C03. Paint Specification (WSS-M2P190-A)

ENGINEERING MATERIAL SPECIFICATION
PAINT PERFORMANCE, INTERIOR PARTS METAL SUBSTRATES WSS-M2P190-A
1. SCOPE
This specification defines the performance requirements for decorative coatings or finishes including
paint, autophoretic, electrodeposition coating and powder coating on metal and metal plated substrates
for interior use.
2. APPLICATION
This specification was released originally to define performance requirements for various interior
applications such as seat tracks, towel bars, speaker grilles, brake pedals, and shift controls.
3. REQUIREMENTS
Material specification requirements are to be used for initial qualification of materials.
All parts must also meet the appropriate part performance specification and Subsystems Design
Specification.
Testing must be conducted on parts. See Table 1 and 2 for sample size and testing required. A visible
component is defined as one that needs color approval and will go through the AAR process. A visible
component is also defined as a non color approved part that is visible to the end customer when seated in the
vehicle or standing out of the vehicle during normal operation. This includes but is not limited to components
that are in interior compartments and can be viewed when a vehicle component has been actuated.
3.1 STANDARD REQUIREMENTS FOR PRODUCTION MATERIALS
Material suppliers and part producers must conform to the Company's Standard Requirements
for Production Materials (WSS-M99P1111-A).
3.2 SYSTEM COMPONENTS
3.2.1 Test Specimen Preparation
Tests shall be performed on actual components processed through the production or

production intent process. Where this is not possible, panels can be used on the
production or production intent process.
Panels must be used when part geometry does not allow testing to be performed.
Panels must be approved through Materials Engineering prior to testing.
3.2.2 Substrate
Cold rolled steel, hot rolled steel, aluminum and magnesium or as specified on the
Engineering Document.
3.2.3 Surface Preparation
The surface to be coated shall be cleaned by an acceptable automated process, e.g.

cleaning line, to remove any stamping oils, dust, dirt or debris.
Date Action Revisions Rev 3

2013 11 14 Revised See Summary of Revisions L. Sinclair, NA
2008 09 16 Revised See Summary of Revisions for details L. Sinclair/Global Paint Team
2006 03 13 Activated L. Sinclair
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3.2.4 Film Thickness
Film thickness of all applicators must be sufficient to meet the performance and
appearance requirements of this specification. The minimum film thickness must be
stated on the print. The film thickness of all test specimens shall be reported on the
PSW and laboratory report. The minimums below are considered to be requirements
unless otherwise supported by data and agreed to by Materials Engineering.
Autophoretic 14.5 micron min

Electrodeposition coating 20.0 micron min
Powder Coating* 50.0 micron min
* - Powder Coatings require pretreatment.
3.2.5 Aging
Test panels or test specimens prepared for investigations according to this

specification must be aged for at least 72 hours at 23 +/- 2 °C prior to testing.
3.2.6 Production Repair
Repaired parts must also meet the requirements of this specification. All repair
materials and processes used must be approved by the affected Product Engineering
Office. Maximum film thickness and maximum number of repairs will be specified in a
mutually agreed control plan.
3.3 APPEARANCE
Color, gloss, tactile effect and surface finish shall match master Sample and/or Master
Appearance Sample as approved by Corporate Design.
The coating shall exhibit no craters, pinholes, solvent popping, seediness, abnormal roughness,
excessive flow or any other detrimental defect.
3.3.1 Color
(FLTM BI 109-01, Visual Assessment and/or
SAE J1545, MA58 Three-Angle CMC)
Shall match the Master Approved Sample.
3.3.2 Gloss
(FLTM BI 110-01, ASTM D 523)
As released by Engineering:
A: 20° Glossmeter, min 92

B: 60° Glossmeter 76 - 84
C: 60° Glossmeter 66 - 74
D: 60° Glossmeter 68 - 66
E: 60° Glossmeter 47 - 53
F: 60° Glossmeter 33 - 38
G: 60° Glossmeter 17 - 23
H: 60° Glossmeter 7 - 13
J: 60° Glossmeter 4-6
K: 60° Glossmeter 2-4
L: 60° Glossmeter 0.5 - 2.0
N: 60° Glossmeter 1.8 - 2.4
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3.4 RESISTANCE PROPERTIES
3.4.1 Interior Corrosion Resistance

(RQT-001101-002492 (18-0040),
Table 4, Modified CETP 00.00-L-467)
• Normal chamber L-467 humidity / temperature cycles

