ASTM D609-00(2006)

Standard Practice for Preparation of Cold-Rolled Steel Panels for Testing Paint, Varnish, Conversion Coatings, and Related Coating Products

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
The procedures described in this practice are designed to provide steel panels with a uniform and reproducible surface for testing of paint, varnish, lacquer, conversion coatings, and related products.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice covers various types of cold rolled steel panels and the procedures to be followed in their preparation for testing paint, varnish, lacquer, conversion coatings, and related products.
1.2 The procedures are as follows:
Procedure A—Conversion coatings (phosphates, chromates, etc.)
Procedure B—Vapor degreasing
Procedure C—Solvent brushing
Procedure D—Solvent wiping
Procedure E—Alkaline cleaning
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Oct-2006
• ICS: 77.140.50 - Flat steel products and semi-products
• Technical Committee: D01 - Paint and Related Coatings, Materials, and Applications
• Drafting Committee: D01.27 - Accelerated Testing

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM D609-00 - Standard Practice for Preparation of Cold-Rolled Steel Panels for Testing Paint, Varnish, Conversion Coatings, and Related Coating Products
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2006
• Replaced By: ASTM D609-00(2012) - Standard Practice for Preparation of Cold-Rolled Steel Panels for Testing Paint, Varnish, Conversion Coatings, and Related Coating Products
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2012
• Referred By: ASTM D1731-09(2020) - Standard Practices for Preparation of Hot-Dip Aluminum Surfaces for Painting
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2006
• Referred By: ASTM D2197-16(2022) - Standard Test Method for Adhesion of Organic Coatings by Scrape Adhesion
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2006
• Referred By: ASTM D7187-20 - Standard Test Method for Measuring Mechanistic Aspects of Scratch/Mar Behavior of Paint Coatings by Nanoscratching
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2006
• Referred By: ASTM D3170/D3170M-14(2022) - Standard Test Method for Chipping Resistance of Coatings
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2006
• Referred By: ASTM D3322-23 - Standard Practice for Testing Primers and Primer Surfacers Over Preformed Metal
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2006
• Referred By: ASTM D6037-21 - Standard Test Methods for Dry Abrasion Mar Resistance of High Gloss Coatings
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2006
• Referred By: ASTM D5031/D5031M-13(2018) - Standard Practice for Enclosed Carbon-Arc Exposure Tests of Paint and Related Coatings
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2006
• Referred By: ASTM D870-15(2020) - Standard Practice for Testing Water Resistance of Coatings Using Water Immersion
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2006
• Referred By: ASTM D1882-17(2021) - Standard Test Method for Effect of Cooling System Chemical Solutions on Organic Finishes for Automotive Vehicles
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2006
• Referred By: ASTM D4338-97(2021) - Standard Test Method for Flexibility Determination of Supported Adhesive Films by Mandrel Bend
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2006
• Referred By: ASTM D3361/D3361M-22 - Standard Practice for Unfiltered Open-Flame Carbon-Arc Exposures of Paint and Related Coatings
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2006
• Referred By: ASTM D2454-23 - Standard Practice for Determining the Effect of Overbaking on Organic Coatings
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2006
• Referred By: ASTM D6695-16 - Standard Practice for Xenon-Arc Exposures of Paint and Related Coatings
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2006

Standards Content (Sample)

