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Paint Coating of Metal Surfaces TL
Requirements for Surface Protection 260
In case of discrepancies the German version shall govern.
Konzernnorm
The English translation is believed to be accurate.
Changes
The following changes have been made as compared to Technical Supply
Specification TL 260, 1995-09:
Standard restructured
Referenced standards updated
Ban on chromium (VI) and lead
Changed requirements for weak points
Previous issues
1975-08; 1980-06; 1985-05; 1986-12; 1994-02; 1995-09
1 Scope
This standard defines requirements for corrosion protection of black paint coatings on metal
surfaces (code letter x in Volkswagen standard VW 137 50), e.g., for body parts. It does not apply
to paint coatings on zinc-coated metal surfaces (see TL 227), to decorative protective varnishes
(see TL 218) or to paint coatings on chassis parts that may form cavities (see TL 262).
2 Designation
See VW 137 50, Section 2.
3 Requirements
Table 1
Protection type Characteristic
Ofl-x010 Commercial paintwork, permissible only after agreement with
the Central Laboratory at Volkswagen AG (K-QS-32) and/or
the Test Laboratory at Audi AG (I/GQ-32) and the responsible
Design Engineering Department;
no corrosion protection requirements.
Ofl-x100, Ofl-x300, Ofl-x600 Pretreatment not specified (not possible for manufacturing
reasons),
single-layer liquid paint according to any method, alternatively
cathodic dip paint.
Ofl-x130, Ofl-x330 Zinc phosphated, Fe or Mn phosphated,
single-layer liquid paint according to any method, alternatively
cathodic dip paint.
Ofl-x630 Zinc phosphated, cathodic dip paint.
Form FE 41 - 01.03
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3.5 Conditioning
If air-drying coating systems are used and/or no paint system baking process at elevated
temperature (> 60 C) will be carried out, the components shall be conditioned for 24 h at 60 C
before the tests. The specimens are then cooled to room temperature (18 to 28) C according to
DIN 50014.
Table 2
Protection type Paint coat thickness in m
Ofl-x100, Ofl-x130, Ofl-x300, Ofl-x330, Ofl-x600 15 to 50 (for liquid paint)
> 12 (for cathodic dip paint)
Ofl-x630 15 to 35, in cavities 12
Ofl-x631 40 to 60
Ofl-x634 35 to 60, in cavities 20
Test according to DIN 55996-1, method B with visual examination. Requirement: characteristic value 2.
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4 Referenced standards*)
PV 1210 Body and Add-On Parts; Corrosion Test
TL 766 Brake Fluid; Material Requirements
TL 774 Ethylene Glycol-Based Coolant Additive; Material Requirements
TL 521 07 SAE 15W-40 Factory Fill Engine Oil; Lubricant Requirements
TL 521 46 Central Hydraulic System Fluid; Lubricant Requirements
VW 011 55 Vehicle Supply Parts, General; Approval of First Supply and Changes
VW 137 50 Surface Protection of Metal Parts; Degrees of Protection, Codes,
Requirements
VW 911 01 Vehicle Environmental Standard; Vehicle Parts, Materials, Operating Fluids;
Avoidance of Hazardous Substances
VDA 621-412 Tests for Coating Methods; Resistance to Chemicals of Motor Vehicle
Paints (only available in German)
DIN 50014 Climates and Their Technical Application; Standard Atmospheres
DIN 50017 Climates and Their Technical Application; Condensation Water Test
Atmospheres
DIN 50021 Spray Tests with Different Sodium Chloride Solutions
DIN 55996-1 Paints and Varnishes; Stone Chip Resistance Test for Coatings; Part 1:
Multi Impact Test
DIN EN 228 Automotive Fuels Unleaded Petrol Requirements and Test Methods
DIN EN 590 Automotive Fuels Diesel Requirements and Test Methods
DIN EN ISO 2409 Paints and Varnishes; Cross-Cut Test
DIN EN ISO 4628-1 Paints and Varnishes Evaluation of Degradation of Coatings Designation
of Quantity and Size of Defects, and of Intensity of Uniform Changes in
Appearance Part 1: General Introduction and Designation System
DIN EN ISO 4628-8 Paints and Varnishes Evaluation of Degradation of Coatings; Designation
of Quantity and Size of Defects and of Intensity of Uniform Changes in
Appearance Part 8: Evaluation of Corrosion Around a Scribe
DIN EN ISO 7253 Paints and Varnishes; Determination of Resistance to Neutral Salt Spray
(Fog)
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In this section, terminological inconsistencies may occur as the original titles are used.