T&R Bulletin 4-21: Abrasive Blasting Guide for Aged or Coated Steel Surfaces (1986)

The performance of any coating system depends upon many factors, among which are

(l) the quality of surface preparation

(2) the compatibility of the materials used in making up the complete coating system

(3) the dry film thickness of the paint system

This Guide prepared by the SNAME Technical and Research Program in cooperation with the Department of the Navy is directed to the first point - that of surface preparation.  For the second and third points - refer to SNAME Technical and Research Bulletin 4-15 “Coating Systems Guide for Exterior Surfaces of Steel Vessels.”