• Apply the 0.5% salt solution on first and eighth day of the test
• Showroom Review after first day (one complete day starting with salt spray
solution application).
• High Visibility Review (6 YIS) after eleventh day
Showroom Appearance
No white or red corrosion. No blistering, softening, dulling, loss of adhesion, or
cracking permitted.
Final Appearance:
No white or red corrosion
Exception for seat tracks and seat mounting hardware: Red rust allowed at welds,
crimps, edges of coated components, and drive areas of fasteners. No undercutting of
coating from allowable areas of red rust.
3.4.2 Adhesion Grade 0 max

(FLTM BI 106-01, Method B)
No flaking or chipping allowed.
3.4.3 Water Resistance

(FLTM BI 104-01, 96h)
Must meet adhesion requirement in 3.4.2 after 96 h.
No blistering, softening, dulling, or loss of adhesion when tested for adhesion within
30 minutes of removal from water on all paint systems.
3.4.4 Abrasion Resistance

(SAE J948, CS-10 wheels)
Abrasion resistance shall be determined on smooth test panels if it is impossible to

test a specimen taken from a component. The control plan shall state the film
thickness.
The film shall show no abrasion through to the substrate.
500 g load
1,000 cycles min and
1,000 cycles/25 µm paint thickness

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3.4.5 Resistance to Cleaning Agents Rating 4 min

(FLTM BN 107-01, 10 cycles, AATCC
Evaluation Procedure 2)
Test Modifications: Saturate white cotton cloth with the cleaners listed.
Cleaners (see also paragraph on Cleaning Agents)
1) Window cleaner
2) All purpose cleaner
3.4.6 Cure Test Rating 3 min.

(FLTM BN107-01, ISO 105-A02/AATCC
Test Procedure: Perform a 10 cycle double rub with 1 part MEK/17 parts toluene
applying moderate pressure with wetted cheesecloth.
3.4.7 Long Term Heat Exposure Rating 4 min

(ISO 105 A-02/AATCC evaluation Procedure 1)
Test three previously unexposed part as follows:
3.4.7.1 Horizontal or vertical parts AT OR ABOVE THE BELT-LINE (e.g. speaker

grilles, shift levers):
7 days at 100 +/- 2 °C
3.4.7.2 Horizontal or vertical parts BELOW THE BELT-LINE (e.g. speaker grilles,
shifter levers):
7 days at 90 +/- 2 °C
3.4.7.3 Horizontal or vertical parts in NON–SUN LOADED FLOOR LEVEL

LOCATIONS (e.g. track rails, mounting feet, brake pedals).
7 days at 80 +/- 2 °C
Appearance Evaluation: No evidence of cracks, blisters or change in

gloss when compared with original unaged sample.
After long term heat exposure and 24 h water immersion the parts must
meet the requirements in 3.4.2 for adhesion properties.

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3.4.8 Short Term Heat, Humidity and Cold Cycle Rating 4 min
(ISO 105 A-02/AATCC evaluation procedure 1)
3.4.8.1 Horizontal or vertical parts AT OR ABOVE THE BELT-LINE (e.g. speaker

grilles, shift levers):
. 5 h at -40 +/- 2 °C
. 30 min at 23 +/- 2 °C and 50 +/- 5% Relative humidity
. 5 h at 100 +/- 2 °C
. 2 h at 50 +/- 2 °C and 95 +/- 5% Relative humidity
. 5 h at -40 +/- 2 °C
. 5 h at 100 +/- 2 °C
3.4.8.2 Horizontal or vertical parts BELOW THE BELT LINE (e.g. speaker grilles,
shifter levers).
. 5 h at -40 +/- 2 °C
. 5 h at 90 +/- 2 °C
. 5 h at -40 +/- 2 °C
. 5 h at 90 +/- 2 °C
3.4.8.3 Horizontal or vertical parts in NON–SUN LOADED FLOOR LEVEL

LOCATIONS (e.g. track rails, mounting feet, brake pedals).
- 5 h at -40 +/- 2 °C
. 5 h at 80 +/- 2 °C
. 5 h at -40 +/- 2 °C
. 5 h at 80 +/- 2 °C
Appearance Evaluation: No evidence of cracks, blisters or change in

gloss when compared with original unaged sample.
After short term heat exposure and 24 h water immersion the parts must
meet the requirements in 3.4.2 for adhesion properties.

WSS-M2P190-A
3.4.9 Resistance to Fade (Color Keyed Parts Only) Rating 4 min.

