1、Designation: D 6279 03 (Reapproved 2007)Standard Test Method forRub Abrasion Mar Resistance of High Gloss Coatings1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 6279; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of revision, the year
2、 of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1. Scope1.1 This test method covers procedures for evaluating therelative mar resistance of a series of high gloss coatings a
3、ppliedto a flat, rigid surface. Wet rub and dry rub abrasion tests aredescribed. To fully characterize a coatings mar resistance,both tests should be run.NOTE 1Dry abrasion mar resistance can also be evaluated by usingTest Methods D 6037. If a series of very highly mar resistant coatings isbeing eva
4、luated, Test Methods D 6037 will generally provide the betterperformance discrimination than the dry rub test described here. However,if the equipment described in Test Methods D 6037 is not available, thedry rub test described in this test method affords a reasonable alternative.The dry rub test is
5、 also useful for evaluating coatings that are not highlymar resistant.1.2 Mar resistance is assessed by measuring the gloss of theabraded and unabraded areas. Mar resistance is directly relatedto the coatings ability to retain gloss in abraded areas.NOTE 2The mar resistance values obtained by this t
6、est method haveno absolute significance. They should only be used to derive relativeperformance rankings for test panels that have been prepared from theseries of coatings that are currently being evaluated. If mar resistancevalues are quoted between laboratories, it is essential that a commonstanda
7、rd be measured and that the values be compared to that standard.Even then, the values should be used with caution.1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as thestandard. The values given in parentheses are for informationonly.1.4 This standard does not purport to address the safetyconce
8、rns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibilityof the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety andhealth practices and determine the applicability of regulatorylimitations prior to use.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D 523 Test Method for Specular GlossD 823 Pr
9、actices for Producing Films of Uniform Thicknessof Paint, Varnish, and Related Products on Test PanelsD 1005 Test Method for Measurement of Dry-Film Thick-ness of Organic Coatings Using MicrometersD 1186 Test Methods for Nondestructive Measurement ofDry Film Thickness of Nonmagnetic Coatings Applied
10、 toa Ferrous Base3D 1400 Test Method for Nondestructive Measurement ofDry Film Thickness of Nonconductive CoatingsApplied toa Nonferrous Metal Base3D 3924 Specification for Environment for Conditioning andTesting Paint, Varnish, Lacquer, and Related MaterialsD 6037 Test Methods for Dry Abrasion Mar
11、Resistance ofHigh Gloss Coatings3. Terminology3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.1.1 mar resistance, nthe ability of a coating to resistpermanent deformation or fracture, resulting from the applica-tion of a dynamic mechanical force.3.1.1.1 DiscussionThis test method measures resis
12、tanceto visible damage caused by mild abrasion.4. Summary of Test Method4.1 The coatings that are being evaluated are applied atuniform dry film thickness to planar panels of uniform surfacetexture. After drying or curing, or both, panels are marred bythe action of dry abrasion media or wet abrasion
13、 media, orboth, under a reciprocating weighted pad. Mar resistance isassessed by measuring the coatings gloss within the abradedand unabraded areas of test panels. Mar resistance is directlyrelated to the coatings ability to retain gloss in abraded areas.1This test method is under the jurisdiction o
14、f ASTM Committee D01 on Paintand Related Coatings, Materials, and Applications and is the direct responsibility ofSubcommittee D01.55 on Factory Applied Coatings on Preformed Products.Current edition approved June 1, 2007. Published July 2007. Originally approvedin 1998. Last previous edition approv
15、ed in 2003 as D 6279 03.2For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org. For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information, refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.3Withdrawn.1Copyright ASTM Internatio
16、nal, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.5. Significance and Use5.1 Coatings, particularly the high gloss coatings used onautomobiles, boats, toys, etc., are subject of a wide variety ofconditions (for example, wiping, cleaning and exposure) dur-ing ma
17、nufacture and service that can mar their surface. Theability of high gloss coatings to maintain their appearance is animportant product attribute. This test method provides a way toestimate the ability of high gloss coatings to resist mar damage.6. Apparatus6.1 Application Equipment, as described in
18、 Practices D 823.6.2 Film Thickness Measuring Apparatus, as described inTest Methods D 1005, D 1186 or D 1400.6.3 AbraderThe mar tester4is so designed that the 16mm, 61 mm diameter, friction element with a downward forceof9N,610 %, moves back and forth in a straight line over a100 mm 6 10 mm (4 in 6
19、 0.4 in.) track on the test panel. It hasa uniform stroke rate of 60 r/min. One revolution is a completeback and forth motion.6.4 Friction Pad Cover the instruments friction elementwith a pad made of felt or paper. Felt pads can be attached bywrapping the felt around the friction element and holding
20、 it inplace with a suitable spring clip or clamp. Paper pads must becut to fit to cover the area of the friction element that contactsthe coating. They can be attached to the friction element withtwo-sided tape or paper pads that can be purchased with anadhesive backing. The type of pad affects the
21、abrasion and somust be defined for the test. It has been found that generally athicker felt pad works best for dry abrasion and a thinner padis best for wet abrasion.6.5 Dry Abrasion MediaFeldspar/calcite, non-silicatecleaning powder.6.6 Wet Abrasion MediaPrepare an aluminum oxide (grit)slurry as fo
