PPAP 4th Ed
PPAP 4th Ed
PPAP 4th Ed
ENGINEERING
STANDARDS
Material Specification
GMW15520
1 Scope
1.1 Material Description. The requirements listed in this specification must be met by all interior paint systems
used in all GM vehicle interiors. Paint systems must follow the steps in Figure 1 to complete the paint approval
process of a part.
Type M: Metallic
Type A, Type B, Type D, and Type F haptic feel must be approved by the Global Haptic Lead prior to evaluating
the paint system performance.
1.2.2 Basecoat/Clearcoat (BC) Applications. Basecoat plus clearcoat systems approved to this specification
shall be approved with the symbol (BC) following the haptic suffix.
1.3 Applicability. This specification covers requirements for an interior, waterborne or solventborne, one or two
component paint system for use on parts made of paintable olefins including rigid thermoplastic polyolefins
(TPO) and polypropylenes (PP). All substrates must be tested per GMW16172 to confirm paintability.
1.4 Remarks. TPO and PP substrates can be pretreated by priming, fluorination, chlorination, plasma, flame,
etc. A single pretreatment is required to achieve initial paint approval. The initial paint approval shall be linked to
the specific pretreatment as listed on MATSPC. Additional pretreatments using the specific approved paint must
be evaluated per Column 1B in Table 1 and added to the comments section of the initial MATSPC approval.
2 References
Note: Only the latest approved standards are applicable unless otherwise specified.
2.1 External Standards/Specifications.
ASTM D3763
ISO 105-A02
ISO 2808
ISO 6603-2
ISO 20433
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2.2 GM Standards/Specifications.
GMW3059
GMW3208
GMW3221
GMW3417
GMW14162
GMW14334
GMW14445
GMW14698
GMW14729
GMW14797
GMW14829
GMW15340
GMW15548
GMW15891
GMW16172
GMW16727
GMW16853
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3 Requirements
3.1 Sample Conditioning. All samples are to be conditioned prior to each requirement test to GMW3221,
Code B. Painted samples shall be subjected to all testing after a minimum aging period of 72 h following the
baking or drying cycle.
3.2 Paint System Requirements. The paint system tested on the panels must be identical to the production
intent paint system.
3.3 Sample Preparation and Identification. The plastic substrates and paint system shall be identified per
3.3.1 and 3.3.2.
3.3.1 Plastic Substrates. Use only substrates as defined in Table 1.
Vendor
Compound number
3.3.2 Paint System.
Vendor
Paint formulation
Processing conditions, including all reduction parameters, surface preparation, flash and cure times and
temperatures and dry film thickness for each film of paint applied
3.4 Testing. Perform all testing as indicated in Table 1 and Table 2.
3.4.1 GM Confirmation Testing. For all Column 1A Material Approvals (in addition to Section 3.4), three (3)
panels per combination listed in Table 1 must be submitted for sunscreen and insect repellent resistance testing
to be performed by GM Materials Engineering.
3.4.2 Test Report. Use the appropriate table in Appendix A (Tables A1, A2 and/or A3) to record all test results.
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Column 1A
Column 1B
Column 2
Substrate: GMW15340
Colors:
If Type A/D/F: Red and Blue Paint at Primary
Gloss C (PGC) Gloss
If Type C: Red and Blue Paint at Primary Gloss F
(PGF) Gloss
If Type M: Nova Silver or Similar Bright Metallic
GMW15548 Agreed Upon Color
Requested Color and Substrate
All testing to be completed on flat plaques unless noted as Grain in Table 2. Grained plaque testing to be done
over GMGA001 Darwin grain. If GMGA001 is not available, consult with GM Materials Engineering for a similar
regional animal grain with similar grain depth and a random pattern. Grained plaque testing is not required for
Type B and Type M approvals.
Table 2: Testing Requirements
Test
Standard
Requirement
1A
1B
Number Samples
Paint supplier specify range
. Report actual values of
samples.
