Method C: Fluorescent Penetrant Solvent-Removable (Wipe-Off)

Guide to Method C processing per ASTM E-1417.

1. Pre Clean The Surface

Use Met-L-Chek^® E-59A, R-503 or R-504 to remove oil, grease and other contaminants from the test surface. Part must be clean, dry, and at a temperature of 40-125°F (4.4-52°C) before penetrant is applied.

Products to Use: 

E-59A, R-503, R-504:

2. Apply Penetrant

Apply Met-L-Chek^® penetrant using spray, immersion, or wipe on. Wait a minimum of 10 minutes; 20 minutes if temperature is between 40-50°F (4.4-10°C) before proceeding to the next step.

Products to Use:

FP SERIES: FP-921 – Level 1, FP-922 – Level 2, FP-923 – Level 3:

FP A(M) SERIES: FP-93A(M) – Level 2, FP-95A(M) – Level 3, FP-97A(M) – Level 4:

FBP SERIES: FBP-911 – Level 1, FBP-912 – Level 2, FBP-913 – Level 3, FBP-914 – Level 4:

3. Removal

Moisten cloth with Met-L-Chek^® remover and wipe penetrant from surface. Do not spray remover on surface to remove penetrant, as sensitivity will be impaired.

Products to Use:

E-59, E-59A, R-503, R-504:

4. Apply Developer

Apply dry powder developer Met-L-Chek^® D-72A by dusting, or non-aqueous developer Met-L-Chek^® D-70 by spraying.

Products to Use: 

D-70, D-72A:

5. Inspect

Wait a minimum of 10 minutes before inspection.

• Use UV-A illumination of > 1000 μW/cm² at 15 inches (38.1 cm). Inspect parts in a darkened area of < 2 foot candles (< 21 lux).