Damaged Galvanized Coating Touch-Up Hold Point
Scratched or burned galvanized coating may need approved touch-up or replacement depending on exposure, spec, and finish requirements.
What This Helps With
Scratched or burned galvanized coating may need approved touch-up or replacement depending on exposure, spec, and finish requirements.
Apprentice words: galvanized touch up, scratched duct, zinc paint, coating damage, field repair coating
Common problem: Duct gets scratched, welded nearby, or dragged, and damage is hidden or painted with random spray paint.
Check First
What Not To Do
Do not hide coating damage with random paint. Do not paint over weld/grease/surface dirt before inspection.
What can go wrong: Duct gets scratched, welded nearby, or dragged, and damage is hidden or painted with random spray paint.
Better Foreman Question
This galvanized coating is damaged at [location]. What approved touch-up or replacement method does the spec allow?
Verify With
Source to verify: Project spec, coating manufacturer instructions, foreman direction
Safe wording: Touch-up requirements depend on spec and exposure.