Protective Treatment After Structural Rework
General surface-protection principles after structural repair or rework.
Key reference points
- Rework may expose unprotected base material.
- Treatment must match the material and environment.
- Preparation and cure conditions affect protection quality.
Organised training notes
1Identify the exposed material
Confirm alloy, temper, cladding or plating and the original finish system before selecting a treatment.
2Prepare the surface
Remove residue and contamination using the approved preparation method without changing the finished dimensions.
3Apply the compatible treatment
Use the specified conversion coating, plating, primer, sealant or finish for the material and service environment.
4Respect process limitations
Temperature, humidity, drying, cure, masking and touch-up limits can affect protection and joint performance.
This summary is not approved repair or maintenance data. Do not inspect, classify, select material, alter structure or perform a repair from this page alone. Use the current applicable SRM, AMM, engineering order, drawing and company procedures.