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Number

Revision Date

Description

Ford

BI 106-01

92

Paint Adhesion Test

Ford

BI 108-01

96

Impact Test for Painted Panels

Ford

BI 109-03

96

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

Ford

BI 110-01

90

Measurement of the Gloss of Paint Panels

Ford

BI 103-01

90

Salt Spray Resistance Test for Painted Metal Panels and Parts

Ford

BI 104-02

94

Condensing Water Vapor Test

Ford

BN 017-01

84

Determination of the Effect of Fadeometer Aging on Tensile Strength of Sewing Threads

Ford

BN 018-02

91

Corrosion Test for Landau Top Materials

Ford

BN 101-01

89

Resistance of Materials to Fade (J1885)

Ford

BN 117-03

90

Evaluation of Trim Materials After Accelerated Exposure to Xenon Arc

Ford

BO 101-01

89

Resistance to Artificial Weathering

Ford

BO 101-03

90

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

Ford

BI 113-01

90

Water and Soap Spotting Test for Paint (Sunshine Carbon Arc)

Ford

BI 113-02

89

Resistance to Acid Spotting (Sunshine Carbon Arc)

Ford

BI 124-01

92

Filliform Corrosion Test (Sunshine Carbon Arc 400h)

Ford

BN 017-02

66

Evaluation of Automotive Trim Materials to Sunlight Degradation

Ford

BI 160-01

96

Florida and Arizona Outdoor Exposure Test

Ford

BO 50-1

94

Resistance to Artificial Weathering (Xenon Arc)

Ford

BN 1-1

94

Resistance of Materials to Fade (Single Enclosed Carbon Arc)

Ford

BN 17-02

92

Evaluation of Automotive Trim Materials to Sunlight Degradation (Single Enclosed Carbon Arc) (Outdoor in Florida)

Ford

BN 117-01

96

Determination of the Effect of Fadeometer Aging on Tensile Strength of Sewing Threads (Xenon Arc per SAE J1885)

Ford

BQ 103-08

90

Determination of Active Corrosion Sites (CASS Test)

Ford

BQ 104-02

86

Humidity Resistance Test

Ford

BQ 105-01

90

Copper-Accelerated Acetic Acid-Salt Spray Testing (CASS Test)

Ford

BU 152-02

91

Staining Test for Adhesive on Trim Materials (Method C per SAE J1885)

Ford

BI 53-2

94

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

Ford

BI 105-01

90

Conical Mandrel Test for Painted Panels

Ford

BI 110-03

96

Measurement of Distinctness of Image of Painted Surfaces

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ASTM

D 2059

92

Test Method for Resistance of Zippers to Salt Spray

ASTM

D 2247

92

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

ASTM

D 2565

92

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

ASTM

D 2898

86

Test Method for Accelerated Weathering of Fire-Retardant-Treated Wood for Fire Testing

ASTM

D 3361

87

Practice for Operating Light- and Water-Exposure Apparatus (Unfiltered Carbon-Arc Type) for testing Paint, Varnish, Lacquer, and Related Products Using the Dew Cycle

ASTM

D 3611

89

Practice for Accelerated Aging of Pressure-Sensitive Tapes

ASTM

D 3815

89

Practice for Accelerated Aging of Pressure Sensitive Tape by Carbon-Arc Exposures Apparatus

ASTM

D 4303

92

Test Methods for Lightfastness of Pigments Used in Artists' Paints

ASTM

D 4329

92

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

ASTM

D 4355

92

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

ASTM

D 4459

92

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

91

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

ASTM

D 4798

88

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

ASTM

D 4799

88

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

ASTM

D 4909

89

Test Method for Color Stability of Vinyl-Coated Glass Textiles to Accelerated Weathering

ASTM

D 5031

89

Practice for Testing Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, and Related Products Using Enclosed Carbon-Arc Light and Water Exposure Apparatus

ASTM

D 5071

91

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

ASTM

D 5208

91

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

ASTM

D 529

92

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

ASTM

D 750

85

Test Method for Rubber Deterioration in Carbon-Arc or Weathering Apparatus

ASTM

D 822

89

Practice for Conducting Tests on Paint and Related Coatings and Materials Using Filtered Open Flame Carbon Arc Apparatus

