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March 27 - March 31, 2023
Is there any method to take accurate wet film thickness readings when applying zinc rich primers?

March 27 - March 31, 2023
Specifications often state that glossy surfaces must be dulled before overcoating. What are some methods for doing this, especially when sanding isn’t feasible or desirable?

March 20 - March 24, 2023
How does rapid depressurization affect lining performance in vessels and line pipe, and how can you identify any failure that might result?

March 20 - March 24, 2023
What steps must be taken to mitigate poor adhesion over an existing aged silver aluminum paint? What primer will achieve good adhesion?

March 13 - March 17, 2023
How do you remove all traces of an uncured internal coating from a tank when abrasive blasting is not an option?

March 13 - March 17, 2023
What smartphone apps or online tools do you find useful in your job? How do they work, and how have they benefited you?

March 6 - March 10, 2023
Is grinding the only way to remove large areas of a silicone coating from a ship's hull to replace the silicone with an epoxy mastic?

March 6 - March 10, 2023
When a specification calls for removal of only loose coating rather than complete coating removal from a masonry substrate, what surface preparation methods are most likely to work without damaging the intact coating that is left on the surface?

February 27 - March 3, 2023
How does the concave or convex curvature of a surface affect the dry film thickness reading?

February 27 - March 3, 2023
When a specification calls for removal of only loose coating rather than complete coating removal from a masonry substrate, what surface preparation methods are most likely to work without damaging the intact coating that is left on the surface?