Modern paints and coatings offer an astounding variety of formulations that are used to improve the durability, appearance, and lifespan of countless products. From cars to furniture, computers, and mechanical components, paints and coatings play a vital role in nearly every manufactured product available.Written by an industry insider with more than 30 years of experience, the Paint Technology Handbook provides a practical and straightforward guide for the design of coatings systems. The author emphasizes the importance of understanding paint materials, manufacturing techniques, testing, application methods, and equipment in order to meet product-specific needs.Encompassing processes and equipment used for manufacturing the paints themselves as well as application systems, this book reviews the essential techniques and equipment for deposition and finishing systems. Following a discussion of color standards, metamerism, and color matching, the book covers analytical methods and instrumentation to determine, measure, and control paint color. The book presents a complete evaluation of liquid paint application technologies, including spray and electrodeposition techniques. Concluding chapters cover curing, testing methods for finished materials, quality control techniques, and performing cost analyses.Enabling you to develop and fulfill product-specific criteria with realistic, cost-effective solutions, the Paint Technology Handbook provides a primary, one-stop resource for designing and operating optimal paint and surface finishing systems.