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Process of paint of carbon steel pipes [India] 

November 14, 2007

Dear Sirs,

We do paint on phosphatizied carbon steel ( standard BS 1139) pipes. What is the general composition of paint and thinner. and application of thinner ?

Also please help me in understanding the terms pigment, solvent and binder.

How quality of the paint finished surface is checked ?

Kamaljit Singh
pipes fabricater - Ludhiana, Punjab, INDIA

Hopefully someone can summarize for you, Kamaljit, but I can't. Sorry. I have several books on my shelf here devoted solely to paint testing, and several more devoted solely to paint formulation. Your questions cover a huge amount of ground.

I think you need to have a paint supplier or paint consultant spend at least a few hours with you. Good luck!

Ted Mooney, P.E.  finishing.com Brick, NJ