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Testing visible parts is our profession !
Car industry
Tests on visible car parts
Our team of generalists conducts all
manufacturer specification validation
tests.
• Passenger compartment parts
• Bodywork parts
• Under bonnet parts
manufacturer specification validation
tests.
• Passenger compartment parts
• Bodywork parts
• Under bonnet parts
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- Renault
- PSA
- Nissan
- Toyota
- Volvo
- PSA
- Nissan
- Toyota
- Volvo
- BMW
- Mercedes
- Volkswagen
- Audi
- Fiat
- Mercedes
- Volkswagen
- Audi
- Fiat
Discover our “car manufacturers” methods
BMW
AA-P 107Reflectometer value (gloss)
AA-P 124EVisual Color Comparison
AA-P 175Alternating Corrosion Test
AA-P 177Cross Hatch
AA-P 180Out-door weathering test
AA-P 192Determination of multi-stone chip resistance
AA-P 194Chemical resistance test of surfaces
AA-P 224Condensation Water Constant atmosphere
AA-P 257Resistance of painted parts within the interior against Sun lotion
AA-P 260Accelerated weathering crack resistance
AA-P 273Resistance of coatings to car-wash machines
AA-P 275 EAging Resistance Test
AA-P 276 ETemperature Cycling Test
AA-P 288Accelerated weathering colour stability
AA-P 296 EAbrasion Resistance using the ABREX Test equipment
AA-P 308Hydrolysis Test
GS 93008-4Limit values for constituents and their emissions in materials and components
GS 95003-4Climatic requirements
GS 95003-5Chemical requirements
GS 95011-4Dewing test
GS 9501-4Dewing test
GS 97002Trim parts with PUR-Cast skin coating - Test conditions
GS 97014-2Emissions measurements in SHED chambers
GS 97014-3Emission measurement with air exchange in a testing chamber
GS 97033Decorative and accentuated surfaces in the interior
GS 97034Manual abrasion test
GS 97034-8Determination of the scratch inclination
GS 97034-9Scratch test
GS 97038Determination of the burning behavior
GS 97045-2Painted plastic parts in exterior and interior - Test certificate
PR 303.4Climatic tests
PR 306.4Solar Radiation Simulation
PR 307.4Assessment of the sensitivity of component surfaces to scratching
PR 342TP plastics side panel
TP 303.4Climatic tests
TP 306.4Solar Radiation Simulation
TP 342TP plastics side panel
TS 307.4Assessment of the sensitivity of component surfaces to scratching
Fiat
Fiat 50184Requirements for nonmetals environmental tests
Fiat 50433/01Determination of the burning behavior
Fiat 50449Scratch Hardness
Fiat 50451Accelearted weathering test
Fiat 50452/02Determination of hardness and scratching of organic coatings by pencil
Fiat 50453/01Resistance to deformation of organic coatings
Fiat 50455/08Amine contamination resistance
Fiat 50457Determination of brightness
Fiat 50461Coating adhesion test
Fiat 50470Determination of the resistance to water
Fiat 50471/01Test of resistance to the ultraviolet light alternated to humidity
Fiat 50473Determination of the resistance to gasoline
Fiat 50473/01Determination of the resistance to chemical aggressions
Fiat 50482Determination of conductivity
Fiat 50488/01Resistance to the stone strokes
Fiat 9.03141Instrument panels
Fiat 9.55367Adhesive tapes
Fiat 9.55812/01Aesthetic and operational finishing of parts made of plastic materials obtained by moulding
Fiat 9.55842/01Aesthetic and operational finishing of parts made of plastic materials obtained by painting
Ford
WSK-M98P5-AFinished parts, plastics, interior
WSK-M98P6-AFinished parts, plastics, exterior
WSS-M15P4-EInterior trim, assembly performance specification
WSS-M15P4-FHard mold-in-color interior components
WSS-M2P188-A1Paint performance, interior
WSS-M8P16-APerformance carpet, floor and trim
