COATING SERVICES
AMPP Level 3 Third-Party Coating Inspection, Specification, and Failure Investigation
Protective coatings are the first line of defense against corrosion. When a coating system is specified, applied, and inspected correctly, it can extend the service life of a pipeline, tank, or structure by decades. When it isn't, the consequences are expensive: premature failures, accelerated cathodic protection current demand, and rehabilitation projects that have to be redone years before they should. Infinity Corrosion Group provides independent coating expertise across the full coating lifecycle, led by an AMPP-certified Level 3 Coating Inspector.
What We Do
ICG works with owners, engineers, and contractors to make sure coating systems perform as designed. We get involved at any stage of a project: helping select the right coating system for the conditions, writing or reviewing specifications, providing third-party inspection during application, and investigating failures when they happen. Our role is to protect the owner's interests through technical rigor and independent judgment, not to sell coating products or favor any particular contractor.
Services
Coating System Selection and Design
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Coating system evaluation and recommendation based on service conditions
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Specification writing for new construction and rehabilitation projects
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Review of design drawings and contractor submittals
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Materials selection input for design engineers
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Compatibility evaluation for coating and cathodic protection systems
Third-Party Coating Inspection
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AMPP Level 3 Certified Coating Inspector on staff
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Inspection during surface preparation and application
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Verification of compliance with project specifications
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Documentation of holidays, defects, and deficiencies
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Daily inspection reports and photographic records
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Pull-off adhesion testing on polyurethane coatings and linings
Coating Condition Evaluations
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Existing coating condition surveys
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Remaining service life estimates
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Recommendations for rehabilitation, recoating, or replacement
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Field testing of coating thickness, holidays, and adhesion
Failure Investigation
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Root cause analysis of premature coating failures
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Field sampling and documentation
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Coordination with laboratory testing
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Written reports suitable for warranty claims, insurance, or litigation support
Shop applied protective coating application oversight on a steel pipeline
Field applied protective coating on a pipeline section
Coating condition assessment in progress on a buried steel pipeline
Shop applied protective coating application oversight on a steel pipeline
Construction Management and Oversight
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On-site supervision of coating contractors
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Quality assurance and quality control programs
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Schedule and progress documentation
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Final acceptance inspection
Why a Third-Party Inspector Matters
Coating projects often go wrong in ways that aren't visible to the naked eye. Surface preparation that looks adequate may not meet the specified profile. A coating applied too thick can be just as bad as one applied too thin. Improper recoat windows, incorrect ambient conditions, and missed holidays can compromise a coating system before it ever sees service.
An independent third-party inspector is on the job to protect the owner: documenting that the work meets specification, catching problems while they can still be corrected, and providing a defensible record if disputes arise later. A coating contractor's own QC, no matter how diligent, has an inherent conflict of interest. ICG's inspectors don't.
Why It Matters
Recoating a buried pipeline or a water storage tank is one of the largest single corrosion-related expenses an owner is likely to face. The job typically costs many times the original coating installation, often runs into seven figures for large assets, and disrupts operations while the work is underway. A poorly executed recoat that has to be redone in five years instead of lasting thirty is a financial event that no one wants to repeat.
ICG's coating services exist to keep that from happening. We protect the owner's investment by making sure the work is done right the first time, and by providing documentation that holds up if it isn't.