MIL-DTL-14072F
3.9.2 Final paint film. The final paint film, Step 4 of the finish process, shall be
in accordance with Table II. The final paint film shall normally be applied within 24
hours after the primer has been cured. In the case of some of the fast drying epoxy
primers, 24 hours drying prior to the topcoat application may be too long. To
compensate, a shorter time between coats or a light sanding may be necessary. Previous
coats of paint shall be fully cured before subsequent coats are applied. When finish
selection (see 3.4) permits application of basic finishes only (steps 1 through 3 of Table I)
to piece parts, the final film (Table II) shall be applied to all exposed surfaces of the parts
after they have been mounted or assembled. When piece parts have been finished with
complete paint finishes (steps 1 through 4 of Tables I and II), fixed assemblies shall be
touched up in order to provide a continuous film(s) across the interfaces. This
requirement does not apply to hairline joints between mating parts, gasketed joints, or
where moving parts such as hinges or catches are present. Touch-up paint used shall
provide a reasonable color match with that of all other assembled parts.
3.9.2.1 Epoxies. Where extreme resistance to solvents, alkalis and abrasion and
outstanding adhesion is required, the use of MIL- PRF-22750 instead of MIL-PRF-23377
primer is recommended for all metals. It is excellent for magnesium. The process for
application of epoxy-polyamide coating systems shall be as specified by the
manufacturer.
3.9.2.2 Film designation "AM" or "AE". Film designation "AM" or "AE" is to
be applied to interior surfaces of vans or shelters.
3.9.3 Color selection of final paint film. Unless otherwise specified in the
applicable equipment document, Type I surfaces shall have final films of the colors per
FED-STD-595 as specified as follows:
a. Large tactical equipment such as radars, vans, etc. Green 383 (Film AG)
Chemical Agent Resistant (CARC).
b. Small tactical equipment such as field radio sets, vehicular radio sets,
switchboards, etc. Green 383 (Film AG) Chemical Agent Resistant (CARC).
c. Communications equipment installed at fixed facilities such as radio station
equipment, and telephone central office sets Green 383 (Film AG) as specified in the
applicable equipment document, or Lusterless Gray No. 36118 (Film X).
d. Electronics test equipment Semi-gloss Gray No. 26307 (Film E or P).
e. Automatic data processing Green 383 (Film AG) as specified in the
applicable equipment document, or Lusterless Gray No. 36118 (Film X).
f. The CARC (three color) camouflage pattern colors are AG, AH, and AI for
wooded and other green vegetated areas; AR, AG and AI for winter/snow conditions, and
AP for all three pattern colors for the desert.
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