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Description / Abstract:
The specification covers the durability and performance
requirements for evaluation of new accent colors or pigmentation
changes in approved accent color, basecoat or clearcoat
technologies for exterior trim. This specification does not apply
for topcoat colors which will be supplied to GM assembly plants or
colors developed for exterior part sources that match topcoat
colors for vehicle body.
Material Description. Materials qualified to
this standard must meet the performance requirements as shown in
Appendix A, Table A1, Table A2, and Table A3 and documents as shown
in the examples in Appendix B, Figure B1, Table B1, Figure B2, and
Figure B3. Additional testing may be requested in writing, by the
responsible engineer.
Material Identification. Color description is
to include:
Color name; GM-XXXX.
Color coding; WA-XXXX finish code.
Supplier code and batch number used for testing.
Applicable basecoat and clearcoat technologies, e.g., 998XXXX, L
number or other regional or global specifications.
Note: XXXX is used as a placeholder for the
color code number entered into the appearance database.
Qualified to this Material Specification.
Testing per this specification is required by a change in pigment
type or a combination of pigments not previously used together. In
addition, a change in the level of a pigment or a change in Pigment
to Binder (PB) ratio may also require this specification to be
completed. The GM paint engineer will make the final decision
whether or not to test such changes to the PB ratio.
Symbols. Not applicable.
Applicability. The intent of the testing is to
ensure that all future GM colors, in approved topcoat technologies,
will meet performance criteria as affected by pigmentation. This
testing generally includes evaluation of colorfastness, chip
resistance, flexibility, and resistance to Ultraviolet (UV)
transmission.
Performance criteria are dictated by the substrate/paint
combination. Generally, all paints which apply to this standard
must meet the requirements of GMW3005, Generic Topcoat
Qualification.
All new accent colors are to complete two (2) years of outdoor
exposure. If the new accent color uses pigments that have
previously been evaluated, one (1) year is acceptable, provided
that the color passes all other short term tests, including Xenon
(4500 kJ/m2). Pigments do not include metal flakes.
For tint clearcoat colors, a minimum of two (2) years of outside
exposure prior to production is required for all clearcoat
technologies proposed, provided that all other short term tests
including Xenon (4500 kJ/m2) have passed.
Annual Color Durability Review. Formal reviews
of all exposure panels must be held and reports generated. Refer to
all figures and tables in Appendix A and Appendix B. All panels
shall be retained by the supplier.
Additional reviews will be held for individual pigment
performance on proposal of use by a topcoat supplier.