(FLTM BO 116-01 ISO 105 A-02/AATCC
Evaluation: The parts shall be completely free from evidence of cracking, blistering,
checking and peeling. Read and report the gloss change per FLTM BI-110-01. The
gloss should not increase and if the gloss decreases it should be less than 30%.
Parts must be used unless impossible. If panels are used the panel size shall be
approximately 60 +/- 5 x 150 +/- 5 mm with 1/3 area protected from exposure.
Duplicate parts or panels are required, one for appearance evaluation and one for
water immersion.
The parts should be exposed per the chart below:
LOCATION FLTM BO 116-01 Test

Exposure
Severe Exposure: 3609.6 kJ/m2
Defroster Grille
2
Heavy Exposure: 2406.4 kJ/m
Actuator rods, etc.
2
Above the Beltline: 977.6 kJ/m
Head restraints
2
Below the Beltline: 601.6 kJ/m
Door Speaker Grilles
2
Mild Exposure: 225.6 kJ/m
Risers, tracks
After weathering parts shall be water immersed for 24 h and meet the adhesion
requirements in 3.4.2.
3.4.10 High Performance Paint Adhesion* (Thermal Shock) Rating 19 max

(FLTM BI 107-05)
No loss of gloss or any other surface deterioration.
Or
2
FLTM BO 160-04 (Method B) 2 mm max
No loss of gloss or any other surface deterioration.
* Note the method used on data submission form
3.4.11 Resistance to Water and Soap Rating 4 max

Spotting
(FLTM BI 113-01, ISO 105-A02/AATCC
No film softening allowed for any solution.

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3.4.12 Resistance to Grease Rating 4 min

(FLTM BJ 126-01)
To be tested with the greases listed in the PSW that will come in contact with the
coated components.
Appearance evaluation: No film softening, blistering, dulling or loss of adhesion

allowed for any grease.
3.4.13 Resistance to Marring

(SAE J365, 10 cycles)
A and B gloss surfaces
Shall be capable of being sanded with 1200 grit or finer and polished. No noticeable
change in gloss or appearance except for a minimum of polishing lines shall result.
C – L gloss surfaces
No evidence of discoloration, mar can be removed with four rubs of the thumb across
the mar. Seat tracks do not need to meet this requirement.
3.4.14 Resistance to Suntan Lotion Rating 3 max

and Insect Repellent No Loss of Adhesion
(FLTM BI 113-08, Method A )
3.4.15 Perspiration Resistance

(FLTM BI 113-07, ISO 105-A02/AATCC Evaluation Procedure 1)
Acid Perspiration Solution Rating 4 min

Alkaline Perspiration Solution Rating 4 min
3.5 ABRASION AND PAINT WEAR RESISTANCE USING THE ABREX MACHINE (METALLIC
COLORS ONLY)
(FLTM BN 155-01, ISO 105-A02/AATCC Procedure 1)
AATCC
Color and
Load Gloss
Materials (N) # of Cycles Change Abraded Area
Metallic Color 5 30,000 4 min No paint wear through
Rate and report the initial and final color, initial gloss and paint film thickness.
Paint film thickness must meet the requirements in 3.2.4.
3.6 PROCESS WINDOW DEFINITION
The supplier shall perform a Design of Experiments (Response Surface Analysis is

recommended) to determine the process window of the substrate/paint combination. The three
variables/parameters to be included in the design are bake temperature, bake time, and film
thickness. An initial screening experiment should be run to determine what levels should be
tested for the variables/parameters. This screening experiment should be reviewed with the
materials engineer to set up the final DOE. Responses to the DOE will be based on the
materials tested and will be chosen from tests listed within the specification.

WSS-M2P190-A
• Film Thickness, 3.2.4

• Gloss 3.3.2
• Initial Adhesion 3.4.2
• Water Resistance 3.4.3
• Cure Test 3.4.6
3.7 CONTROL PLANS AND PFMEA’S
The supplier Control Plan must include but is not limited to the following information:
1) Film Thickness 3.2.4 once per shift/ color

2) Color and Gloss (If applicable) 3.3.1, 3.3.2 once per shift/ color
3) Initial Adhesion 3.4.2 once per shift/ color
4) Cure 3.4.6 once per shift/ color
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 CLEANING AGENTS (See paragraph Resistance to Cleaning Agents)
1) Window cleaner ZC-23*
2) All purpose cleaner ZC-56*
*or Ford Motor Company Recommended Equivalents.

