Many classifications of industrial coatings are possible e.g. by:
* Application - transportation, general industrial, maintenance
* Type of Coatings - OEM. Repair, refinish, maintenance
* Binder Chemistry - acrylic, polyester, polyurethane, epoxy, alkyd
* Formulation - solvent borne, waterborne, solids content
* Process - electrodeposition, brushing, spraying, coil coating, powder coating
* Curing Technology (mainly thermosets) - air, thermal, uv curing
* Number of functional coats - electrodeposition layer, primer surfacer, primer, base coat, clear coat
Industrial Coatings in this article cover both the automotive and general industrial markets.
Examples of Paint Degradation
* Adhesion loss
* Blistering
* Chalking
* Cracking
* Colour fade
* Corrosion of substrate
* Loss of gloss
Several factors need to be considered when deciding the durability of an industrial coating system:
* What lifetime does the user need and expect from a coating system
* How much is the user willing to pay for his durability needs