This paper presents a comparative evaluation of Al, Zn and Al-Zn coatings on carbon steel exposed to a coastal-marine atmosphere. It is a very aggesive atmosphere with high wind velocities (corrosion-erosion
rate = 1.4 mm/year for ASTM 1029 steel). A metallized zinc coating with a pore sealer was also evaluated. IS0 and ASTM standards were used for the evaluation. Afler a two-year exposure the best performance was achieved by the Al and Al rich alloy (85% Al-15%Zn) with some damage of the coatings. But the Zn metallized coating, with a pore sealer, did not
show signs of damage. Keywords: Zn, Al & Al-Zn coatings, carbon steel, atmospheric corrosion