FLTM 154-01Abrasion resistance
FLTM BI 104-01Water immersion test
FLTM BI 106-01Paint adhesion test
FLTM BI 107-01Chip resistance test
FLTM BI 107-05Thermal shock test
FLTM BI 113-01Water and soap spotting
FLTM BI 113-02Resistance to acid spotting
FLTM BI 113-06Resistance to perspiration
FLTM BI 113-08Resistance to suncream lotion and insect repellant
FLTM BI 157-04Stone chip resistance test
FLTM BN 103-01Resistance to migration staining
FLTM BN 106-01Determination of weight per unit area
FLTM BN 107-01Crocking test
FLTM BN 108-02Resistance to abrasion - Taber abraser
FLTM BN 108-13Resistance to scratching
FLTM BN 112-08Soiling and cleanability
FLTM BN 112-08180° peel adhesion
FLTM BO 115-01Resistance to artificial weathering
FLTM BO 131-01Determination of odor of interior trims
FLTM BO 151-01Reistance to low temperature impact
FLTM BO 155-01Resistance to protective waxes
FLTM BO 160-04Resistance to high pressure cleaning
FLTM BP 153-01Staining of surfaces
FLTM BQ 104-07Environmental test cycles
FLTM BU 112-02Peel adhesion
Hyundai
MS 200-33Temperature and humidity resistance
MS 200-38Steering wheel material performance
MS 210-05Molded plastic parts - interior use
MS 225-23Heat resistance
MS 300-07Soilability of interior skins
MS 300-08Flammability resistance
MS 300-34Test method of odor
MS 300-54Fogging
MS 300-55Test method for organic volatile compounds
MS 600-35Testing methods for coatings and coating films
MS 652-12Soft feeel painting - interior parts
MS 652-14Painting - Hard thermoplastic parts
Land Rover
LRLTM.30.CF.005Color fastness to light
LRLTM.30.CF.006Color fastness to light
LRLTM.30.CT.900Resistance to humidity under condensation conditions
LRLTM.30.EE.102Accelerated climatic testing
LRLTM.30.HA.104Resistance to heat ageing
LRLTM.30.MS.302Flammability
LRLTM.30.ST.133Extraction staining
TPJLR-52-002Mar Resistance
TPJLR-52-003Abrasion Resistance
TPJLR-52-104Determination of VOC and Carbonyl Emissions for Interior Trim Materials
TPJLR-52-351Resistance to Humidity
TPJLR-52-352Resistance to Heat Ageing
TPJLR-52-353Accelerated Environmental Cycling
Mercedes
DBL 5306Tests procedures for interior decor materials and similar products
DBL 5306Fogging
DBL 5307Flame resistance
DBL 5404Parts manufactured from thermoplastics for the direct and indirect areas of the passenger compartment
DBL 5555Finished parts and semi-finished products made from organic polymers materials
DBL 5562Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPE)
DBL 7904Bonded joints on components
DBL 8585Emission analysis
Nissan
M0007Testing method for automotive paint
M0094Flammability
M0131Methods of High Temperature Test
M0132Methods of Thermal Cycle Testing for Plastic Parts
M0133Chemical resistance
M0134Falling Ball Impact Test
M0135Weatherability and Light Resistance Test
M0136Abrasion resistance test
M0141Methods of Test for Coating of Synthetic Resin
M0153Testing Methods of Moisture Resistance for Plastic Parts
M0159Testing Method of the Scratch Resistance
M0160Method of Testing the Smell of Interior Parts
M0161Method of Fogging Test for Interior Materials
M0403VOC of Cabin Parts
M0463Decorative Chromium Plating
M0501Testing Methods of Staining for Vulcanized Rubber
M5067Paint guard coat
M5081Paint Film Quality of Plastic Parts and chrome plated parts
Opel
GME 00002General requirements for coloured plastic components for exterior use
GME 00004General requirements for coloured plastic components for interior use
GME 00211Performance requirements for applied paint finish on plastic parts and components for interior use
GME 60202Resistance to high humidity environments
GMI 00002General requirements for coloured plastic components for exterior use
