ENGINEERING MATERIAL SPECIFICATION

TAPE, TRANSIT FILM, REMOVABLE, INTERIOR WSS-M3G238-A1

TAPE, TRANSIT FILM, REMOVABLE, WHEELS WSS-M3G238-A2
TAPE, TRANSIT FILM, REMOVABLE, EXTERIOR WSS-M3G238-A3

1. SCOPE

The material defined by this specification is a film with one side uniformly coated with low tack adhesive.

2. APPLICATION

This specification was released originally for material used as a manufacturing and shipping aid to
protect interior and exterior surfaces (painted and non-painted) against soiling and damage prior to
customer delivery. The temperature range and criteria for proper application and removal of the film
should follow manufacturers recommended practices.

2.1 LIMITATIONS

Adhesive backed transit films are not to be used on leather surfaces.

A1 – Transit films shall not be left on the surface for longer than 30 days due to the adhesive
permanently migrating to the substrate when left on for long periods of time. Contact Materials
Engineering if requesting to keep it on longer.

A2 /A3 Transit films shall not be left on the surface for longer than 6 months due to the adhesive
permanently migrating to the substrate when left on for longer periods of time.

3. REQUIREMENTS

3.1 APPROVED SOURCES

A3 - This specification requires the use of approved sources. Only the sources identified on
the Ford Approved Source List (ASL) can be used when this specification is listed on the
drawing, CAD file, or other documents. The list of approved sources is located within Ford at
www.mats.ford.com or available externally through a Ford Materials Engineer.

A1/A2 This specification does not use approved sources. Any reliable supplier meeting these
requirements may be used.

3.2 FUNCTIONAL APPROVAL

Functional trial results must be approved by the affected assembly operation and Design
Engineering. Results shall be made available to Materials Engineering prior to material
approval and release. No surrogate data is allowed. Testing needs to occur on every
production representative part.

3.3 APPEARANCE

Date Action Revisions Rev 03

2017 05 17 Revised See Summary of Revisions S. Gatzek, NA
2017 03 22 Editorial See Summary of Revisions L. Schmalz, NA
2010 01 14 Activated M. Gramlic, L. Schmalz, C. Mracna, NA
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Upon being unwound for application, the film shall present a smooth and uniform appearance,
allowing for satisfactory application properties. The color and appearance shall be visually
similar to the standard approved film.

3.4 GREEN STRENGTH

The tape shall develop sufficient adhesion to permit normal handling immediately after
application.

3.5 PREPARATION OF TEST SPECIMENS

Substrate test specimens may be obtained from representative plaques or production parts.
Unless otherwise specified, tests shall be conducted on production representative substrates by
applying the tape per the following procedure:

Clean test panels with a suitable solvent, such as a 50/50 mix of isopropyl alcohol and water,
and allow to air dry.

Peel the liner from the film in a smooth continuous motion. Do not peel the film from the liner.

Position the tape on the test substrate.

For flat test panels, use the roller described in ASTM D 1000 (except roller rate: 50 mm/s) with
no additional pressure, pass the roller over the full length of the tape once in each direction. For
test parts with curved substrates, use a squeegee to apply the film.

Test samples with applied tape shall be conditioned for 48 h at 23°C and 50% relative humidity
prior to environmental exposure. Tests shall be completed within 24 h after removal from the
conditioning environment unless otherwise specified.

3.6 ADHESION AFTER ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURE- INTERIOR (A1)

(ASTM D1000)

Acceptance Criteria
After each environmental exposure test (paragraphs 3.6.1-3.6.4), peel the tape from the
substrate. The film must be removed in a continuous manner without breakage, damage to the
substrate, adhesive stain, discoloration or gloss change. No adhesive transfer or residue that
would attract dirt, after any environmental conditions is allowed.

3.6.1 Weathering Resistance

2
(FLTM BO 116-01, ISO 105 A-02/AATCC Evaluation Procedure 1), 752 kJ/m

3.6.2 Heat Resistance

Instrument Panels:
Sun Load per IP-105: 107 °C surface temperature via heat lamps with a chamber
temperature of 90 °C for 242 hours.

