Designation: D 3359 – 02Standard Test Methods forMeasuring Adhesion by Tape Test1This standard is issued under the fixed designationD 3359; the number immediatelyfollowing the designationindicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision
A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval
Asuperscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval
This standard has been approved for use byagencies of the Department of Defense
Scope1
1 These test methods cover procedures for assessing theadhesion of coating films to metallic substrates by applying andremoving pressure-sensitive tape over cuts made in the film
2 Test Method A is primarily intended for use at job siteswhile Test Method B is more suita