VIS 3-2004
Guide and Reference Photographs for Steel Surfaces Prepared by Power- and Hand-Tool Cleaning (Text Only)

Standard No.

VIS 3-2004

Release Date

2004

Published By

SSPC - The Society for Protective Coatings

Latest

VIS 3-2004

Scope

This guide describes the use of reference photographs depicting the appearance of unpainted@ painted@ rusted@ and welded hot-rolled carbon steel prior to and after power and hand tool cleaning. These photographs are intended to be used to supplement the written SSPC power and hand tool surface preparation standards. Due to variations in the condition of the steel to be cleaned@ and the type and operation of the tool used@ the appearance of the cleaned surface will vary@ therefore@ the written standards are the primary means to determine conformance with hand and power tool cleaning requirements. The photographs shall not be used as a substitute for the written standards (see Section 5.4.2).

VIS 3-2004 history

• 2004 VIS 3-2004 Guide and Reference Photographs for Steel Surfaces Prepared by Power- and Hand-Tool Cleaning (Text Only)
• 1995 VIS 3-1995 Visual Standard for Power-and Hand-Tool Cleaned Steel (Standard Reference Photographs)
• 1993 VIS 3-1993 Visual Standard for Power- and Hand-Tool Cleaned Steel (Standard Reference Photographs) (Editorial Changes September 1@ 2000)