Designation: D609 − 00 (Reapproved 2006)
Standard Practice for
Preparation of Cold-Rolled Steel Panels for Testing Paint,
Varnish, Conversion Coatings, and Related Coating
Products
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D609; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. Scope Sheet, Carbon, (0.15 Maximum Percent) Cold-Rolled
(Withdrawn 2000)
1.1 This practice covers various types of cold rolled steel
D235 Specification for Mineral Spirits (Petroleum Spirits)
panels and the procedures to be followed in their preparation
(Hydrocarbon Dry Cleaning Solvent)
for testing paint, varnish, lacquer, conversion coatings, and
related products.
3. Summary of Practice
1.2 The procedures are as follows:
3.1 Several procedures for preparation and cleaning of steel
Procedure A—Conversion coatings (phosphates, chromates,
test panels are described as shown in Table 1.
etc.)
Procedure B—Vapor degreasing
4. Significance and Use
Procedure C—Solvent brushing
4.1 Theproceduresdescribedinthispracticearedesignedto
Procedure D—Solvent wiping
provide steel panels with a uniform and reproducible surface
Procedure E—Alkaline cleaning
for testing of paint, varnish, lacquer, conversion coatings, and
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
related products.
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
only.
5. Test Panels
1.4 This standard does not purport to address the safety
5.1 Prepare the test panels from rust and stain-free cold-
concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
rolled steel as described in 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, and Table 1. The
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and
panels shall be made to a size and thickness as agreed upon
health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
between the purchaser and seller. Edges shall be smooth and
limitations prior to use.
corners rounded. The steel may have been coated at the mill
with a suitable rust preventive compound for protection during
2. Referenced Documents
shipment and storage. However, long-term steel storage with
oil on the surface may cause an oil/steel reaction known as oil
2.1 ASTM Standards:
stain. Since such stains inhibit chemical bonding, the steel
A109/A109M Specification for Steel, Strip, Carbon (0.25
selected for panels shall be free of oil stain and other visible
Maximum Percent), Cold-Rolled
processing variation caused by pickling or annealing.
A366/A366M Specification for Commercial Steel (CS)
5.2 Type 1 steel has a matte finish produced by steel mill
rolls that have been grit blasted. This finish is typical of
cold-rolled steel used for painted surfaces on automobiles,
appliances, etc. Such surfaces can be partially characterized by
This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D01 on Paint and
measuring the average peak-to-valley distance and the number
Related Coatings, Materials, and Applications and is the direct responsibility of
of peaks per unit area. However, conversion coating and paint
Subcommittee D01.27 on Accelerated Testing.
performance on such surfaces may vary because of different
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2006. Published November 2006. Originally
approved in 1941. Last previous edition approved in 2000 as D609 – 00. DOI: oxidation, annealing procedures, and surface conditions.
10.1520/D0609-00R06.
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’s Document Summary page on The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
the ASTM website. www.astm.org.
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D609 − 00 (Reapproved 2006)
TABLE 1 Steel Panels
NOTE 1— µ in. = microinches; nm = nanometer.
Hardness Roughness (Arithmetic Mean), µ in.
Type No. Description Thickness, in. (mm) ASTM Specification
(Rockwell B) (nm)
1 Cold-rolled steel, as rolled 0.024 to 0.038 (0.6 to 1.0) 40–75 25–65 (760–1650) A109/A109M,
(matte) A366/A366M
2 Cold-rolled steel, flat-polished 0.024 to 0.038 (0.6 to 1.0) 40–75 flat polished to 15–50 A109/A109M,
one side (380–1270) A366/A366M
3 Cold-rolled steel, as rolled 0.010 to 0.024 (0.25 to 0.6) 40–75 less than 20 (500) A109/A109M,
(smooth) A366/A366M
NOTE 1—Other organic solvents or combinations of solvents that will
5.3 Type 2 steel panels are flat polished (or “ground”) after
produce a water-break free surface may be used if agreed upon between
the steel has been received from the mill. Flat polishing is a
the purchaser and the supplier.
method of mechanically grinding the surface with abrasive
6.4 Procedure C: Solvent Brushing—Power-brush scrub the
belts to remove surface contaminants and provide a more
panel with mineral spirits (Specification D235). When all
uniform and reproducible surface for testing. Flat-polished
soluble and loosely adhering soil has been washed off, flush
panels are not representative of the surface on which most
with clean mineral spirits. Dry at a temperature of 52 to 93°C
coatings are applied, because polishing significantly improves
(125 to 200°F) before use or storage (see Note 1).
thecorrosionresistanceperformanceofcoatingsbyalteringthe
metallurgical nature of the steel substrate. To ensure complete
6.5 Procedure D: Solvent Wiping—Using
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Designation:D 609–00 Designation: D609 – 00 (Reapproved 2006)
