Reaffirmed 2021

1. SCOPE

1.1 This standard prescribes requirements and methods of sampling and test for two pack epoxy surfacer intended to be used for the protection of exterior of railway coaches, diesel and electric locomotive against atmospheric corrosion.

1.1.1 It is primarily suitable for application by spraying (conventional air/airless). It may also be applied by brush for touching up small areas.

1.1.2 The material is intended to be used as a surfacer over an epoxy based primed surface and mastic filler for the protection of exterior of railway coaches, etc. The material shall be used after the surface imperfections are well covered with a two-component epoxy mastic filler. The surfacer is used with the object of getting a smooth, uniform and non-absorbent base for the finishing enamel. The material shall have good compatibility with two pack, polyurethane enamel, two pack epoxy based primer and mastic filler.

2. REFERENCES

The standards listed in Annex A contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of and necessary adjuncts to this standard. At the time of publication, the editions indicated were valid. All standards are subject to revision and parties to agreements based on this standard are encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the most recent editions of the standards indicated in Annex A