All Other Interior Parts:

(10 days at 100 +/- 2 °C)

3.6.3 Humidity Resistance

(7 days at 38 +/- 2 °C and 95 - 100% relative humidity)

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3.6.4 Environmental Cycle Resistance

5 h at -30 +/- 2 °C
30 min at 23 +/- 2 °C and 50% R.H.
5 h at 100 +/- 2 °C
30 min at 23 +/- 2 °C and 50% R.H.
2 h at 50 +/- 2 °C and 95 +/- 5% R.H.
30 min at 23 +/- 2 °C and 50% R.H.
5 h at -30 +/- 2 °C
30 min at 23 +/- 2 °C and 50% R.H.
5 h at 100 +/- 2 °C

3.6.5 Odor Rating 3 max

(FLTM BO 131-03)

3.7 ADHESION AFTER ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURE- WHEELS (A2)

(ASTM D 1000, adhesion tests use 180° peel)

Acceptance Criteria
After each environmental exposure test (paragraphs 3.7.2-3.7.5), peel the tape from the
substrate. The film must be removed in a continuous manner without breakage, damage to the
substrate, adhesive stain, discoloration or gloss change. Adhesive transfer allowed but must be
less than 5% and easily removed with manufacturer recommended cleaning procedure. Unless
otherwise indicated, the peel loads shall be 7 - 30 N/25mm after all environmental exposure
tests.

3.7.1 Initial Adhesion

(20 Minutes at Ambient Temperature)

Minimum 5 N/25mm - for use on Wheels greater than 345 sq./cm. surface contact area.
Minimum 7 N/25mm - for use on Wheels less than 345 sq./cm. surface contact area.

3.7.2 Resistance to Weathering

Xenon Weatherometer,
2
(SAE J2527, 0.55W/m Irradiance, 168 hrs, Borosilicate inner and outer filters, Atlas
Water Cooled, Rotary Drum Xenon Arc Apparatus only)

3.7.3 Heat Resistance

(7 days at 80 +/- 2 °C)

3.7.4 Humidity Resistance

(7 days at 38 +/- 2 °C and 95 - 100% relative humidity)

3.7.5 Environmental Cycle Resistance

(FLTM BQ 104-07, Procedure 1 or 10)

3.8 ADHESION AFTER ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURE- EXTERIOR (A3)

(ASTM D1000)

Following each environmental exposure (paragraphs 3.8.1-3.8.5.) conduct 180 degree peel
adhesion per ASTM D1000.

The film must be removed in a continuous manner without breakage, damage to the substrate,
adhesive stain, discoloration or gloss change. No adhesive transfer allowed after any
environmental conditions.

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3.8.1 Resistance to Weathering

3.8.1.1 Xenon Weatherometer, 6-9 N/25 mm

2
(SAE J2527, 0.55W/m Irradiance, 500 hrs, Borosilicate inner and outer
filters, Atlas Water Cooled, Rotary Drum Xenon Arc Apparatus only)

Application of film for Xenon Weathering test:

Apply the film in such a manner that a border 10 mm wide is created on

all edges which has exposed paint without film. This will allow for
weathering of the edges of the film.

3.8.1.2 Outdoor Weathering (6 months) 6-9 N/25 mm

(Jacksonville, FL or Atlanta, GA area with 3 summer months included,
panels exposed at 0 deg from horizontal)

Application of film prior to Outdoor Weathering:

Use a spray bottle to apply tap water to the panel prior to applying the
film. Apply tape over the water and purposely add wrinkles/creases to
the tape during application. Minimum film size should be 100 x 100
mm. Multiple samples can be applied to each paint panel.

NOTE: For body in white paint, outdoor exposure panels shall be 300 x
500 mm metal panels painted black from each paint supplier for with
each clear coat technology currently supplied to Ford.

Use actual part when testing film for hang on parts.

No surface defect, adhesive residue, and witness/marks/worm tracking

of discoloration allowed on paint surface.

3.8.2 Heat Resistance 6-9 N/25mm

(7days at 80 +/- 2 °C)

3.8.3 Condensing Humidity Resistance 6-9 N/25mm

(FLTM BI 104-02, Method A, 120 h)

3.8.4 Environmental Cycle Resistance 6-9 N/25mm

(FLTM BQ 104-07, Procedure 1 or 10)

3.8.5 Resistance to Etch/Fallout Damage

3.8.5.1 Acid Resistance No etching permitted
o
(FLTM BI 113-01 except 80 C for 4 hrs)

• Sulfuric acid H2SO4 adjusted to pH of 2

• Bee dropping mixture (47 g formic acid, 24 g tannic acid 10% in H2O,
24 g honey and 5 g albumin 10% in H2O.

