General Constructions and applicators of Insulating and Protective Coatings

 

Railroad Bridge in

Louisville, Kentucky

Eight (8) years old

Background:

This railroad bridge was coated over 8 years ago.  Trains operate under the bridge and the carbon deposits on the bridge had corroded the bridge structure.  The bridge has severe diesel soot staining from the train traffic under the bridge.  Pipe conduit was removed after Rust Grip was applied and coated with aluminum paint, hence the silver intermittent spots.

Prep: 
     Power wash
     Hand tool or nettle gun the pack rush areas.
     Solvent wipe down.

Application:

RUST GRIP at 200 sq. ft. (18 sq. meters) per gallon 
Applied by brush with two coats.
First coat applied for 100 feet or 30 meters, then return and apply again to ensure correct coverage.
Let dry over night.

ENAMO GRIP ( customer requested grey color)
Applied at 250 sq. ft. (22 sq. meters) per gallon.
Sprayed on using an airless sprayer.  Tip size was .016 (16/1000 inch) or 400 micron (0.4mm).

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Hi-Tek Coatings, Corp. - 298 Central Ave. - Hawthorne, NJ  07506

Phone: (973) 423-1514  Fax: (201) 652-1361 Email: abunagan@hi-tekcoatings.com