ASTM

D 904

94

Practice for Exposure of Adhesive Specimens to Artificial Light

ASTM

F 1164

88

Test Method for Evaluation of Transparent Plastics Exposed to Accelerated Weathering Combined with Biaxial Stress

ASTM

F 520

89

Test Method for Environmental Resistance of Aerospace Transparencies

ASTM

G 23

92

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

ASTM

G 26

92

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

ASTM

G 53

91

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

ASTM

G 60

86

Test Method for Conducting Cyclic Humidity Tests

ASTM

D 1014

95

Test Method for Conducting Exterior Exposure Tests of Paints on Steel

ASTM

D 1435

85

Practice for Outdoor Weathering of Plastics

ASTM

D 1641

87

Test Method for Exterior Durability of Varnishes

ASTM

D 1758

86

Test Method for Evaluating Wood Preservatives by Field Tests with Stakes

ASTM

D 1828

91

Practice for Atmospheric Exposure of Adhesive-Bonded Joints and Structures

ASTM

D 2249

94

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

ASTM

D 2620

87

Test Method for Light Stability of Clear Coatings

ASTM

D 3218

93

Specification for Polyolefin Monofilaments

ASTM

D 3320

79

Standard Specification for Emulsified Coal-Tar Pitch (Mineral Colloid Type)

ASTM

D 3424

92

Test Methods for Evaluating the Lightfastness and Weatherability of Printed Matter

ASTM

D 3456

91

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

ASTM

D 4028

90

Specification for Solar Screening Woven From Vinyl-Coated Fiber Glass Yarn

ASTM

D 4141

87

Practice for Conducting Accelerated Outdoor Exposure Tests of Coatings

ASTM

D 429

88

Test Method for Rubber Property - Adhesion to Rigid Substrates

ASTM

D 4637

87

Specification for Vulcanized Rubber Sheet Used in Single Ply Roof Membrane

ASTM

D 4771

89

Specification for Knitted Upholstery Fabrics for Indoor Furniture

ASTM

D 4851

88

Test Methods for Coated and Laminated Fabrics for Architectural Use

ASTM

D 5019

89

Standard Specification for Reinforced Non-Vulcanized Polymeric Sheet Used in Roofing Membranes

ASTM

D 518

91

Test Method for Rubber Deterioration - Surface Cracking

ASTM

D1006

92

Practice for Conducting Exterior Exposure Tests of Paints on Wood

ASTM

D2803

87

Test Method for Filliform Corrosion Resistance of Organic Coatings on Metal

ASTM

D2830

96

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

ASTM

D4364

84

Practice for Performing Accelerated Outdoor Weathering of Plastics Using Concentrated Natural Sunlight

ASTM

G 7

89

Practice for Atmospheric Environmental Exposure Testing of Nonmetallic Materials

ASTM

G 24

87

Practice for Conducting Exposures to Daylight Filtered Through Glass

ASTM

D 1006

93

Practice for Conducting Exterior Exposure Tests of Paints on Wood

ASTM

D 660

93

Test Method for Evaluating Degree of Checking of Exterior Paints

ASTM

D 661

93

Test Method for Evaluating Degree of Cracking of Exterior Paints

ASTM

D 662

93

Test Method for Evaluating Degree of Erosion of Exterior Paints

ASTM

D 772

86

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

ASTM

D 714

87

Test Method for Evaluating Degree of Blistering of Paints

ASTM

D 610

85

Test Method for Evaluating Degree of Rusting on Painted Steel Surfaces

ASTM

D 1654

92

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

ASTM

D 3359

93

Test Methods for Measuring Adhesion by Tape Test

ASTM

D 3363

92

Test Method for Film Hardness by Pencil Test

ASTM

D 2794

93

Test Method for Resistance of Organic Coatings to the Effects of Rapid Deformation (Impact)

