ASTM D3322-82(2011)
(Practice)Standard Practice for Testing Primers and Primer Surfacers Over Preformed Metal
Standard Practice for Testing Primers and Primer Surfacers Over Preformed Metal
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
Primers and primer surfacers may be used over many different surfaces top coated with one or more of a variety of coatings and subjected to many kinds of wear and exposure.
The selection of the tests to be used for any given product or system must be governed by experience and by the requirement agreed upon between the producer and the user.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice covers the selection and use of procedures for testing primers and primer surfacers. The test methods included are listed in Table 1.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
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: D3322 − 82 (Reapproved 2011)
Standard Practice for
Testing Primers and Primer Surfacers Over Preformed
Metal
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3322; 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 D660 Test Method for Evaluating Degree of Checking of
Exterior Paints
1.1 This practice covers the selection and use of procedures
D661 Test Method for Evaluating Degree of Cracking of
for testing primers and primer surfacers. The test methods
Exterior Paints
included are listed in Table 1.
D714 Test Method for Evaluating Degree of Blistering of
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
Paints
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
D823 Practices for Producing Films of Uniform Thickness
only.
of Paint, Varnish, and Related Products on Test Panels
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
D870 Practice for Testing Water Resistance of Coatings
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
Using Water Immersion
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
D968 Test Methods for Abrasion Resistance of Organic
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
Coatings by Falling Abrasive
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
D1005 Test Method for Measurement of Dry-Film Thick-
ness of Organic Coatings Using Micrometers
2. Referenced Documents
D1186 Test Methods for Nondestructive Measurement of
2.1 ASTM Standards:
Dry Film Thickness of Nonmagnetic Coatings Applied to
B117 Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus
a Ferrous Base (Withdrawn 2006)
C540 Test Method for Image Gloss of Porcelain Enamel
D1308 Test Method for Effect of Household Chemicals on
Surfaces (Withdrawn 1989)
Clear and Pigmented Organic Finishes
D16 TerminologyforPaint,RelatedCoatings,Materials,and
D1400 Test Method for Nondestructive Measurement of Dry
Applications
Film Thickness of Nonconductive Coatings Applied to a
D522 Test Methods for Mandrel Bend Test of Attached
Nonferrous Metal Base (Withdrawn 2006)
Organic Coatings
D1474 Test Methods for Indentation Hardness of Organic
D523 Test Method for Specular Gloss
Coatings
D609 Practice for Preparation of Cold-Rolled Steel Panels
D1640 Test Methods for Drying, Curing, or Film Formation
for Testing Paint, Varnish, Conversion Coatings, and
of Organic Coatings at Room Temperature
Related Coating Products
D1729 Practice for Visual Appraisal of Colors and Color
D610 Practice for Evaluating Degree of Rusting on Painted
Differences of Diffusely-Illuminated Opaque Materials
Steel Surfaces
D1730 Practices for Preparation of Aluminum and
D658 Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Organic
Aluminum-Alloy Surfaces for Painting
Coatings by Air Blast Abrasive (Withdrawn 1996)
D1731 Practices for Preparation of Hot-Dip Aluminum Sur-
faces for Painting
D1732 Practices for Preparation of Magnesium Alloy Sur-
This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D01 on Paint and
faces for Painting
Related Coatings, Materials, and Applications and is the direct responsibility of
D1733 Method for Preparation of Aluminum Alloy Panels
Subcommittee D01.55 on Factory Applied Coatings on Preformed Products.
Current edition approved June 1, 2011. Published June 2011. Originally
for Testing Paint, Varnish, Lacquer, and Related Products
approved in 1974. Last previous edition approved in 2005 as D3322 – 82 (2005).
(Withdrawn 1979)
DOI: 10.1520/D3322-82R11.
2 D1735 Practice for Testing Water Resistance of Coatings
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
Using Water Fog Apparatus
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
D1737 Method of Test for Elongation of Attached Organic
the ASTM website.
Coatings with Cylindrical MandrelApparatus (Withdrawn
The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
www.astm.org. 1988)
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TABLE 1 Test Methods
D2091 Test Method for Print Resistance of Lacquers
D2092 Guide for Preparation of Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) Property Section ASTM Federal Test
Method Method
Steel Surfaces for Painting (Withdrawn 2008)
Specification
D2197 Test Method for Adhesion of Organic Coatings by
No. 141B
Scrape Adhesion
Abrasion resistance:
Air blast abrasion tester 6.2 D658 .
D2201 Practice for Preparation of Zinc-Coated and Zinc-
Falling sand method 6.2 D968 6191
Alloy-Coated Steel Panels for Testing Paint and Related
Adhesion:
Coating Products
Scrape adhesion 6.3 D2197 6303.1
D2244 Practice for Calculation of Color Tolerances and Parallel-groove adhesion 6.3 D2197 6302.1
Tape adhesion 6.3 D3359 .
