Description / Abstract: Introduction

Note: Nothing in this standard supercedes applicable laws and regulations.

Note: In the event of conflict between the English and domestic language, the English language shall take precedence.

Purpose. The objective of this standard is to outline a procedure to determine thickness of functional or decorative films.

Applicability. Paint, decals, functional films.

Remarks. This standard describes the GM preferred method of measuring film thickness, which is outlined in ISO 2808, Paint and Varnishes – Determination of Film Thickness. Alternate methods may be acceptable where substrate materials or part geometry are not suitable for this procedure.