MAT0103
MAT0103
1.1 This specification covers specific performance requirements for paint materials used on CNH
Industrial metal parts. Paint performance is specified for CNH Industrial products based on durability and
appearance requirements. Paint materials supplied to this specification shall also comply with color
requirements of CNH MAT0101 (86628042) Color Requirements and Color Control. Approved paint
materials for use on CNH Industrial metal parts are shown in CNH MAT0103Q (48158409) Approved
Paint Materials - Metal Parts.
1.2 Finish system performance requirements are provided in Tables 7 and 8 for both paint materials
and process paint for production of finished metal painted parts. Only certain thermal or chemical cure
primers, topcoats, or powder material systems can achieve Class 3, 4, 4W, 5, and 6 performance levels.
1.3 Primer performance requirements are provided for both primer materials and process primer
paint. Properties listed in Table 9 apply when only primer materials and primed only parts are specified.
1.4 Table 1 provides a basic cross-reference between new CNH Industrial paint performance Classes
and comparable prior company material specifications and performance level designations.
1.5 This specification may involve hazardous materials, apparatus, and procedures. This
specification does not claim to address all the safety, health, and environmental issues associated with
its use, application, or removal. Specification users bear responsibility for consulting appropriate safety,
health, and environmental practices, and determining the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to
use, application, or subsequent removal of paints supplied to this specification. Consult with facility
safety, health, and environmental professionals or contact CNH Industrial Corporate Environmental
Health and Safety if guidance in this area is needed.
2.1 Paint performance Class, color designation, and corresponding part numbers must be specified in
the Engineering Parts List on the Engineering drawing. Figure 1 provides an example of how the color
and performance Class can be specified on the engineering drawing.
2.2 Additional details for specifying paint on drawings are provided in standard DWGA110.
3. REFERENCED SPECIFICATIONS
ASTM B117 Standard Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus
ASTM D523 Standard Test Method for Specular Gloss
ASTM D714 Standard Test Method for Evaluating Degree of Blistering
ASTM D870 Standard Practice for Testing Water Resistance of Coatings
ASTM D1014 Std. Pract. Conducting Exterior Exposure Tests of Paints & Coatings on Metal Substrates
ASTM D1210 Standard Test Method for Fineness of Dispersion of Pigment-Vehicle Systems by
Hegman-Type Gage
ASTM D1475 Standard Test Method for Density of Liquid Coatings, Inks, and Related Products
ASTM D1654 Std.Test Method Evaluation of Painted Coated Specimens in a Corrosive Environment
ASTM D1729 Standard Practice for Visual Appraisal of Color and Color Differences of Diffusely
Illuminated Opaque Materials
ASTM D1735 Standard Practice for Testing Water Resistance of Coatings using Water Fog Apparatus
ASTM D2369 Standard Test Method for Volatile Content of Coatings
ASTM D2697 Standard Test Method for Volume Nonvolatile Matter in Clear or Pigmented Coatings
ASTM D2794 Standard Test Method for Resistance of Organic Coatings to the Effects of Rapid
Deformation (Impact)
ASTM D3170 Standard Test Method for Chipping Resistance of Coatings
ASTM D3335 Standard Test Method for Low Concentrations of Lead, Cadmium, and Cobalt in Paint by
Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy
ASTM D3363 Standard Test Method for Film Hardness by Pencil
ASTM D3718 Standard Test Method for Low Concentrations of Chromium in Paint by Atomic Absorption
Spectroscopy
ASTM D4212 Standard Test Method for Viscosity by Dip-Type Viscosity Cups
ASTM D4366 Standard Test Method for Hardness of Organic Coatings by Pendulum Damping Test
ASTM D5965 Standard Test Methods for Density of Coating Powders
ASTM E308 Standard Practice for Computing the Colors of Objects by Using the CIE System
CNH DWGA110 (86641291) Requirements for Painted Parts
REFERENCED SPECIFICATIONS-Continued
CNH MAT0101 (86628042) Color Requirements and Color Control
CNH MAT0103Q (48158409) Approved Paint Materials for Metal Parts
CNH MAT0103S (47406457) Process Paint Materials for Metal Parts, Supply Requirements
CNH MTM0102 (86628045) Test Panel Preparation
CNH MTM0104 (86628046) Recoating of Finishes
CNH MTM0104 (86628046) Recoating of Finishes
CNH MTM0106 (86628047) Cyclic Corrosion Test
CNH MTM0108 (86628048) Chemical Resistance
CNH MTM0113 (87556294) Weatherometer Test
CNH MTM0120 (87021663) Tape Adhesion, Paint Materials
CNH MTM0124 (87021665) Flexibility Test
FNHA-4-A-007 Surface Requirements
4. REQUIREMENTS
4.1.1 Paint materials, as finished paint systems, applied to CNH Industrial parts or components shall
meet Class 3 performance requirements as a minimum unless another performance Class is specified
4.1.2 Primer paint materials applied for primed only parts shall meet Class 2P performance
requirements as a minimum unless another performance Class is specified.
