MIL-DTL-53072E
CONTENTS
PARAGRAPH
PAGE
Application.............................................................................
21
3.5.2.5
3.5.2.6
Comments..............................................................................
21
3.5.3
MIL-PRF-22750 (Coating, Epoxy, High-Solids).................................
21
3.5.3.1
Description..............................................................................
21
3.5.3.2
Use..................................................................................
21
3.5.3.3
Preparation.........................................................................
22
3.5.3.4
Reduction...........................................................................
22
3.5.3.5
Application..........................................................................
22
3.5.3.6
Comments...........................................................................
22
3.5.4
MIL-PRF-32348 (Powder Coating, Camouflage, Chemical Agent
Resistant Systems)..................................................................
23
Touch up and repair................................................................
23
3.6
3.6.1
Surface preparation................................................................
23
3.6.2
Repair procedures......................................................................................
23
3.6.2.1
Primer..................................................................................
23
3.6.2.2
CARC topcoat.......................................................................
23
3.6.2.3
Application methods................................................................
24
3.6.2.4
Dry film thickness.......................................................................
24
3.7
CARC process notes..................................................................
24
HAP-free thinner.....................................................................
25
3.7.1
Miscellaneous requirements........................................................
25
3.8
3.8.1
Camouflage (exterior)...............................................................
26
3.8.2
Surfaces not requiring paint.........................................................
26
3.8.3
Engines and other heated areas.....................................................
26
3.8.4
Sealing.................................................................................
26
3.8.5
Electrical components................................................................
26
3.8.6
Aluminum alloys and components......................................................
26
3.8.7
Use of steel wool........................................................................
26
3.8.8
Welding, soldering and brazing.......................................................
26
3.8.9
Handling and storage...................................................................
27
3.8.9.1
Shelf life.................................................................................
27
3.8.9.2
Heat, light moisture.....................................................................
27
VERIFICATION...........................................................................
27
4.
4.1
Inspection conditions...................................................................
27
4.2
Examination..............................................................................
27
4.2.1
Test specimens...........................................................................
27
4.2.2
Pre-production test surfaces...........................................................
27
4.2.3
Coating validation.......................................................................
28
Application validation.......................................................................................
29
4.2.3.1
Condition of surface.....................................................................
29
4.2.3.1.1
4.2.3.2
Solvent wipe.............................................................................
29
4.2.3.3
Dry film thickness........................................................................
30
4.2.3.4
Marring....................................................................................
31
4.2.3.5
Camouflage requirements and batch validation....................................
32
4.2.3.6
Adhesion..................................................................................
33
4.2.3.6.1
Dry adhesion..............................................................................
33
4.2.3.6.2
Force dry of CARC Topcoat...........................................................
33
4.2.3.7
Corrosion resistance.......................................................................
34
4.2.3.7.1
Non-ferrous substrates....................................................................
34
4.2.3.8
Workmanship...............................................................................
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