AAMA 2603/2604/2605 Coating Performance Verification

Inspection template for verifying architectural aluminum coating performance against the specified AAMA level, including film thickness, gloss, color, adhesion, and documentation of non-conformances on finishing lines.

Inspection Setup and Specification

• AAMA performance level identified for this job
  Confirm the required architectural performance level is specified as AAMA 2603, 2604, or 2605 before testing begins.
• Part identification and lot traceability recorded
  Record part number, lot/batch, line, date, and shift for traceability.
• Substrate is architectural aluminum
  Verify the inspected parts are aluminum substrates intended for architectural use.
• Inspection criteria and test method available at point of use
  Confirm the applicable specification, work instruction, and test method are available to the inspector.
• Environmental conditions recorded
  Record ambient temperature and relative humidity during inspection if required by the site procedure.

Surface Preparation and Coating Process Controls

• Pretreatment and cleaning completed per line procedure
  Verify the substrate was cleaned and pretreated according to the approved process before coating.
• Coating system matches approved product and color
  Confirm the applied coating product, resin system, and color code match the approved specification.
• Cure or bake parameters within specification
  Verify oven temperature, dwell time, and line speed were within the approved process window.
• Coating defects visible before testing
  Check for runs, sags, pinholes, craters, blisters, contamination, or other visible non-conformances.
• Touch-up or rework identified and segregated
  Identify any repaired or reworked areas and confirm they are segregated for disposition if applicable.

Film Thickness Verification

• Dry film thickness measurement method verified
  Confirm the gauge type and calibration status are suitable for the coating system and substrate.
• Dry film thickness reading 1
• Dry film thickness reading 2
• Dry film thickness reading 3
• Average dry film thickness within specification
  Confirm the average measured thickness meets the approved target range for the specified AAMA level.

Gloss and Color Verification

• Gloss measurement taken at specified angle
  Record gloss using the approved angle and method for the coating system.
• Gloss within approved specification
  Verify the measured gloss is within the customer or project specification for the selected AAMA level.
• Color verified against approved standard
  Confirm the coating color matches the approved master standard, sample, or control panel.
• Color difference recorded
  Record measured color difference if your procedure requires instrumental verification.

Adhesion and Final Acceptance

• Adhesion test performed per approved method
  Confirm the adhesion test method required by the site procedure was performed on the coated sample or part.
• Adhesion result acceptable
  Record whether the coating passed the adhesion acceptance criteria for the specified AAMA level.
• Non-conformances documented and dispositioned
  Document any deficiencies, containment actions, rework, scrap, or release decision.
• Inspector sign-off
  Inspector confirms the results are complete and accurate.