MIL-HDBK-132A, MILITARY HANDBOOK PROTECTIVE FINISHES FOR METAL AND WOOD SURFACES (NO S/S DOCUMENT). The primary object of this handbook is to provide a working knowledge of protective finishes, both inorganic and organic, as used by the Department of Defense for equipment and ordnance. The handbook is not intended to be an exhaustive treatise on the subject, but rather to furnish detailed information on the protective finish system and procedures that have proved satisfactory in service. It is intended to supplement, but not replace, various specifications and standards for protective finishes used by the military. The subject matter is about equally divided between inorganic and organic finishes. The words ""paint"" and ""painting"" are used broadly in the handbook to include varnishes, lacquers and sealers. It is hoped that the Information contained herein will aid the materiel conservation program by promoting the use of less critical materials protected with suitable finishes.