Coating Process
Vanwin’s coating process ensures long-lasting protection for military, industrial, and commercial assets. From surface prep to MIL-SPEC applications, every step is handled by certified technicians using specialized equipment to meet strict performance standards.
Inside the CARC Application Process
At Vanwin Coatings, applying CARC systems isn’t just about compliance—it’s about precision, safety, and performance. CARC coatings are engineered for extreme durability and chemical resistance, especially in military environments where exposure to harsh conditions is routine.
Our certified team follows a detailed, step-by-step process to ensure every surface is properly prepared, primed, and top-coated according to MIL-SPEC requirements. With specialized equipment and thorough quality checks, we deliver coatings that perform in the field and stand the test of time.
Chemical Agent Resistant Coating (CARC) Process
Surface Preparation
Clean all surfaces of soil, corrosion and weld by-products IAW MIL-DTL-52072 (TT-C-490)
Pretreatment
- Chemical Conversion coating per MIL-DTL 81706.
- Chromate Conversion per MIL-DTL-5541
- Wash Primer per DOD-15328
- Wash Primer per MIL-C-8514
Primer
- MIL-P-23377 (Epoxy, High Solids)
- MIL-P-53022 (Solvent Borne)
- MIL-P-53030 (Water Borne)
- MIL-P-85582 (Epoxy, Water Borne)
Top Coat
- MIL-DTL-53039 (Solvent Borne)
- MIL-DTL 64159 (Water Borne)
- MIL-PRF-22750 (Epoxy)
- MIL-PRF-85285 (Polyurethane)
MIL-SPEC Coatings
- TT-E-489
- DOD-E-24607
- DOD-C-22325
- MIL-P-24441
- DOD-E-24607
- MIL-P-24647
- MIL-P-23236
- MIl-P-24635
- MIL-P-24667
- TT-E-490
- MIL-E-699
- MIL-E-18210
- MIL-E-18214
- MIL-E-698
- MIL-P-15146
- MIL-P-645
- TT-P-28
