The invention relates to externally-applied finish paint performance testing, and particularly relates to an externally-applied finish paint weatherability testing method. The method comprises the following steps: step one, putty layer applying: applying a putty layer on each test plate; step two, primer coating: coating the putty layer of each test plate with a primer matched with a to-be-tested finish paint; step three, to-be-tested finish paint coating: coating the primer of each test plate with the to-be-tested finish paint; step four, exposure testing: placing one test plate in an indoor shade place to be used as a control, placing the rest of the test plates in an exposure place for a long time, and performing exposure testing; step five, data recording: in periods of time of the exposure testing of the test plates, testing color difference data, testing glossiness data and evaluating an efflorescence grade; and step six, repeating the step five, and performing at least 7 times of observation recording. The weatherability of different finish paints can be simply and quickly obtained, and the externally-applied finish paint aging conditions can be actually reflected.