8. Test Specimens
8.1 Apply uniform coatings of the material to be tested to 24-gage (0.025 in. or 0.63 mm) steel panels treated with a
conversion coating in accordance with Procedure A of Practice D609, unless otherwise specified. Prepare a minimum of four coated panels for the material.
8.2 Cure the coated panels under conditions of humidity and
temperature agreed upon between the producer and the user.
9. Conditioning
9.1 Unless otherwise agreed upon between the producer and the user, condition the coated test panels for at least 24 h at 73.5 3.5°F (23 6 2°C) and 50 5 % relative humidity. Conduct the test in the same environment or immediately on removal therefrom.