AAMA Standards Comparison - Organic Coatings on Fiber Reinforced

AAMA 623-10 AAMA 624-10 AAMA 625-10

Attribute (Basic Pigmented Coatings) (High Performance Coatings) (Superior Performance Coatings)

Minimum Initial Dry Film Thickness
Specular Gloss
(per ASTM D523)
Outdoor Weathering Exposure Time
(South Florida)
Alternate Accelarated Weathering (Exposure)
(EMMA w/ NTW) in lieu of Outdoor Weathering
in South Florida
Chalking Resistance
(After Weather Exposure or EMMA)
20 microns (0.8 mil) 30 microns (1.2 mil); 25 microns (1.0 30 microns (1.2 mil); 25 microns (1.0
mil) topcoat if primer is used mil) topcoat if primer is used
Gloss values within + 5 units of manufacturer's specification
1 Year 5 years 10 years
NA 1450 MJ TURV (Arizona) (See 2900 MJ TURV (Arizona) (See
Section 6.13.1.1 of spec.) Section 6.13.1.1 of spec.)
1 year: < 8 rating for colors and 5 years: < 8 rating for colors and 10 years: Chalk < 8 rating
< 6 rating for whites per ASTM < 6 rating for whites per ASTM (per ASTM D4214)
D4214 D4214

Color Retention 1 year fade: delta E < 5 5 year fade: delta E < 5 10 year fade: delta E < 5
(After Exposure or EMMA)
Gloss Retention No Specification 5 years > 30% retention 10 years > 50% retention
(After Exposure or EMMA)
Erosion Resistance No Specification 5 years < 10% loss 10 years < 10% loss
(After Exposure or EMMA)
Direct Impact No film removal at initial test (not subject to weathering exposure)
Humidity Resistance (per ASTM D2247 or 1500 hr at 100OF & 100% humidity 3000 hr at 100OF & 100% humidity 4000 hr at 100OF & 100% humidity
D4585) - no visually apparent change and "few"
blisters < size 8 per ASTM D714)
Abrasion Resistance No Specification Volume of 40 L of sand or the Volume of 80 L of sand or the
(per ASTM D968) Abrasion Coefficient > 20 Abrasion Coefficient > 40
Chemical Resistance There shall be a minimum 90% gloss retention and a maximum color change of 5 ∆ E calculated in appearance
when examined by the unaided eye.accordance with ASTM D2244
Detergent Resistance There shall be a minimum 95% gloss retention and a maximum color change of 2 ∆ E calculated in appearance
when examined by the unaided eye.accordance with ASTM D2244
Window Cleaner Resistance No Specification There shall be a minimum 95% gloss retention and a maximum color
change of 2 ∆ E calculated in appearance when examined by the unaided
eye.accordance with ASTM D2244
Sealant Compatibility Sealant must meet AAMA 800 and have no effect on coating
Boiling Water Film Adhesion No Specification For thicknesses of 50 microns (2.0 mils) or less, no loss of adhesion after
20 minutes in 210°F - 212°F water
For thicknesses between 50 microns (2.0 mils) and 125 microns (5.0 mils),
no loss of adhesion after 20 minutes in 210°F - 212°F water
For coatings over 125 microns (5.0 mils), a minimum of five test pulls of six
valid test dollies shall exhibit substrate removal
Color Uniformity No Variation outside of limits established by range sample approval.
Dry Film Hardness No rupture when tested with "H" No rupture when tested with "F" hardness lead per ASTM D3363.
hardness lead per ASTM D3363.
Dry Film Adhesion For thicknesses of 50 microns (2.0 mils) or less, there shall be no removal of film under tape within or outside of
cross-hatched area or blistering anywhere on the test specimen.
For thicknesses between 50 microns (2.0 mils) and 125 microns (5.0 mils) and under, there shall be no removal
of film under tape within or outside of cross-hatched area or blistering anywhere on the test specimen.

For thicknesses over 125 microns (5.0 mils), any adhesive failure in the bond between the dolly and coating shall
not be in excessive of 50% of the dolly surface area. The bonded surface shall exhibit delamination of substrate
fiber, resin, fillers or a combination of component from the profile. Of the six pulls, a minimum of five shall exhibit
some evidence of substrate removal for passing the adhesion performance.
Wet Film Adhesion For thicknesses of 50 microns (2.0 mils) or less, there shall be no removal of film under tape within or outside of
cross-hatched area or blistering anywhere on the test specimen.
For thicknesses between 50 microns (2.0 mils) and 125 microns (5.0 mils) and under, there shall be no removal
of film under tape within or outside of cross-hatched area or blistering anywhere on the test specimen.
For coatings over 125 microns (5.0 mils), a minimum of five test pulls of six valid test dollies shall exhibit
substrate removal
Resistance to Cold Cracking 15 cycles of exposure to 100OF followed by exposure to -10OF, with no change in performance.
Oven Aging Verify hardness and adhesion after exposure to 140OF for 7 days and then 100% humidity for 4 days.

Reference Standards: Title

AAMA 623-10 Voluntary Specification, Performance Requirements and Test Procedures for Organic Coatings on Fiber Reinforced Thermoset Profiles
AAMA 624-10 Voluntary Specification, Performance Requirements and Test Procedures for High Performance Organic Coatings on Fiber Reinforced Thermoset Profiles
AAMA 625-10 Voluntary Specification, Performance Requirements and Test Procedures for Superior Performance Organic Coatings on Fiber Reinforced Thermoset Profiles
AAMA 800-10 Voluntary Specifications and Test Methods for Sealants
ASTM C207-06 Standard Specification for Hydrated Lime for Masonry Purposes
ASTM D523-08 Standard Test Method for Specular Gloss
ASTM D659-86 Standard Test Method for Evaluating Degree of Chalking of Exterior Paints
ASTM D714-02(2009) Standard Test Method for Evaluating Degree of Blistering of Paints
ASTM D968-05e1 Standard Test Methods for Abrasion Resistance of Organic Coatings by Falling Abrasive
ASTM D2244-09b Standard Practice for Calculation of Color Tolerances and Color Differences from Instrumentally Measured Color Coordinates
ASTM D2247-10 Standard Practice for Testing Water Resistance of Coatings in 100% Relative Humidity
ASTM D2248-01a(2007) Standard Practice for Detergent Resistance of Organic Finishes
ASTM D3359-09e02 Standard Test Methods for Measuring Adhesion by Tape Test
ASTM D3363-05 Standard Test Method for Film Hardness by Pencil Test
ASTM D4138-07a Standard Test Methods for Measurement of Dry Film Thickness of Protective Coating Systems by Destructive, Cross-Sectioning Means
ASTM D4214-07 Standard Test Methods for Evaluating Degree of Chalking of Exterior Paint Films
ASTM D4541-09e1 Standard Test Method for Pull-Off Strength of Coatings Using Portable Adhesion Testers
ASTM D4585-07 Standard Practice for Testing the Water Resistance of Coatings Using Controlled Condensation
ASTM D5179-02(2008) Standard Test Method for Measuring Adhesion of Organic Coatings to Plastic Substrates by Direct Tensile Testing
ASTM D5796-02(2008) Standard Test Method for Measurement of Dry Film Thickness of Thin Film Coil-Coated Systems by Destructive Means Using a Boring Device
ASTM G90-10 Standard Practice for Performing Accelerated Outdoor Weathering of Nonmetallic Materials Using Concentrated Natural Sunlight
ASTM G179-04 Standard Specification for Metal Black Panel and White Panel Temperature Devices for Natural Weathering Tests