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Number

Description

Ford

BI 106-01

Paint Adhesion Test

Ford

BI 109-03

Color Difference Evaluation of Textile Materials (Ultrascan Cie Lab 10Degree D65 CMC)

Ford

BI 110-01

Measurement of the Gloss of Paint Panels

Ford

BI 103-01

Salt Spray Resistance Test for Painted Metal Panels and Parts

Ford

BN 018-02

Corrosion Test for Landau Top Materials

Ford

BN 101-01

Resistance of Materials to Fade (J1885)

Ford

BN 117-03

Evaluation of Trim Materials After Accelerated Exposure to Xenon Arc

Ford

BO 101-01

Resistance to Artificial Weathering

Ford

BO 101-03

Accelerated Exposure of Automotive Exterior Materials by Xenon Arc (J1960)

Ford

BN 017-02

Evaluation of Automotive Trim Materials to Sunlight Degradation

Ford

BI 160-01

Florida and Arizona Outdoor Exposure Test

Ford

BO 50-1

Resistance to Artificial Weathering (Xenon Arc)

Ford

BQ 104-02

Humidity Resistance Test

Ford

BI 53-2

Resistance to Scab Corrosion (Salt Spray, Humidity, Room)

Ford

BI 105-01

ASTM

Conical Mandrel Test for Painted Panels

ASTM

D 2247

Practice for Testing Water Resistance of Coatings in 100% Relative Humidity

ASTM

D 2565

Practice for Operating Xenon-Arc Type Light Exposure Apparatus With and Without Water for Exposure of Plastics

ASTM

D 4303

Test Methods for Lightfastness of Pigments Used in Artists' Paints

ASTM

D 4329

Practice for Operating Light- and Water-Exposure Apparatus (Fluorescent UV-Condensation Type) for Exposure of Plastics

ASTM

D 4355

Test Method for Deterioration of Geotextiles from Exposure to Ultraviolet Light and Water (Xenon-Arc Type Apparatus)

ASTM

D 4459

Practice for Operating an Accelerated Lightfastness Xenon-Arc Type (Water Cooled) Light-Exposure Apparatus for the Exposure of Plastics for Indoor Applications

ASTM

D 4587

Practice for Conducting Tests on Paint and Related Coatings and Materials Using a Fluorescent UV-Condensation Light-and Water-Exposure Apparatus

ASTM

D 4798

Test Method for Accelerated Weathering Test Conditions and Procedures for Bituminous Materials (Xenon-Arc Method)

ASTM

D 4799

Test Method for Accelerated Weathering Test Condition and Procedures for Bituminous Materials (Fluorescent and UV Condensation Method)

ASTM

D 5071

Practice for Operating Xenon Arc-Type Exposure Apparatus with Water for Exposure of Photodegradable Plastics

ASTM

D 5208

Practice for Operating Fluorescent Ultraviolet (UV) Condensation Apparatus for Exposure of Photodegradable Plastics

ASTM

D 529

Test Method for Accelerated Weathering Test Conditions and Procedures for Bituminous Materials

ASTM

D 904

Practice for Exposure of Adhesive Specimens to Artificial Light

ASTM

G 155

Practice for Operating Light-Exposure Apparatus (Xenon-Arc Type) With and Without Water for Exposure of Nonmetallic Materials

ASTM

G 151

Practice for Operating Light-Exposure Apparatus (Fluorescent UV-Condensation Type) With and Without Water for Exposure of Nonmetallic Materials

ASTM

G 60

Test Method for Conducting Cyclic Humidity Tests

ASTM

D 1014

Test Method for Conducting Exterior Exposure Tests of Paints on Steel

ASTM

D 1435

Practice for Outdoor Weathering of Plastics

ASTM

D 1641

Test Method for Exterior Durability of Varnishes

ASTM

D 2249

Test Method for Predicting the Effect of Weathering on Face Glazing and Bedding Compounds

ASTM

D 2620

Test Method for Light Stability of Clear Coatings

ASTM

D 3424

Test Methods for Evaluating the Lightfastness and Weatherability of Printed Matter

