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| Introduction | ||
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Test panels measuring approximately 100 x 100mm coated on one side with a factory applied, A.D.S. material with a gloss level of about 65% were submitted for testing. | |
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The colours submitted were: Black, Red, White and Yellow. | |
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Where elevated temperatures were employed in the test programme, panels measuring approximately 300 x 100mm were provided which had been toughened prior to coating. | |
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The appearance of the coating on each panel was that it was a smooth and hard texture. | |
| Tests | Results | |
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Adhesion | |
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Dry adhesion tests were carried out on all panels in accordance with AS 3715:1989. | All panels passed. |
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Wet Adhesion | |
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Cross hatch adhesion testing was carried out on panels exposed to the Permeability Test, and in the wet phase. | All panels passed. |
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Permeability | |
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All 4 colours were exposed to continuous heat for 2 hours while immersed in deionised distilled water maintained at a constant pressure of 100 kPa in accordance with AS 3715: 1989. | All panels passed. No change was observed. |
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Resistance To Heat | |
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An air-forced temperature of approximately 500°C was applied to the coating from a distance of 100mm for a continuous period of 5 minutes. | There was no evidence of blistering or discolouration. The coating remained hard and maintained its integrity with the toughened glass substrate. There was no noticeable loss of gloss. |
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Resistance To Heat: Slow Cooling | |
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Panels were heated in an oven at a constant temperature of 250°C, maintained for 4 hours in accordance with AS 1580.407.1 (paints and related materials, methods of test). | After cooling for 2 hours, the samples exhibited no blisters or delamination. |
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Resistance To Heat: Thermal Shock | |
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Panels were heated in an oven, the temperature was held at a constant 250°C for 4 hours, immediately following which the panels were plunged into cold water (AS 1580.407.2) | The panels exhibited no blistering or delamination. A slight change in colour was evident. |
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Acid Resistance | |
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Panels were immersed in a 10% sulphuric acid solution for 24 hours at room temperature. | No change was apparent. |
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Alkali Resistance | |
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Panels were exposed to 0.1N Sodium Hydroxide for 24 hours at room temperature. | There was no change in the appearance of the coating at the conclusion of this test. |
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Boiling Water Resistance | |
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Panels were immersed in boiling deionised water for 30 minutes. | There was no change in the appearance of the coating. |
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Accelerated Resistance To UV Light | |
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Panels of all colours (Black, Red, White and Yellow) were subjected to 500 hours accelerated exposure to UV light in a QUV Fadeometer. | There was no change in the appearance of the coating. |
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Humidity Resistance | |
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Panels were exposed to 85% humidity at 60°C for a period of 96 hours. | There was no change in the appearance of the coating. |