DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION No: LP-463PB-13-01

Laboratory Procedure Date Published: 2002-09-09

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SILICONE CONTAMINATION OF A PAINTED SURFACE
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1.0 GENERAL

This procedure describes the method for determining the presence of silicone or silicone-like contaminants
on rubber, plastic or metal parts. These substances are deemed to be contaminants when, by transfer,
they cause defects on bodies and parts being painted in assembly plants such as cratering, fish-eyeing or
significant film defects.

Unless otherwise specified, both the effect of contaminant under a paint film test and the effect of
contaminant over a wet paint film test shall be performed.

2.0 TEST EQUIPMENT & MATERIALS

The materials listed in Table 1 should be used as required to simulate the coating system being employed
with the candidate part being tested:

TABLE 1: TEST MATERIALS

Name Of Item Description Material Standard
4” X 12” Unpolished Cold Rolled
Steel Test Panels NA
Steel
Pre-Treatment Chemicals Zinc Phosphate Solution PS-4312, PS-3798, or PS-7449
Electrocoat Lead-Free Epoxy Cathodic MS-PB45-1 or equivalent
Primer Liquid or Powder Anti-Chip MS-PB54 –1 or equivalent
MS-PA30-1, MS-PA35-1, or
Topcoat Basecoat/Clearcoat System
equivalent
Cleaning Solvent VM&P Naphtha MS-1316

3.0 SUMMARY OF METHOD

3.1 Effect of Contaminant Under a Paint Film

Rub a phosphated and primed steel panel with the subject contaminant. Topcoat the panel. Panel should
be examined for defects before and after the bake cycle.

3.2 Effect of Contaminant Over a Wet Paint Film

Topcoat a phosphated and primed steel panel. Pass an air scream over the subject contaminant part and
in the direction of the wet top coated test panel. Panel should be examined for defects before and after the
bake cycle.

4.0 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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This standard may involve hazardous materials, operations and equipment. This standard does not
purport to address all of the safety problems associated with its use. It is the responsibility of whoever
uses this standard to consult and establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

5.0 SAMPLING

Refer to the applicable Material Standard.

NOTE: A control should always be run for comparison purposes.

6.0 PROCEDURE

6.1 Effect of Contaminant Under a Paint Film

Lightly rub a phosphated (PS-4312, PS-3798, or PS-7449), electrocoated (MS-PB45-1) and primed (MS-
PB54-1) steel panel with the subject contaminant covering the total surface area.

NOTE: If the subject contaminant part is metal or if it does not lend itself to rubbing directly onto the
panel, the contaminant can be transferred manually by lightly rubbing one's hand over the part and
subsequently rubbing that hand over the panel. If more than one part is being tested per day, it is
necessary that the same technician not be used for each pat when the hand transfer method is being
utilized to avoid cross contamination due to the highly transferable nature of substances such as silicone.

Wipe the bottom half (only) of the panel with VM&P Naphtha (MS-1316).

Topcoat the panel with MS-PA30-1 or MS-PA35-1, as specified, according to PS-962.

Examine the top coated panel before and after the bake cycle and note any evidence of cratering, fish-
eyeing, distortion, or any significant film defects.

6.2 Effect of Contaminant Over a Wet Paint Film

Topcoat a phosphated (PS-4312, PS-3798, or PS-7449), electrocoated (MS-PB45-1) and primed (MS-
PB54-1) steel panel with MS-PA30-1 or MS-PA35-1, as specified, according to PS-962.

WITHIN 30 SECONDS AFTER APPLICATION OF THE COLOR COAT, pass a 347 to 414 kPa (50 to 60
psi) air stream over the subject contaminant part and in the direction of the wet top coated test panel.

NOTE: The subject part must be rotated to insure that the air stream hits all surfaces and the wet painted
surface of the test panel should be from 2 to 3 feet from the subject part.

Examine the top coated panel before and after the bake cycle and note any evidence of cratering, fish-
eyeing, distortion, or any significant film defects.

7.0 REPORT

The report shall include the test procedure used, and shall describe the coating and silicon materials used
i.e. source, color, curing process, etc.

The report shall describe the results of all inspections i.e. existence of cratering, fish-eyeing, distortion or
significant coating film defects etc.

8.0 GENERAL INFORMATION

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Certain important information relative to this Laboratory Procedure has been included in separate
standards. To assure the materials submitted meet all of DaimlerChrysler requirements, it is mandatory
that the requirements in the following standards be met.

CS-9800 - Application of this procedure, the subscription service, and approved sources
CS-9003 - Regulated substances and recyclability

For specific information on this document, please refer to the contact person shown in the "Publication
Information" Section of this document. For general information on obtaining Engineering Standards and
Laboratory Procedures, see CS-9800 or contact the Engineering Standards Department at
engstds@dcx.com.

9.0 REFERENCES

CS-9800 MS-PA30-1 MS-PB54-1 PS-3798

CS-9003 MS-PA35-1 PS-962 PS-7449
MS-1316 MS-PB45-1 PS-4312

10.0 PUBLICATION INFORMATION

Contact/Phone No: Kim Scarlet (248) 576-7433

Alternate Contact/Phone No: Kim Remer (248) 576-0652
Dept. Name & Dept. No./Tech Club/Organization: Body Materials Engineering, Dept. 5820
Date Procedure Originally (Initially) Published: 1963-05-28
Date Published: 2002-09-09
Change Notice: NA
Description of Change: New Format

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