4.2.1 Paint Materials over Laboratory Test Panels for Engineering Approval
Paint materials supplied to this specification shall meet cured, dry film material property requirements
established by this specification. Paint materials submitted for testing to obtain CNH Industrial Materials
Engineering approval shall be applied to Bonderite M-FE 1000TM iron phosphate with Bonderite M-PT
99X chrome-free seal test panels per CNH MTM0102 (86628045) Test Panel Preparation.
Process paints are approved paint materials, listed in the MAT0103Q, supplied to CNH Industrial or
supplier facilities for the production of finished metal painted parts. Process paint performance, topcoat
and/or primer materials, shall comply with specified performance class requirements and shall be verified
according to CNH MAT0103S. Test samples for process paint material testing shall be prepared per
MTM0102.
4.2.5 All parts should be painted prior to assembly whenever possible. Uniform film build that meets
the recommended minimums shall be achieved on all surfaces, including edges and recesses. Parts
shall be primed and/or topcoated only with materials that have been approved by CNH Industrial
Materials Engineering. Finished parts shall be cured per the specified schedule prior to exposure to any
detrimental environment.
Primer paint materials supplied to this specification shall meet dry film material property requirements
listed in Table 9 for the appropriate Primer Class specified. Primer requirements are the same
regardless of whether a primed only part is subsequently topcoated and must also comply with
requirements of a finish system performance Class. Testing for approval of primer materials shall follow
methods and procedures specified for material on test panels according to Sections 4.2.1 and 4.2.2.
4.2.7.1 Primer performance and the corresponding paint technology will affect the overall performance of
the complete finish system. Primer performance Classes will typically support complete finish system
performance as shown in Table 2.
4.2.7.2 Paint material incompatibility may exist between certain primers and finish system performance
classes or technologies. Contact Materials or the paint supplier for information on specific applications.
Table 4 indicates paint classes which can be used or substituted where the part drawing indicates a
class requirement.
4.2.11 Primer Material and Process Paint-Primer Requirements are specified in Table 9.
All paint materials supplied to this specification shall meet the following property guidelines of Table 5
and Table 6, in addition to any specified performance Class requirements.
TABLE 7: Paint Material and Process Paint Performance Requirements – (Classes 6,5,4,4W,3)
Perform ance Class Class 6 Class 5 Class 4 Class 4W Class 3
and Part Num ber (87070110) (86628052) (86628053) (48011482) (86628054)
Paint Process Paint Process Paint Process Paint Process Paint Process
Properties Material Paint (1) Material Paint (1) Material Paint (1) Material Paint (1) Material Paint (1) Test Method
Visual Match to Color Standard; No visible metamerism permitted Evaluate under CIE Illuminant light sources:
Color – Visual ASTM D1729
D65, daylight; A-10, incandescent; and F02-10, (CWF) cool w hite fluorescent
Paint Material (Standard Test Panels) Finished Painted Parts (Parts/Process Panels) ASTM E308 CIE
Color Tolerance,
∆ L* = 0.3, ∆ a* = 0.3, ∆ b* = 0.3, ∆ L* = 0.6, ∆ a* = 0.6, ∆ b* = 0.6, LAB Spherical
maximum
∆ E* = 0.5 ∆ E* = 1.0 D65/10° included
ASTM D4366-95
Hardness, Full cure, Persoz = 150 Persoz = 250 Persoz = 250 Persoz = 150 Persoz = 150 Method B
minimum
Pencil = H Pencil = 2H Pencil = 2H Pencil = H Pencil = H ASTM D3363
Impact Resistance,
30 kg cm 40 kg cm 40 kg cm 30 kg cm 30 kg cm ASTM D2794
Forw ard, minimum