WSS-M2P190-A
Table 1: Test Matrix for Visible Components

New Coating Materials Established Coating (PV Testing)
(DV Testing)
All Applicators New Paint Existing Paint Line (Applicator)
Sample Size Line (No
Ford
History)
New MCDCC Existing New Part Switching New Process
Coating Sign Off Part for a known Part/Same Changes
Material different paints on Material
application the same
part
Test Method Example A Example B Example Example D Example Example Example
C E F G
Test Colors Any Each Color One Dark/ Any Any Any
One Light
3.2.4 Film 1 X X X X X X
Thickness
3.3.2 Gloss 1 X X X
3.4.1 Interior 3 X X
Corrosion
Resistance
3.4.2 Adhesion 3 X X X X X X
3.4.3 Water 3 X X X X X X
Resistance
3.4.4 Abrasion 3 X
Resistance
3.4.5 Resistance 1 X
to Cleaning
3.4.6 Cure Test 1 X X X X X
Contact Materials Engineering

3.4.7 Long Term 1 X
Heat Exposure
3.4.8 Short Term 1 X X
Heat Humidity
and Cold Cycle
3.4.9 Resistance 1 X X
to Fade
3.4.10 High 3 X X X
Performance
Paint Adhesion
to Water and
Soap
to Grease
to Marring
to Suntan Lotion
3.4.15 1 X
Perspiration
Resistance
3.5 Abrasion and 1 X
Paint Wear
Resistance
(Abrex)
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Table 2: Test Matrix for Non-Visible Components

New Coating Established Coating (PV Testing)
Materials (DV
Testing)
Sample Size All Applicators New Paint Existing Paint Line (Applicator)
Line (No
Ford History)
Existing Part New Part for Switching New Process
a different known paints Part/Same Changes
application on the same Material
part
Test Method Example A Example C Example D Example E Example Example
F G
3.2.4 Film 1 X X X X X
Thickness
3.3.2 Gloss 1
3.4.1 Interior 3
Corrosion
Resistance
3.4.2 Adhesion 3 X X X X X
3.4.3 Water 3 X X X X X
Resistance
3.4.4 Abrasion 3
Resistance
3.4.5 Resistance 1
to Cleaning
3.4.6 Cure Test 1 X X X X X
3.4.7 Long Term 1 X
Contact Materials Engineering

Heat Exposure
3.4.8 Short Term 1 X
Heat Humidity
and Cold Cycle
3.4.9 Resistance 1
to Fade
3.4.10 High 3 X
Performance
Paint Adhesion
3.4.11 Resistance 1
to Water and
Soap
3.4.12 Resistance 3
to Grease
3.4.13 Resistance 1
to Marring
3.4.14 Resistance 1
to Suntan Lotion
3.4.15 1
Perspiration
Resistance
3.5 Abrasion and 1
Paint Wear
Resistance
(Abrex)

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Examples for Tables 1 and 2
Example A: A new coating is developed by a paint manufacture for automotive applications.

Example B: Only run if the color is color matched for the given coating system and will receive AAR.
Example C: Painter goes out of business. New painter uses the same paint, but has never painted parts for
Ford.
Example D: Tier 2 painter for brackets is asked to coat tracks on the same line.
Example E: Supplier is switching from standard e-coat to high edge e-coat on their in-house paint line. Both e-
coats are widely used at Ford.
Example F: Supplier is painting first run of PPAP seat anchors for the new model program on the paint line that
supports current model.
Example G: The level of testing is highly dependent on what is changing. Contact Materials Engineering.
Note: This specification can’t prove out parts or coatings that involve changes in vehicle environment such as
increased wetness or temperature. These changes may require vehicle testing, consult component function
requirements.
5. SUMMARY OF REVISIONS
2013 11 14
Added definition for a visible component.
Updated corrosion requirement from the FLTM BI 123-03, ASTM D 610 to the modified cyclic
corrosion requirement
Removed reference to SAE J2414 under resistance to fade. Added clarification indicating that this is
only for color keyed products.
Removed Fogging
Removed Odor
Removed Stone Chip
2
Updated requirement for thermal shock BO 160-04 from no adhesion loss to 2 mm max.
Updated DV/PV table in back for visible / non visible parts
Added section regarding control plan and PFMEA’s
Changed all purpose cleaner from ZC-11-A to ZC-56
• Revisions 2008-09-16
• Addition of Metal Substrate to title.
• Addition of autophoretic to scope.
• Addition of testing statement to requirement section.
• Section 3.2.4 addition of minimum film thickness and modification of wording to address print
specification.
• Section 3.4.3 addition of 1.4 L and change in maximum number of chips from 6 to 5.
• Section 3.4.4 addition of post test adhesion.
• Section 3.4.8 and 3.4.9 addition of post test water immersion and adhesion.
• Section 3.4.10 Change title to resistance to fade. Modified testing requirement and exposure
rates to allow both filtered and non filtered xenon. Addition of post test water immersion and
adhesion.
• Section 3.4.11 addition of maximum rating and alternative FLTM testing.
• Section 3.4.15 changed test method from DVM-0036-MA, DVM-0039-MA to FLTM BI 113-08 at
23˚C and 74˚C.
• Deleted flammability requirement
• Section 3.6 changed rating from 2 to 3. Changed FLTM from BO 131-01 to BO 131-03.
• Section 3.7 changed abrex method from DVM-0055-MA to BN 115-01. Combined high and low
touch regions to one region.
• Section 3.8 addition of process window tests.
• Addition of DV/PV table.