Standard Practice for
Preparation of Cold-Rolled Steel Panels for Testing Paint,
Varnish, Conversion Coatings, and Related Coating
Products
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D609; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. Scope
1.1 This practice covers various types of cold rolled steel panels and the procedures to be followed in their preparation for
testing paint, varnish, lacquer, conversion coatings, and related products.
1.2 The procedures are as follows:
Procedure A—Conversion coatings (phosphates, chromates,
etc.)
Procedure B—Vapor degreasing
Procedure C—Solvent brushing
Procedure D—Solvent wiping
Procedure E—Alkaline cleaning
1.3 The values stated in SI units of measurement are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for
information only.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the
user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations
prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
A109Specification for Steel, Strip, Carbon, Cold-Rolled 109/A109M Specification for Steel, Strip, Carbon (0.25 Maximum
Percent), Cold-Rolled
A366/A366M Specification for Commerical Steel(CS), Sheet, Carbon (0.15 Maximum Percent), Cold-Rolled, Specification
for Commercial Steel (CS), Sheet, Carbon (0.15 Maximum Percent), Cold-Rolled
D235 Specification for Mineral Spirits (Petroleum Spirits) (Hydrocarbon Drycleaning Solvents)Dry Cleaning Solvent)
3. Summary of Practice
3.1 Several procedures for preparation and cleaning of steel test panels are described as shown in Table 1.
4. Significance and Use
4.1 The procedures described in this practice are designed to provide steel panels with a uniform and reproducible surface for
testing of paint, varnish, lacquer, conversion coatings, and related products.
5. Test Panels
5.1 Prepare the test panels from rust and stain-free cold-rolled steel as described in 5.2, 5.3, 5.3, 5.4, and Table 1. The panels
This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D-1 on Paint and Related Coatings, Materials, and Applications and is the direct-responsibility of
Subcommittee D01.27 on Accelerated Testing.
Current edition approved April 10, 2000. Published June 2000. Originally published as D 609–41. Last previous edition D 609–95.
This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D01 on Paint and Related Coatings, Materials, and Applications and is the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee D01.27 on Accelerated Testing.
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2006. Published November 2006. Originally approved in 1941. Last previous edition approved in 2000 as D609 – 00. DOI:
10.1520/D0609-00R06.
For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book ofASTM Standards
, Vol 01.03.volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
Withdrawn. The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on www.astm.org.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
D609 – 00 (2006)
TABLE 1 Steel Panels
NOTE 1— µ in. = microinches; nm = nanometer.
Hardness Roughness (Arithmetic Mean), µ in.
Type No. Description Thickness, in. (mm) ASTM Specification
(Rockwell B) (nm)
1 Cold-rolled steel, as rolled 0.024 to 0.038 (0.6 to 1.0) 40–75 25–65 (760–1650) A 109A 109, A 366
(matte) A 366/A366M
1 Cold-rolled steel, as rolled 0.024 to 0.038 (0.6 to 1.0) 40–75 25–65 (760–1650) A109/A109M,
(matte) A366/A366M
2 Cold-rolled steel, flat-polished 0.024 to 0.038 (0.6 to 1.0) 40–75 flat polished to 15–50 A 109A 109, A 366
one side (380–1270) A 366/A366M
2 Cold-rolled steel, flat-polished 0.024 to 0.038 (0.6 to 1.0) 40–75 flat polished to 15–50 A109/A109M,
one side (380–1270) A366/A366M
3 Cold-rolled steel, as rolled 0.010 to 0.024 (0.25 to 0.6) 40–75 less than 20 (500) A 109A 109, A 366
(smooth) A 366/A366M
3 Cold-rolled steel, as rolled 0.010 to 0.024 (0.25 to 0.6) 40–75 less than 20 (500) A109/A109M,
(smooth) A366/A366M
shall be made to a size and thickness as agreed upon between the purchaser and seller. Edges shall be smooth and corners rounded.
The steel may have been coated at the mill with a suitable rust preventive compound for protection during shipment and storage.
However,long-termsteelstoragewithoilonthesurfacemaycauseanoil/steelreactionknownasoilstain.Sincesuchstainsinhibit
chemical bonding, the steel selected for panels shall be free of oil stain and other visible processing variation caused by pickling
or annealing.
5.2 Type 1 steel has a matte finish produced by steel mill rolls that have been grit blasted. This finish is typical of cold-rolled
steel used for painted surfaces on automobiles, appliances, etc. Such surfaces can be partially characterized by measuring the
average peak-to-valley distance and the number of peaks per unit area. However, conversion coating and paint performance on
such surfaces may vary because of different oxidation, annealing procedures, and surface conditions.
5.3 Type 2 steel panels are flat polished (or “ground”) after the steel has been received from the mill. Flat polishing is a method
of mechanically grinding the surface with abrasive belts to remove surface contaminants and provide a more uniform and
reproducible surface for testing. Flat-polished panels are not representative of the surface on which most coating
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