1Note 1
Visual check
No objectionable defects,
must match standard
1Note 1
Cure
GMW15891,
92% minimum denatured ethyl alcohol
1Note 1
Initial Adhesion
GMW14829 Method A
Rating 1
1Note 1
Flat and Grain
Humidity
Rating 1,
No objectionable defects
1Note 1
Flat and Grain
Rating 1,
No objectionable defects
1Note 1
Flat and Grain
Effects of Cleaners
and Lotions
1Note 1
N/A
Film Thickness
ISO 2808
Appearance
Note 2
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Purpose:
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1A
1B
Test
Standard
Requirement
Rating 2
For Scratch and Color Crock
(Type M), no penetration of
surface when evaluated with and
without 10x magnification
3Note 1
Flat and Grain
Color Crock
1Note 1
N/A
Wear Resistance
1Note 1
N/A
1Note 1
1Note 1
Perspiration
Resistance
1Note 1
N/A
N/A
Odor
GMW16853
See GMW16853
1Note 6
N/A
Note 6
N/A
Note 6
N/A
Number Samples
Fogging
GMW16853
Emissions
Colorfastness to
Artificial Light
GMW16853
Note 5
See GMW16853
1
1
See GMW16853
Delta E 3.0
No objectionable defects
Rating 4 per ISO 105-A02
or
GME Only:
No objectionable defects
Rating 4 to 5 per ISO 105-A02
1Note 1
Humidity after
Colorfastness to
Artificial Light
Rating 1
No objectionable defects
1Note 1
Natural Weathering
(Material)
GMW3417-L2-F1-G1-T6,
150 000 TNR Langleys,
Interim reports at 75 000 TNR Langleys
Delta E 3.0
No objectionable defects
Rating 4 per ISO 105-A02
1Note 1
N/A
N/A
Natural Weathering
(Color)
GMW3417-L1-F1-G1-T6 Note 7
105 000 TNR Note 8 Langleys,
Interim report at 55 000 TNR Langleys
Delta E 3.0
No objectionable defects
Rating 4 per ISO 105-A02
N/A
N/A
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Test
Standard
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Requirement
1A
1B
Number Samples
Humidity after Natural
Weathering
(Material + Color)
Rating 1
No objectionable defects
1Note 1
N/A
1Note 1
N/A
N/A
Reverse Multi-axial
Impact Strength
N/A
N/A
4 Manufacturing Process
Not applicable.
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5.4 Material Safety Data Sheets/Safety Data Sheets (MSDS/SDS). For new product submissions, or when a
change in chemical composition of an existing product has occurred, a complete copy of the Material Safety
Data Sheet/Safety Data Sheet must be submitted in compliance with the Globally Harmonized System of
Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) requirements or other country-specific MSDS/SDS
requirements. In addition, product MSDS/SDS submissions must be in compliance with specific country General
Motors TMC003 Material Safety Data Sheet/Safety Data Sheet guidance documents where available.
5.5 All materials supplied to this standard must comply with the requirements of GMW3059, Restricted and
Reportable Substances for Parts.
6 Approved Sources
Materials supplied to this specification must be approved by General Motors.
The appropriate GM Materials Engineering Department (Product Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering)
must confirm materials as meeting the requirements of this specification. Only materials/sources listed in the GM
Materials File (MATSPC) and color approvals listed in the Appearance Database (Blue Sky) under this standard
number have been qualified by Engineering as meeting the requirements of this standard.
Paint supplier must submit proper bake charts for all MATSPC approvals.
7.1 Glossary.
Appearance Database (Blue Sky): Global repository of GM color approvals for corresponding GM Engineering
Standards.
MATSPC: Global repository of GM approved materials for corresponding GM Engineering Standards.
Objectionable Defects: This includes but is not limited to immediate or delayed blistering, exudation, cracking,
wrinkling, swelling, water spotting, and significant gloss or color change.
7.2 Acronyms, Abbreviations, and Symbols.
APOPS
Approved Paint on Parts (testing done per GMW14797)
BC
Basecoat/Clearcoat
Delta E
Color Difference
GHS
Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals
HDT
Heat Deflection Temperature
MSDS
Material Safety Data Sheet
N/A
Not applicable
PC
Polycarbonate
PGC
Primary Gloss C
PGF
Primary Gloss F
PP
Polypropylene
SDS
Safety Data Sheet
SVOC
Semi Volatile Organic Compound
TNR
Temperature Normalized Radiation
TPO
Thermoplastic Polyolefin
VOC
Volatile Organic Compound
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7 Notes
GMW15520
8 Coding System
This standard shall be referenced in other documents, drawings, etc., as follows:
Material per GMW15520 Type X (YZ)
Where:
X
Indicates haptic type defined per 1.2.1
(YZ)
Optional suffix defined per 1.2.2
Description (Organization)
MAY 2008
Initial publication.
