Evaluation of Rust Compatible Primers for Marine Applications.

摘要

The possibility of applying an adherent coating to a rusted surface has been of interest for several years. Escalating surface preparation costs, plus inaccessibility, are dictating the need for primers which are rust compatible. Regardless of the price paid for a marine coating, if the surfaces are poorly prepared or the areas to be coated are difficult to reach with surface preparation equipment, the coating will suffer due to adhesion problems. Rerusting after primary surface preparation and the complete removal of oxides in pitted and hard to get-at areas, is very difficult and costly during construction and maintenance respectively.