CARC (Chemical Agent Resistant Coating) Services

High-reliability CARC coating services for mission-critical components used in military, aerospace, ground systems, and demanding industrial environments—where chemical resistance, durability, and specification accuracy cannot fail.

 

CARC Coating Capabilities & Specification Expertise

MIL provides full-process CARC coating solutions including pretreatment, priming, topcoating, and specification-driven testing to meet MIL-DTL-53072, TT-C-490, and prime-specific CARC application requirements.
Our CARC process is designed for components that must withstand harsh chemical exposure, decontamination operations, extreme weather, and battlefield conditions.

Spec & Capability Highlights

  • Full MIL-DTL-53072 compliance (cleaning → prep → primer → topcoat → testing)
  • TT-C-490 pretreatment alignment for CARC finishing systems
  • Nadcap-accredited coating workflows with documented process control
  • Controlled cure environments (temperature & humidity monitoring)
  • Precision masking and racking for complex geometries
  • Integrated inspection, adhesion testing, and thickness verification
  • One-stop-shop processing: pretreatment, coating, NDT, marking, welding, and more

How the CARC Coating Process Works

Step 1 — Surface Preparation & Pretreatment

Spec-driven surface preparation including cleaning, blasting, or chemical pretreatment—is performed to ensure correct adhesion and corrosion resistance under TT-C-490 and related military standards.

Step 2 — Primer Application

Epoxy primers such as MIL-PRF-23377 are applied with tight process controls to ensure coating performance, adhesion, and long-term durability.

Step 3 — CARC Topcoat Application

CARC topcoats (polyurethane per MIL-DTL-53039 or MIL-DTL-64159) are applied using controlled spray techniques for consistent film build and color uniformity across all component surfaces.

Step 4 — Controlled Curing

Cure cycles are monitored for temperature and humidity to ensure coating performance meets all specification requirements for hardness, chemical resistance, and environmental durability.

Step 5 — Testing, Inspection & Documentation

CARC-coated parts undergo testing based on spec requirements, which may include:

  • Thickness measurement
  • Adhesion testing
  • Visual inspection for defects or holidays
  • Cure validation

Comprehensive documentation is provided to support military and OEM compliance.

Why Work With MIL for CARC Coating?

Proven Military Coating Expertise

With 82+ years of experience supporting defense, aerospace, and tactical equipment applications, MIL understands the strict environmental and performance requirements behind CARC systems.

Accurate Specification Execution

MIL interprets and executes complex military coating specs with precision, reducing risk for machine shops and OEMs who depend on correct processing the first time.

One-Stop-Shop Efficiency

Pretreatment, CARC coating, NDT, metal finishing, marking, and inspection all happen under one roof, minimizing logistics, turnaround time, and handling risk.

Trusted by Primes for High-Stakes Components

OEMs and primes rely on MIL’s NADCAP-accredited processes, prime approvals, and long history of delivering consistent, repeatable quality on mission-critical parts.

Applications & Industries Served

Component Types

  • Ground support hardware
  • Vehicle and weapons system components
  • Aerospace brackets, housings, and enclosures
  • Tactical equipment
  • Corrosion-sensitive or chemical-exposed parts

Industries

  • Defense & military systems
  • Aerospace
  • Tactical equipment manufacturing
  • Industrial equipment requiring chemical resistance
  • R&D and prototype development

Frequently Asked Questions About CARC Coating

CARC (Chemical Agent Resistant Coating) is a specialized military coating designed to resist chemical attack, facilitate decontamination, and withstand harsh environmental exposure. Defense components require CARC to meet MIL-DTL-53072 and related specifications for survivability and mission readiness.

MIL applies CARC in accordance with:

  • MIL-DTL-53072 (application specification)
  • TT-C-490 (pretreatment requirements)
  • Prime-specific CARC application standards

All work is supported by Nadcap-accredited coating processes and detailed documentation.

CARC is typically used on components exposed to chemical, environmental, or operational hazards, including:

  • Vehicle and weapons system hardware
  • Aerospace brackets and housings
  • Tactical equipment
  • Corrosion-sensitive structural components

MIL applies approved polyurethane and water-dispersible CARC topcoats such as:

  • MIL-DTL-53039
  • MIL-DTL-64159

Military-standard colors and finishes are available per specification and customer requirement.

All CARC-coated parts undergo:

  • Film thickness measurement
  • Adhesion verification (when required)
  • Cure validation
  • Visual inspection per spec
    Process controls ensure consistent, repeatable results across batches and part families.

Yes. MIL provides complete CARC finishing under one roof, including cleaning, blasting, pretreatment, primer, topcoat, curing, and inspection. This reduces handling risk, turnaround time, and process variability.

Please include:

  • Material and part drawings
  • Required specifications and revisions
  • Masking requirements
  • Desired topcoat system and color
  • Quantity and delivery timeline

MIL’s team will review the spec tree to ensure no processing steps are missed.

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