The original weight or haze of the test specimen is measured. It is then loaded on the abrasion tester. A load (may be 250 g, 500 g, or 1000 g) is positioned at the top of the abrader wheel. The wheel is then made to spin for a given number of revolutions. Various abrading wheels are specified. The final weight or haze measurement is taken. The wheel and load can be adjusted, depending on the hardness of the material.