After viewing the Steve Reiff, Inc. website and contacting us to discuss the details of their project, a refuse collection company in Elkhart, Indiana chose us to refinish a Heil 30 yard Multi-Task SL truck.
Prep work was extensive and included removal of existing decals and complex disassembly of many unpainted parts, including the tool box, mud flaps, lights, reflectors, fire extinguisher, fender flares, and cover plates. Our technicians also masked off irremovable parts, such as tags, glass, controls, chrome, hoses, covers, and all of the black frame and rims prior to hand sanding any irregularities from the existing finish. A three-step coating application incorporated a urethane primer, polyurethane paint, and high gloss urethane clear coat, which combined to provide a high endurance, cleanable surface.
Our work on this project satisfied the requirements of the SSPC-VIS-1 standard for blast inspection, the SSPC-SP 10 standard for surface cleanliness, as well as the SSPC-PA2 protocols for film thickness readings. The customer was very satisfied with the high gloss and uniform coverage we were able to achieve, and especially pleased that their truck was back in service in only one week.
If you would like more detail about this project, or have a similar one and would like discuss the details, please contact us today.
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Refuse Truck Project Highlights
| Project Name | Refuse/Garbage Truck | |
| Project Description | The painting of a new Heil 30 yard Multi-Task SL Refuse Truck. | |
| Capabilities Applied/Processes | Primary: Media Blasting Manual Sanding | Secondary: Prime, Paint & Clear Coat |
| Equipment Used to Manufacture Part | Schmidt Bulk Blasting Pot, Conventional Painting Equipment | |
| Overall Part Dimensions | 40′ L x 12.5′ T x 8′ W | |
| Material Used | Urethane Primer Polyurethane Paint Urethane Clear Coats | |
| Material Finish | High Gloss | |
| Industry for Use | Garbage Collection | |
| In Process Testing/Inspection Performed | SSPC-VIS-1 Blast Inspection SSPC-PA2 Film Thickness Readings | |
| Delivery/Turnaround Time | 7 days | |
| Delivery Location | Elkhart, Indiana | |
| Standards Met | SSPC-SP 10 Surface Cleanliness Product Specifications |