Paints have a range of properties, and manufacturers and OEMs choose a particular paint to finish a particular product based on those properties. But paint distributors don’t exactly quantify these characteristics for their customers or label them on the side of the container. To ensure that their paints do exactly what they need them to, manufacturers send samples or products in to a paint testing lab, like Applied Technical Services, Inc., who will analyze and quantify those qualities that make the paint desirable for a given circumstance. See the table below for the list of paint testing methods ATS performs and their applicable standards.