GMW15340

WORLDWIDE
ENGINEERING
STANDARDS
General Specification
Overall Vehicle
GMW14797
Painted Plastic Parts Performance Requirements

2.1 External Standards/Specifications.
Note: Nothing in this standard supersedes
applicable laws and regulations.
Note: In the event of conflict between the English
and domestic language, the English language shall
take precedence.
1.1 Scope. This standard covers organic surface
coatings on plastic parts and components used for
automotive exterior and interior applications on
motor vehicles, and also for painted components
within the engine compartment.
1.2 Mission/Theme. This specification details the
performance requirements for applied paints on
plastic parts, used for either exterior, interior or
engine compartment applications on motor
vehicles.
1.2.1 This specification covers the laboratory test
requirements for GM Approved Paint on Parts
(APOPS), Production Part Approval Process
(PPAP) approval, processing conditions and
routine quality control for exterior and interior
plastic painted automobile components.
1.2.2 This specification applies only to substrate
and paint related materials that have been qualified
and approved to the appropriate GM specifications.
The substrate must be approved to the appropriate
GM material specification. For previously
unpainted substrates, substrate paintability may be
demonstrated per GMW16172 (plaques or parts)
or via APOPS testing to Table A1, including
weathering of parts per Table A1 Note 5, for
exterior applications, or Table A4 for interior
applications. GMW3005 requirements must be met
for approval to the appropriate, e.g., 998XXXX
paint specification for exterior applications.
GMW14867 must be met for the appropriate, e.g.,
GMWXXXX paint substrate specific specification
for interior paints.
1.3 Classification. Not applicable.
2 References
Note: Only the latest approved standards are
applicable unless otherwise specified.
ASTM D3763
ISO 105-A02
ISO 2808
ISO 2813
ISO 6603-2
ISO 20433
ISO/IEC 17025
ISO/TS 16949
SAE J1976
SAE J2527
2.2 GM Standards/Specifications.
9984808
9984810
9984815
9984824
9984836
9984861
9984862
9984901
9984904
9984905
B 040 0540
GM4389M
GM9233P
GM9503P
GM9531P
GM9620M
GM9904P
GME60412
GMW3013
GMW3059
GME60413
GMW3001
GMW3005
GMW14124
GMW14333
GMW14445
GMW14698
GMW14700
GMW14701
GMW14704
GMW14729
GMW14829
GMW14867
GMW15777
GMW15891
GMW15919
GMW16133
GMW16172
L 000 555
L 000 556
3 Test Preparation and Evaluation

3.1 Resources. Not applicable.
3.1.1 Calibration. The test facilities and equipment
shall be in good working order and shall have a
valid calibration label.
3.1.2 Alternatives. Alternative test facilities and
equipment shall also be used. However, all
measuring variables as specified in this standard
shall be determined correctly with respect to their
physical definition. The test facilities and
equipment shall be in good working order and shall
have a valid calibration label.
3.1.3 Facilities.
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October 2009
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1 Introduction
3.1.3.1 For APOPS Testing. For a new supplier to

GM, all testing shall be performed in an accredited
laboratory.
Laboratory
accreditations
to
ISO/IEC 17025
are
acceptable.
For
data
submissions from a current supplier, if another
laboratory is planned to be used that is not
ISO/IEC 17025 approved, before testing, it is the
responsibility of the supplier submitting the
technology to receive approval to use the
laboratory from the GM Engineer who is
responsible for approving the specific technology.
Generally, the unaccredited laboratory should be in
a facility that has a Quality System approval to
ISO/TS 16949.
3.1.3.2 For PPAP Testing. Tests performed
outside of GM are to use a lab from an
organization that is either third party registered to
ISO/TS 16949 or has laboratory accreditations to
ISO/IEC 17025.
3.1.3.3 All testing is the responsibility of the GM
supplier who applies paint to the parts in question.
3.1.4 Equipment. Not applicable.
3.1.5 Test Vehicle/Test Piece. Not applicable.
3.1.6 Test Time. Not applicable.
3.1.7 Test Required Information. Not applicable.
3.1.8 Personnel/Skills. Not applicable.
3.2 Preparation.
3.2.1 Bake. All bakes must comply with GM Paint
approved bake charts for each specific product.
GM Paint approved bake charts are those that
have an approval signature of the responsible
engineer at the bottom. These bake charts may be
obtained from the paint suppliers.
3.2.1.1
For
Exterior
Grade
Parts.
All
Thermoplastic Polyolefin (TPO) substrates must be
processed using either any of the following three
options:
Option 1: High-bake adhesion promoter + topcoat
systems. The adhesion promoter (e.g., 9984808,
9984810) is applied wet on wet and co-baked with
an approved topcoat high bake system (e.g.,
9984836, 9984861, 9984862) in accordance with
the GM Paint approved bake chart.
Option 2: Low-bake adhesion promoter + topcoat
systems. The adhesion promoter (e.g., 9984905) is
applied wet on wet and co-baked with an approved
topcoat low bake system (e.g., 9984904, 9984901)
in accordance with the GM Paint approved bake
chart.
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Option 3: Flame treated+topcoat systems, low

bake or Flame treated+primer+topcoat systems,
low bake. Flame treated (GMW16133) and bake
with an approved topcoat (e.g., 9984836, 9984861,
9984862, 9984901, 9984904) or with an approved
primer (e.g., 9984815, 9984824) plus topcoat (e.g.,
9984836, 9984861, 9984862, 9984901, 9984904).
3.2.1.2 Interior paint bake charts are stored in
MATSPC or held by the regional Materials
Engineer responsible for interior paint raw material
approval.
3.2.2 Additional Requirements for Exterior.
3.2.2.1 Reprocessing. Defined as running a
previously finished part through the original
equipment manufacturer Original Equipment
Manufacturer (OEM) process. The reprocessing
must agree with the Material Data Sheet and
recommendation from the Paint Material Supplier.
The following must be followed at a minimum for all
part reprocesses.
3.2.2.1.1 All reprocessed parts must meet all the
requirements stated in this specification and all
other specifications and requirements listed on the
engineering drawing.
3.2.2.1.2 Sanding to substrate is not allowed.
Sanding is allowed on the topcoat system to
remove surface imperfections or defects.
Documentation of sanding process is required.
3.2.2.1.3 Clearcoat over Clearcoat and Adhesion
Promoter over Adhesion Promoter is not permitted.
3.2.2.1.4 Topcoats and color keyed or color
specific primers are to be repaired with the same
OEM or two-tone color only, specified by the GM
color code number, for example WA6502 (i.e.,
white over white, red over red, etc.)
3.2.2.1.5 The maximum number of reprocess
applications is two for primer and two for topcoat
as given in Table 1.
For GME and GMHA, multiple coatings are defined
for maximum one single over-painting of the
complete paint system. Multiple coatings are not
permissible for original equipment parts and parts
for after sales service.
Exception:
Multiple
coatings
for
original
equipment parts are only permissible, if the
coloring is acceptable. No adverse changes are
permissible.
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GM WORLDWIDE ENGINEERING STANDARDS
GMW14797
Number of OEM
Applications
Maximum Reprocess
Applications
Maximum Number
of Bakes
Max Total Film Build (of

