This paper updates “The Paint and Coatings Cost and Selection Guide"(1) on protective coating costing and selection co-authored by G. H. Brevoort and A. H. Roebuck. Beginning with this edition, data collection and publication will be coauthored by G. H. Brevoort and M. F. MeLampy and K. R. Shields. Designed to assist the coatings engineer or spccifler in identifying suitable protective coating systems for specific industrial environments, this paper provides guidelines for calculating approximate installed costs, expected coating life for each identified system, and how to determine the most cost effective systems.