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Touch up Paint
The following procedures provide you with a guide to applying touch up paint to the MTRCS. Refer to TM 43-0139 for
additional guidance regarding the painting of U.S. Army materiel.
Topcoat Application Without Primer.
WARNING
MIL-C-85285C Type 1 topcoat is combustible. Keep away from excessive heat,
sparks, electrical equipment, and open flames.
MIL-C-85285C Type 1 topcoat may be irritating to eyes and skin if contact is made.
Wear protective clothing, gloves, and face shield. Wash areas of skin thoroughly with
soap and water. Flush eyes with lukewarm low pressure water for 15 minutes and
seek medical attention.
Vapors from MIL-C-85285C Type 1 topcoat may be irritating to eyes, nose, and
throat. Avoid prolonged exposure and use only in a well ventilated area.
CAUTION
Epoxy topcoat can only be applied over previously epoxy-polyurethane cured
surfaces. MIL-PRF-85285 is an epoxy topcoat. Failure to observe this precaution
may cause damage to equipment.
If damaged area requires sanding down to metal, primer must be applied to surface
before painting. Do not perform this procedure. Instead, perform Topcoat Application
With Primer procedure.
NOTE
Area of application must be clean, structurally sound, and free of dirt, wax, loose
paint, grease, or other foreign contaminants.
1. If area to be painted has old paint that is peeling, remove old paint with wire brush.
2. Clean area to be painted or resurfaced using detergent mixture.
3. If area to be painted is heavily soiled, wash area with cleaner for 3 to 5 minutes and allow to air dry.
NOTE
Scuff sanding the area to be painted or resurfaced before application of primer
provides a good surface for bonding.
4. Scuff sand area to be painted using 80-100 grit sand paper.
5. Wipe sanded area clean using alcohol and wipe dry with clean towel.
NOTE
MIL-C-85285C Type 1 topcoat is a two-part component that must be mixed prior to
use.
6. Mix topcoat at a ratio of four parts pigmented component to one part catalyst by volume.
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