This SSPC/NACE joint standard defines the process for
preparing a carbon steel surface to the Near-White Metal
degree of surface cleanliness using a wet abrasive blast
(WAB) method of cleaning. This standard is intended for use
by coating or lining specifiers, applicators, inspectors, or others
whose responsibility is to define a standard degree of surface
cleanliness for carbon steel surfaces to be achieved by wet
abrasive blast cleaning.