Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis continue their exploration into the factors that affect costs with industrial coatings projects.

In this episode, rail industry expert Lupe Pavon and tank lining expert Steve Liebhart explore service environment, cleaning/surface preparation, and protective lining principles for rail cars in molten sulfur service.

When properly maintained and loaded, a baked phenolic railcar lining can provide many years of protection both to the railcar and the products being hauled.

Holly Tyler of SPC and Doug Sinitiere of Carboline join Paul and Jack to discuss corrosion causes and coating solutions for midstream oil and gas assets. They'll discuss pipelines, storage tanks, and more.

Kevin Kipp, Co-Owner, Project Manager, and Estimator at Hardig Industrial Services, joins Jack and Paul to weigh in on their ongoing discussion on specifications. They explore the process of matching contractors with projects and products based on their competencies and the importance of talking through specifications during pre-job conferences.