GMI 00004General requirements for coloured plastic components for interior use
GMW 14093Determination of impact resistance
GMW 14095Steering wheel assembly - Requirements
GMW 14162Colorfastness to artificial weathering
GMW 14296Perspiration resistance
GMW 14444Material Related Interior Part Performance
GMW 14445Sunscreen and insect repellant resistance
GMW 14650Performance Requirements for Exterior Plastic Parts
GMW 14651Material Related Interior Plastic Part Performance
GMW 14688Scratch and Mar resistance
GMW 14698Scratch Resistance of Organic Coatings and Self-Adhesive Foils
GMW 14729Procedures for High Humidity Test
GMW 14829Tape Adhesion Test for Paint Finishes
GMW 14867Performance Requirements of Paints on Interior Plastic Substrates
GMW 3182Determination of mass per area
GMW 3205Resistance to odor propagation
GMW 3232Flammability test
GMW 3235Fogging characteristics
GMW 3402Soil and cleaner resistance
GMW 8081Static Headspace GC-MS for Interior Materials
Renault - PSA
16-00-003Pièces en plastique - Prescriptions générales
32-00-011Tenue à l'ensoleillement
32-00-022Tenue à l'ensoleillement au moyen d'un simulateur solaire
32-04-033Pièces du poste de conduite - Prescriptions générales
32-08-803Aptitude au collage
47-03-003Revêtements de peinture sur pièce extérieures de carrosserie en plastique
47-03-003 §3.3.2Tenue à la fiente d'oiseaux
47-03-005Revêtements de peinture et films par immersion pour pièces intérieures en plastique
B15 4510Revêtement par métallisation sous vide sur pièces en matière plastique
B15 5050Revêtements de peinture - Véhicules finis
B62 0200Pièces en plastique - Exigences spécifiques matériaux
B62 0300Matières thermoplastiques, thermodurcissables, élastomères thermoplastiques et caoutchoucs
B62 0400Pièces plastiques intérieures - Revêtement de peinture - Spécifications
D10 5495Evaluation de la quantité de composés organiques volatiles (COV) par thermodésorption
D10 5496Recherche de volatiles basiques type Amine dans les matériaux Polyuréthane
D10 5517Evaluation de l'intensité odorante
D11 1157Pelage à angle plat
D13 5486Test de corrosion accélérée cyclique
D14 1055Usure par frottement
D14 1425Résistance à l'abrasion rotative
D14 1428Resistance au grenaillage
D15 1343Comparaison visuelle des couleurs en cabine lumière
D15 5083Point de couleur (spectrocolorimétrie)
D17 1058Essai de brouillard salin à 5% NaCl
D17 2028Essai de corrosion par changement automatique des phases BS humidité et séchage (ECC1)
D21 3092Résistance au déchirement au scléromètre
D21 3093Adhérence du revêtement 'croix scalpel'
D23 1327Résistance à l'immersion dans l'eau
D23 5201Tenue aux crèmes et lotions
D24 1312Revêtements de peinture - Résistance au gravillonage
D24 1699Résistance à l'impact au moyen de billes rugueuses
D24 1702Résistance au grenaillage par projection de grenaille
D24 3098Résistance à l'abrasion
D24 5020Résistance à l'abrasion - Méthode de l'Abrex
D24 5021Résistance à l'hydrolyse
D24 5359Tenue aux brosses de lavage
D25 1413Mesure du brillant spéculaire
D25 2018Tenue au nettoyeur haute pression
D25 5001Evaluation de l'adhérence par la croix de Saint André
D27 1327Résistance à l'immersion dans l'eau (Bac Ford)
D27 1389Vieillissement artificiel au WeatherOmeter
D27 1433Tenue à l'acide sulfurique dilué
D27 1465Tâchage détrempe peinture
D27 1740Action des liquides organiques
D27 1911Tenue au vieillissement accéléré intempéries WOM Ci35 et Ci4000
D27 5144Revêtements de peinture et produits assimilés - Tâchage
D27 5377 Tachage par les produits chimiques
D27 5415Résistance aux attaques biologiques
D29 1476Lustrage peintures, vernis et produits assimilés
