This SAE lab test procedure should be used when performing the following specialized weathering tests for wheels; Florida Exposure, QUV, Xenon and Carbon Wetherometer. In addition to these procedures, some additional post-weathering tests may be specified. Please refer to customer specifications for these requirements.
SAE J2633-2007 Referenced Document
ASTM D1729-96 Standard Practice for Visual Appraisal of Colors and Color Differences of Diffusely-Illuminated Opaque Materials
ASTM D2616-96 Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Visual Color Difference With a Gray Scale
ASTM D3274-95 Standard Test Method for Evaluating Degree of Surface Disfigurement of Paint Films by Microbial (Fungal or Algal) Growth or Soil and Dirt Accumulation
ASTM D4214-07 Standard Test Methods for Evaluating the Degree of Chalking of Exterior Paint Films*, 2024-04-18 Update
ASTM D660-93 Standard Test Method for Evaluating Degree of Checking of Exterior Paints
ASTM D661-93 Standard Test Method for Evaluating Degree of Cracking of Exterior Paints
ASTM D662-93 Standard Test Method for Evaluating Degree of Erosion of Exterior Paints
ASTM D714-02 Standard Test Method for Evaluating Degree of Blistering of Paints*, 2024-04-18 Update
ASTM D722-93 Standard Test Method for Grease Resistance of Paper
ASTM G154-06 Standard Practice for Operating Fluorescent Light Apparatus for UV Exposure of Nonmetallic Materials*, 2024-04-18 Update
SAE J1960-2004 Accelerated Exposure of Automotive Exterior Materials Using a Controlled Irradiance Water-Cooled Xenon Arc Apparatus
SAE J2633-2007 history
2019SAE J2633-2019 Wheel and Wheel Trim Weathering Testing for Paint Coatings
2015SAE J2633-2015 Wheel and Wheel Trim Weathering Testing for Paint Coatings
2007SAE J2633-2007 Wheel and Wheel Trim Weathering Testing for Paint Coatings