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- Testing methods for paint liquids
- Organic volatile contents – ASTM 3960
- Viscosity of liquid paints – ASTM D5125
- Hiding power of paints – ASTM D2805
- Settling tendency of paints – ASTM1309
- Grind gauge reading – ASTM 1315
- Wet film thickness – ASTM D1212
- Testing methods for painted components
- Salt spray corrosion resistance – ASTM B117
- Water or humidity resistance – ASTM 2247
- Adhesion test by cellotape – ASTM 3359
- Bend test by Conical Mandrel to check flexibility of paint film – ASTM D22
- Chemical and stain resistance test – ASTM D1308
- Impact resistance test – ASTM D2794
- Pencil hardness test – ASTM D3363 – BYK Gardner
- UV resistance test – ASTM D4587
- Gloss level test – ASTM D523
- Dry film thickness test – ASTM D7019-13
- Colour matching – Use RAL Shade Cards