3.1 This test method serves as a laboratory control test. Types of traffic paints that can be tested with this method are waterborne, solventborne, and some 100 % solids liquid traffic paints. If wet film thickness, temperature, and humidity are controlled within the tolerances specified herein, this method can be useful for relative testing of traffic paints and potentially for qualification of traffic paints for field application in approved specifications. For improved repeatability and meaningful comparison of paint samples being tested, consistent air flow over the paint films during testing is important. Although a no-air-flow (static) test environment is standard, the buyer and seller should agree upon the air flow conditions, whether it be static or carefully regulated air flow (see 4.6.1 and 4.6.2). Because of the many variables operative in the field application of traffic paint (for example, film thickness, air temperature, humidity, wind speed, pavement type (asphalt or concrete), film profile over pavement, pavement temperature, pavement porosity, pavement moisture content, and the presence or absence of direct sunlight during striping), a direct correlation between the results of this test and field applications is difficult to obtain. However, relative field performance can be predicted using this method if the testing protocol is adhered to.

FIG. 1 Traffic Paint Drying Time Wheel and Ramp-Dual Model

FIG. 2 Picture of Apparatus and Traffic Paint Film Being Tested

           Each pass of wheel over the paint film should be at least 2.5 mm (1 in.) from each end of the paint film.