Given Paint Layer)
Primer
100 (4 mil)
Topcoat
225 (9 mil)
Total
325 (13 mil)
Paint Layer
3.2.2.1.6 A part may see a total of six heat cycles

in paint and a total of seven heat cycles including
post cure.
3.2.2.1.7 All film builds must meet the minimum
requirements specified on the engineering drawing
and the maximum requirements given in Table 2
unless otherwise specified.
Table 2: Maximum Film Builds
Layer
Maximum Film Build
Primer
100 (4 mil)
Topcoat
225 (9 mil)
3.2.2.2 Spot repair is not a GM approved process

for painted parts (except for sheet molding
compound (SMC)).
3.2.2.2.1 Unless otherwise agreed, SMC must be
repaired to meet the requirements in GM9233P.
3.2.3 For Interior Reprocessing. Defined as
running a previously finished part through the
original equipment manufacturer (OEM) process.
The reprocessing must agree with the Material
Data Sheet and recommendation from the Paint
Material Supplier.
The following must be followed at a minimum for all
part reprocesses:
3.2.3.1 The maximum number of reprocess
applications is one for primer and one for topcoat.
3.2.3.2 All reprocessed parts must meet all the
requirements stated in this specification and all
other specifications and requirements listed on the
engineering drawing.
3.2.3.3 Sanding to substrate is not allowed.
Sanding is allowed on the topcoat system to
remove surface imperfections or defects.
Documentation of sanding process is required.
3.3 Conditions.
3.3.1 Environmental Conditions. Not applicable.
3.3.2 Test Conditions. Deviations from the
requirements of this standard shall have been
agreed upon. Such requirements shall be specified
on component drawings, test certificates, reports,

etc. Tests shall be conducted using the latest issue
of the test methods indicated.
Unless otherwise specified, painted samples shall
be subjected to the testing after a minimum aging
period of 72 h following the baking or drying cycle.
A shorter aging period may be used, provided it is
recognized that this represents a more severe
condition of test and that results obtained at
different aging times under 72 h are not a good
basis for comparing the relative performance
characteristics of paint finishes.
3.4 Instructions. Figure 1 depicts the APOPS
approval process. Parts furnished for APOPS
approval shall meet the test requirements as
shown in Table A1 for exterior or Table A4 for
interior.
3.4.1 Component Testing/APOPS for Painted
Exterior and Painted Interior Components.
Component testing is to be performed for the
production part per Table A1 for exterior and Table
A4 for interior applications. This testing is required
for APOPS approval. Each molder/painter must
have APOPS approval for each combination of
substrate/paint/paint
process.
Once
the
molder/painter has APOPS approval for a given
combination of substrate/paint/paint process, this
approval may also be used for other components
that
use
the
same
combination
of
substrate/paint/paint process. If any changes are
made in the substrate/paint/paint process, APOPS
testing on components must be repeated and
reviewed with the appropriate GM Engineer.
Additionally, PPAP testing must be completed for
each unique part.
Note: The APOPS process is not applicable for
skinned polyurethane parts or engine compartment
components. Please see 4.2.3 and 4.2.4 on PPAP
requirements.
3.4.1.1 All specimens for testing must be obtained
from parts that have been molded, painted and
processed using the same equipment, tools,
materials,
processing
conditions
and
manufacturing locations that will be used to
manufacture production parts for vehicle assembly.
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Table 1: Reprocessing Requirements

If regrind is allowed, all specimens for testing must
be obtained from production parts that are made
from the maximum allowable regrind as stated on
the drawing.
3.4.1.2 Each test must be completed on a
minimum of three samples, each obtained from
separate parts (except fascias - see 3.4.1.3).
3.4.1.3 For fascia systems, triplicate samples need
not be obtained from three separate fascias due to
the size and cost of fascias. In this case, three
samples may be taken from different locations on
the same part. See Figure 2 for example of testing
locations. Since fascias vary in design, please see
responsible GM Materials Engineer if you need
assistance in choosing the locations.
3.4.1.4 For Exterior, testing shall be performed in
two colors: White and Light Metallic for original
non-repaired parts. If the color palette contains a
Tricoat (such as Bright White Diamond), that color
must be tested in addition to the two standard
colors. If the two standard colors are not contained
in the color palette, the GM Materials Engineer
may approve substitutions.
3.4.1.4.1 Testing to Table A1 must also be
performed in White only. For GMNA, test on a part
that has seen two primer reprocesses and two
topcoat reprocesses (Example: Primer-bake,
primer-bake,
primer-bake,
topcoat-bake,
topcoat-bake, topcoat-bake six paint layers). For
GME and General Motors Holden (GMHA), only
one primer reprocess and one topcoat reprocess is
to be tested (Primer-Bake, Topcoat-Bake,
Primer-Bake, Topcoat-bake four paint layers). If
white is not contained in the color palette, use color
with the highest film build.
3.4.1.5 For Interior, testing shall be performed in
each production color for the application.
3.4.1.6 All bakes are to be those of the production
system and must fall within the GM Paint approved
bake charts for each layer.
3.4.1.7 All coating thicknesses must be in
accordance to material requirements as specified
on the part drawing notes or in math file. All
coating thicknesses must be measured and
reported.
3.4.1.8 Exterior Parts which are source primed and
subsequently top coated at assembly plants shall
be capable of accepting the topcoat paint system
and meeting the requirements specified with both
prime only and with both topcoat and prime. See
responsible GM Materials Engineer to confirm test
requirements for APOPS on primed parts, and to
determine the number of parts to be top coated
and to coordinate the top coating of the parts in the
assembly plant.
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3.4.1.9 When this testing is completed, the tested

specimens cut from the parts and test report will be
reviewed by the responsible GM Materials
Engineer and entered into the APOPS database.
Note: Full APOPS approval may be given at this
time depending on test results.
3.5 Data. Not applicable.
3.6 Safety. This standard may involve hazardous
materials, operations, and equipment. This
standard does not propose to address all the
safety problems associated with its use. It is the
responsibility of the user of this standard to
establish appropriate safety and health practices
and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use. Suitable precautions should
be taken to ensure that applicable safe limits are
not exceeded when conducting test procedures,
processes and/or handling the materials required
by this specification.
3.7 Documentation. Samples of components or
material released to this standard shall be tested
for conformity with the requirements of this
standard and approved by the responsible GM
department prior to the start of delivery of
production level components or materials.
Any changes to the component of material, e.g.,
design,
function,
properties,
manufacturing
process, and/or location of manufacture requires a
new release of the product.
3.7.1 Changes in Processing. After the initial
APOPS has been established, any change in
processing parameters as recorded on Table A6 or
A7, Paint Processing Data Form, requires
evaluation with the responsible GM Materials
Engineer. It is the sole responsibility of the supplier
to provide the customer, unsolicited, with
documentation of any change or modification to the
product/process, and to apply for a new release
and/or APOPS approval.
If not otherwise agreed to, the entire verification
test shall be repeated and documented by the
supplier prior to start of delivery of the modified or
changed product. In some cases, a shorter test
can be agreed to between the responsible GM
department and the supplier.
3.7.2 Test Results. Test reports shall be written
per the Requirements for Test Report in
ISO/IEC 17025. Additionally, a test report that
contains all of the requirements listed in 3.7.2.1 to
3.7.2.17 shall be submitted to the GM Materials
Engineer (reference Table A13, APOPS Checklist).
3.7.2.1 Table A12, APOPS Request Form; if
requested by GM Materials Engineer.
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3.7.2.16 Tested parts for review by the responsible

