All harmful deposits of oil or grease spots and all other matter, which is detrimental to the adhesion of coatings to the surface, shall be removed. Bonding of the first coat/ primer to the prepared metal surface is extremely important and special care shall be taken to ensure that the surface is properly degreased.

 

High–pressure washing with water to remove all traces of residues shall follow the degreasing operation. Once dried the coating will commence. Only Municipal grade water shall be used for washing surfaces. Water with high mineral content shall not be used for degreasing or washing of steel structure surfaces.