The Mission: Acquire the necessary knowledge of the facts and a deep understanding of the relations involved in the successful coating of plastics. Provide a comprehensive overview of the latest developments in the field of coatings for plastics and the state of the art. The Audience: Formulators seeking to brush up on the latest developments in the field of coatings for plastics and to dig deeper into the topic; experts seeking detailed knowledge of pre-treatment, materials, application, testing, and troubleshooting. All those involved in the production of coated plastics parts and who need a full understanding of the relations involved. The Value: Concise yet comprehensive, this highly topical book offers in-depth knowledge and a multitude of practical tips, e.g. for safeguarding the quality of the coating film, and for developing high-performance coatings for plastics. The main emphasis is on the properties of plastics and the materials used to coat them. A special feature of the book is a separate chapter devoted to the topics of typical coating flaws, analytical and test methods and precautionary measures.