ASTM

D 522

93

Test Methods for Mandrel Bend Test of Attached Organic Coatings

ASTM

D 523

89

Test Method for Specular Gloss

ASTM

E 430

91

Test Methods for Measurement of Gloss of High Gloss Surfaces by Goniophotometry (DoI)

ASTM

D 1729

89

Practice for Visual Evaluation of Color Difference of Opaque Materials

ASTM

D 4214

89

Test Methods for Evaluating Degree of Chalking of Exterior Paint Films

ASTM

E 313

73

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

ASTM

D 2244

89

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

ASTM

D 3002

 

Standard Practice for Evaluation of Coatings for Plastics

ASTM

C 732

 

Test Method for Aging Effects of Artificial Weathering on Latex Materials

ASTM

C 734

 

Test Method for Low-Temperature Flexibility of Latex Sealants After Artificial Weathering

ASTM

C 741

 

Test Method for Accelerated Aging of Wood Sash Face Glazing Compounds

ASTM

D 1499

 

Practice for Operating Light- and Water-Exposure Apparatus (Carbon-Arc Type) for Exposure of Plastics

ASTM

D 3424

 

Method for Evaluating the Lightfastness of Printed Matter

ASTM

G 85

90

Practice for Modified Salt Spray (Fog) Testing

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British

BS 3900

 

Corrosion Testing

British

BS 7479

 

Cyclic Corrosion Testing

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Chrysler

461H-015

66

Humidity Cabinet Test

Chrysler

461H-090

71

Light Stability of Anodized and Dyed Aluminum

Chrysler

463-CB10-01

66

Heat, Humidity and Cold Aging Test for Adhesives

Chrysler

463-CB14-01

92

Adhesives- Staining of Soft Trim Materials

Chrysler

463-KB07-01

81

Fade-ometer Test - Automotive Type Trim Materials

Chrysler

463-KB12-01

80

Weather-ometer Test of Automotive Trim Materials

Chrysler

463-NB08-01

92

Corrosion Protection - Sealer and Adhesives - Determination of

Chrysler

463-PB09-01

89

Condensing Humidity Resistance Test

Chrysler

463-PB10-01

89

Salt Spray Test

Chrysler

463-PB16-01

89

Weather-ometer Test

Chrysler

463-PB17-01

89

Fade-ometer Test

Chrysler

461H-15

66

Humidity Cabinet Test

Chrysler

461H-79

66

Method for Describing Results of Exposure Tests on Plated Test Panels

Chrysler

LP461H-119

80

Color Stability to Windshield Washer Solution

Chrysler

463DB14-01

71

Impact Resistance-Parts or Test Plaques-Gardner Falling Weight Test Apparatus

Chrysler

463KB-19-01

81

Outdoor Exposure of Trim Materials

Chrysler

463KC16-01

81

Acid Spot Resistance

Chrysler

463PB2-01

89

Pencil Hardness

Chrysler

463PB7-01

89

Solvent Wipe Resistance

Chrysler

463PB11-01

89

Measurement of Speclar Reflection (Gloss)

Chrysler

463PB19-01

89

Impact Resistance (Paint)

Chrysler

463PB31-01

97

Resistance of Paint Films to Various Fluids

Chrysler

463PB-34-01

82

Florida Exposure Testing of Painted Surfaces

Chrysler

463PB38-01

81

Image Reflection-Distinctness of Image (DOI)

Chrysler

463NB-08-01

97

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

Chrysler

463PB39-01

81

Chip Resistance of Surface Coatings

Chrysler

463PB15-01

97

Adhesion and Toughness

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French

CCT U0101A

 

Cyclic Corrosion Testing

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GM

GM4489P

97

Evaluating Paint Appearance and Adhesion

GM

4298

97

Salt Spray Testing

GM

4465

88

Humidity Test

GM

4476

97

Cass Test

GM

9125

91

Procedures for Laboratory Accelerated Exposure of Automotive Materials

GM

9540

92

Accelerated Corrosion Test

GM

9049

89

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

GM

9163

92

Outdoor Weathering of Automotive Exterior Materials

GM

9220

92

Procedure for Color and Finish Inspection

GM

9327

92

Exterior Weatherability of Integrally Colored Plastics

GM

9506

88

Dime Scrape Test to Determine Paint Adhesion and Brittleness

GM

9507

88

Thumbnail Hardness Test for Painted Parts

GM

9508

97

Chip Resistance of Coating (Gravelometer)