ASTM

D 3456

Practice for Determining by Exterior Exposure Tests the Susceptibility of Paint Films to Microbiological Attack

ASTM

D 4141

Practice for Conducting Accelerated Outdoor Exposure Tests of Coatings

ASTM

D 4851

Test Methods for Coated and Laminated Fabrics for Architectural Use

ASTM

D1006

Practice for Conducting Exterior Exposure Tests of Paints on Wood

ASTM

D2803

Test Method for Filliform Corrosion Resistance of Organic Coatings on Metal

ASTM

D2830

Test Method for Exterior Durability of Factory Primed Field Finished Wood Products

ASTM

G 7

Practice for Atmospheric Environmental Exposure Testing of Nonmetallic Materials

ASTM

G 24

Practice for Conducting Exposures to Daylight Filtered Through Glass

ASTM

D 1006

Practice for Conducting Exterior Exposure Tests of Paints on Wood

ASTM

D 660

Test Method for Evaluating Degree of Checking of Exterior Paints

ASTM

D 661

Test Method for Evaluating Degree of Cracking of Exterior Paints

ASTM

D 662

Test Method for Evaluating Degree of Erosion of Exterior Paints

ASTM

D 772

Method for Evaluating Degree of Flaking (Scaling)of Exterior Paints

ASTM

D 714

Test Method for Evaluating Degree of Blistering of Paints

ASTM

D 610

Test Method for Evaluating Degree of Rusting on Painted Steel Surfaces

ASTM

D 1654

Test Method for Evaluation of Painted or Coated Specimens Subjected to Corrosive Environments

ASTM

D 3359

Test Methods for Measuring Adhesion by Tape Test

ASTM

D 522

Test Methods for Mandrel Bend Test of Attached Organic Coatings

ASTM

D 523

Test Method for Specular Gloss

ASTM

D 1729

Practice for Visual Evaluation of Color Difference of Opaque Materials

ASTM

D 4214

Test Methods for Evaluating Degree of Chalking of Exterior Paint Films

ASTM

E 313

Test Method for Indexes of Whiteness and Yellowness of Near-White Opaque Materials

ASTM

D 2244

Test Method for Calculation of Color Differences from Instrumentally Measured Color Coordinates

ASTM

D 3002

Standard Practice for Evaluation of Coatings for Plastics

ASTM

D 3424

Method for Evaluating the Lightfastness of Printed Matter

ASTM

G 85

Practice for Modified Salt Spray (Fog) Testing

British

BS 3900

Corrosion Testing

British

BS 7479

Cyclic Corrosion Testing

Chrysler

461H-015

Humidity Cabinet Test

Chrysler

461H-090

Light Stability of Anodized and Dyed Aluminum

Chrysler

463-CB10-01

Heat, Humidity and Cold Aging Test for Adhesives

Chrysler

463-KB12-01

Weather-ometer Test of Automotive Trim Materials

Chrysler

463-NB08-01

Corrosion Protection - Sealer and Adhesives - Determination of

Chrysler

463-PB09-01

Condensing Humidity Resistance Test

Chrysler

463-PB10-01

Salt Spray Test

Chrysler

463-PB16-01

Weather-ometer Test

Chrysler

461H-15

Humidity Cabinet Test

Chrysler

461H-79

Method for Describing Results of Exposure Tests on Plated Test Panels

Chrysler

463KB-19-01

Outdoor Exposure of Trim Materials

Chrysler

463KC16-01

Acid Spot Resistance

Chrysler

463PB11-01

Measurement of Speclar Reflection (Gloss)

Chrysler

463PB31-01

Resistance of Paint Films to Various Fluids

Chrysler

463PB-34-01

Florida Exposure Testing of Painted Surfaces

Chrysler

463NB-08-01

Corrosion Protection-Sealer and Adhesives-Determination of (Humidity Test for 336h)

