crates, flight-gear, instrument racks, etc. Mine anchors and crates. Interior surfaces of mines, etc., in contact with explosives.

46

MIL-P-6889

46A Black, lustreless 47 Acid-proof black

MIL-P-6889 None

MIL-E-10687, black JAN-P-450black MIL-P-16189dark

2 1

48

Anti-fouling MIL-C-15328 paint. (one coat). MIL-P-15930 (four coats to 4 mil. min. thickness). ----

2 or Exterior surfaces of more to moored mines and floats. 4 mil min.

MIL-P-16738white

----

Marking mines.3

1 2

One coat each, except where otherwise noted. System No. 22 replaces the former ocean gray for exposed surfaces on shipboard. 3 Items coated with this system shall be marked "COATED WITH VINYL ANTI-FOULING SYSTEM".

8 Table 2 DISCONTINUED OR REPLACED PAINT NUMBERS Paint Number 1 3 4 6 8


1

7.1 Shipboard Equipment: 7.1.1 EXPOSED SURFACES.-In general, fixed equipment exposed to view from sea or air is finished haze gray (system No. 22), although it may be shipped or stored with system No. 2 applied. Obviously, it is not necessary to repeat the primer coat when additional coats are applied after installation. Previous procedures in which ocean gray was used for exposed surfaces are now superseded. 7.1.2 UNEXPOSED SURFACES.-Surfaces of shipboard equipment not normally exposed to view from sea or air are painted in accordance with the type of equipment or parts, their location, or their function. The various uses indicated in table 1 should be referred to for selection of suitable paint systems. 7.2 Underwater Equipmentk.-Equipment such as mines, which may be in continuous contact with water, require different types of paint from those used for shipboard equipment. Systems 46, 46A, and 48 are applicable. 8. PAINTING AND SEALING DETAILS.-In this section, various detailed procedures in connection with painting are considered, such as atmospheric conditions, paint thicknesses, sealing against water entry, drainage, faying surfaces, and welded or soldered surfaces. 8.1 Atmospheric Conditions.-Painting should preferably be done when air temperatures are between 60 and 90 degrees F., and when the relative humidity is not over 65 percent. It is realized that such conditions

Discontinued, or Replaced by System Number 2 2 See paragraph 8.5.3. Discontinued. 9 (black) or 37 (gray). Specification TT-P-25 primer for wood. 17 17 Primer MIL-P-6889 or TT-P-664. See paragraph 1 for painting ammunition. 17 22 No. 2 for metals, No. 12 for wood. 25 25 22 or 37 (See table 1). 37 36 36 Primer, Specification TT-P-25. Use system 46A or 48, as applicable. See paragraph 1 for painting ammunition. MIL-C-15159 preservative for canvas, gray.

11 15 16 18 19 20 21 23 24 26 28 29 34 35 38 39 40 41

43 44 45
1

See paragraph 8.6. See paragraph 8.6. See paragraph 8.6.

are not always obtainable. In no case should painting be done in windy weather (because of the possibility of dust deposits), or when the temperature is below 40 degrees F. or the relative humidity exceeds 85 percent.

Use of shrivel or wrinkle enamel on new work has been discontinued because of difficulty in removing radiological contamination.

8.2 Conditions of Surfaces.-Thorough surface cleaning and preparation is a prerequisite for acceptable painting. The procedures shall consist of complete removal 7. SELECTION OF PAINT SYSTEMS.-In of rust and mill scale; solvent removal of oil and grease; removal of all dust and dirt; and general, paint systems for ordnance thorough drying. Welding and soldering equipment should be selected in accordance should preferably not be done after painting; with table 1, which lists uses for the various but if any welding or soldering is done, all systems. It should be noted that many particular items of equipment may have more surfaces within the heat-affected zone shall than one paint system. This is especially true be cleaned, reprimed, and repainted. Similarly, when as regards the external and internal surfaces of equipment.

9 painted surfaces have been marred or abraded, or show rust, the affected areas shall be recleaned, reprimed, and repainted in the same manner as the original surfaces. 8.3 Paint Thicknesses.-Although it is desirable to prevent build-up of heavy paint coats, certain minimum thicknesses are recognized as desirable for best protection. Primers and paints shall normally be used as supplied, in accordance with specifications, or thinned only as specified. Thicknesses of the dry coatings shall be as follows: Primers-0.5 to 0.8 mil per coat. (Not applicable to pretreatment coating, MIL-C15328.) Paints, enamels, varnishes, and lacquers-0.8 to 1.2 mil per coat. 8.5.2 SIMILAR AND DISSIMILAR METALS.- Each of the following groups of metals is considered to contain similar metals. Corrosion due to electrolytic action is least likely when the metals are in the same group. Unless properly insulated from each other, metals from different groups should not be placed in contact. The metals referred to are those on the surface, e.g., zinc plating or coating. Group 1-Magnesium and its alloys. Group 2-Cadmium, zinc, and aluminum, and their alloys. Group 3-Iron, steel, lead, tin, and their alloys (except "Stainless" steel). Group 4-Copper, chromium, nickel, silver, gold, platinum, titanium, cobalt, and their alloys; stainless steel.

