Case 3
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Maintenance and Diagnostics
Regular inspection to monitor the paint performance is encouraged.
Diagnostics of Defect
Visual Inspection
Hardness Test
![hardness tester](http://maintainability.com.sg/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/hardness-tester.jpg)
Hardness Tester can be use to check the compatibility of the paint with the substrate.
Pull Off Test
![pull-off tester](http://maintainability.com.sg/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/pull-off-tester.jpg)
Adhesive strengths of paint film on surfaces of concrete or masonry can be ascertained by carrying out a Pull-off Test.
Thermography
![thermotracer](http://maintainability.com.sg/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/thermotracer.jpg)
Thermography can be used to detect the presence of moisture and its source [7-8].