ASTM D6037-18

Standard Test Methods for Dry Abrasion Mar Resistance of High Gloss Coatings

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 Coatings, particularly the high gloss coatings used on automobiles, boats, toys, etc., are subject to a wide variety of conditions (for example, wiping, cleaning, and exposure) that can mar their surface. The ability of these coatings to maintain their appearance is an important product attribute. These test methods provide a way to estimate the ability of high gloss coatings to resist mar damage.  
5.2 These test methods do not provide fundamental values. However they are suitable for estimating the ability of high gloss coatings to resist mar.  
5.3 Since the susceptibility of coatings to marring varies widely, the number of cycles that are needed to cause “relevant” mar damage also varies. Usually, 2 to 50 cycles are sufficient.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers procedures for evaluating the relative mar resistance of high gloss coatings. Two test methods are included. Test Method A uses a device that rotates the test specimen on a vertical axis, against the sliding rotation of two abrading wheels. Test Method B uses a device that reciprocates a specimen in a horizontal plane over a stationary wheel that has been fitted with abrasive paper and is advanced after each double stroke. Either method can be used to evaluate the dry abrasion mar resistance of coatings applied to planar, rigid surfaces. Each test method provides good discrimination between highly mar resistant coatings.
Note 1: The mar resistance values obtained by these test methods have no absolute significance. They should only be used to derive relative performance rankings for test panels that have been prepared from the series of coatings that are currently being evaluated. If mar resistance values are quoted between laboratories, it is essential that a common standard be measured and that the values be compared to that standard. Even then, the values should be used with caution.  
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.  
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Oct-2018
• ICS: 25.220.01 - Surface treatment and coating in general
• Technical Committee: D01 - Paint and Related Coatings, Materials, and Applications
• Drafting Committee: D01.23 - Physical Properties of Applied Paint Films

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: D6037 − 18
Standard Test Methods for
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Dry Abrasion Mar Resistance of High Gloss Coatings
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6037; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope* 2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.1 This test method covers procedures for evaluating the
D523 Test Method for Specular Gloss
relative mar resistance of high gloss coatings. Two test
D609 Practice for Preparation of Cold-Rolled Steel Panels
methods are included. Test MethodAuses a device that rotates
for Testing Paint, Varnish, Conversion Coatings, and
the test specimen on a vertical axis, against the sliding rotation
Related Coating Products
of two abrading wheels. Test Method B uses a device that
D823 Practices for Producing Films of Uniform Thickness
reciprocates a specimen in a horizontal plane over a stationary
of Paint, Coatings and Related Products on Test Panels
wheel that has been fitted with abrasive paper and is advanced
D1005 Test Method for Measurement of Dry-Film Thick-
after each double stroke. Either method can be used to evaluate
ness of Organic Coatings Using Micrometers
the dry abrasion mar resistance of coatings applied to planar,
D3924 Specification for Standard Environment for Condi-
rigid surfaces. Each test method provides good discrimination
tioning and Testing Paint, Varnish, Lacquer, and Related
between highly mar resistant coatings.
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NOTE1—Themarresistancevaluesobtainedbythesetestmethodshave Materials (Withdrawn 2016)
no absolute significance. They should only be used to derive relative
D4060 Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Organic
performance rankings for test panels that have been prepared from the
Coatings by the Taber Abraser
series of coatings that are currently being evaluated. If mar resistance
D4449 Test Method for Visual Evaluation of Gloss Differ-
values are quoted between laboratories, it is essential that a common
ences Between Surfaces of Similar Appearance
standard be measured and that the values be compared to that standard.
Even then, the values should be used with caution. D7091 Practice for Nondestructive Measurement of Dry
Film Thickness of Nonmagnetic Coatings Applied to
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
Ferrous Metals and Nonmagnetic, Nonconductive Coat-
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
ings Applied to Non-Ferrous Metals
standard.
E177 Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
ASTM Test Methods
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
E691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
Determine the Precision of a Test Method
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
3. Terminology
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
3.1.1 mar resistance, n—the ability of a coating to resist
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
permanent deformation or fracture, resulting from the applica-
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
tion of a dynamic mechanical force.
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
4. Summary of Test Method
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
4.1 The coatings that are being evaluated are applied at
uniform dry film thickness to planar panels of uniform surface
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These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D01 on
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Paint and Related Coatings, Materials, and Applications and are the direct For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
responsibility of Subcommittee D01.23 on Physical Properties of Applied Paint contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
Films. Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2018. Published December 2018. Originally the ASTM website.
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approved in 1996. Last previous edition approved in 2013 as D6037 – 13 . DOI: The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
10.1520/D6037-18. www.astm.org.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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Designation: D6037 − 13 D6037 − 18
Standard Test Methods for
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Dry Abrasion Mar Resistance of High Gloss Coatings
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6037; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
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ε NOTE—Reference to research report was added editorially to Test Method B in August 2013.
1. Scope*
1.1 This test method covers procedures for evaluating the relative mar resistance of high gloss coatings. Two test methods are
included. Test Method A uses a device that contains a rotating specimen holder and two abrasiverotates the test specimen on a
vertical axis, against the sliding rotation of two abrading wheels. Test Method B uses a device that containsreciprocates a
reciprocating specimen holder and a single in a horizontal plane over a stationary wheel that has been fitted with abrasive paper.
paper and is advanced after each double stroke. Either method can be used to evaluate the dry abrasion mar resistance of coatings
applied to planar, rigid surfaces. Each test method provides good discrimination between highly mar resistant coatings.
NOTE 1—The mar resistance values obtained by these test methods have no absolute significance. They should only be used to derive relative
performance rankings for test panels that have been prepared from the series of coatings that are currently being evaluated. If mar resistance values are
quoted between laboratories, it is essential that a common standard be measured and that the values be compared to that standard. Even then, the values
should be used with caution.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety safety, health, and healthenvironmental practices and determine the
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D523 Test Method for Specular Gloss
D609 Practice for Preparation of Cold-Rolled Steel Panels for Testing Paint, Varnish, Conversion Coatings, and Related Coating
Products
D823 Practices for Producing Films of Uniform Thickness of Paint, Coatings and Related Products on Test Panels
D1005 Test Method for Measurement of Dry-Film Thickness of Organic Coatings Using Micrometers
D3924 Specification for Standard Environment for Conditioning and Testing Paint, Varnish, Lacquer, and Related Materials
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(Withdrawn 2016)
D4060 Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Organic Coatings by the Taber Abraser
D4449 Test Method for Visual Evaluation of Gloss Differences Between Surfaces of Similar Appearance
D7091 Practice for Nondestructive Measurement of Dry Film Thickness of Nonmagnetic Coatings Applied to Ferrous Metals
and Nonmagnetic, Nonconductive Coatings Applied to Non-Ferrous Metals
E177 Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in ASTM Test Methods
E691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
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These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D01 on Paint and Related Coatings, Materials, and Applications and are the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee D01.23 on Physical Properties of Applied Paint Films.
Current edition approved June 1, 2013Nov. 1, 2018. Published August 2013December 2018. Originally approved in 1996. Last previous edition approved in 20082013
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as D6037 – 96 (2008).D6037 – 13 . DOI: 10.1520/D6037-13E01.10.1520/D6037-18.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’sstandard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on www.astm.o
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