Sprayed finishes shall be built-up to the same 8.5.3 TREATMENT OF FAYING

thicknesses as required for brush or dip coats. SURFACES.-All laying surfaces of metals, whether similar or dissimilar, shall have at least two coats of primer, MIL-P-6889, 8.4 Water Seals and Drainage.-Since applied to each surface. Each coat shall dry considerable damage may be done by the hard before the next coat is applied. When retention of water, particularly salt water, in the metals are dissimilar, extra protection cavities, cracks, recesses, etc., it is of the may be obtained by the extra insulation utmost importance to guard against such provided by the use of a zinc chromate damage by proper design, and by the use of impregnated sheet or tape, Specification sealing materials where necessary. Drainage holes should be provided wherever horizontal MIL-P-2829. After the surfaces are joined, it is equally important that moisture be kept out surfaces might retain water. Irregularities in surfaces which prevent free drainage may be by using additional coats of paint and, where smoothed by the application of as many coats necessary, sealing or calking materials (see paragraphs 4.3 and 8.4). In the case of slip as necessary of Specification MIL-S-974 fits or press fits, some protection is afforded surfacer over the priming coat, and sanding by coating with MIL-P-6889, and assembling smooth. Rough or pitted surfaces, seams, while still wet. However, such treatment joints at faying surfaces, etc., may be filled with Cement, Smoothing, Specification MIL- cannot take the place of proper sealing and painting of the adjoining edges. C-15202, after priming. Bases of metal enclosures generally are sealed with calking compound, Specification MIL-C-15705. 8.6 Electric Cables: 8.5 Faying Surfaces.-Surfaces of metals in close contact are termed faying surfaces. When such surfaces move with respect to each other, they usually are lubricated and require no other protection. Treatment of laying surfaces which are fixed relative to each other depends on whether the metals are similar or not. In some cases, metal surfaces are in contact with wood, and therefore require special protection because of the tendency of wood to retain water. 8.5.1 Wood.-Wood in contact with metal shall be given two coats of varnish, Specification MIL-V-1174. The metal shall be given two coats of primer, MIL-P-6889. 8.6.1 RUBBER-COVERED.-When protection of exposed rubber-covered cable is required, the cable shall be cleaned with dry cleaning solvent, specification P-S-661. If the sheath or jacket is badly checked or cracked, repeated applications of electrical insulating varnish, Specification MIL-V-1137 should be made by rubbing with a cloth until all cracks are filled, allowing sufficient time for drying between coats. A brush-coat of the same varnish shall then be applied. For undamaged sheaths, only the latter is necessary. This should be followed by a coat of aluminum

10 greasy or damp surfaces, or over any foreign substance. Except where otherwise specified, coats of primers, sealers, paints, enamels, etc., shall be allowed to dry hard before the 8.6.2 ARMORED CABLE.-Metal-armored cable shall be painted before pulling through next coat is applied. Paint coverage shall be varnish (table 1, No. 30) and a final coat of paint to match the surroundings.

and strapping, and before assembling the gland nuts at the stuffing tubes. Paint system No. 25 shall be used, followed, if necessary, by a final coat of paint to match the surroundings. 8.7 Workmanship.-Preparation for painting and application of paints shall be in accordance with good standards of workmanship. Every precaution shall be taken that surfaces are thoroughly cleaned and prepared. Paint shall not be applied over

uniform and unbroken. 8.8 Painting Instructions.-Any special instructions regarding application of paints, place of painting, intervals between coats, etc., shall be included in the contract or other documents applicable to the equipment. In some cases, for instance, an item may receive some of the paint coats during manufacture at one location, and additional coats after the item is shipped or installed.

DISTRIBUTION SNDL Part 2 (No. 25) Two copies each unless otherwise excepted: A3; A5 (BUAER, BUORD, BUSHIPS); B1, B5; E1, E2; F1, F2, F3; K; L; M16, M17; P; R1, R10. Requests for additional copies of OSTD 52 (20th Revision) should be submitted to the Superintendent, U. S. Naval Gun Factory, Washington 25, D. C. 20 July 1955/3M/1

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