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ENGINEERING MATERIAL SPECIFICATION

PAINT PERFORMANCE, INTERIOR PARTS METAL SUBSTRATES WSS-M2P190-A

Material specification requirements are to be used for initial qualification of materials.

3.1 STANDARD REQUIREMENTS FOR PRODUCTION MATERIALS

3.2 SYSTEM COMPONENTS

3.2.1 Test Specimen Preparation

Tests shall be performed on actual components processed through the production or

3.2.3 Surface Preparation

The surface to be coated shall be cleaned by an acceptable automated process, e.g.

Date Action Revisions Rev 3

3.2.4 Film Thickness

Autophoretic 14.5 micron min

* - Powder Coatings require pretreatment.

Test panels or test specimens prepared for investigations according to this

3.2.6 Production Repair

Shall match the Master Approved Sample.

A: 20° Glossmeter, min 92

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3.4 RESISTANCE PROPERTIES

3.4.1 Interior Corrosion Resistance

• Normal chamber L-467 humidity / temperature cycles

3.4.2 Adhesion Grade 0 max

No flaking or chipping allowed.

3.4.3 Water Resistance

Must meet adhesion requirement in 3.4.2 after 96 h.

3.4.4 Abrasion Resistance

Abrasion resistance shall be determined on smooth test panels if it is impossible to

The film shall show no abrasion through to the substrate.

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3.4.5 Resistance to Cleaning Agents Rating 4 min

Cleaners (see also paragraph on Cleaning Agents)

3.4.6 Cure Test Rating 3 min.

3.4.7 Long Term Heat Exposure Rating 4 min

Test three previously unexposed part as follows:

3.4.7.1 Horizontal or vertical parts AT OR ABOVE THE BELT-LINE (e.g. speaker

7 days at 100 +/- 2 °C

3.4.7.3 Horizontal or vertical parts in NON–SUN LOADED FLOOR LEVEL

Appearance Evaluation: No evidence of cracks, blisters or change in

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3.4.8.1 Horizontal or vertical parts AT OR ABOVE THE BELT-LINE (e.g. speaker

3.4.8.3 Horizontal or vertical parts in NON–SUN LOADED FLOOR LEVEL

Appearance Evaluation: No evidence of cracks, blisters or change in

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3.4.9 Resistance to Fade (Color Keyed Parts Only) Rating 4 min.

The parts should be exposed per the chart below:

LOCATION FLTM BO 116-01 Test

3.4.10 High Performance Paint Adhesion* (Thermal Shock) Rating 19 max

No loss of gloss or any other surface deterioration.

* Note the method used on data submission form

3.4.11 Resistance to Water and Soap Rating 4 max

No film softening allowed for any solution.

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3.4.12 Resistance to Grease Rating 4 min

Appearance evaluation: No film softening, blistering, dulling or loss of adhesion

3.4.13 Resistance to Marring

A and B gloss surfaces

3.4.14 Resistance to Suntan Lotion Rating 3 max

3.4.15 Perspiration Resistance

Acid Perspiration Solution Rating 4 min

Metallic Color 5 30,000 4 min No paint wear through

Paint film thickness must meet the requirements in 3.2.4.

3.6 PROCESS WINDOW DEFINITION

The supplier shall perform a Design of Experiments (Response Surface Analysis is

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