Color Differences from Instrumentally Measured Color
Chemical resistance:
Coordinates
Household chemical resistance 6.4.2 D1308 .
Detergent resistance 6.4.3 D2248
D2246 Test Method for Finishes on Primed Metallic Sub-
Hydrocarbon resistance 6.4.4 . 6011
strates for Humidity-Thermal Cycle Cracking (Withdrawn
Chip resistance 6.5 D3170 .
1992)
Color difference:
Visual evaluation 6.6 D1729 4249.1
D2248 PracticeforDetergentResistanceofOrganicFinishes
Instrumental evaluation 6.6 D2244 6123
D2454 Practice for Determining the Effect of Overbaking on
Cracking resistance 6.7 D2246 .
Organic Coatings
Elongation:
Conical mandrel 6.8 D522 .
D2803 Guide for Testing Filiform Corrosion Resistance of
Cylindrical mandrel 6.8 D1737 .
Organic Coatings on Metal
Filiform corrosion 6.9 D2803 .
D3170 Test Method for Chipping Resistance of Coatings
Gloss 6.10 D523 6101
Hardness 6.11 D1474 .
D3359 Test Methods for Measuring Adhesion by Tape Test
Holdout 6.12 C540 .
D3456 Practice for Determining by Exterior Exposure Tests
Mildew resistance 6.13 . 6271.1
theSusceptibilityofPaintFilmstoMicrobiologicalAttack
Outdoor exposure:
Blistering 6.14.2 D714 6461
2.2 Federal Test Methods:
Cracking 6.14.2 D661 6471
141B/6011 Immersion Resistance
Rusting 6.14.2 D610 6451
Checking 6.14.2 D660 6421
141B/6271.1 Mildew Resistance
Print resistance 6.15 D2091 .
141B/6321 Sanding Characteristics
Salt spray resistance 6.16 B117 6061
2.3 U. S. Military Specification: Sanding properties 6.17 . 6321
Water resistance:
MIL-P-46105 Primer Coating, Weld-Through, Zinc-Rich
High humidity 6.18.2 D1735 .
Water immersion 6.18.3 D870 .
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3. Terminology
Weldability 6.19 .
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U.S. Military Specification MIL-P-46105 (MR).
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 primer, n—the first of two or more coats of paint,
varnish, or lacquer system (same as in Terminology D16).
3.1.2 primer surfacer, n—a pigmented coating for filling
minor irregularities which is sanded to obtain a smooth
5.2 Substrate, Film Thickness, and Application Means—
uniform surface preparatory to applying finish coats. A primer
Conduct performance tests on the specified substrate on
surfacer is not usually applied over a primer.
coatings having a film thickness agreed upon between the
purchaser and the seller. Primers are generally applied to a dry
4. Significance and Use
film thickness of 8 to 38 µm (0.3 to 1.5 mil) and primer
4.1 Primers and primer surfacers may be used over many
surfacers to film thickness of 17 to 50 µm (0.7 to 2.0 mil).
different surfaces top coated with one or more of a variety of
Unless otherwise agreed upon, apply primers and primer
coatings and subjected to many kinds of wear and exposure.
surfacers in accordance with Practices D823.
4.2 The selection of the tests to be used for any given
5.3 MeasurementofFilmThickness—Sincethepropertiesof
product or system must be governed by experience and by the
the primer or primer surfacer can vary considerably with the
requirement agreed upon between the producer and the user.
thickness of the coating, it is important to know the film
thickness. Measure the film thickness in accordance with Test
5. Panel Preparation
Methods D1400, D1005,or D1186.
5.1 Treatment of Substrate—Preparation of test panels
5.4 Drying of Primer or Primer Surfacer:
shouldincludeanycleaningtreatmentagreeduponbetweenthe
5.4.1 Before tests are run, air dry or bake the primer or
purchaser and the seller or one of the following ASTM
primer surfacer according to the schedule and temperature and
Practices: D609, D1730, D1731, D1732, D2201; Guide
age as agreed upon between the purchaser and the seller.
D2092; and Method D1733.
5.4.2 Overbake the primer or primer surfacer to determine
the time/temperature effect on the physical and chemical
properties. Do this in accordance with Practice D2454.
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formation in the drying or curing of primers and primer 6.7 Cracking Resistance—A test for resistance to tempera-
surfacers at room temperatures. Do this as described in Test ture and humidity changes, or a cold cracking test as it is
Method D1640. sometimes called, is designed to give an indication of the
resistance of a coating system to cracking or checking caused
by temperature and humidity changes and also by aging. The
6. Physical Properties of The Dry Film
degree of correlation between accelerated crack results and
6.1 Primers and primer surface
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