GM Materials Engineer (see 3.3).
3.7.2.17 All tested samples shall be retained by the
supplier for review by the appropriate GM Materials
Engineer at least until APOPS approval is
obtained.
3.13 Deviations from Test Procedure. Deviations
from the requirements of the test procedures shall
have been agreed upon with GM. Such
requirements shall be specified on component
drawings, test certificates, reports, etc.
4 Requirements and Procedure

4.1 Component Testing/APOPS. (Reference
3.4.1). Perform testing as indicated in Table A1 for
exterior or Table A4 for interior component testing.
4.2 PPAP Testing.
4.2.1 Exterior Components. Perform testing on all
program colors as indicated in Table A5 for
components, unless otherwise noted by the GM
Materials Engineer. (Additional testing/Table A1
testing may be required.) A printout of the APOPS
approval will be required with the PPAP package.
4.2.2 Interior Components. Perform testing on all
program colors as indicated in Table A4 for
components, unless otherwise noted by the GM
Materials Engineer. (Additional testing may be
required.) A printout of the APOPS approval will be
required with the PPAP package.
4.2.3 Polyurethane Skinned Components.
Perform testing as indicated in Table A2 for PPAP.
APOPS approval does not apply.
4.2.4 Engine Compartment Components.
Perform testing as indicated in Table A3 for PPAP.
APOPS approval does not apply.
4.2.5 PPAP Testing Using Reverse APOPS for
Interior or Exterior Components. Regarding the
original APOPS Approval Process exceptions can
be made if required. The exceptions must be
defined by the responsible GM department. For
GME and other regions where APOPS is a new
process, a Reverse APOPS procedure can be
agreed between GM and the supplier. For Reverse
APOPS
the
following
must
be
submitted/guaranteed by the supplier at time
of PPAP:
All data and information as are requested by

the GMW14797 during original APOPS
Approval Process.
Parts must meet all requirements as shown in

Table A1 or Table A4.
4.3 Daily Quality Control Testing. Testing as
stated in this specification, at a minimum, is to be
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3.7.2.2 A copy of the Registration or Scope of

Accreditation for each test facility that provided
data.
3.7.2.3 Table A6 or A7, Paint Processing Data
Form completed and signed by paint facility
management.
3.7.2.4 Table A8 or A9, GM APOPS Test Data
Form completed (Table A8 for Exterior and A9 for
Interior). Enlarge as required. A subset of the tests
on this form may be used to report PPAP data.
3.7.2.5 Copy of material requirements as listed in
part drawing notes from the latest print or math file.
3.7.2.6 Signed documentation of the percent
regrind on parts tested.
3.7.2.7 Datapaq or equivalent indicating part
surface temperature versus time for all paint bakes
including post cure.
3.7.2.8 Schematic indicating the location of part
where Film Build was taken. This includes
reprocessed parts.
3.7.2.9 Paint film thickness per ISO 2808 on each
part that is used to cut test specimens. Measure a
minimum of four areas on each part and take the
average and report it. More than four areas may be
required due to part design. Please see the
responsible materials engineer for a definition of
the number and placement of the areas required.
Report the thickness of each paint layer (i.e.,
primer, topcoat).
3.7.2.9.1 For Interior parts, a minimum of 3 parts in
a minimum of 3 locations per part, dependent upon
part size, shall be measured (if not using a shim).
Individual measurement locations will be indicated
with a schematic as well as individual readings and
the average of the measurements shall be
reported. (See Note 5 in Table A4 for details on
how to measure film build).
3.7.2.10 GM9620M Film Build Chart for each
coating (if applicable, in accordance with part
drawing notes or math file). (Not applicable for
Interior coatings).
3.7.2.11 A GM approved and signed bake chart for
each coating.
3.7.2.12 Schematic indicating the location on the
part from which the test plaques were obtained.
See Figure 2 for example of a fascia schematic.
3.7.2.13 White parts reprocess twice for reprocess
validation. (Not applicable for interior coatings.)
3.7.2.14 Signed documentation of the reprocess
procedure used by the painted part supplier.
3.7.2.15 Signed documentation of the sanding
process procedure used by the painted part
supplier.
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followed unless otherwise noted by GM Supplier
Quality or in the Statement of Requirements. All
tests as listed in Table A10 or A11 must be run
every shift on one color that is run for that
particular shift. Colors must be randomized. Report
the daily test data and date.
A Datapaq or equivalent part temperature chart
recorder must be run a minimum of one time per
day per oven. To ensure that each oven is
consistent from shift to shift, the Datapaq or
equivalent charts must be taken on alternating
shifts. For example: Monday Shift 1, Tuesday
Shift 2, Wednesday Shift 1, etc.
4.4 Weekly Quality Control Testing. Testing as
stated in this specification, at a minimum, is to be
followed unless otherwise noted by GM Supplier
Quality or in the Statement of Requirements. All
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tests as listed in Table A10 or A11 must be run

once per week on every color run that particular
week. Report the weekly test data and date.
4.5 Additional Requirements. The following
requirements must be met at the specified
frequencies. Any painted part supplier to GM must
keep records of the following activities and be able
to provide them for review at any time. No aging
period is required for quality control samples. A
quality control plan will be developed with every
supplier for every part to determine the areas of
the part in which the tests need to be performed.
All bakes must comply with the GM approved bake
charts. Table A10 and A11 have requirements for
each quality control test.
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GMW14797
OVERALL APOPS PROCESS

New Substrate Material
New Paint Material
Example:
- TPO
- Polyester
- SMC
Purpose:
Raw Material Testing:

Performed by
Test material properties to
Raw Material &
appropriate GMWXXXXX
Paint Suppliers
specification
Test paintability of
material per GMW16172
Raw Material Approvals:
Approved Substrates
Performed by
are entered into
GM Engineers
Tested to
GMWXXXXX or
998XXXX
Approved Paints
are entered into
MATSPC database
MATSPC database
and marked as
paintable
To Generically
Approve New
Substrates and
New Paints.
Note: New paint

colors must also
be approved
through
appropriate GM
specifications.
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Substrate/Paint Combination is Tested

on Production Parts Using Exact
Production Processing System
(See sections 3.3 & 4.1)
APOPS Testing:
To be Performed
by Part Supplier
APOPS Approvals:
To be Performed by
GM Materials
Engineers
Production-Specific
Source is Approved in
APOPS Database
Purpose:
To verify
performance of
substrate/paint
combination
using exact
production
process
Note: APOPS
Approval is
required for
PPAP.
Figure 1: Overall APOPS Process
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GMW14797
Figure 2: Fascia Example Test Location
Figure 3: Initial Adhesion Entire Surface Cross-Hatch (Exterior)
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5.1 Source Shipment Responsibility. It will be

