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  • BS 3900-D5:1980

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    Methods of test for paints. Optical tests on paint films Measurement of specular gloss of non-metallic paint films at 20°, 60° and 85°

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  15-02-1995

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  31-03-1980

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Describes three methods for measuring specular gloss of paint films, with 20 degrees, 60 degrees and 85 degrees geometry. Not suitable for the measurement of the gloss of metallic paints.

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    Committee STI/10
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Superseded
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    BS 3900-D8:1986 Methods of test for paints. Optical tests on paint films Determination of colour and colour difference: principles
    BS 7719:1994 Specification for water-borne emulsion paints for interior use
    BS 3900-C9:1982 Methods of test for paints. Tests associated with paint film formation Methods for evaluation of the compatibility of a product with a surface to be painted
    BS 2X 27:1991 Specification for cellulose finishing scheme for aerospace purposes
    BS 3962-1:1980 Methods of test for finishes for wooden furniture. Assessment of low angle glare by measurement of specular gloss at 85°
    BS 6781:1986 Specification for continuously organic coated steel flat products
    BS X 34:1992 Specification for air drying, two component, polyurethane finish for aerospace purposes
    BS 6161-12:1987 Methods of test for anodic oxidation coatings on aluminium and its alloys Measurement of specular reflectance and specular gloss at angles of 20°, 45°, 60° or 85°
    BS 3424-24:1990 Testing coated fabrics Methods 27A and 27B. Methods for determination of abrasion resistance
    BS 3900-J4:1987 Methods of test for paints. Testing of coating powders Determination of the storage stability of coating powders

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    ISO 1512:1991 Paints and varnishes Sampling of products in liquid or paste form
    ISO 2808:2007 Paints and varnishes Determination of film thickness
    ISO 1513:2010 Paints and varnishes Examination and preparation of test samples
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