ASTM D4330-94(2002)
(Practice)Standard Practice for Evaluation of Fiberglass Boat Polish and Wax
Standard Practice for Evaluation of Fiberglass Boat Polish and Wax
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
Boat polish or wax aids in cleaning and maintaining the surface of fiberglass boats. The function of cleaning is very important.
This practice defines the properties to be tested, the apparatus to use, and the comparisons of product performance. It is recognized that considerable discretion exists among formulators and marketers of boat polish on what properties or performance characteristics are best for their products. This practice is flexible to honor this fact.
The methods of testing are subjective and empirical in order to conform to the basic characteristics of the industry and to allow flexibility in testing. Although test panels may be used for screening purposes, actual boat surfaces should be used for the final evaluation.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice covers the properties to test and the apparatus to use when evaluating the performance of boat polishes and waxes, in terms of ease of application, cleaning efficiency, gloss and improvement of aesthetic appearance.
1.2 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:D4330–94 (Reapproved 2002)
Standard Practice for
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Evaluation of Fiberglass Boat Polish and Wax
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 4330; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope similar type as the test sample. It would not be meaningful to
select a paste product as a control for comparison to a liquid
1.1 This practice covers the properties to test and the
test polish or wax. In addition, polishes to be evaluated should
apparatus to use when evaluating the performance of boat
be for the same intended use. Products for below the water line
polishes and waxes, in terms of ease of application, cleaning
may be different than those designed for above the water line.
efficiency, gloss and improvement of aesthetic appearance.
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4.3 Test Substrates—The test substrate shall be intended
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the
for the test polish or wax. The test surface shall be in good
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
physical condition, not badly cracked, scratched, or otherwise
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
damaged so as to interfere with evaluations of polish or wax
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
properties. The minimum test surface area for each sample
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
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shallbe200in. (1290cm ).Wheneverpossible,theevaluation
2. Referenced Documents of test polish or wax should be made on boats subject to actual
use and exposure to diverse but normal conditions.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
4.4 PolishingCloth—The same type of polishing cloth shall
D 2825 Terminology Relating to Polishes and Related Ma-
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be used with each sample tested. Separate cloths shall be used
terials
for each sample. Materials such as washed cheese cloth,
3. Significance and Use
rumple cloth, flannel, cotton diaper cloth, and nonwoven
fabrics are suitable for this purpose. Felt or paper shall not be
3.1 Boat polish or wax aids in cleaning and maintaining the
used.
surface of fiberglass boats. The function of cleaning is very
4.5 Cleaning Solvent—Aliphatic solvents with Kauri Bu-
important.
tanol values less than 38.
3.2 This practice defines the properties to be tested, the
4.6 Eye Droppers and Distilled or Deionized Water.
apparatus to use, and the comparisons of product performance.
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4.7 Masking Tape, with a ⁄8-in. (9.5 mm) width.
It is recognized that considerable discretion exists among
4.8 Thermometer.
formulators and marketers of boat polish on what properties or
4.9 Humidity Gage.
performance characteristics are best for their products. This
practice is flexible to honor this fact.
5. Test Conditions
3.3 The methods of testing are subjective and empirical in
5.1 The temperature and relative humidity of the test runs
order to conform to the basic characteristics of the industry and
shall be measured and recorded. The temperature shall be
to allow flexibility in testing.Although test panels may be used
within 55 to 85°F (13 to 29°C) with a relative humidity of 20
for screening purposes, actual boat surfaces should be used for
to 80 %.
the final evaluation.
5.2 The substrate shall have the same temperature as the
4. Apparatus and Materials
surrounding area.
4.1 Sample of Polish or Wax.
6. Personnel and Instructions
4.2 Sample of Control Polish or Wax—The control is
6.1 The application and evaluation of the test and control
selected subjectively for comparison to the test sample. It may
polishes or waxes require four individuals. They shall be
be a competitive product, a modified formulation of the test
capable of making discriminating judgements of subjective
polish or wax, and so forth.The control must be of the same or
physical and aesthetic properties. Training and orientation to
specific product performance characteristics may be required.
6.2 The four persons each apply the polishes or waxes to
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This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D21 on Polishes
one of the four test substrates. All persons then rate all
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D21.04 on Performance Tests.
Current edition approved Nov. 15, 1994. Published January 1995. Originally
published as D 4330 – 84. Last previous edition D 4330 – 89.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 15.04. Type of fiberglass, polyester or gel coat, or both.
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