Abstract: A protective coating laminate and process for the application thereof contains a rust inhibitor layer which is applied to a metal substrate. A rust inhibitor-enamel layer resides thereon. An alkyd primer resides upon the rust inhibitor-enamel layer and in turn is covered by a polyurethane paint layer. The laminate is corrosive resistant and can be utilized to protect various items, for example, electrical equipment such as transformers, and the like.