Chip Resistance, min. 5B ASTM D3170
Flexibility 7% elongation, minimum CNH MTM0124
No cracks or adhesion loss Method A
Adhesion Ad 1, minimum CNH MTM0120
600 Hrs Gloss Retention, Gloss Retention, Gloss Retention,
(WOM), 60° = 90%, min 60° = 90%, min 60° = 90%, min
12 Months N/A 20° = 65%, min 20° = 65%, min N/A 20° = 65%, min
(FE) ∆ E* ≤ 3.0 change ∆ E* ≤ 3.0 change ∆ E* ≤ 3.0 change
1200 Hrs Gloss Retention, Gloss Retention, Gloss Retention,
(WOM), 60°=75%, min 60°=75%, min 60°=75%, min
N/A
24 Months N/A 20°=45%, min 20°=45%, min 20°=45%, min
Accelerated (FE) ∆E* ≤ 5.0 change ∆E* ≤ 5.0 change ∆E* ≤ 5.0 change
Weathering 1800 Hrs Gloss Retention, Weatherometer:
(WOM) (WOM), 60° = 90%, min CNH MTM0113
N/A (87556294)
36 Months N/A N/A 20° = 65%, min N/A
And (FE) Modified ASTM
∆ E* ≤ 3.0 change
G155-05a
2400 Hrs Gloss Retention,
South Cycle 7A
Florida (WOM), 60°=75%, min
N/A N/A N/A
Exposure, 48 Months 20°=45%, min N/A Florida Exposure:
(FE) (FE0 ∆E* ≤ 5.0 change ASTM D1014
3600 Hrs Gloss Retention
(WOM), 60° = 90% min
N/A N/A N/A
72 Months 20° = 65% min N/A
(FE) ∆ E* ≤ 3.0 change
4800 Hrs Gloss Retention
(WOM), 60° = 75% min
N/A N/A N/A
96 Months 20° = 45% min N/A
(FE) ∆E* ≤ 5.0 change
(1) Accelerated w eathering is not required to verify process paint performance. Verify process paint initial supply performance requirements according to MAT0103S
TABLE 7 continued: Paint Material and Process Paint Performance Requirements – (Classes 6,5,4,4W,3)
Un-scribed Areas:
No Blisters, No Visible Corrosion
Salt Spray Resistance 700 hrs 500 hrs 1000 hrs 700 hrs 700 hrs 700 hrs 500 hrs 700 hrs 500 hrs ASTM B117
Complete Finish System Scribed(2) Scribed(2) Scribed(2) Scribed(2) Scribed(2) Scribed(2) Scribed(2) Scribed(2) Scribed(2) ASTM D1654-05
Minimum requirements Rating 6 Rating 6 Rating 7 Rating 6 Rating 6 Rating 6 Rating 6 Rating 6 Rating 6 Procedure A Method 2
Edges on Test Panels: ASTM D1654-05
Rating 8, min. Procedure C Method 2
Un-scribed Areas: ASTM D1654-05
No Blisters, No Visible Corrosion Procedure B
400 hrs, minimum 600 hrs, minimum, 600 hrs, minimum 400 hrs, minimum 400 hrs, minimum ASTM D1735
Humidity 2 hours Recovery
Complete Finish Gloss Retention: 60° = 95% min.; 20° = 95% min ASTM D523
System No visual color change ASTM D1729
∆E* = 0.5 change, max
Blisters: Size=8, Frequency=Few (F) ASTM D714
300 hr. 200 hr. 500 hr. 400 hr. 500 hr. 400 hr. 300 hr. 200 hr. 300 hr. 200 hr. ASTM D870
Water Immersion,
at 25 ± 2°C 4 hours Recovery
Gloss Retention: 60° = 95% min; 20° = 95% min ASTM D523
Complete Finish No visual color change ASTM D1729
System ∆E* = 0.5 change, max
Blisters: Size=8, Frequency=Few (F) ASTM D714
Adhesion: Ad 1, minimum CNH MTM0120
Hardness: 15% change, max ASTM D4366-95
Chemical Resistance Pass CNH MTM0108
Recoatability No visual defects CNH MTM0104,
Adhesion; Ad 1, minimum CNH MTM0120
Lead Content, Wt.%, 0.06, maximum ASTM D3335
Chromium Content, Wt.% 0.01, maximum ASTM D3718
(1) Accelerated w eathering is not required to verify process paint performance. Verify process paint initial supply performance requirements according to MAT0103S
(2) Test panels shall be scribed w ith an X pattern w ith the diagonal scribe lines crossing at the middle of the panel
TABLE 8: Paint Material and Process Paint Performance Requirements – (Classes 1 and 2)
Perform ance Class Class 2 Class 1
and Part Num ber (86628055) (86628056)
Paint Process Paint Process
Properties Material Paint (1) Material Paint (1) Test Method
TABLE 8 continued: Paint Material and Process Paint Performance Requirements – (Classes 1 and 2)
Perform ance Class Class 2 Class 1
and Part Num ber (86628055) (86628056)
Properties Paint Process Paint Process
Material Paint (1) Material Paint (1) Test Method
Cyclical Corrosion 4 Cycles
Rating 6, min.
