ASTM D6625-13
(Practice)Standard Practice for Conducting a Test of Protective Properties of Polish Applied to a Painted Panel Using Fluorescent UV-Condensation Light- and Water-Exposure Apparatus
Standard Practice for Conducting a Test of Protective Properties of Polish Applied to a Painted Panel Using Fluorescent UV-Condensation Light- and Water-Exposure Apparatus
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
3.1 Organic coatings on exterior exposure are subjected to attack by degrading elements of the weather, particularly ultraviolet light, oxygen, and water. This practice may be used for evaluating the protective behavior of polish film applied to a coating. This polish-coated coating is then exposed in an apparatus that produces ultraviolet radiation, temperature variation, and water condensation for a given time period.
3.2 No single light exposure apparatus, with or without water, can be specified as a direct simulation of natural exposure. This practice does not imply a specific correlation with outdoor exposure. It is, however, useful in screening the relative protective qualities of a polish within the test parameter.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice covers the selection of test conditions from Practice G53 to be employed for exposure testing of polish-coated paint, related coatings, and materials. This practice covers the basic principles and operating procedures for using fluorescent ultraviolet (UV) and condensation apparatus to simulate the deterioration caused by sunlight and water as rain or dew.
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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
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Designation: D6625 − 13
Standard Practice for
Conducting a Test of Protective Properties of Polish Applied
to a Painted Panel Using Fluorescent UV-Condensation
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Light- and Water-Exposure Apparatus
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6625; 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 apparatus that produces ultraviolet radiation, temperature
variation, and water condensation for a given time period.
1.1 Thispracticecoverstheselectionoftestconditionsfrom
Practice G53 to be employed for exposure testing of polish- 3.2 No single light exposure apparatus, with or without
coated paint, related coatings, and materials. This practice water, can be specified as a direct simulation of natural
covers the basic principles and operating procedures for using exposure. This practice does not imply a specific correlation
fluorescent ultraviolet (UV) and condensation apparatus to with outdoor exposure. It is, however, useful in screening the
simulate the deterioration caused by sunlight and water as rain relative protective qualities of a polish within the test param-
or dew. eter.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
4. Apparatus and Material
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
4.1 Fluorescent UV/Condensation Apparatus, complying
standard.
with Practice G53.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
4.2 Glossmeter, using an angle of reflection of 60°. The
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
instrument and the reference standards shall conform to the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
requirements prescribed in Test Method D523.
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
4.3 Forced-air Oven.
4.4 Q Panel, approximately 7.5 by 15 cm aluminum.
2. Referenced Documents
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4.5 Base Paint Coating—should be a red paint that gives
2.1 ASTM Standards:
100 % loss in gloss after being exposed to the test in this
D523 Test Method for Specular Gloss
practice.ApplythispainttothealuminumQpanelaccordingto
G53 Practice for Operating Light-and Water-Exposure Ap-
the instructions on the spray can.Allow paint coating to air dry
paratus (Fluorescent UV-Condensation Type) for Expo-
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for 24 h followed by2hof drying in a forced-air oven at 50°C.
sure of Nonmetallic Materials (Withdrawn 2000)
4.6 Polishing and Application Cloth— shall be the same
3. Significance and Use
size and type for each sample tested. Separate cloths shall be
3.1 Organic coatings on exterior exposure are subjected to used for each polish and for the application step and buffing
step. Materials such as washed cheesecloth, rumple cloth,
attack by degrading elements of the weather, particularly
ultraviolet light, oxygen, and water. This practice may be used flannel, cotton diaper cloth, and nonwoven fabrics are suitable
for this purpose. Felt or paper shall not be used.
for evaluating the protective behavior of polish film applied to
a coating. This polish-coated coating is then exposed in an
4.7 Samples of Polish, to be tested.
5. Procedure
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This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D21 on Polishes
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D21.04 on Performance Tests.
5.1 Apply the test polish to one half of the prepared coated
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2013. Published October 2013. Originally
panel. If the polish is a commercially available product, follow
approved in 2001. Last previous edition approved in 2007 as D6625 - 01(2007).
the directions on the container so far as is possible. When in
DOI: 10.1520/D6625-13.
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doubt of the application method use the following:
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contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
5.1.1 Apply the polish, allow it to dry to a haze, and then
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
buff it with a soft cloth to a glossy shine. Equal volumes of test
the ASTM website.
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polishes should be applied when comparing products. Avoid
The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
www.astm.org. excessively thin or heavy coats of polish. The temperature and
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relative humidity should be measured so that the polish is 6. Report
applied within 21-27°C and 20-80 % humidity. The preco
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Designation: D6625 − 01 (Reapproved 2007) D6625 − 13
Standard Practice for
Conducting a Test of Protective Properties of Polish Applied
to a Painted Panel Using Fluorescent UV-Condensation
1
Light- and Water-Exposure Apparatus
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6625; 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
1.1 This practice covers the selection of test conditions from Practice G53 to be employed for exposure testing of polish-coated
paint, related coatings, and materials. This practice covers the basic principles and operating procedures for using fluorescent
ultraviolet (UV) and condensation apparatus to simulate the deterioration caused by sunlight and water as rain or dew.
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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D523 Test Method for Specular Gloss
G53 Practice for Operating Light-and Water-Exposure Apparatus (Fluorescent UV-Condensation Type) for Exposure of
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Nonmetallic Materials (Withdrawn 2000)
3. Significance and Use
3.1 Organic coatings on exterior exposure are subjected to attack by degrading elements of the weather, particularly ultraviolet
light, oxygen, and water. This practice may be used for evaluating the protective behavior of polish film applied to a coating. This
polish-coated coating is then exposed in an apparatus that produces ultraviolet radiation, temperature, temperature variation, and
water condensation for a given time period.
3.2 No single light exposure apparatus, with or without water, can be specified as a direct simulation of natural exposure. This
practice does not imply a specific correlation with outdoor exposure. It is, however, useful in screening the relative protective
qualityqualities of a polish within the test parameter.
4. Apparatus and Material
4.1 Fluorescent UV/Condensation Apparatus, complying with Practice G53.
4.2 Glossmeter, using an angle of reflection of 60°. The instrument and the reference standards shall conform to the requirements
prescribed in Test Method D523.
4.3 Forced-air Oven.
4.4 Q Panel, 3 by 6 in.approximately 7.5 by 15 cm aluminum.
4.5 Base Paint Coating—should be a red paint that gives 100 % loss in gloss after being exposed to the test in this practice.
Apply this paint to the 3 by 6 in. aluminum aluminum Q panel according to the instructions on the spray can. Allow paint coating
to air dry for 24 h followed by 2 h of drying in a forced-air oven at 50°C.
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This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D21 on Polishes and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D21.04 on Performance Tests.
Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2007Oct. 1, 2013. Published March 2007October 2013. Originally approved in 2001. Last previous edition approved in 20012007 as
D6625 - 01.D6625 - 01(2007). DOI: 10.1520/D6625-01R07.10.1520/D6625-13.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’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.org.
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4.6 Polishing and Application Cloth— shall be the same size and type for each sample tested. Separate cloths shall be used for
each polish and for the application step and buffing step. Materials such as washed cheesecloth, rumple cloth, flannel, cotton diaper
cloth, and nonwoven fabrics are suitable for this purpose. Felt or paper shall not be used.
4.7 Samples of Polish, to be tested.
5. Procedure
5.1 Apply the test polish to one half of the prepared coated panel. If the polish is a commercially available product, follow the
directions on the container so far as is possible. When
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