MIL-STD-171F APPENDIX A.
Finish selection. (Guidance)
Applicable finish recommendations
Conditions affecting
Type expo-
Cleaning and
Paint finishes
Class of part finish selection sure pretreatment Lusterless Semigloss Gloss
FABRICATED FROM FERROUS ALLOYS OTHER THAN CORROSION-RESISTING STEEL
1. Massive structural parts and  | 
a. Vat pretreated is  | 
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5.1.1  | 
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assemblies, such as the bodies of  | 
practical  | 
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trucks, semitrailers, tanks and vans,  | 
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special purpose vehicles and vans of  | 
b. Vat pretreated is not  | 
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4.4  | 
20.24  | 
24.17  | 
all types, large brackets, gussets, and
assembly hardware
practical
c. Parts which have a prior zinc coating and require painting
plus 5.2
I 6.1.1.1
2. Large bolts, nuts, washers, and similar type hardware for assembly of massive structures
a. Parts will require painting after assembly
I 1.1.2.3 20.24 - Paint after assembly
b. Parts will not require painting after assembly
I 1.9.4.1
3. Lesser structural parts and assemblies such as racks, cases, castings, housings, panels, brackets, etc.
a. Vat pretreated is practical
b. Vat pretreated is not practical
I 5.1.1 20.24
I 4.4
plus 5.2
4. Ground rods, stakes, ground plates, etc.
Parts will be used in I
contact soil
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