So that the necessary information for optimal handling is clear, unambiguous and can be quickly understood, the leading paint manufacturers have agreed a standard symbolic language. Language independent representations in the form of icons provide handling instructions which are supplemented with quantity or time information.
Pretreatment
Item | Description |
1 | Clean |
2 | Sand |
Mix
Item | Description |
1 | 2 component mixture |
2 | 3 component mixture |
3 | Use a measuring rod |
4 | Addition of hardener |
5 | Addition of additives |
Process
Item | Description |
1 | Flow-beaker spray gun |
2 | Suction-beaker spray gun |
3 | Spray passes |
4 | Filler |
5 | Coat |
6 | Underbody protection spray gun |
Dry
Item | Description |
1 | Ventilate |
2 | Drying time |
3 | Drying time with infra-red dryer |
Further processing
Item | Description |
1 | Hand abrade (wet) |
2 | Hand abrade (dry) |
3 | Eccentric sander (wet) |
4 | Eccentric sander (dry) |
5 | Oscillating sander (wet) |
6 | Oscillating sander (dry) |
Store
Item | Description |
1 | Protect from moisture |
2 | Store in a frost-free environment |
3 | Store in a cool place |
4 | Close the container |
Other
Item | Description |
1 | Stir by hand |
2 | Stir using a mixing machine |
3 | Polish |
4 | Roll |