Is there a way to tell if paint is CARC?

[chill63]

It's time to repaint my M35A2. It is currently MERDC. I've got some rust areas to repair and paint chipping, etc. So I'll be doing some sanding/sand blasting to clean it up.

My question is how do I tell if the paint is CARC or not. It looks like some of the areas that have been touched up may be CARC. I've got the PPE covered, so I'm not as concerned about personal safety while doing the job. I'm more worried about the dust that settles on the ground near the area where my son may play. He's all boy, and loves to dig around in the dirt.

Is this a valid concern?

 

[Jones]

Yes, especially where your boy's safety is concerned.
Buy a cheap painter's dropcloth to catch and contain any dust and flakes. A shop-vac close at hand is a good idea too.
Whether it's CARC or not, it's not worth the gamble.

 

[drgreg]

In my opinion, paint residue of any type would be bad for your son. Use plastic sheeting to contain it.

 

[ida34]

If it is Merdc then it is not carc. Most trucks painted with carc will have a stencil saying "carc" and a date. I have seen new parts put on that was carc painted but have never seen carc touch up. For instance, my deuce has a newer fender on the driver's side. It was painted with Carc in the correct pattern while the rest of my truck is the old Merdc winter pattern.

 

[M543A2]

Lacquer thinner on a cloth, rubbed on the coating, will remove paint but not CARC.
Regards Marti

 

[chill63]

Thanks for the replies.

Looks like I'll take it over to my friends shop for the heavy paint removal. It might be a little out of the way, but his setup is probably better for the heavy work. Even with the plastic down, I was worried about the wind blowing the stuff off onto the ground I was trying to protect. We should be able to contain it better over there.

 

[GoHot229]

You might check out this method of sandblasting that uses 'Soda' as in baking soda, for the removal. It works differently, in that the soda particals explode on contact with the media they are being used on, thus the abrasion of coarse sand does not pit and dig into the metal on the duce, also it dose not damage rubber or glass as sand does. Still a lot of debris to contend with in the air. But possably it will be contained at their facility, sparing yourself and family