Automotive materials face continuous exposure to sunlight, temperature extremes, and humidity; conditions that can quickly degrade coatings, plastics, and interiors if not properly validated. To ensure durability and performance across global markets, automotive manufacturers rely on a wide range of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specific weathering standards. 

At Impact Solutions, we provide accredited automotive weathering testing to some of the most recognised international standards. Our capabilities cover Volkswagen, General Motors, Ford, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Toyota, Honda, Volvo, and Fiat, ensuring full compliance for OEM suppliers and manufacturers. 

 

Why Automotive Weathering Testing Matters 

Every component in a vehicle, from a painted bumper to an interior dashboard, must maintain its visual and structural integrity throughout its service life. Accelerated weathering testing replicates years of sunlight, heat, and moisture exposure in a controlled laboratory environment, allowing manufacturers to: 

  • Predict long-term durability and colour stability 
  • Identify weaknesses in material formulations 
  • Validate coating performance and adhesion 
  • Ensure compliance with OEM approval processes 

Impact Solutions offers a complete suite of UV, xenon arc, and humidity exposure systems, allowing flexible testing across multiple specifications in parallel; saving time and money. 

 

Our Range of OEM and International Weathering Standards 

We support an extensive portfolio of automotive weathering tests, helping our clients meet the specific requirements of global OEMs. 

Volkswagen Group 

  • PV 1306 – Weathering of plastics 
  • PV 3929 – Light aging of interior materials 
  • PV 3930 – Weathering of exterior plastics 

General Motors 

  • GMW 14162 – Accelerated weathering using xenon arc light 
  • GMW 14660 / GM 9125P / GMW 14170 – Coating and plastic durability testing under UV and moisture exposure 
  • GME 60292 – Weathering requirements for interior and exterior components 

Ford 

  • FLTM EU BO 050-1 and FLTM B0116 – Resistance of coatings and plastics to sunlight, heat, and humidity 

Mercedes-Benz / Daimler 

  • DBL 5555 – Light fastness of coatings and plastics 
  • DBL 7399 – Aging behaviour of plastic materials 

Fiat 

  • 50451 Fiat and PF-1 1365 – Artificial weathering of coatings and polymers 

VDA and DIN Standards 

  • VDA 75202 and DIN 75202 – Testing automotive materials under simulated light and moisture exposure 

Asian OEM Standards 

  • HES D6601 – Honda interior material light aging 
  • JIS D0205 – Japanese automotive light resistance testing 
  • VCS 1027, 359 – Volvo standards for exterior and interior coatings 
  • TSL3600G / TSL0601G – Toyota weathering test methods 
  • NES M0135 – Nissan weathering requirements 

 

Testing Capabilities at Impact Solutions 

At our facilities, we operate advanced xenon arc, fluorescent UV, and combined heat–humidity chambers to replicate a wide range of environmental conditions. 

Our laboratory provides: 

  • Controlled UV and visible light exposure 
  • Temperature and humidity cycling 
  • Condensation and water spray conditions 
  • Colour measurement 
  • Gloss, haze, and surface degradation analysis 

We have a strong offering of OEM-approved equipment and calibration processes, ensuring compliance with manufacturer-specific requirements and reproducible results across programs.