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Specialized
Equipment Applications
John Deere Loader |
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Background
This loader belongs to the California Department of Parks and Recreation. It
is kept at Huntington Beach State Park on the Pacific Ocean. Corrosion began
to appear after a few month of exposure to this environment. The customer
wanted a coating system that would withstand this highly abrasive and corrosive
environment.
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Surface
Preparation
All windows as well as major body components that could be removed were taken
off. All parts were steam cleaned. Critical areas were masked and protected prior
to being abrasive blasted. All accessible surfaces were abrasive blasted to SSPC-SP-5
White Metal Grade to remove all paint and corrosion.
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Base
Coat Application
All blasted areas were primer coated with a rust inhibitive epoxy primer to a
thickness of 4 mils minimum. The second coat of Polibrid™ Elastomeric Urethane
was applied to a dry film thickness of 20 mils minimum. Special attention was
given to hard to reach areas and details.
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Finish
Coat Application
A urethane primer was applied over the elastomeric coating. The loader was finished
with multiple coats of polyester polyurethane which matched the original John
Deere Yellow.
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Conclusion
After four years of continuous exposure to a severe coastal environment the loader
is still in excellent condition. The customer is extremely satisfied and
has recommended our company to others on many occasions. This unique coating
system is highly abrasion, impact and corrosion resistant and will retain
its high gloss and color for many years. |
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