Film Technology: Validation Testing Data

Mold In Color (MIC) Ionomer Film

Film composite construction is a 4-layer Ionomer film with a back molded TPO substrate. The substrate meets DaimlerChrysler material standard MSDB-256Type B. Film thickness is 0.032” (.8mm) The total thickness including substrate is .106” (2.7mm).

• Adhesion
• Appearance
• Chemical Resistance
• Durability
• Physical Properties
• Weatherability

Adhesion
Procedure/ Standard Test Description Pass/
Fail
Results
1" WIDE, 1" PER
MINUTE TRAVEL
180 Degree Peel After Extrusion
(Adhesion of layer 2 to layer 4)
Pass
12.0 to 15.5lbs.
1" WIDE, 1" PER
MINUTE TRAVEL
180 Degree Peel After Vacform
(Adhesion of layer 2 to layer 4)
Pass
9.42 to 13.32lbs.
1" WIDE, 1" PER
MINUTE TRAVEL
180 Degree Peel After Heat
Test, 180°F for 24 Hours
(Adhesion of layer 2 to layer 4)
Pass
11.3 to 23.4lbs.
1" WIDE, 1" PER
MINUTE TRAVEL
180 Degree Peel After Injection Molding
(Adhesion of layer 2 to layer 4)
(Adhesion of layer 4 to substrate)
Pass
9.29m to 12.67,
9.32 to 13.32
1" WIDE, 1" PER
MINUTE TRAVEL
180 Degree Peel After Shock Test 16 hours at -40°C followed by water immersion at 70°C for 5 minutes.
(Adhesion of layer 2 to layer 4)
(Adhesion of layer 4 to substrate)
Pass
12.08lbs. Per inch
10.52lbs. Per inch
LP-463-PB-15-01
Method B
Cross Hatch Adhesion After Shock Test
Pass
Rating of 5A
1" WIDE, 1" PER
MINUTE TRAVEL
Adhesion During/After Xenon 1 month
(Adhesion of layer 2 to layer 4)
(Adhesion of layer 4 to substrate)
2 Months (Adhesion of layer 2 to layer 4)
(Adhesion of layer 4 to substrate)
3 Months (Adhesion of layer 2 to layer 4)
(Adhesion of layer 4 to substrate)
In Process
0
1" WIDE, 1" PER
MINUTE TRAVEL
Peel After Environmental Cycle-(5 cycles) 3 hours at 176f
1 hour at 75f 50rh%
3 hours at -40f
1 hour at 15f 50rh%
16 hours at 100f rh95%
(Adhesion of layer 2 to layer 4)
(Adhesion of layer 4 to substrate
Pass
7.6 to 9.07
6.3 to 10.2
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Appearance
Procedure/ Standard Test Description Pass/
Fail
Results
ASTM D4039-93 Gloss
Pass
87 to 89
0 DORI
TBD
0
(60)-(20)=H Haze
Pass
14.9
SAE J1545 Color Match/Delta E cmc
Pass
.36
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Chemical Resistance
Procedure/ Standard Test Description Pass/
Fail
Results
MS-JP9-8 Chemical Abrasion Resistance
Pass
See Below
LP-463PB-57-02 Asphalt Staining
Pass
0
LP-463PB-53-01
Method C
Acid Rain Resistance
Pass
00
LP-463PB-53-01
Method D
Bee Pollen Resistance
Pass
0
LP-463PB-09-01 Humidity Resistance
Pass
00
LP-463PB-08-01 Soap and Water Resistance
Pass
AATCC Rating Water 5
Spotting/Soap 5 Spotting
LP-463PB-57-03 Power Steering Fluid MS 5931
Pass
0
LP-463PB-57-03 Regular Oil (NEW) SAE 10W30
Pass
0
LP-463PB-57-03 Used Oil (3500 Miles++)
0
Yellow Staining
LP-463PB-57-03 NU Finish
Pass
Swell
LP-463PB-57-03 Scratch Remove GS-27
Pass
0
LP-463PB-57-03 Turtle Wax Rub
Pass
Swell
LP-463PB-57-03 Gasoline Dip 20 Cycles
Pass
Yellow Staining
LP-463PB-31-01 Resistance to Various Fluids
Pass
See Below
LP-463PB-31-01 Anti Freeze MS 7170 50/50 Mix
Pass
Spotting
LP-463PB-31-01 Armor All
Pass
0
LP-463PB-31-01 Brake Fluid MS 4574 Dot 3
Pass
0
LP-463PB-31-01 Unleaded Gasoline MS7621
Pass
0
LP-463PB-31-01 Diesel Fuel
Pass
0
LP-463PB-31-01 Motor Oil
Pass
0
LP-463PB-31-01 Automatic Transmission Fluid
Mopar ATF+3 / Mopar ATF +4
MS 9047
Pass
0
LP-463PB-31-01 Water
Pass
0
LP-463PB-31-01 Windex Glass Cleaner
Pass
0
LP-463PB-31-01 Windshield Washer Fluid MS 3037
Pass
0
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Durability
Procedure/ Standard Test Description Pass/
Fail
Results
ASTM D4060 Wear Resistance
Pass
0
SAE J861 Crock Mar Resistance
Pass
Mar Resistance = 58.2
LP-463-22-01 Florida/Cycle Crack/3 Months 0 0
LP-463PB-45-01 Water Immersion 0 9.
LP-463PB-10-01 Heat Aging 0 0
ASTM 1735-99 Humidity 240 hours at 100°F with 100% relative humidity
Pass
108° peel after test
of 3.8 to 7.0lbs
LP-463PB-39-01 Gravelometer 45 & 90 deg.
Pass
Rating of 10 for both 45 & 90°F 2pts. Gravel no delamination, plastic surface had some dents.
70°F & -20°F
LP-463PB-18-01 Five finger scratch 5 N
load 7 N load 10 N load
Pass
Typical Paint Rating
of 1 at 2 N
Rating of 1 at 5N
Rating of 1 at 7 N
Rating of 2 at 10 N
LP-463PB-39-01 Salt Spray 249 hours
Pass
Delta E cmc Change of 0.15
DCX Car Wash 50 Cycles
TBD
0
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Physical Properties
Procedure/ Standard Test Description Pass/
Fail
Results
ASTM D3763 Instrumented Impact at 23C
Energy to max ld. 5mph
Pass
15.5ft-lbs. 5 ductile
ASTM D3763 Instrumented Impact at 0C
Energy to max ld. 5mph
Pass
18.6ft-lbs. 5 ductile
ASTM D3763 Instrumented Impact at -30C
Energy to max ld. 5mph
Pass
20.9ft-lbs. 5 ductile
MVSS 108 Front impact 5mph
Pass
DCX says OK
Repair Procedure Sherwin Williams Repair Kit
Pass
0
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Weatherability
Procedure/ Standard Test Description Pass/
Fail
Results
MS JP9-5 Xenon 2500 Kilojoules hour
3 months
Pass
Rating 4 to 5
MS JP9-5 Florida 2 year Weathering
Ongoing
Cycle complete 9/5/03
EMMA Dry Arizona Climate -
3 months
0
Sample commenced 10/15/01 from PSO run 9/27/01
EMMAQUA Subtropical Semi-Humid - 3 months 0 0
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