JUL 2010
OCT 2014
NOV 2014
Updated to include Type F Haptic Feel. (Materials Finishes and Coatings Global
Subsystem Leadership Team)
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Appendix A
Table A1: Paint System Approval
PAINT COMPANY:
PAINT SPECIFICATION:
PAINT MATERIAL:
PRETREATMENT:
GMW15520 - TYPE
PROCESS CONDITIONS:
RESULTS
Paint Color:
TESTS
Substrate Spec:
Substrate:
Substrate:
mm
Film Thickness
Substrate:
mm
(color) / (gloss)
GMW15548
Substrate:
mm
mm
Appearance
Cure
Rating:
Rating:
Rating:
Rating:
Rating:
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Rating:
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Rating:
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Rating:
Rating:
Rating:
Rating:
Rating:
Rating:
Rating:
Rating:
Cleaner 1:
Cleaner 1:
Cleaner 1:
Cleaner 1:
Rating:
Rating:
Rating:
Rating:
Cleaner 2:
Cleaner 2:
Cleaner 2:
Cleaner 2:
Humidity
(Flat)
Humidity
(Grain)*
Rating:
Rating:
Rating:
Rating:
Cleaner 3:
Cleaner 3:
Cleaner 3:
Cleaner 3:
Rating:
Rating:
Rating:
Rating:
Cleaner 4:
Cleaner 4:
Cleaner 4:
Cleaner 4:
Rating:
Rating:
Rating:
Rating:
Rating:
Rating:
Rating:
Rating:
Scratch:
Scratch:
Scratch:
Scratch:
Crock
(M Only):
Crock
(M Only):
Crock
(M Only):
Crock
(M Only):
Rating:
Rating:
Rating:
Rating:
Scratch:
Scratch:
Scratch:
Scratch:
Crock
(M Only):
Crock
(M Only):
Crock
(M Only):
Crock
(M Only):
Rating:
Rating:
Rating:
Rating:
Scratch:
Scratch:
Scratch:
Scratch:
Crock
(M Only):
Crock
(M Only):
Crock
(M Only):
Crock
(M Only):
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Color Crock
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Rating:
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Wear Resistance
Scratch and Mar ResistanceInitial
Scratch and Mar ResistanceAfter Oven Age
Odor
Fogging
Emissions
Colorfastness to Artificial
Light
Natural Weathering
(Material)
Rating:
Rating:
VOC:
SVOC:
Delta E:
Delta E:
Delta E:
Delta E:
Rating:
Rating:
Rating:
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Delta E:
Delta E:
Delta E:
Delta E:
Rating:
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Plaque Size:
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Method:
Energy (paint):
Mode (paint):
Energy (none):
Mode (none):
*Note: These tests are not required for Types B or M.
LABORATORY:
COMPANY/GM DIVISION, AND ADDRESS
TESTED BY:
DATE:
PRINT NAME & SIGN
GM MATERIALS:
DATE:
PRINT NAME & SIGN
Note: SVOC = Semi Volatile Organic Compound, VOC = Volatile Organic Compound
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PAINT MATERIAL:
PRETREATMENT:
PAINT COLOR/GLOSS:
SUBSTRATE:
PROCESS CONDITIONS:
RESULTS
TESTS
mm
Film Thickness
Appearance
Cure
Rating:
Initial Adhesion
Rating:
Rating:
Rating:
Rating:
Rating:
Rating:
Rating:
Rating:
Rating:
Rating:
Rating:
Rating:
Scratch:
Scratch:
Scratch:
Crock
(M Only):
Crock
(M Only):
Crock
(M Only):
Humidity
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Rating:
Fogging
Rating:
Emissions
VOC:
SVOC:
Delta E:
Colorfastness to Artificial
Light
Rating:
Rating:
LABORATORY:
COMPANY/GM DIVISION, AND ADDRESS
TESTED BY:
DATE:
PRINT NAME & SIGN
GM MATERIALS:
DATE:
PRINT NAME & SIGN
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PAINT MATERIAL:
PRETREATMENT:
PAINT COLOR/GLOSS:
SUBSTRATE:
PROCESS CONDITIONS:
RESULTS
TESTS
mm
Film Thickness
Appearance
Cure
Rating:
Initial Adhesion
Rating:
Rating:
Rating:
Rating:
Rating:
Rating:
Rating:
Rating:
Rating:
Rating:
Rating:
Rating:
Scratch:
Scratch:
Scratch:
Crock
(M Only):
Crock
(M Only):
Crock
(M Only):
Humidity
Cleaner 1:
Rating:
Cleaner 2:
Rating:
Cleaner 3:
Rating:
Cleaner 4:
Rating:
Color Crock
Rating:
Wear Resistance
Scratch and Mar ResistanceInitial
Scratch and Mar ResistanceAfter Oven Age
Delta E:
Colorfastness to Artificial
Light
Rating:
Rating:
Delta E:
Natural Weathering
(Color)
Rating:
Rating:
LABORATORY:
COMPANY/GM DIVISION, AND ADDRESS
TESTED BY:
DATE:
PRINT NAME & SIGN
GM MATERIALS:
DATE:
PRINT NAME & SIGN
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