It has been generally recognised that the best method of surface preparation in maintenance situations allowed by either regulation or situation is either grit blasting or even UHP (ultra-high pressure hydroblasting). Hand tool and power tool preparation has always been regarded as methods which will afford poorer surface preparation standards and therefore reduced lifetime of the maintenance coating. However, a new power tool equipment has been introduced which is portable and achieves cleanliness and surface profile approaching that which is obtainable by blasting cleaning equipment. This paper details this method of preparation and the performance comparison of various standard maintenance products across various accelerated test methods.

Subject
Abrasive blasting, Brushing, Power tools, Test methods, Bristles, Wiring, Water immersion, Surface preparation, Rust, Surface profile, Maintenance, Epoxies, Gritblasting
Keywords:
Maintenance, surface preparation, power tool, bristle blast
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2009
Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP)
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