Before Blasting and Coating

Date: 4 September 2026

Ensure that inspection, blasting method and temperature control are complete and documented before coating.

• Non-destructive testing is complete, because it must take place before blasting.
  Non-destructive testing is complete, because it must take place before blasting.
• The temperature of every drying and bake-on stage stays below the material-specific limit of around 200 degrees Celsius.
  The temperature of every drying and bake-on stage stays below the material-specific limit of around 200 degrees Celsius.
• The blasting media matches the defined procedure, not an ad hoc decision on the day.
  The blasting media matches the defined procedure, not an ad hoc decision on the day.
• Cleanliness grade and roughness are measured and logged.
  Cleanliness grade and roughness are measured and logged.
• The time window between blasting and the first coat is observed.
  The time window between blasting and the first coat is observed.
• The coating system and infrared camouflage requirement have been clarified from the contract.
  The coating system and infrared camouflage requirement have been clarified from the contract.
• Coating thickness measurement is logged, stating the test equipment used.
  Coating thickness measurement is logged, stating the test equipment used.
• Mating and marking surfaces are masked off before coating.
  Mating and marking surfaces are masked off before coating.