automotive weathering2022-09-16T14:46:47+01:00

Exterior Automotive Accelerated Weathering Testing

paint

  • colour changeĀ 

  • cracking and peeling

fascias and body panels

  • colour change

  • delamination

headlamps

  • yellowing

  • cracking

  • delamination

glazing

  • loss of laminate adhesion

  • hazing

  • yellowing of laminates

weathering seals and gaskets

  • cracking

  • seal failure

  • embrittlement

engine components

  • seal failure

  • fastener integrity

wheels and wheel covers

  • cracking

  • delamination

Interior Automotive Accelerated Weathering Testing

instrument and door panels/airbag covers

  • colour change (fade, shift, chalking)

  • cracking

  • delamination of skin to substrate

  • embrittlement

hard trim

  • colour change (fade and shift)

  • embrittlement

  • delamination

carpets and fabrics

  • colour change (fade and shift)

  • fiber deterioration

  • adhesion loss/delamination

centre consoles/overhead console

  • colour change (fade and shift)

  • coating delamination

headliners

  • colour change (fade and shift)

  • adhesive failure

seats

  • colour change (fade and shift)

  • cracking

  • fiber deterioration

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