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ABRASION RESISTANCE TESTING—VEHICLE EXTERIOR GRAPHICS AND PIN STRIPING
- Ground Vehicle Standard
- J1847_198906
- Issued
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Scope
This SAE Recommended Practice applies to the abrasion resistance testing of decorative tapes, graphics, and pin striping. It may also have relevance to certain vehicle labels and plastic wood grain film.
The resistance to abrasive damage is judged qualitatively by its effect on the legibility, pattern, and color of the graphic marking.
This recommended practice is intended as a guide toward standard practice but may be subject to frequent change to keep pace with experience and technical advances. This should be kept in mind when considering the use of this recommended practice.
Rationale
Previously, manufacturers have experienced difficulty in testing the abrasion resistance of decorative film and graphics. While there has been wide acceptance of the rotary tested equipped with weighted abrasive wheels, the major problem has been test consistency. Consequently, material performance and quality checks based on these tests were not dependable. Comparisons between laboratories varied considerably. A better defined and more consistent test method was required to eliminate these differences.
A study of equipment and methodology variables was conducted. As a result of this study, a refined, recommended test practice has been developed. Use of this test method will reduce test variance.
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Materials, Processes and Parts Council
The Materials, Processes, and Parts Council (MPPC) promotes, directs, supervises and provides for the development of consensus SAE Technical reports. The council also conducts investigations for activities related to engineered materials, processes and parts used in the surface mobility industry. Participants in the SAE Materials, Processed and Parts Council include OEMs, suppliers, consulting firms, government and other interested parties.
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