Painting of Zinc Surfaces

Abstract

All types of zinc-coated steels have been painted in commercial practice for several decades; for the majority of these surfaces, simple general recommendations can be made and these have been incorporated in this paper For zinc-sprayed steel, however, there is still some research needed before completely generalised recommendations can be given. However commercial schemes which have been proved satisfactory in various environments are appropriate for all current uses and have been tabulated in paper.

The rapid increase in the use of painted zinc-coated steel and an appreciation of its cost advantages is stimulating great interest in new combinations of organic materials and zinc coatings: the benefits of developments in each technology are likely to be enhanced when the materials are used in combination, and some examples are given.