This test method specifies the operating procedures for a controlled irradiance, water cooled xenon arc apparatus used for the accelerated exposure of various automotive materials. The sample preparation, test durations, and performance evaluation procedures are covered in material specifications of the different automotive manufacturers.
SAE J1960-2003 history
2008SAE J1960-2008 Accelerated Exposure of Automotive Exterior Materials Using a Controlled Irradiance Water-cooled Xenon Arc Apparatus
2004SAE J1960-2004 Accelerated Exposure of Automotive Exterior Materials Using a Controlled Irradiance Water-Cooled Xenon Arc Apparatus
2003SAE J1960-2003 Accelerated Exposure of Automotive Exterior Materials Using a Controlled Irradiance Water-cooled Xenon Arc Apparatus
2001SAE J1960-2001 Accelerated Exposure of Automotive Exterior Materials Using a Controlled Irradiance Water-Cooled Xenon Arc Apparatus@ Standard
1989SAE J1960-1989 Accelerated Exposure of Automotive Exterior Materials Using a Controlled Irradiance Water Cooled Xenon Arc Apparatus@ Standard (June 1989)