Cross-cut Parameters

Parameter Description
60° Gloss Conventional 60° gloss value.
Undamaged Percentage of the cross‑hatched test area that remains fully coated after the adhesion test; higher values indicate better coating adhesion to the substrate.
ASTM Class Adhesion rating according to ASTM D3359, expressed in standard classes (for example 5B to 0B) based on the amount of coating removed in the cross-cut grid.
ISO Class Adhesion rating according to ISO 2409, using ISO classes (0 to 5) to describe the degree of flaking and detachment around the cuts.
RGB Colour Red, green and blue channel values from the cross-cut image, used to document the visual appearance of the test area