BS EN ISO 10289:2001

1 Scope
2 Terms and definitions
3 Principle
4 Types of defect
5 Method of inspection
6 Assignment of ratings
7 Test report
Annex A (informative) Dot charts and colour photographs for
        coatings cathodic to the base metal
Annex B (informative) Dot charts for coatings anodic to the
        base metal
Bibliography

Defines a procedure for evaluation of the condition of protective and decorative metallic and inorganic coated articles and panels exposed to a corrosive environment for testing, etc. Test panels and components which have been exposed to a natural atmosphere, in either static or mobile conditions, or have undergone accelerated tests, are covered.

This International Standard gives a method of evaluating the condition of decorative and protective metallic and inorganic coated panels or articles which have been exposed to corrosive environments for test or for other purposes.

It is applicable to test panels or components exposed to natural atmospheres, in mobile or static conditions, or subjected to accelerated tests.

NOTE 1 Examples of such tests are given in the Bibliography.

This International Standard recognizes that the protection rating can be assessed objectively in accordance with clause 6. However, the assessment of appearance depends on many subjective factors (see 6.2).

NOTE 2 The edges of test panels or components may be protected, e.g. by tape or wax (paraffin), if this is an agreed part of the test and is recorded in the test report. This is essential if the specimens are cut from larger pieces and have exposed uncoated edges.