From thickness to adhesion issues to wear and flow, there are many reasons why, despite advances in surface preparation technology and application techniques, paints and coatings can fail. Sound knowledge of coatings chemistry and a rigorous application of the techniques discussed here will aid the investigator to solve these failures quickly and efficiently. Providing an excellent resource for the beginner and the professional alike, this book is an invaluable reference for coatings chemists, corrosion engineers and consultants in the field of paints and coatings, as well as graduate students and industry researchers.