The expected life of a protective paint is the time interval between one application and a subsequent one.
The durability is affected by several factors:
(1) quality of the patient
(2) condition of the surface being painted
(3) number of coats applied
(4) environmental factors (salt water, rain, sunlight, cold, immersion, etc)
(5) exposure to abrasion
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Years Between Applications
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Durability
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<= 7 years
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low
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7 to 15 years
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medium
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15 to 25 years
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high
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> 25 years
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very high
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