D40 1710Taux d'humidité
D40 5535Analyse du formaldéhyde et autres composés carbonylés par chromatographie liquide
D41 1013Matériaux en feuille - Mesure de l'épaisseur
D41 1015Pelage à 180°
D41 1029Textiles et textiles enduits - Traction
D41 1033Résistance au cisaillement des soudures HF
D41 1097Revêtement de sol - Poinçonnement
D41 1126Textile, TEP, feuilles plastiques, tapis - Déchirement
D41 1286Matériaux en feuille - Résistance au déchirement - Méthode au Diabolo
D42 1235Tenue aux chocs
D42 1775Résistance à la rayure par abrasion
D44 1221Résistance au grattage
D44 1237Abrasion par machine BTW
D44 1900Résistance au marquage
D44 3081Abrasion BTW
D45 1010Solidité de la teinte aux frottements
D45 1012Matériaux en feuille - Masse surfacique
D45 1195Matériaux souples - épaisseur et compressibilité
D45 1197Feutre ouate - Délaminage
D45 1301Matériaux de garnissage - Souplesse
D45 1333Combustibilité horizontale
D45 1601Volatilité des adjuvants sur une seule face
D45 1727Fogging-Embuage
D45 1817Comportement à la salissure
D45 1837Tâchage par des fluides automobiles
D45 5232Tenue thermique (rayonnement artificiel sans UV)
D45 5523Tenue à la rayure (test au scléromètre)
D45 5525Résistance à la rayure par quadrillage
D47 1005Tachage à l'eau
D47 1020Solidité de la teinte à la sueur
D47 1100Vieillissement dans l'air ozonisé (tenue à l'ozone)
D47 1122Solidité de la teinte à la lumière artificielle à base température
D47 1165Vieillissements accélérés
D47 1199Tachage par les matériaux constitutifs
D47 1217Résistance aux micro-organismes
D47 1234Comportement à la chaleur en étuve non radiante
D47 1279Tenue aux produits de conditionnement et déconditionnement
D47 1309Vieillissement suivant cycle climatique donné
D47 1431Solidité de la teinte à la lumière artificielle à haute et moyenne température
D47 1915Solidité de la teinte aux fluides et à la lumière
D47 1934Tendance à al salissure des garnitures de pavillon
D47 3000Tendance à la salissure et à la nettoyabilité
D49 3001Mesure de l'intensité et caractérisation de l'odeur dans sa globalité
D49 3027Analyse des composés organiques volatiles (COV) émis par les pièces d'habitacle
D49 3046Mesure de l'intensité et caractérisation de l'odeur de pièces d'habitacle en chambre climatique
D49 3091Tenue au blanchiment à l'eau savonneuse chaude
D51 1485Pelage à angle droit
D51 1755Adhérence du revêtement par arrachement au plot collé
D51 3022Pelage à angle droit
ISO 2409Adhérence au ruban adhésif après quadrillage
ME 1428Résistance au grenaillage
SAAB
STD 1082Fogging
STD 1363Tensile and tear strength Plastic
STD 2241Resistance to moisture
STD 3159UV resistance, Xenon lamp
STD 3802 EBasic requirements for polymeric materials and interior materials
STD 3816 EGrading scales for environmental zone related requirements
STD 3907Cycling of climate
STD 3965Chemical Resistance
STD 5095Painting of interior parts
Toyota
TSF 5350GPerformance test for plastic door outside handles
TSH 1501GPrint resistance of paint film
TSH 1503GAdhesive property of paint film
TSH 1504GFlexibility of paint film
TSH 1508GVolatile solvent resistance
TSH 1509GChemical resistance
TSH 1513GFading property of paint film
TSH 1519GGloss of paint film
TSH 1520GLight transmittance of paint film
TSH 1539GHardness of paint film
TSH 1544GNail scratch resistance of paint film
TSH 1562GGrease staining resistance
TSH 1564GFogging test
TSH 1581GOutdoor weather resistance for paint film
TSH 3130GPaint quality for interior parts
TSH 3131GCoating quality of exterior parts
TSL 0601GCriteria for test for quality of color change by ageing
TSL 2100GStandard test methods for woven fabrics
TSL 3600GCarpet materials
TSM 0500GFlammability test
