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This method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D01 on Paint and
Related Coatings, Materials, and Applications and is the direct responsibility of 4.1.3 Other Types—Other types of scribing instruments
Subcommittee D01.25 on Evaluation of Weathering Effects. which use a knife type blade such as a scalpel, razor blade, box
Current edition approved March 1, 2005. Published April 2005. Originally cutter knife, or other sharp pointed tool are not acceptable
approved in 1959. Last previous edition approved in 2000 as D 1654 – 92 (2000).
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4.4.1 A guard consisting of barriers, baffles, or screens is FIG. 2 Scribing Tool in Action
required to protect the operator and other individuals near the
area where the air is being used. The guard must be placed
between the air nozzle and the operator. A device such as a ings or coating systems including metal layers. When scribing
sand-blasting cabinet has been found to be acceptable. coating systems consisting of multiple layers of organic coat-
NOTE 1—The use of an air gun without a guard is in violation of the U.
ings or coating systems including metal layers the depth and
S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulation. quality of scribe technique should be evaluated using the cross
section, castable plastic mount, polishing technique described
4.5 Scraping Tool—A rigid spatula, knife, or similar instru- in Practice E 3. Quality of the scribe technique may also be
ment with no sharp edges or sharp corners. observed with the aid of low-power magnification. Note, mark,
4.6 Scale—Any rule with 1-mm divisions. and describe defects, coding, and flaws that may affect results.
5. Preliminary Treatment of Test Specimens 5.1.3 One cut may not be sufficient to cut multi-layer
protective coatings down to the metal. The use of more than
5.1 Scribed Specimens: one cut must be agreed to between all concerned parties prior
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5.1.1 Where specified or agreed upon, prepare each speci- to scribing, and the number of cuts must be recorded in the test
men for testing by scribing it in such a manner that the scribe documentation. When multiple cuts are needed, each cut must
can be exposed lengthwise when positioned in the test cabinet. be done in the same direction.
This position will allow solution droplets to run lengthwise 5.1.4 Scribe lines other than those of a single, straight nature
along the scribe. may be used if agreed upon between the producer and the user.
5.1.2 Scribe the specimen by holding the tool at approxi- 5.1.5 Expose scribed specimens in accordance with 6.1 and
mately a 70 to 90° angle to the surface with the upper end of rate in accordance with Section 7.
tool holder inclined toward the operator. Position the tool so 5.2 Unscribed Specimens—Specimens coated with paint
that only the tip is in contact with the surface. (See Fig. 2.) Pull undercoats, oils, or waxes may be evaluated without a scribe.
the scribing tool to obtain a uniform V-cut through the coating Expose such specimens in accordance with Section 6 and rate
that is being tested. Inspect the tool frequently, using low for corrosion of the general surface in accordance with Section
power magnification, for dulling, chipping or wear and replace 8.
or repair as needed. The scribe should be of sufficient length to 5.3 Cut Edges—Cut edges of panels may be exposed during
cover the significant test area, but should not contact the edge testing, or protected by wax, tape, or other means as agreed
of the specimen. The scribe must penetrate all organic coating upon between the producer and the user. If left unprotected,
layers on the metal, leaving a uniformly bright line. The extent method of shearing panel edges should be agreed upon
of scribe penetration through metal coatings, such as galvanize, between the producer and user, noting whether edges are
should be agreed upon between the producer and user. The coil oriented in the “burr up” or “burr down” configuration.
coating industry typically requires scribes to penetrate all 5.4 Deformation—Deformation of test panels prior to ex-
organic coating layers but not penetrate the metal coating posure, if desired, should be agreed upon between the producer
layers. The automotive industry typically requires scribes to and user.
penetrate all organic and metal coating layers. The pencil type
may be less effective than the lathe tool type when scribing 6. Exposure of Test Specimens
coating systems consisting of multiple layers of organic coat-
6.1 Expose test specimens in accordance with one or more
of the following test methods or practices: B 117, D 610,
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Spray gun and nozzles, Model No. AA23LTP0020 have been found satisfactory
D 714, D 822, D 870, D 1014, D 1735, D 2247, D 2803,
and may be obtained from Spray Systems Co., North Avenue at Schmale Road, D 4141, D 4585, D 4587, D 6695, G 85, G 87, or any other
Wheaton, IL 60187. Equivalents may be used. applicable test method, as agreed upon between the producer
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