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Interior & Exterior Parts Testing

Validation testing for plastic components, trims, textiles, leather, painted surfaces, glass, and rubber meeting OEM specifications from Renault, VW, Stellantis, Hyundai, Ford, and more.

Our interior and exterior parts testing laboratory covers the full range of environmental, mechanical, and visual validation required by automotive OEMs. With Renault and VW authorizations, we provide accredited results that your customers trust.

Test Areas

Climatic Testing

-70°C to +300°C, 10-100% humidity, 50+ chambers

ISO 16750-4VW 80000MBN LV 124-1Renault 36-05-002PV 1200PV 2005

Corrosion Testing

Salt spray (NSS), CASS, Condensation, ECC1

ISO 9227ISO 6270-2IEC 60068-2-52RNES-G-00001/00002/00005Ford CETP 00.00-L-467

Xenon UV & Sun Simulation

Xenon arc weathering, DIN 75220 solar simulation

ISO 4892-2SAE J2527SAE J2412ASTM D7869VW PV 3930/3929/1303RNES-B-20085/00088/00106Fiat 50451Hyundai MS 210-06Ford FLTM BO 116-01

Surface & Chemicals

Scratch resistance, abrasion (linear, reciprocating, Taber), crocking, fluid exposure, stone chip

OEM-specific methods

Burning Behavior

Horizontal, vertical, melting behavior, cable tests

ISO 3795FMVSS 302UL94ECE R-118

Durability

Custom pneumatic, hydraulic, and electronic actuator setups

OEM-specific functional durability methods

Material Characterization

Physical and mechanical property testing

OEM and ISO methods

Emissions Testing

VOC, formaldehyde, fogging, and odor analysis.

VDA 278VDA 275VDA 276VDA 270DIN 75201and other OEM specifications

Solar Simulation Tests

Assembly level solar simulation tests.

DIN 75220BMW PR 306.5 and OEM specifications

Key Equipment

  • 50+ Climatic chambers
  • 10+ Xenon UV Chambers
  • Gas Chromatography (GC)
  • Sampling with Headspace, Thermal Desorber and 1 m³ VOC chamber
  • High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
  • Salt Spray and condensation chambers
  • Scratch and abrasion testers
  • Custom durability test rigs
  • Spectrophotometers and glossmeters
  • Chip resistance

Ready to test your interior or exterior components?