Edges on Test Panels: CNH MTM0106
Rating 8, min.
Un-scribed Areas:
No Blisters, No Visible Corrosion
Salt Spray Resistance 500 hrs 350 hrs 400 hrs 200 hrs ASTM B117
Complete Finish System Scribed(2) Scribed(2) Scribed(2) Scribed(2) ASTM D1654-05
Minimum requirements Rating 6 Rating 6 Rating 6 Rating 6 Procedure A Method 2
Edges on Test Panels ASTM D1654-05
Rating 8, min. Procedure C Method 2
Un-scribed Areas: ASTM D1654-05
No Blisters, No Visible Corrosion Procedure B
Humidity 200 hrs, minimum, ASTM D1735
Complete Finish
2 hours Recovery:
System
Gloss Retention 60° = 90% min.; 20° = 90% min ASTM D523
No visual color change ASTM D1729
∆E* = 0.5 change, max
Blisters: Size=8, Frequency=Few (F)
ASTM D714
200 hr. 100 hr. 200 hr. 100 hr. ASTM D870
Water Immersion, 4 hours Recovery
at 25 ± 2°C ASTM D523
Gloss Retention: 60° = 90% min; 20° = 90% min
No visual color change ASTM D1729
Complete Finish
∆E* = 0.5 change, max
System
No Rust;
Blisters: Size=8, Frequency=Few (F) ASTM D714
Adhesion: Ad 1, minimum CNH MTM0120
Hardness: 15% change, max ASTM D4366-95
Chemical Resistance Pass CNH MTM0108
Recoatability No visual defects CNH MTM0104,
Adhesion; Ad 1, minimum CNH MTM0120
Lead Content, Wt.%, 0.06, maximum ASTM D3335
Chromium Content, Wt.% 0.01, maximum ASTM D3718
(1) Accelerated w eathering is not required to verify process paint performance. Verify process paint performance requirements according to MAT0103S
(2) Test panels shall be scribed w ith an X pattern w ith the diagonal scribe lines crossing at the middle of the panel
5. QUALITY
5.1 All paint supplied to this specification shall be formulated and manufactured using good
commercial practices and shall comply with all applicable governmental regulations.
5.2 All paint shall be non-hazardous with regard to heavy metals and comply with the CNH MAT4501
(87556298) Substance Use Restriction specification. Upon analyzing ash from a completely incinerated
sample of dried paint, the amount of each heavy metal found shall not exceed the levels defined as
hazardous in either OSHA or Resource Conservation and Recovery ACT (RCRA) regulations. All paint
shall be free of foreign matter and other hazardous materials, unless details of such other hazardous
materials are furnished in advance of initial qualification.
5.3 Pigments used shall be exterior grade conforming to CNH Industrial requirements and those
designated in individual material specifications.
5.4 All paints reduced with solvents and applied under normal manufacturing conditions shall flow
properly and build the recommended film thicknesses.
