RMC-06-98 The High Cost of Cheap Paint

Description:

The goal of a protective coatings program should be to minimize the lifecycle cost of a coating system. One of the most effective ways of minimizing the life-cycle cost is to extend the life cycle by placing the major emphasis on material quality. Performance can be determined objectively by evaluating the results of a number of widely accepted industry/ASTM tests. Illustrative case histories are presented describing the successes which result from this approach. This is contrasted with failures which result when the specifications do not emphasize product quality and life-cycle cost.