the responsibility of the supplier to insure that the
material is not exposed to temperatures during
shipment which would cause the material to fail to
meet any of the requirements of this specification.
6 Notes
6.1 Glossary.
MATSPC: Global repository of GM approved
materials for corresponding GM Engineering
Standards.
Reprocessing: Running a previously finished part
through the original equipment manufacturer
(OEM) process.
6.2 Acronyms, Abbreviations, and Symbols.
APOPS
Approved Paint on Parts
GLD
Perceived gloss of 2 (Low Gloss)
GME
General Motors Europe
GMHA
General Motors Holden
GMNA
General Motors North America
mil
Thousandths of an inch
MAI
Multi Axial Impact
MATSPC See 6.1
OEM
Original Equipment Manufacturer
PPAP
Production Part Approval Process
SMC
Sheet Molding Compound
TPO
Thermoplastic Polyolefin
7 Additional Paragraphs
7.2 All materials supplied to this specification must

comply with the requirements of GMW3001, Rules
and Regulations for Material Specifications.
7.3 Certificate of Analysis. The supplier shall be
responsible for submitting a Certificate of Analysis
with each batch of material arriving at a plant. This
document shall be prepared and provide data in
accordance with the requirements detailed in
GM4389M.
7.4 Other additional requirements may be specified
on the relevant component drawings, material
specifications, etc.
7.5 Parts for Aftersales Service. Parts for
aftersales service shall be primed. Completely
coated Parts for aftersales service shall fulfill the
requirements to GMW14797.
8 Coding System
This standard shall be referenced in other
documents, drawings, etc., as follows:
GMW14797
9 Release and Revisions

9.1 Release. This standard originated in November
2005, replacing GME00010 and GM4497M. It was
first approved by the Materials Engineering Group
in November 2006. It was first published in
April 2007.
9.2 Revisions.
Rev
Approval
Date
OCT 2009
7.1 All parts or systems supplied to this standard

must comply with the requirements of GMW3059,
Restricted and Reportable Substances for
Parts.
Description (Organization)
Major changes to entire
document. (Global Materials
and Corrosion Team)
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5 Provisions for Shipping
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Appendix A
Table A1: APOPS Requirements for Exterior Painted Parts (White, White Repair, Light Metallic)
Test Class
GM Spec
Tape adhesion
Requirements
GMW14829
Cross Hatch
Maximum rating of 1.
GMW15891
Maximum rating of 0 for systems with clearcoat.

Maximum rating of 1 for monocoats.
96 h humidity followed by tape

adhesion
GMW14729/
GMW14829
Cross Hatch
No appearance change.
240 h humidity followed by

tape adhesion
GMW14729/
GMW14829
Cross Hatch
Adequacy of cure
Note 1
Chip Resistance
GMW14700
Method (A or B) and
(C)
Mandrel bend Flex 23C-4T
Minimum rating of 9.
GM9503P
Minimum rating of 8. Flexible Substrates Only

(<800 MPa Flex. Mod.)
GMW14333-A
Rating 2. No color change or paint removal to

previous surface or lifting or peeling of paint film. No
appearance change.
Gasoline
resistance
immersion - Test to 15, 30, 45
and
60 minutes.
(TPO
substrates only)
GMW14333-B
Max paint removal of 20% after 15 minutes

immersion. Report results after 30, 45 and
60 minutes immersion.
Chemical
resistance
(Not
required if paint is approved to
a GM 998XXXX specification)
GMW14701
For method 2 and 3 plant materials: Rating 10

For method 2 environmental materials: Rating 10
For method 3 environmental materials: Report etch
free temperature.
Moisture cold Cycle A

+24 h humidity
GMW14124
GMW14729
+Tape adhesion
GMW14829
Cross Hatch
Note 2
Gasoline resistance-dip
Note 3
GM9904P
All ductile failures.
Multiaxial impact, at 0C (For

fascias only) Speed: 4.4 m/s
Probe: 20 mm dia.
Clamp: 40 mm dia.
ISO6603-2
Report results.
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Multiaxial impact Class E

(For fascias only)
Water Jet (For fascias only)
GM9531P-B
Max paint removal of 60 mm
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Thermal shock
Substrates Only)
Resistance
equipment
GM Spec
(For
to
TPO
cleaning
Film Build
GMW15919
See
Note 4
ISO 2808
See
Weather resistance
Weathering
+Appearance
Requirements
No removal
No change in appearance. At hairline, peelings of

total width 1 mm permissible.
Minimum of four readings.
Note 5
Visual inspection and

gloss measurement
Equal to original untested sample.
Weathering
+Tape adhesion
GMW14829
Cross Hatch
Weathering
+96 h humidity followed by
tape adhesion
GMW14729
GMW14829
Cross Hatch
Orange Peel
GME 60412/
GMW15777
See GME60412.
GMW15777.
Gloss
ISO 2813/
GMW15777
85% Minimum for GME. For GMNA/LAAM, reference

GMW15777.
Color measurement
GME60413/
GMW15777
Color in harmony with the standard. Color tolerance

values see GME60413 Part 1.
For
GMNA/LAAM,
reference
Note 1: Contact responsible GM Engineer to determine required solvent.

Note 2: Cold temperature Mandrel Bend testing per GM9503P if suffix M2 is specified on drawing (for example, GMW14797-M2).
Note 3: Gasoline Resistance-Dip testing per GMW14333-A if suffix GD is specified on drawing (for example: GMW14797-GD).
Note 4: Resistance to Cleaning Equipment. Before the test, cut a straight hairline with a length of 5 to15 cm (or appropriate to the size of
the test piece) to the base material of the test piece with a sharp knife or any other suitable instrument. Protective body wax L 000 0555
and/or L 000 0556 (according to application) is applied to a test piece bonded to a test sheet metal strip to which the top layer of paint has
been applied and subjected to a temperature of +23 5C for 24 h. Subsequently, the test piece is submitted to the high pressure hot
water jet of a commercial deconservation facility for 30 5 s. The distance between the surface of the test piece and the nozzle shall be
25 5 cm. The temperature of the cleaning solution shall not exceed +80 3C, pressure 8 5 MPa Cleaning solution: Water and up to
3% by volume petroleum (maximum content of aromatics 1 Vol%). The use of Protective body wax according to this test is only required
for test pieces which are produced in plants where a Protective body wax application is executed. In plants without a protective body wax
application the test shall be performed without wax.
Note 5: Weather Resistance - Only required if paintability testing per GMW16172 has not been completed for the substrate or if the paint
is not approved to a 998XXXX specification for a Reverse APOPS as defined in 4.2.5. If required, test to one of the following:
SAE J1976-A, 12 months exposure in Miami, FL area
SAE J2527-A Extended UV Filters, 2500 kJ/m2 exposure to exterior Xenon arc Weatherometer.
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Test Class
GMW14797
GMW14797
Table A2: PPAP Requirements for Skinned Polyurethane Foam Exterior Parts
Test Class
Tape adhesion (x-scribe)
Adequacy of cure
Note 2
144 h humidity followed

by tape adhesion
Chip resistance
Note 3
GM Spec
See
Note 1
Requirements
No removal on cut edges or peeling of film. In multicoat systems, no peeling of individual layers.
GMW15891