TSM 0501GStandard test methods for plastic molding materials
TSM 0502GGeneral test methods regarding material properties for plastic parts
TSM 0503GFogging test method
TSM 0505GSmell quality
TSM 0508GVolatile component measurement using sampling bags
Volkswagen AG
PV 1200Resistance to environmental cycle test
PV 1210Corrosion Test
PV 1303High temperature light exposure
PV 1323UV Radiation on Thermoplastic Material, outside in Suntest
PV 1503Pressure Washer Test
PV 2005Resistance to environmental cycle test
PV 3015Determining Condensable Constituents (G)
PV 3307Plastic and Elastic Deformability
PV 3341Emission of organic compounds
PV 3900Odor Test
PV 3904Flame retardance
PV 3905Ball drop test
PV 3906Testing of Abrasion Behavior
PV 3909Measurement of Static and Permanent Elongation
PV 3925Measurement of Formic Aldehyde emissions
PV 3929Weathering in Dry, Hot Climate
PV 3930Weathering in Moist, Hot Climate
PV 3952Testing of Scratch Resistance
PV 3964Testing of Cream Resistance
TL 1010Burning Behavior
TL 211Paint Coating on Exterior Plastic Parts
TL 218Body Color Multicoat Paint on Metallic Exterior Body Components - Requirements
TL 226Paint Coating on Materials Used in the Vehicle Interior Trim
TL 256Powder Paint on Metal Surfaces - Requirements
TL 52231ABC and PC Polymer Blends - Material requirements
TL 52311ASA Graft Polymer - Material requirements
TL 52451Painting of Metallic Decorative Add-on Parts for the Exterior - Requirements
TL 52636POM, Finished Parts - Material requirements
TL 528Chrome-Plated Plastic Parts - Material requirements
TL 591Organic Glasses for Lights - Material requirements
VW 440 45Polypropylene, Finished Parts - Material requirements
VW 501 25Polyamide 6, Finished Parts in the Passenger Compartment - Material requirements
VW 501 85Resistance to Open Air Weathering
VW 501 95Colorimetric Evaluation of Automobile Paint Coatings
VW 50180Emission Behavior
VW 50190Colorimetric Evaluation
Volvo
STD 1024,3113Scratch resistance
STD 1024,7134Abrasion
STD 1026,5172Determination of colour in colour-matching booth
STD 1026,5272Gloss
STD 1026,8242Colour fastness to artificial light at 100°C
STD 1026,8243Lightfastness at 60°C
STD 1027,14Accelerated corrosion test
STD 1027,2231Heat ageing
STD 1027,2711Fogging
STD 1027,2712Odour of trim materials
STD 1027,2713Determination of formaldehyde emission
STD 1027,2714Determination of organic emission
STD 104-0001Flammability
STD 121-0001Painting Y600
STD 232Combustibility
STD 252Plastic foil - Testing regulation
STD 411-0001Plastics
STD 420-0003Fogging
STD 422-0004Staining of organic finishes
STD 422-0006Resistance to short duration contact with fluids
STD 423-0004Charpy impact properties
STD 423-0009Adhesion
STD 423-0011Chemical resistance, hot plate
STD 423-0012Adhesion, cross-cut test
STD 423-0014Accelerated corrosion test
STD 423-0015Adhesion, water spraying under high pressure
STD 423-0018Moisture resistance in tropical cabinet
STD 423-0019Car-wash mar-resistance
STD 423-0030Scratch resistance, Erichsen pen
STD 423-0037Colour fastness to rubbing
STD 423-0040Scratch resistance using abrasive paper
STD 429-0001Odour of trim materials in vehicles
STD 429-0002Determination of formaldehyde emission
STD 429-0003Determination of organic emissions
STD 857Determination of adhesion, crosscut method
VCS 1024,71329Stone chip resistance
VCS 1026,52759Gloss of interior materials
VCS 1027,2719Fogging
VCS 1027,2729Odour of trim materials
VCS 1027,2739Determination of formaldehyde emission
VCS 1027,2749Determination of organic emission
VCS 1027,3379Light exposure
VCS 1027,359Colour fastness to artificial light at 75°C
VCS 5031,19Flammability