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2 - MATERIAL PROTECTION,EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL 2.1 PAINTING 2.1.0 GENERAL Descaling, shop priming, derusting and painting works to be carried out as outlined below and in accordance with the maker’s data sheets and/or recommendation, the current Builder’s practice, and Buyer’s acceptance based on this Specification. A copy of the Builders practice on coating and related inspections is to be submitted for Owners review. Technical supervision and guarantee shall be provided by the Maker during surface preparation and paint application. The finish colors of hull to be in accordance with the Owner’s color scheme. Different paint coat (1st / 2nd / subsequent coat) shall be different color shade unless this is beyond maker’s standard. Painting schedule shall be prepared by the Builder according to the Builder’s standard and paint maker’s recommendation and submitted to the Buyer for approval. The steel structure surfaces including all welded beads to be painted before leak test, in general. However, fillet welding joint and erection seams/butts for wing tank boundary to be painted after the joint has been examined either by compressed air test, vacuum test or tank air test as appropriate. The adhesive tape may be used to protect the fillet joint and erection seams/butts waiting for leak test from contamination by surrounding painting. The surface of materials other than steel and permanently enclosed space not to be painted. Machinery, electrical equipment, fittings, valves, deck machinery, navigation equipment, furniture, etc., to be painted in accordance with the maker’s standards unless otherwise specified. The damaged part of above machinery, equipment and outfitting after installation to be touched up with one (1) coat of primer and one (1) coat of finish paint of compatible kind preceded by appropriate surface preparation. The inside of radar mast to be painted with one (1) coat of the Builders standard epoxy primer (10