General Information Film Characteristics AAMA 2603 Paragraph Number and Performance Requirements* Dry Film Thickness Color Uniformity 60° Gloss, ASTM D523 Hardness-Berol Eagle Turquoise Pencil Adhesion-Crosshatch 1/16 " Wet and Dry Direct Impact 1/10 " Distortion Acid Resistance 10% Muriatic Acid Spot Test Mortar Resistance-24 Hour Pat Test 100% RH at 100°F Detergent Resistance 3% immersion at 100°F Humidity Resistance 100% RH at 100°F Salt Spray Resistance 5% Salt at 100°F Weathering Exposure 6.8 4.3 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 6.6.1 6.6.2 6.6.3 6.7.1 6.7.2 0.8 mils minimum Visually controlled Low, medium and high H minimum No removal No removal 15 minutes-no attack 24 hours-no attack 72 hours-no attack Few #8 blisters max. 1500 hours exposure 1/16 " max. undercutting 1500 hours exposure 1000 hours Weather-O-Meter and 1 year So. Florida exposure; no loss of adhesion, minimal color change * American Architectural Manufacturers Association " Voluntary Specification, Performance Requirements and Test Procedures for Pigmented Organic Coatings on Aluminum Extrusions and Panels " Publication No. AAMA 2603 YKK AP has the technology to provide both finishes under totally environmentally friendly conditions. YKK AP recommends the use of the fluoropolymer coatings for all exterior surfaces. In addition, YKK AP recommends the use of a clear top coat on all entry doors. The application of the clear top coat will cause a slight color variation-but will add greatly to the wear resistance of the painted surface. Effective Date: September 23, 2022 | GI-1000-06 Page-13