GM

GM4489P

Evaluating Paint Appearance and Adhesion

GM

4298

Salt Spray Testing

GM

4465

Humidity Test

GM

9125

Procedures for Laboratory Accelerated Exposure of Automotive Materials

GM

9540

Accelerated Corrosion Test

GM

9049

Procedure for Qualifying Primers and Primer Surfaces (Florida Outdoor Test I,J,K)

GM

9163

Outdoor Weathering of Automotive Exterior Materials

GM

9220

Procedure for Color and Finish Inspection

GM

9327

Exterior Weatherability of Integrally Colored Plastics

GM

9538

Weathering Exposure Tests for Interior Trim

GM

9071

Tape Adhesion Test for Paint Finishes

GM

9540P/B

Accelerated Corrosion Test

ISO

7253

Corrosion Testing

ISO

4582

Plastics-Determination of Changes in Colour and Variations in Properties after Exposure to Daylight under Glass, Natural Weathering or Artificial Light

ISO

2579

Plastics-Instrumental Evaluation of Colour Difference

ISO

4607

Plastics-Determination of Resistance to Natural Weathering

ISO

105-A02

Grey Scale for Assessing Change in Color

ISO

9227

Corrosion Testing

Japan

CCT-1

Cyclic Corrosion Testing

Military

Mil Std 1344A

Corrosion Testing

Military

Mil Std 202F

Corrosion Testing

Military

Mil Std 810E

Accelerated Weathering Testing

Military

Mil Std 883C

Corrosion Testing

SAE

J 1885

Accelerated Exposure of Automotive Interior Trim Components Using a Controlled Irradiance Water Cooled Xenon Arc

SAE

J 1960

Accelerated Exposure of Automotive Exterior Materials Using a Controlled Irradiance Water Cooled Xenon Arc

SAE

J 2020

Accelerated Exposure of Automotive Exterior Materials Using a Fluorescent UV Condensation Device

SAE

J400

Gravelometer

SAE

J 951

Florida Exposure of Automotive Finishes

SAE

J 1545

Instrumental Color Difference Measurement for Exterior Finishes, Textiles, and Colored Trim

SAE

J 1767

Instrumental Color Difference Measurements for Colorfastness of Automotive interior Trim Materials

SAE

J 1976

Outdoor Weathering of Exterior Materials

SAE

J 2020

Accelerated Exposure of Automotive Exterior Materials Using a Fluorescent UV and Condensation Apparatus

SAE

J1563

Guidelines and Limitations Laboratory Cyclic Corrosion Test Procedures for Exterior, Painted, Automotive Body Panels

AATCC

111B

Weather Resistance: Exposure to Natural Light and Weather

AATCC

16A

Colorfastness to Light; Daylight, Xenon Arc

AATCC

111B

Weather Resistance: Exposure to Natural Light and Weather

AATCC

111D

Weather Resistance: Exposure to Natural Light and Weather through Glass

AATCC

1

Gray Scale for Color Change

DIN

6174

Colorimeter Evaluation of Colour Differences of Surface Colour According to the CieLab Formula

DIN

53167

Salt Spray Testing

DIN

53209

Designation of Degree of Blistering of Paint Coatings

DIN

53210

Designation of Degree of Rusting of Paint Surfaces

DIN

53223

Testing of Paints, Varnishes and Similar Coating Materials; Determination of the degree of Chalking of Paint Coatings and Similar Coatings According to the Adhesive Tape Method

DIN

67530

Reflectometer as a means for Gloss Assessment of Plane Surfaces of Paint Coatings and Plastics

NES

M0140

Methods of Salt Spray Testing

NES

M0133

Chemical Resistance Test Methods for Plastic Parts

NES

M0135

This test includes all types of Weathering Outdoor and Accelerated

Fed Std

191A 5662

Colorfastness to Light of Textile Materials Natural Light Method

Fed Std

141C 6104

20 Deg. Gloss

Fed Std

141C 6101.1

60 Deg. Gloss

Fed Std

141C 6103

85 Deg. Gloss

Fed Std

141C 6201

Humidity Test

Fed Std

141C 4561.2

Lightfastness of Pigments

Fed Std

141C 6123

Color Difference of Opaque Materials Instrumental Measurement

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