Test Methods and Specifications

Cover of Effectiveness of Anti-Graffiti Coatings
Effectiveness of Anti-Graffiti Coatings
  • Publication no: AGBT-T750-20
  • Published: 30 July 2020
  • Edition: 1.0

This test method determines the performance of anti-graffiti coatings and is based on Main Roads Western Australia Testing Method for Anti-Graffiti Coatings 6706-02-2238.

This Test Method assesses the following properties:

  • ease of removing graffiti from the coating;
  • resistance to damage when the graffiti is removed;
  • adhesion of the coating to the substrate;
  • durability of the coating, including scratch resistance, burn resistance and weathering resistance; and
  • vapour permeability (sacrificial coatings only).

The coating may be non-sacrificial or sacrificial.

  • Commentary
  • 1. References
  • 2. Equipment
  • 3. Sample Preparation
  • 4. Procedure
    • 4.1 General
    • 4.2 Graffiti Removal
    • 4.3 Attack on the Coating by Alternative Removal Agents
    • 4.4 Adhesion of Coating to Selected Substrates
    • 4.5 Scratch Testing
    • 4.6 Burn Resistance of the Coating
    • 4.7 Weathering Resistance of the Coating
    • 4.8 Liquid Permeability of the Coating (Sacrificial Coatings Only)
  • 5. Test Report