GM

9538

96

Weathering Exposure Tests for Interior Trim

GM

9689

95

Asphalt Staining Test

GM

9746

88

Compatibility of Common cleaners with Alternate Glazing Materials

GM

9902

96

Noncontact Staining Measurement of Elastomers (Xenon Arc and Color)

GM

9910

93

Guide for Identifying Adhesive Failure Modes

GM

9071

97

Tape Adhesion Test for Paint Finishes

GM

9900

97

Cleaning/Solvent Resistance of Automotive Components During Normal Customer Use

GM

9770

97

Weatherstrip Coating Cure Test

GM

9540P/B

92

Accelerated Corrosion Test

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ISO

7253

 

Corrosion Testing

ISO

4582

80

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-B02

88

Textiles-Test for Colour Fastness to Artificial Light: Xenon Arc Fading Lamp Method

ISO

105-B06

89

Textiles-Test for Colour Fastness to Artificial Light at High Temperatures: Xenon Arc Fading Lamp Method

ISO

105-A02

 

Grey Scale for Assessing Change in Color

ISO

4892-4

 

Plastics-Methods of Exposure to Laboratory light Sources--Part 4, Open-flame Carbon Arc Lamp

ISO

9227

 

Corrosion Testing

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Japan

CCT-1

 

Cyclic Corrosion Testing

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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

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SAE

J 1885

92

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

SAE

J 1960

89

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

SAE

J 2020

89

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

SAE

J400

 

Gravelometer

SAE

J 951

85

Florida Exposure of Automotive Finishes

SAE

J 1545

86

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

SAE

J 1767

95

Instrumental Color Difference Measurements for Colorfastness of Automotive interior Trim Materials

SAE

J 1976

94

Outdoor Weathering of Exterior Materials

SAE

J 2020

89

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

SAE

J 80

88

Automotive Rubber Mats (Fadeometer Exposure 60 hours@72C)

SAE

J1563

87

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

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AATCC

111B

90

Weather Resistance: Exposure to Natural Light and Weather

AATCC

16A

88

Colorfastness to Light; Daylight, Carbon Arc, Xenon Arc

AATCC

111A

90

Weather Resistance: Sunshine Arc Lamp Exposure with Wetting

AATCC

111B

90

Weather Resistance: Exposure to Natural Light and Weather

AATCC

111C

90

Weather Resistance: Sunshine Arc Lamp without Water

AATCC

111D

90

Weather Resistance: Exposure to Natural Light and Weather through Glass

AATCC

1

 

Gray Scale for Color Change

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DIN

6174

79

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

DIN

53167

85

Salt Spray Testing

DIN

53209

70

Designation of Degree of Blistering of Paint Coatings

DIN

53210

78

Designation of Degree of Rusting of Paint Surfaces

DIN

53223

73

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

82

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

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MES

PW PT001

92

Sunshine Carbon Arc and Enclosed Carbon Arc Testing of Interior/Exterior Plastic Parts

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NES

M0140

85

Methods of Salt Spray Testing0

NES

M0133

88

Chemical Resistance Test Methods for Plastic Parts

NES

M007 #28

 

Chipping Resistance Test Method

NES

M0135

93

This test includes all types of Weathering Outdoor and Accelerated

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Fed Std

191A 5804

 

Weather Resistance of Cloth Accelerated Weathering Method (Sunshine Carbon Arc)

Fed Std

191A 5660

 

Colorfastness to Light of Textile Materials Accelerated Method (Enclosed Carbon Arc)

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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ANSI

L-22

 

Minimum Requirement for Rayon and Acetate Fabrics

ANSI

L-24

 

Minimum Performance for Institutional Textiles

ANSI

Z-26

 

Safety Code for Automotive Safety Glazing Materials

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