GMW14729
Note 1
See
No Appearance Change. No removal on cut edges or

peeling of film. In multi-coat systems, no peeling of
individual layers.
GMW14700
(Method A or B and C)
Minimum rating of 9.
Gasoline resistance - dip
GMW14333-A
Moisture cold Cycle A

+24 h humidity
GMW14124
GMW14729
+Tape adhesion
GMW14829
Cross Hatch
Resistance to cleaning
equipment
See
Note 4
Weather resistance
See
Note 5
+Appearance
Orange peel
Gloss
Color measurement
Visual inspection and

gloss measurement
GME 60412
ISO 2813
GME60413/GMW15777
Rating 2. No color change or paint removal to previous

surface or lifting or peeling of paint film. No appearance
change.
No change in appearance. At hairline, peelings of total

width 1 mm permissible.
Equal to original untested sample.
See GME60412.
85% Minimum for GME.
Color in harmony with the standard. Color tolerance
values see GME60413 Part 1.
Note 1: Before testing adhesion, an X shall be scribed through the finish to the substrate with a sharp knife or other suitable instrument. A
strip of adhesive tape (B 040 0540) shall be adhered to the finished surface using hand pressure and ensuring freedom from creases, air
bubbles, etc. The tape shall cover the full width of the scribed X. Subsequently the tape shall be rapidly (but not jerked) pulled off by hand.
Note 3: Only for parts in the area of stone impact.
Note 4: Resistance to cleaning equipment - Before the test shall be cut a straight hairline with a length of 5 to 15 cm (or appropriate to the
size of the test piece) to the base material of the test piece with a sharp knife or any other suitable instrument. Protective body wax
L 000 0555 and/or L 000 0556 (according to application) is applied to a test piece bonded to a test sheet metal strip to which the top layer
of paint has been applied and subjected to a temperature of +23 5C for 24 h. Subsequently, the test piece is submitted to the high
pressure hot water jet of a commercial deconservation facility for 30 5 s. The distance between the surface of the test piece and the
nozzle shall be 25 5 cm. The temperature of the cleaning solution shall not exceed +80 3C, pressure (8 5 MPa) [Cleaning solution:
water and up to 3% by volume petroleum (to maximum content of aromatics 1 Vol%)]. The use of Protective body wax according to this
test is only required for test pieces which are produced in plants where a Protective body wax application is executed. In plants without a
protective body wax application the test shall be performed without wax.
Note 5: SAE J2527-A, Extended Filter, 2500 kJ/m2 exposure to exterior Xenon arc Weatherometer
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GMW14797
Table A3: PPAP Requirements for Engine Compartment Components

Test Class
GM Spec
Tape adhesion
Requirements
GMW14829
Cross Hatch
GMW15891


adhesion
GMW14729/
GMW14829
Cross Hatch
240 h humidity
Gasoline resistance - dip
GMW14729
Adequacy of cure
Note 1
GMW14333-A
Rating 2. No color change or paint removal to

previous surface or lifting or peeling of paint film.
Moisture cold Cycle A + 24 h

humidity
GMW14124
GMW14729
+Tape adhesion
GMW14829
Cross Hatch
equipment
Heat resistance
See
Note 2
120 h at 120C
No change in appearance. At hairline, peelings of

total width 1 mm permissible.
No change in appearance/gloss/color
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Note 2: Before the test, cut a straight hairline with a length of 5 to 15 cm (or appropriate to the size of the test piece) to the base material
of the test piece with a sharp knife or any other suitable instrument. Subsequently, the test piece is submitted to the high pressure hot
water jet of a commercial deconservation facility for 30 5 s. The distance between the surface of the test piece and the nozzle shall be
25 5 cm. The temperature of the cleaning solution shall not exceed +80 3C, pressure 8 5 MPa [cleaning solution: water and up to
3% by volume petroleum (to maximum content of aromatics 1 Vol%)].
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GMW14797
Table A4: APOPS and PPAP Requirements for Interior Trim Components
Test
Test Procedure
Note 7
Requirement
Note 7
Cure
GMW14867, Cure paragraph
No paint film degradation when viewed at

Note 1
10X magnification
Adhesion
GMW14829 Cross Hatch
95% paint retention, Rating 1
Humidity/adhesion
GMW14867, humidity paragraph

(144 h GMW14729, option A or B,
GMW14829 Cross Hatch)
No evidence of blistering, water spotting or

gloss change; 95% paint retention,
Rating 1
Oven age/Adhesion
GMW14867, Oven aging paragraph

(GMW14729, GMW14829 Cross
Hatch)
No color or gloss change, loss of adhesion,

distortion or exudation; 95% paint
retention, Rating 1
Sunscreen and insect

repellent resistance test
GMW14445 and GMW14698, 1 mm

hemispherical tip, 8 N load
Rating 2 and no penetration of the painted

surface when evaluated with and without
Note 3
10X magnification
GMW14867,
Multi-axial
Instrumented impact test paragraph
(ASTM D3763 or ISO 6603-2, -30C)
No more than 20% reduction in mean

impact energy and sample break behavior
must not change from ductile to brittle.
ISO 2808 Method 3A, minimum of 3

measurements per part, report
average as well as individual
readings.
Per engineering drawing/math file, or, if not

specified, the default values for film build
are as follows: 25 5 m (1.0 0.2 mil) for
hard
touch
paints
or
50 5 m
(2.0 0.2 mil) for soft touch paints.
Scratch
and
mar
resistance
as
received and after oven
aging
GMW14698, 1 mm hemispherical tip,

13 N load
No noticeable marring, whitening or

Note 6
penetration of the painted surface.
Scratch requirement: No visible penetration.
Mar requirement: No obvious visually
apparent marring.
agents
GMW14867, Effects of cleaners

paragraph (ISO 20433, ISO105-A02)
Rating of 4
Impact resistance
Film thickness
Note 4
Note 5
Note 2
Note 1: Evaluation of the crock cloth is not required. Slight gloss increase of the paint film for low gloss (GLD) surfaces is acceptable.
Examples of degradation of the paint film include wrinkling, perforation or removal.
Note 2: Brittleness of the paint film, as evidenced by chipping or flaking while scribing the test lines shall be cause for rejection.
Note 3: Examples of unacceptable change (rating >2) are blisters, perforation, cracking or removal of any kind. In the absence of any of
these negative visual reactions after testing at 8 N, a slight gloss change and slightly visible scribe line (mar) is acceptable and considered
to be a rating 2. The reviewing program materials engineer in conjunction with (as appropriate) the regional materials engineer
responsible for interior paint raw material approval has the final authority to determine the disposition of a sunscreen result for grained
parts.
Note 4: Multi-axial impact (MAI) testing is done on plaques and need not be repeated for each submission of the same substrate, same
paint, same process. Reference of successful data presented in previous APOPS combinations is acceptable. MAI is for APOPS only and
is not required for PPAP submissions. MAI is for deployable surfaces, surfaces involved in deployment events or at the program materials
engineers request only. Test only materials capable of ductile break behavior at -30C. A note must be added in the Remarks section of
the APOPS entry in MATSPC indicating whether or not impact testing was submitted and reviewed.
Note 5: If Method 3A (shim) is not used and film build measurements are taken using microscopy (Method 5A) then film build samples
should be taken from the flattest point farthest from an edge in the main appearance surface area. For grained samples, an average of
3 peak and 3 valley readings should be reported as the reading in a single location. Report all layers individually.
Note 6: Metallic coatings may falsely appear to have penetration of the coating due to the orientation of the mica or aluminum flake.
Evaluation of metallic paints should be done with 10X magnification to confirm the initial observations. Slight gloss increase of the paint
film for low gloss (GLD) surfaces is acceptable.
Note 7: Test procedure details and requirement details are documented in GMW14867. Additional evaluation descriptions are included in
the referenced Notes in this document for clarity. In the event of disagreement with the verbiage in this table and GMW14867, GMW14867
details supersede these. When part size or shape makes the above testing prohibitive, testing may be done on plaques painted in the
production process provided the reviewing program materials engineer grants written permission for such.
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GMW14797
Table A5: PPAP Testing Matrix for Exterior Plastic Painted Parts (All Program Colors)
Test Class
GM Spec
Tape adhesion
Requirements
GMW14829
Cross Hatch
Note 1
GMW15891
Maximum rating of 0 for systems with

