Note: Nothing in this standard supercedes
applicable laws and regulations.
Note: In the event of conflict between the
English and domestic language, the English language shall take
precedence.
Purpose. This procedure provides a method to
test whether a primer or primer surfacer is sensitive to
Ultraviolet (UV) energy, which may lead to topcoat delamination.
This procedure can also be used to evaluate the photosensitivity of
plastic substrates and whether a primer is necessary to protect the
substrate from ultraviolet energy.
Applicability. Applicable to liquid and powder
primer materials.
Remarks. If a new primer color is introduced
into an approved technology evaluation, this test may be deemed
appropriate by the responsible Manufacturing Engineering Vehicle
Systems Paint Materials Engineer.