Choose the Right Q-PANEL


Q-PANEL steel and aluminum test substrates have long been recognized as the world standard for a uniform and consistent test surface for paints, adhesives, sealants, and other coatings. 

The resources below will help you select the best Q-PANEL product for your applications. The Steel and Aluminum Specification Bulletins contain complete product information, while the Q-PANEL Application guide provides recommendations for use. The interactive Q-PANEL selector helps you filter and choose from our extensive list of standard panels.

Q-PANEL Selector

This tool allows you to browse and filter our extensive list of standard panels, many of which are available for shipment right from stock.
Select your requirements from our wide array of options and submit the panels you’re interested in for a fast quotation.

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Q-PANEL Applications Guide

Test panels are used for a wide range of purposes. The Q‑PANEL Applications Guide offers recommendations for the best choices for testing for the appearance, physical and chemical properties, and weathering and corrosion test resistance of paints and coatings.

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Steel Q-PANEL Specifications

A wide range of steel and iron phosphated Q-PANEL sizes and types are available for immediate shipment from stock.
The Q-PANEL Steel Specification Bulletin provides complete information on all standard steel panel offerings, including material designations, surface finish, chemical composition, and more.

Steel Q-PANEL Specs

Aluminum Q-PANEL Specifications

Q-PANEL aluminum test substrates are manufactured with a variety of surface alloys, surface treatments, and form factors.
Download the Q-PANEL Aluminum Specification Bulletin for all the details on standard Q-PANEL offerings.

Aluminum Q-PANEL Specs

Corrosion Coupons

Q-PANEL corrosion test coupons ensure repeatability and reproducibility when performing laboratory corrosion testing. They help a user independently monitor the test conditions in the chamber, by measuring the mass loss of the coupons as the test progresses.

Corrosion Coupon Specs