22、llows:aluminum oxide (220 mesh) 10.0 (by weight)polyacrylic acid 6.0distilled water 83.32-aminopropanol 0.7Total 100.06.6.1 The slurry ingredients can be combined by using amixer or spatula. The slurry gets very thick, but is easy to mix.6.6.2 The slurry prepared by this formula should have a pHof 7
23、.9 to 8.0 and a viscosity of 190 to 210 P (as measured ona Brookfield Viscometer, No. 4 spindle, 10 r/min). If the pHand viscosity are low, add 2-aminopropanol until the pH is 7.9to 8.0. If the pH is on target but the viscosity is low, add morepolyacrylic acid.7. Preparation of Specimens7.1 Prepare
24、a minimum of two (2) 101.6 by 152.4-mm (4 by6-in.) panels for each coating that is being tested.Alternatively,if the abrasion apparatus can accommodate them, 101.6 by304.8-mm (4 by 12 in.-823) panels may be used. Prepare thecoated panels as described in Practices D 823.7.2 Gloss measurements are col
25、or dependent.Abraded areason dark colored panels tend to give lower gloss readings thansimilarly abraded areas on light colored panels. For consistentresults, it is recommended that testing be done using blackcoatings. Clearcoats can be applied over a black basecoat. If itis necessary to use other c
26、olors, a black panel should beincluded as a control.8. Conditioning8.1 Condition the test specimens at 23 6 2C (74 6 4F)and 50 6 5 % relative humidity in accordance with Specifica-tion D 3924 unless otherwise specified in the test methods orthe standard.9. Procedure9.1 Securely fasten the friction e
27、lement to the reciprocatingarm.9.2 Set the number of cycles at 10, unless otherwisespecified. Set fewer cycles for easily marred panels and morecycles for more mar resistant materials.9.3 Attach a new pad to the friction element. If an adhesivebacked pad is used, attach the pad to the bottom of the
28、frictionelement. For nonadhesive backed pads, cover the frictionelement by cupping the cloth around the bottom. Attach thematerial with a spring clip or clamp, such that a flat, un-wrinkled cloth surface comes into contact with the coatedpanel.9.4 Dry Abrasion Sprinkle a liberal amount of dry abra-s
29、ion media over approximately one half of the panel. Holdingthe panel so its plane is vertical, tap its bottom edge firmly ona hard surface so that an even, thin layer of dry adhesion mediaremains on the panel. Place the test panel in the apparatus.9.5 Wet Abrasion Place the test panel on the test ar
30、ea andsecure. Spread wet abrasion media on the pad using a spatulato cover the pad well. Lower the friction element to the panel.Excess media should be visible on all sides of the frictionelement. This indicates full coverage of the friction pad. Ensurethat the friction pad lies flat on the panel.9.
31、6 For both wet and dry abrasion start the test and run theselected number of cycles.9.7 Lift the arm from the panel and discard the pad.9.8 Repeat the mar test at least once. The dry test can berepeated by replacing the pad and using an unmarred area ofthe cleanser-coated panel. The wet test can be
32、repeated byreplacing the pad, applying the slurry, and then moving thepanel so that the friction element is on an unmarred area.9.9 Remove the panel, rinse with water, and pat dry with asoft cloth or paper towel.9.10 Using a glossmeter with 20 geometry that has beenproperly adjusted, in accordance w
33、ith Test Method D 523,measure the gloss at four (4) places within the unabraded areasof the coated panel. Measure the gloss in the same directionthat will be used in 9.11. Record the mean of these fourreadings as “Unabraded Gloss.”9.11 Measure the 20 gloss at four (4) places within theabraded areas
34、of the coated panel (measure the gloss perpen-dicular to the abrasion grooves). To compensate for unevennessin the abrasion pattern, it is desirable to adjust the measurementposition to get the four lowest gloss readings within theabraded area. Record the mean of the four readings as the“Abraded Glo
35、ss.”4A list of machines suitable for this purpose is found in Research ReportD011117.D 6279 03 (2007)2NOTE 3Subjective comparisons may be made by visually comparingabraded panels with a previously prepared abraded standard. Do not useareas at the ends or edges of the abrasion pattern since they are
36、notrepresentative of the average abrasion. Optical imaging measurements canalso be used to obtain quantitative evaluation of the abrasion.NOTE 4Small differences in performance between highly abrasionresistant materials are more likely to detected with 20 gloss measure-ments than with 60 gloss measu
37、rements.10. Calculation10.1 Calculate the percent gloss retention for each panel asfollows:% Gloss Retention 5 100 3Abraded Gloss/Unabraded Gloss!(1)NOTE 5Abraded and unabraded gloss is the grand mean calculatedfrom the means obtained (in accordance with 9.10 and 9.11) for each ofthe panels used to
38、test a particular coating.11. Report11.1 Report the following information:11.1.1 The identity of the monocoat or the basecoat/clearcoat that was used, the bake schedule, film thickness andcolor,11.1.2 A description of the type of friction pad used, thetype of abrading media used, and the number of a
39、brasioncycles,11.1.3 The type of mar test that was used, that is, wet or dryabrasion,11.1.4 The percent gloss retention mar resistance values thatwere obtained for each coating in the series,11.1.5 The number of mar tests that were run on each panel,11.1.6 The number of panels that were tested, and1
40、1.1.7 A plot of the percent gloss retention values that wereobtained versus the number of abrasion cycles, if more thanone abrasion cycle was used.12. Precision and Bias512.1 PrecisionIt is not practical to specify precisionbecause, as stated in Note 2, the values obtained by this testmethod have no
41、 absolute value and should only be used toderive relative performance rankings for test panels. Becauseof this, no statements on Repeatability and Reproducibility arebeing made.12.2 BiasSince there is no accepted reference proceduresuitable for determining the bias for this test method, nostatement
42、on bias is being made.13. Keywords13.1 abrasion; aluminum; coatings; gloss; grit; mar; pow-der; rub test; scratchASTM International takes no position respecting the validity of any patent rights asserted in connection with any item mentionedin this standard. Users of this standard are expressly advi
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