A "passing" result indicates that the coating withstood that specific amount of energy without cracking or detaching. High-quality industrial coatings often specify a minimum impact resistance requirement (e.g., "Must pass 80 in-lbs direct impact").
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The test is performed in two distinct ways: A "passing" result indicates that the coating withstood
After impact, the panel is inspected visually, often with magnification (4x is common). The test does not have a universal "pass" value. Instead, the report focuses on: the panel is inspected visually