SAE J1545-2014
Instrumental Color Difference Measurement for Exterior Finishes, Textiles and Colored Trim

Standard No.

SAE J1545-2014

Release Date

2014

Published By

Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)

Status

Be replaced 2021-01

Replace By

SAE J1545-2021

Latest

SAE J1545-2021

Scope

The practice applies to parts and materials used in vehicle manufacture which are intended to be acceptable color matches to a specified color standard. This practice is intended for use with parts or materials that are opaque or nearly so and does not apply to transparent materials. Materials covered by this practice include topcoat paint finishes, interior soft trim, interior and exterior hard trim, and exterior film.

SAE J1545-2014 history

• 2021 SAE J1545-2021 Instrumental Color Difference Measurement for Exterior Finishes@ Textiles and Colored Trim@ Recommended Practice
• 2014 SAE J1545-2014 Instrumental Color Difference Measurement for Exterior Finishes, Textiles and Colored Trim
• 2005 SAE J1545-2005 Instrumental Color Difference Measurement for Exterior finishes, Textiles, and Colored Trim
• 1986 SAE J1545-1986 Instrumental Color Difference Measurement for Exterior Finishes, Textiles and Colored Trim, Recommended Practice June 1986