

Curious looks aside, the dull putty knife is real, defined, and is referenced in surface preparation standards more than you may think. Imagine the look on your client’s face as you attempt to explain to them that the acceptability of the cleanliness of a steel surface prior to application of a maintenance coating system is based, in part, on the use of a dull putty knife – ironically the same type of tool that may be used to perform the cleaning (think SSPC-SP 2, Hand Tool Cleaning). Okay, now be honest… how many of you have a dull putty knife in your inspection instrument kit? And if you have one, are you sure it’s the correct dimensions and is “dull?” It may or may not represent the views of AMPP: The Association for Materials Protection & Performance, even though SSPC, NACE, and AMPP standards are frequently referenced in the content. It is occasionally written blog style, and represents the views of the author and KTA-Tator, Inc. KTA’s Certified Coating Inspector Forum is designed to provide continuing education on standards, inspection practices, new instruments, and other topics to help keep certified AMPP and FROSIO coating inspectors current.
#CURVED PUTTY KNIFE VERIFICATION#
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