Cross Hatch Adhesion Test

[MacS]

Whatever works for you, masking tape has been used here in professional testing labartories, and in coating manufacturers for decades.

Your right, many things are not the same in both countries. I think the article explains why the test is done, and tells how every one can check the adhesion on their own work.

Not, every one knows this, I am sure some readers may have learned something from the contents of my article.

[durwood]

If you google "cross hatch paint test" you will see several references to doing such a test, none of which is done by cutting the tape. The tape is placed over the cross hatch after the cutting.

This manufacturer of paint testing equipment suggests it be done within five minutes of cutting the paint.

http://www.paint-test-equipment.co.u...h%20Cutter.htm


Normally the paint is allowed to dry as fresh paint may or may not be adhered properly but as you are producing a paint surface which will be used when it is dry it makes sense to see if it or others under it has adhered properly to the surface when they are dry.

[MacS]

Whats the big deal when the tape is applied, or the amount of time the tape is removed, if the adhesion is poor the coating will come off.

You do it your way, I'll do it my way, it works for me and many others, and has been for years, and that's what matters to me.