clearcoat.
96 h humidity followed by tape adhesion
GMW14729
GMW14829
Cross Hatch
240 h humidity followed by tape adhesion
GMW14729
GMW14829
Cross Hatch
No appearance change
Adequacy of cure
Chip resistance
GMW14700 Minimum rating of 9.

(Method A or B
and C)
Water immersion followed by tape adhesion
Mandrel bend Flex 23C 4T Flexible

Note 2
Substrates Only
Gasoline resistance dip
Note 3
GM9904P
Note 4
Multiaxial impact, at 0C
Note 4
For Fascias Only

Speed: 4.4 m/s
Probe: 20 mm dia.
Clamp: 40 mm dia.
Water jet (For Fascias Only)
Initial adhesion entire surface

Film Build
GM9503P
GMW14333
(Method A)
Multiaxial impact Class E

For Fascias Only
GMW14704
GMW14829
Cross Hatch
Note 5
2 h minimum No paint removal.

Minimum rating of 8 (Flexible substrates
< 800 MPa Flex. Mod.).
No color change or paint removal to
previous surface or lifting or peeling of
paint film. No appearance change.
All ductile failures.
ISO 6603-2
Report results.
GM9531P-B
Max paint removal of 60 mm
GMW14829
Cross Hatch
Maximum rating of 1 per tape pull.
ISO 2808
Minimum of four readings.

Note 2: Cold temperature Mandrel Bend testing per GM9503P if suffix M2 is specified on drawing (for example: GMW14797-M2).
Note 3: Gasoline Resistance-Dip testing per GMW14333-A if suffix GD is specified on drawing (for example: GMW14797-GD).
Note 4: Must be done for each fascia geometry (front, rear, up-level, base, etc.) on reprocessed part (painted 3 times) in white or color
with highest film build.
Note 5: Test one part of each geometry, any color, once production spray pattern is established. See Figure 5.
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GMW14797
Table A6: Exterior Paint Processing Data Sheet

Exterior Painted Parts - Paint Processing Data Sheet
Enter applicable data, complete certification statement at end of table, and submit with test report.
Vehicle Usage
In Mold Coating (SMC)? (yes/no) _________________
Vehicle Name ______________________________
Supplier ____________________________________
Model Year ________________________________
Product Code _______________________________
Part Description
Approved to GM Spec ________________________
Part Name _________________________________
Film Thickness ______ microns
Part Number _______________________________
Cure Time __________________________________
Part Molding Cavity Number ___________________
Mold Temperature ______ C
Plastic Compound
Solvent Wipe:
Supplier ___________________________________
Solvent ____________________________________
Product Code ______________________________
Dilution ____________________________________
Approved to GM Specification _________________
Destat Blow Off? ______________________________
Regrind
Power Wash? ________________________________
Maximum percent to be used in production _________
Power Wash Chemical Supplier _________________
Is plastic compound precolored? (yes/no) _____________
Power Wash Information:
(If no, then complete the following three sections)
Color Concentrate
Color concentrate Supplier ____________________
Product Code ______________________________
Color Concentrate Carrier Resin _______________
Let down ratio (resin: concentrate) ______________
Color concentrate weight percent of total color
concentrate produce added ____________________
Carrier Resin weight percent of total color
concentrate produce added ____________________
Color Concentrate Blender Equipment
Color Meter Type ____________________________
Mixing Bin Size ______________________________
Weight System ______________________________
System to monitor weight ratio of resin to color
concentrate _______________________________
Safety controls if out of spec range for ratio ______
Screw Design
Compression ratio (L/D, 24:1 and up required) _____
Company that manufactured the screw ___________
Type/name of screw __________________________
Molding Location
Company __________________________________
DUNS Number ______________________________
Contact Name _______________________________
Contact Number _____________________________
Location ___________________________________
Date Molded ________________________________
Painting Location
Company __________________________________
DUNS Number ______________________________
Contact Name _______________________________
Contact Number _____________________________
Location ___________________________________
Date Printed ________________________________
Surface Preparation (prior to painting)
PostCure (For RIM)? (yes/no) _________________
Oven Type ________________________________
Bake Time at Surface Temp ______ C
Part Surface Temperature ______ C
Flame Treatment? (yes/no) _____________________
Equipment/Controller Type ___________________
Distance to Part ____________________________
Flame Travel Speed ________________________
Flame Treat Verification Method _______________
Stage Function Product Sec

Code
Conc
Temp
C
psi
OHM
Other? ______________________________________
Adhesion Promoter
Supplier ____________________________________
Product Code _______________________________
Approved to GM Specification __________________
Line Speed _________________________________
Batch number _______________________________
Reducing Solvent ____________________________
Reduction (See Note 1) ______%
Viscosity ___________________________________
Number of Wet Coats _________________________
Flash Time Between Wet Coats ______minutes
Flash Time After Last Wet Coat ______minutes
Baking or Drying Condition (See Note 2)
Part Surface Temperature ______C
Time At or Above Indicated Temp ______minutes
DATAPAQ Recording (yes/no) ______________
Dry Film Thickness (See Note 3) ______ microns
Primer
Supplier ____________________________________
Product Code _______________________________
Line Speed _________________________________
Batch number _______________________________
Reduction (See Note 1) ______ %
Viscosity ___________________________________
Part Surface Temperature ______ C
DATAPAQ Recording Required
Dry Film Thickness (See Note 3) ______microns
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GMW14797
Second Power Wash?