Apply 0.2 mls of specified solutions on test panels. Place in preheated

o
oven at 80 C for 4 hrs. Remove film when panel returns to room
temperature.

3.8.5.2 Fluid Resistance

(FLTM BI 168-01, Method B, Gasoline,
Engine Oil, Coolant, Windshield Washer Fluid)

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No evidence of softening, staining, blistering, flaking, chipping,

checking, chalking, cracks, splits, sinks, bulges, tackiness, peeling or
delamination, change in gloss, milkiness, wrinkling, iridescence, or
bloom.

3.8.5.3 Soot Resistance

No staining, dulling or
other damage to the painted surface.

Place 0.2 mls of artificial soot liquid (20 parts carbon black, 75 parts tap
water, and 5 parts 1N H2SO4, by wt.) on the test panel. Place test panel
in 80 +/- 2 C oven for 4 h. Remove panel from oven at completion and
allow to cool to room temperature. Peel off the Film and examine
painted surface for possible damage.

3.8.5.4 Iron Filling Staining Resistance

No staining of
the paint surface.

Scatter 5 g of #200 mesh iron filings on the test panel and place in an
80 +/- 2 C oven for 4 h. Remove at completion and subject test panel to
24 h salt spray environment. Peel off the Film and examine painted
surface for staining.

4. GENERAL INFORMATION
The information given below is provided for clarification and assistance in meeting the requirements of
this specification. Contact gmfs@ford.com for questions concerning Engineering Material Specifications.

4.1 MATERIAL PROPERTIES

(ASTM D1000)

Where applicable the following properties may be specified on the engineering drawing. In all
cases this information will be provided by the supplier when requested.

4.1.1 Color

4.1.2 Thickness

4.1.3 Base Film / Adhesive / Release Liner

4.1.4 Application Substrate

4.1.5 Application Process

4.1.6 Tensile Strength

4.1.7 Elongation

4.2 STORAGE STABILITY 6 months

(10 - 28 °C and 10 - 80% relative humidity)

4.3 APPROVAL OF MATERIALS

Suppliers desiring approval of their materials shall first obtain an expression of interest from
Purchasing, Design or Product Development, and Materials Engineering. The supplier shall
submit a completed copy of their laboratory test reports, signed by a qualified and authorized
representative of the test facility, demonstrating full compliance with all the requirements of
the Material Specification. Tested material samples must be available for review upon request
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and kept for a minimum of one year. Upon request, the supplier will review the associated
quality control documents (Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis, Control Plans,
Certification testing) with Ford.

4.4 SUPPLIER'S ONGOING RESPONSIBILITY

All materials must be equivalent in all characteristics to the material upon which approval was
originally granted.

Prior to making any changes to the material originally approved, whether or not such changes
affect the material's ability to meet the specification requirements, the supplier shall notify the
affected Supplier Technical Assistance (STA), Purchasing, and Materials Engineering
activities of the proposed changes (with reasons) by submission of a completed Suppliers
Request for Engineering Approval, SREA.

For parts and components using Ford Engineering Material Specifications, all samples tested
to the specifications for Design Verification (DV), Production Verification (PV) and Production
Part Approval Process (PPAP) sign off must be kept until Job 1.

4.5 RESTRICTED SUBSTANCE MANAGEMENT STANDARD

Substance restrictions imposed by regulations or Company direction applies to the materials

addressed by this document. The restrictions are identified in the Restricted Substance
Management Standard WSS-M99P9999-A1 which is updated yearly. It is the supplier’s
responsibility to comply with this standard on a continuing basis through IMDS and or GMAP
reporting.

5. SUMMARY OF REVISIONS

2017 05 17
• Updated Section 3.6 Adhesion After Environmental Exposure – Interior: Updated acceptance
criteria, temperatures and durations for sections 3.6.1, 3.6.2 and 3.6.4

2017 03 22
• Editorial – Approved Sources - Change A1 suffix to fall under any reliable supplier to match ASL
while approved supply base is being developed. Will be move back after approved sources
have been identified.

2017 01 13
• Added limitations section.
• Added adhesion after cycling statement regarding soft trim to section 3.6.
• Reformatted into standard format

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