Scope

This Standard method sets out two procedures for assessing qualitatively the adhesion of a coating or coating system of any thickness, to a metal substrate by cutting through the coating in a prescribed manner. This method may be used on other substrates but has limitations on soft friable substrates.
The method may be used to compare the adhesion of paint films or to assess the change in adhesion of a coating after exposure, e.g., to natural weathering.
With appropriate modifications and by waiving the restraints of preconditioning and test conditions, the test is readily applicable to field use.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	Pending Revision indicates that as a result of the Aged Standards review process, the document needs updating. If no project proposal, meeting the quality criteria, is received within the 12 month timeframe, the document shall be withdrawn.
Pages
ISBN
Committee	CH-003
Supersedes	AS 1580.408.2-1993 DR 03374 CP