Stage Function Product Sec
Code
Conc
Temp
C
psi
OHM
Top Coat
Supplier ____________________________________
Product Code _______________________________
Color Base Coat _____________________________
Line Speed _________________________________
Batch number _______________________________
Viscosity ___________________________________
Clear Coat
Supplier ____________________________________
Product Code _______________________________
Line Speed _________________________________

Batch number _______________________________
Viscosity ___________________________________
Part Surface Temperature ______C
DATAPAQ Recording (yes/no) _______________
Description of Spray Equipment: __________________
Description of Baking Ovens (Gas fired, electric air
circulating, IR, etc.): ____________________________
For Adhesion Promoter
____________________________________________
For Primer
____________________________________________
For Topcoat
____________________________________________
Cure check solvent (for final topcoat)
____________________________________________
Note 1: Calculate reduction as follows: Percent Reduction = [(Volume of paint after reduction Volume of paint
before reduction)/(Volume of paint before reduction)] X 100
Note 2: Submit graphic recording of part surface temperature as a function of time in baking oven.
Note 3: Report measured dry film thickness. Reference ISO 2808. Please include a film build mapping of every
part style.
Certification Statement
I certify that the Paint Processing Data is complete and accurate.
Signature _____________________________________________ Date _______________________________
Name ______________________________________________ Title ________________________________
Company _____________________________________________ Telephone ___________________________
Address __________________________________________________________________________________
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Table A6: Exterior Paint Processing Data Form Continued
GMW14797
Table A7: Interior Paint Processing Data Form

Interior Painted Parts - Paint Processing Data Sheet
Enter applicable data, complete certification statement at end of table, and submit with test report.
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Vehicle Usage
Vehicle Name ______________________________
Model Year ________________________________
Part Description
Part Name _________________________________
Part Number _______________________________
Part Molding Cavity Number ___________________
Plastic Compound
Supplier ___________________________________
Product Code ______________________________
Approved to GM Specification _________________
Molding Location
Company __________________________________
DUNS Number ______________________________
Contact Name _______________________________
Contact Number _____________________________
Location ___________________________________
Date Molded ________________________________
Painting Location
Company __________________________________
DUNS Number ______________________________
Contact Name _______________________________
Contact Number _____________________________
Location ___________________________________
Date Painted ________________________________
Surface Preparation (prior to painting)
Flame Treatment? (yes/no) _____________________
Equipment/Controller Type ___________________
Distance to Part ____________________________
Flame Travel Speed ________________________
Flame Treat Verification Method _______________
In Mold Coating (PUR)? (yes/no) _________________
Supplier ____________________________________
Product Code _______________________________
Approved to GM Spec ________________________
Mold Release_______________________________
Cure Time __________________________________
Mold Temperature ________ C
Solvent Wipe:
Solvent ____________________________________
Dilution ____________________________________
Destat Blow Off? ______________________________
Power Wash? ________________________________
Stage Function Product
Code
Sec
Conc
Temp
C
psi
OHM
Other? ______________________________________
Paint Supplier ________________________________

Paint System (Adh Pro/base/clear, as appropriate):
____________________________________________
Approved to GM Specification: ___________________
Description of Spray Equipment: __________________
(robot, manual)
Adhesion Promotor/Primer Layer
Batch number ________________________________
Reduction (See Note 1) ______________________%
Viscosity ___________________________________
Flash Time After Last Wet Coat __________minutes
Flash Temp __________ C
Cure time_______________ minutes
Cure temp__________ C (See Note 2)
Cure type (Gas fired, electric air circulating, IR, etc):
___________________________________________
Single Layer Processes
Batch number ________________________________
Viscosity ___________________________________
___________________________________________
Multi-Layer Processes (Lasered and Base/Clear)
Color 1
Batch number ________________________________
Viscosity ___________________________________
Cure time_______________ minutes (or wet-on-wet)
Cure temp__________ C (or wet-on-wet) (See Note 2)
___________________________________________
Color 2
Batch number ________________________________
Viscosity ___________________________________
Cure time_______________ minutes (or wet-on-wet)
Cure temp__________ C (or wet-on-wet) (See Note 2)
___________________________________________
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GMW14797
Table A7: Interior Paint Processing Data Form - Continued

Color 3
Batch number ________________________________
Viscosity ___________________________________

___________________________________________
Note 1: Calculate reduction as follows: Percent Reduction = [(Volume of paint after reduction Volume of paint
before reduction)/(Volume of paint before reduction)] X 100
Note 2: Submit graphic recording of part surface temperature as a function of time in baking oven (e.g. Datapaq) and
paint suppliers bake chart.
Certification Statement
Signature _____________________________________________ Date _______________________________

Name ______________________________________________ Title ________________________________
Company _____________________________________________ Telephone ___________________________
Address __________________________________________________________________________________
Email _____________________________________________
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I certify that the Paint Processing Data is complete and accurate.
GMW14797
Table A8: GM APOPS Exterior Test Data Form

COMPANY NAME:
REPORT #
GM SPEC
TEST
REQUIREMENTS
RESULTS - TRIPLICATE SAMPLES PER COLOR

WHITE
LT. MET
WHT. REPAIR
TRICOAT
COLOR NAME_______ COLOR NAME_______ COLOR NAME_______ COLOR NAME_______
WA#_________
WA#_________
WA#_________
WA#_________
GMW14829
GMW15891
TAPE ADHESION
ADEQUACY OF CURE
96 HR HUMIDITY
+ TAPE ADHESION
240 HR HUMIDITY
+ TAPE ADHESION
CHIP RESISTANCE
MANDREL BEND-FLEX 23oC-4T
*FLEXIBLE SUBSTRATES ONLY
GASOLINE RESISTANCE-DIP
GASOLINE RESISTANCE-IMMERSION
MAX RATING OF 1
MAX RATING OF 0 FOR
CLEAR; MAX RATING 1 FOR
MONOCOATS.
NO APPEARANCE CHANGE
GMW14729
GMW14829
MAX RATING OF 1
GMW14729
GMW14829
MAX RATING OF 1
GMW14700
MIN RATING OF GM 9.
MIN. RATING OF 8
GM9503-P
(FLEXIBLE SUBSTRATES)
GMW14333-A RATING 2. NO COLOR
CHANGE, NO PAINT
REMOVAL OR PEELING, NO
APPEARANCE CHANGE.
CHEMICAL RESISTANCE
MOISTURE COLD-CYCLE A
GMW14333-B MAX PAINT REMOVAL OF

20% AFTER 15 MIN.;
REPORT RESULTS AFTER
30, 45 AND 60 MIN.
GMW14701
RATING 10.
GMW14124
+ 24 HR HUMIDITY
GMW14729
+ TAPE ADHESION
MULTIAXIAL IMPACT
GMW14829
GM9904P/
ISO6603-2
GM9531P-B
MAX RATING OF 1
ALL DUCTILE FAILURES
WATER JET
MAX PAINT REMOVAL OF

60mm2
THERMAL SHOCK
GMW15919
NO REMOVAL
RESISTANCE TO CLEANING EQUIPMENT SEE TABLE 3 NO APPEARANCE CHANGE.
AT HAIRLINE, PEELINGS OF
TOTAL WIDTH 1MM
PERMISSIBLE.
SEE TABLE 3
VISUAL/
GLOSS
GMW14829
+ TAPE ADHESION
+ 96 HR HUMIDITY FOLLOWED BY TAPE GMW14729/
GMW14829
ADHESION
GME 60412/
ORANGE PEEL
GM4348M/
GMW15777
DIN 67530/
GLOSS
GM4348M/
GMW15777
COLOR MEASUREMENT
GME 60413/
GM4348M/
GMW15777
WEATHER RESISTANCE
+ APPEARANCE
EQUAL TO CONTROL
MAX RATING OF 1
NO APPEARANCE CHANGE.
MAX RATING OF 1
SEE GME 60412 / GMNA
GM4348M
85% MIN FOR GME; FOR
GMNA SEE GM4348M.
COLOR IN HARMONY WITH
STANDARD. COLOR
TOLERANCE VALUES SEE
GME60413 PART 1
MEASURED FILM BUILDS:

ADHESION PROMOTER
PRIMER
BASE COAT / COLOR COAT
CLEARCOAT
PART NAME:
PART NUMBER:
LABORATORY:
PHONE:
COMPANY/GM DIV., AND ADDRESS
TESTED BY:
DATE:
PRINT NAME & SIGN
E-MAIL ADDRESS:
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GMW14797
Table A10: Exterior Quality Control Testing

Test Class
GM Spec
Requirements
Daily Testing
Weekly Testing
GMW14829
GMW15891
Maximum rating of 0
for systems
with clearcoat.
Maximum rating of 1
for monocoats.

adhesion
GMW14729
GMW14829
No
appearance
change.
Water immersion followed by

tape adhesion
GMW14704
GMW14829
Cross Hatch
2 h minimum No
paint removal.
Mandrel bend Flex 23C. Test

at cold temperatures, if on
drawing.
GM9503P
Minimum rating of 8
(flexible
substrates
<800 MPa).
Gasoline resistance Dip Test if GMW14333-A

on drawing.
No color change or
paint
removal
to
previous surface or
lifting or peeling of
paint
film.
No
appearance change.
Film build
Minimum
readings.
Tape adhesion
Adequacy of cure
Note 1
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ISO 2808
of
four
Table A11: Interior Quality Control Testing - See Table A4 for Note references
Test
Test Procedure
Requirement
Daily
Testing
Weekly
Testing
Cure
GMW14867, Cure paragraph
No paint film degradation

when
viewed
at
10X
Note 1
magnification
Adhesion
GMW14829
95% paint retention, Rating 1
Humidity/
Adhesion
GMW14867,
humidity
paragraph (144 h GMW14729,
option A or B, GMW14829
Cross Hatch)
No evidence of blistering,
water
spotting
or
gloss
change; 95% paint retention,
Rating 1
ISO
2808
Method
3B,
minimum of 3 measurements
per part, report average as
well as individual readings.
Per engineering drawing or, if

not specified, default to be
25 5 m (1.0 0.2 mil) for
hard
touch
paints
or
50 10 m (2.0 0.2 mil) for
soft touch paints.
Film thickness
Note 5
Note 2
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Table A12: APOPS Request Form (To be completed if requested by GM Engineer)

APOPS Request Form
Date:
If requested by GM Materials Engineer, this APOPs Request Form is to be completed by the Part Supplier for
authorization prior to APOPs testing. Procedure to complete APOPs Request Form;
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Contact responsible GM Material Engineer on the proposed change and for the required GM stakeholders to be contacted.
List the required GM stakeholders (as required by Material Engineer) in Table #2.
Complete form and send to GM stake holders listed in Table #2.
Have the GM stakeholder listed in Table #2 indicate support status and sign.
Send completed (signed_ document to the Materials Engineer for approval. Follow up meeting with stakeholders as needed.
Requestor Name:
Job Title (technical position reqd):
Phone #:
Fax #:
Email:
Vehicle Program:
Company Name:
Part # (less finish):
Part Name:
Date supplier plans to implement proposed system into production:
Table #1 Current and Proposed System
Current System
Proposed System
APOPS #
Substrate (GM Spec #)
Substrate Supplier
Substrate Product Code
Flame Treatment
Powerwash Supplier Code
Powerwash Supplier Name
Powerwash Cleaner Product Code
Powerwash Rinse Aid Product Code
Primer / AdPro (GM Spec #)
Primer / AdPro Supplier Name
Primer / AdPro Product Code
Basecoat / Clearcoat (GM Spec #)
Supplier Name Base Coat / Clear Coat
Product Code Base Coat / Clear Coat
Molder Name / Location
Painter Name / Location
Other:
Reason for the change?
Cost Savings
Improved Quality
Explain :
Is there a change in paint processing ? No ______ Yes ______ Explain:________________________________

If cost savings, did you as a supplier send supporting documentation to the GM buyer? Yes ______ No ______
If a quality improvement did you, as a supplier, send supporting data from a certified facility to the GM Materials
Engineer and other GM personnel as directed by the GM Material Engineer? Yes
No
GM Stakeholder
Check if GM
Stakeholder
Required to be
contacted
Table #2 GM Stakeholders Contacted

GM Department
Telephone Number
Contact
Date
Signature of GM Stakeholder and

indicate
Support
or
Not Support
--`,,``,`,``,``,`,,``,,`,`,`````-`-`,,`,,`,`,,`---
Materials Engineer
Paint PMETS
Paint SLE
DRE
Supplier Quality Eng
Buyer
The proposed APOPs Request Form was reviewed by the responsible GM Materials Engineer, ________________, authorizing
the supplier to conduct APOPs testing for submission. A signed APOPs Reqeust Form is required with the APOPs submission
package.
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Table A13: APOPS Checklist
Table A12 APOPS Request Form; if requested by GM Materials Engineer

Table A6 or A7 Paint Processing Data Form completed and signed by paint facility management
Table A8 or A9 GM APOPS Test Data Form completed and signed
Copy of completed lab report, if requested by materials engineer
Copy of lab certification for each test facility that provided data if testing is not performed within GM
Copy of the part drawing notes or math data that includes all of the material specifications
Signed documentation stating the percent regrind used for parts tested (if applicable)
Datapaq or oven chart equivalent
Schematic indicating the location of part where film build measurements were taken
Paint film thickness measurements per ISO 2808. Measure minimum of four areas per part (Exterior)
or three areas per part (Interior)
GM9620M Film Build Chart for each coating (if applicable, in accordance with part drawing notes or
math file)
GM approved and signed cure latitude chart for each coating (if applicable, in accordance with part
drawing notes or math file)
--`,,``,`,``,``,`,,``,,`,`,`````-`-`,,`,,`,`,,`---
Schematic indicating the location on the part from which the test samples were obtained
White parts reprocess twice for reprocess validation (Exterior)
Signed documentation of reprocess procedure (Exterior)
Signed documentation of sanding process (Exterior)
Tested parts for review including adhesion tapes
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Painted Plastic Parts Performance Requirements

3 Test Preparation and Evaluation

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3.1.3.1 For APOPS Testing. For a new supplier to

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Max Total Film Build (of

325 (13 mil)

3.2.2.1.6 A part may see a total of six heat cycles

Maximum Film Build

3.2.2.2 Spot repair is not a GM approved process

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Table 1: Reprocessing Requirements

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4 Requirements and Procedure

All data and information as are requested by

Parts must meet all requirements as shown in

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tests as listed in Table A10 or A11 must be run

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OVERALL APOPS PROCESS

New Paint Material

Raw Material Testing:

Note: New paint

Substrate/Paint Combination is Tested

Figure 1: Overall APOPS Process

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Figure 2: Fascia Example Test Location

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5.1 Source Shipment Responsibility. It will be

7.2 All materials supplied to this specification must

9 Release and Revisions

7.1 All parts or systems supplied to this standard