6.1 Paint containers, except pressurized cans, shall be clearly marked with the following information:
6.2 Pressurized containers shall be clearly marked with the following information on each container:
Net Weight
CNH Industrial Part Number
Type of Propellant
Formula Number or Code
Date of Manufacture
Paint Specification Number and Name
Precautionary Labels (Danger, Caution, or Warning) as Required by Governmental Regulations such as
the FDA Hazardous Substance Labeling Act
6.3 Finish painted parts supplied to this specification shall be packaged to prevent damage and
deterioration during handling, transportation, and storage.
7. METHODS OF TEST
7.1 All test designations are latest issue unless otherwise specified. Suppliers must ascertain and be
able to demonstrate that their paint or finish painted part will conform to the specification limits when
tested by the specified methods. Specified methods will be used to reconcile disputed results.
7.2 CNH Industrial Materials Test Methods are available through CNH Industrial Materials
Engineering, CNH Industrial iView, CNH Industrial Technical Standards and Materials Intranet Site and
over the Internet on the CNH Industrial Supplier Communication Network (CSCN). Questions or further
clarification regarding these test methods may be directed to CNH Industrial Materials Engineering.
7.3 ASTM test methods are available from ASTM, 1916 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103.
7.4 ACT orange peel standards and Bonderite 1000 test panels specified per CNH MTM0102 Test
Panel Preparation are available from following sources:
7.4.1 ACT Laboratories, Inc., 273 Industrial Drive, P.O. Box 735, Hillsdale, MI 49242-0735, Ph 517-439-1485
7.4.2 Q-Panel Lab Products, (North America, 26200 First St., Cleveland OH 44145, Ph 440-835-8700) and
(European Branch, Express Trading Estate, Farnworth Bolton, BL49TP, England, Ph (01204) 861616).
8.1 Testing and approval are required for both paint materials and suppliers of primed and/or
topcoated parts to CNH Industrial. Material approval shall be based on laboratory, engineering, or plant
testing conducted or approved by CNH Materials Engineering. Approved formulations of paint materials
for finished metal parts are tabulated in the CNH MAT0103Q (48158409). Full CNH Industrial approval
of paint material suppliers and suppliers of primed and/or topcoated parts also requires Supplier Quality
auditing by CNH Industrial.
No shipments of paint materials shall be made by a new source until samples of materials they propose
to supply to this specification have been approved by CNH Industrial Materials Engineering. When
requested, the supplier shall furnish samples for formal qualification that may include performance
testing. Material submitted for qualification shall be accompanied by detailed test information,
certification that the material meets all requirements of this specification, and a completed Materials
Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). Additional samples may also be required by the receiving CNH Industrial
location in advance of the first and subsequent production shipments in accordance with the provisions
of CNH Industrial Supplier Development (SD) or other CNH Industrial quality assurance programs.
No shipments of finish painted parts shall be made by a new supplier until samples of finish painted parts
(and representative painted test panels if requested,) they propose to supply to this specification have
been tested or approved by the receiving CNH Industrial Plant or their designated representative. Finish
painted parts submitted for qualification shall be accompanied by detailed test information and
certification that they meet all requirements of this specification. Additional samples may also be
required by the receiving CNH Industrial location in advance of the first and subsequent production
shipments in accordance with the provisions of CNH Industrial Supplier Development (SD) or other CNH
Industrial quality assurance programs.
Shipments of paint materials or finish painted parts against contracts or purchase orders citing this
specification shall be equivalent in every respect to samples approved by the purchaser. No changes in
formulation, processing, or place of manufacture are permitted without prior written approval from CNH
Industrial Supplier Development (SD). Test data, test samples and new supplier code identification are
to be submitted to CNH Industrial Materials Engineering group with the request for the material change.
While the purchaser may test samples from incoming shipments for quality assurance purposes, the
supplier is responsible for ensuring that shipments meet the stated requirements without depending upon
the purchaser’s inspection.
All paint materials supplied to this specification shall be equivalent in all characteristics to the material
that was originally approved. Prior to making any changes to a paint material approved under this
specification, whether such changes affect the ability of the material to meet specified performance
requirements, the supplier shall notify CNH Industrial Materials Engineering of the proposed changes.
Test data, test samples and a new supplier identification code are typically required for the proposed
material change. The supplier shall obtain written approval from CNH Industrial Materials Engineering
prior to any production implementation of a material change. Whenever a new supplier identification
code is applied to a paint material formulation new testing and approval are required.
10.2 Contact Materials Engineering for confirmation if a new material code is required.