Paint flaking from a painted object is a matter of serious concern. The object having lost its protection is now exposed to the elements and other environmental influences.

The object has now lost the color which made it attractive and interesting to look at - it has lost insignificance and become unnoticed. But all is not lost. Paint films can be protected so that they retain their function for a longer time.Here we explain the underlying principles of the destruction of paint films and show, with the help of examples, how paint films may be protected."