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WORLDWIDE
ENGINEERING General Specification GMW14797
STANDARDS

Painted Plastic Parts Performance Requirements

1 Introduction
Note: Nothing in this standard supercedes applicable laws and regulations.
Note: In the event of conflict between the English and domestic language, the English language shall take
precedence.
1.1 Purpose. 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 Applicability. This specification details the performance requirements for applied paints on plastic parts
used for either exterior, interior or engine compartment applications on motor vehicles. This includes the
laboratory test requirements for GM Approved Paint on Parts (APOPS), Validation Testing Complete (VTC),
Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) approval, processing conditions, and routine quality control for
exterior and interior plastic painted automobile components.
1.2.1 APOPS Approval versus PPAP Approval. Refer to Figure 1 “Overall APOPS Process”. Prior to producing
parts in the production setting, a GM approved substrate and a GM approved paint is specified by GM on part
drawings or otherwise to use in making the part. APOPS is intended as detailed review of a new combination of
GM approved substrate, GM approved paint, and production paint process for a specific molder/painter. This is
accomplished by the GM Materials Engineer with the supplier. An APOPS approval is documented with either:
i) Entry into either the MATSPC/APOPS database available on GM SupplyPower.
ii) Entry into the APOPS spreadsheet loaded on GM SupplyPower.
iii) Approval document from GM to supplier.
Typically, the molder/painter may re-use the APOPS approval for an additional new part that has the same
substrate/paint/paint process, however, the GM Materials Engineer may request an APOPS submission or
additional testing at their discretion.
For new combinations of substrate/paint/painter, the APOPS data is often used for part (e.g., for exterior parts)
or all (e.g., interior parts) of the PPAP submission. In all cases, the APOPS approval documentation is required
with the PPAP package. Reference PPAP Checklist, Table A14.
1.2.2 Raw Material Approvals. This specification applies only to substrate and paint related materials that have
been qualified and approved to the appropriate GM specifications.
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unpainted substrates, substrate paintability may be demonstrated per GMW16172 (plaques or parts), or via
APOPS testing to the appropriate table:
 Table A1 for exterior applications (including weathering of parts per Table A1).
 Table A3 for engine compartment applications.
 Table A4 for interior trim applications (including paint over chrome).
1.2.2.2 Paints. Paints shall be approved to the appropriate GM specification. For exterior topcoat applications,
GMW3005 requirements must be met for approval to the appropriate, e.g., 998XXXX paint specification.
GM9620M must be met for all new paint colors when applicable, as specified. For interior paints, the
requirements of the applicable GMWXXXXX paint specification must be met.
1.2.2.2.1 Paints Without GM Approval. In situations or regions where the paint approval process is new,
GMW14797 requirements can be followed for APOPS testing on the part, and then the approval for the paint
must be completed. The GM engineer shall work with the paint supplier to fulfill the requirements of GMW3005
for exterior topcoats, GMW17105 for primers for plastics, and the applicable GMWXXXX for interior paints. The
paint would then be approved by GM Engineering and listed in MATSPC under the appropriate GM 998XXXX

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or GMWXXXXX specification. Additionally, in the APOPS approval for the part, it must be noted that the GM
paint approval is in progress, and estimated date of completion must be included.

2 References
Note: Only the latest approved standards are applicable unless otherwise specified.
2.1 External Standards/Specifications.
ASTM D3763 ISO 105-A02 ISO 6603-2 SAE J1976
ISO/IEC 17025 ISO 2808 ISO 20433 SAE J2527
ISO/TS 16949
2.2 GM Standards/Specifications.
9984808 9984905 GMW14445 GMW15919
9984810 B 040 0540 GMW14698 GMW16133
9984815 GM4389M GMW14700 GMW16172
9984818 GM9233P GMW14701 GMW16745
9984824 GM9620M GMW14704 GMW16746
9984836 GMW3005 GMW14729 GMW17105
9984861 GMW3059 GMW14829 GMW17138
9984862 GMW14124 GMW15516 GMW17206
9984901 GMW14333 GMW15520
9984904 GMW14444 GMW15891
2.3 Additional References.
Statement of Requirements

3 Test Preparation and Evaluation

3.1 Resources.
3.1.1 Facilities.
3.1.1.1 Calibration. The test facilities and equipment shall be in good working order and shall have a valid
calibration label.
3.1.1.2 Alternatives. Alternative test facilities and equipment may also be used. However, all measuring
variables as specified in this standard shall be determined correctly with respect to their physical definition.
3.1.1.3 For APOPS Testing. All APOPS testing shall be performed in an accredited laboratory. Laboratory
accreditations to ISO/IEC 17025 are acceptable.
3.1.1.4 For PPAP Testing and VTC 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

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ISO/IEC 17025.
3.1.1.5 All testing is the responsibility of the GM supplier who applies paint to the parts in question.
3.1.2 Equipment. Not applicable.3.1.3 Test Vehicle/Test Piece. Not applicable.
3.1.4 Test Time. Not applicable.
3.1.5 Test Required Information. Not applicable
3.1.6 Personnel/Skills. Add content.
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 any
of the following three options:
 Option 1: High-bake adhesion promoter + topcoat systems. The adhesion promoter (e.g., 9984808,
9984810, 9984818) 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.

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 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.
 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).
Deviations to any of the preceding must be agreed upon by GM Engineering.
3.2.1.2 Interior paint bake charts are stored in the GM Materials File, 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 (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 for any substrates except for a sheet molding compound (SMC)
and Carbon Fiber. 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. Clearcoat
may be applied over clearcoat only on components made with carbon fiber exposed weave.
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 GM Europe and GM Holden, 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.

Table 1: Reprocessing Requirements

Maximum Total Film
Number of OEM Maximum Reprocess Maximum Number
Paint Layer Build (of Given Paint
Applications Applications of Bakes
Layer)
Primer 1 2 3 100 µm (4 mil)
Topcoat 1 2 3 225 µm (9 mil)
Total 2 4 6 325 µm (13 mil)

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 µm (4 mil)
Topcoat 225 µm (9 mil)

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3.2.2.2 Spot repair is not a GM approved process for painted parts (except for sheet molding compound (SMC)
and Carbon Fiber components).
3.2.2.2.1 Unless otherwise agreed, SMC must be repaired to meet the requirements in GM9233P. The repair
process for Carbon Fiber components needs to be reviewed and approved by GM Materials Engineering.
3.2.3 For Interior Reprocessing. Defined as running a previously finished part through the original (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.
3.2.4 For Exterior Components with Paint Over Chrome. Components that are chrome plated and
subsequently painted must meet the requirements of GMW17206.

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3.2.5 For Interior Components with Paint Over Chrome. Components that are chrome plated and
subsequently painted must be painted with a topcoat that is approved to GMW17206 Type 1, and meet the
requirements of GMW15516, fogging, oven age at 105 °C, odor, Xenon and sunscreen.
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 procedures 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 the appropriate table for the component application.
3.4.1 Component Testing/APOPS - for Painted Exterior, Painted Interior, and Painted Engine
Compartment Components. Component testing is to be performed for the production part per Table A1 for
exterior, Table A3 for engine compartment components, and Table A4 for interior trim components (including
paint over chrome). 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,
or paint process, APOPS testing on components must be repeated and reviewed with the appropriate GM
Engineer. Additionally, VTC test requirements and PPAP test requirements must be completed for each unique
part.
Note: The APOPS process is not applicable for skinned polyurethane parts. See 4.2.3 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. If production part has a grained surface, then parts tested
for APOPS must also be grained. 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, SMC body panels, and Carbon Fiber components - see 3.4.1.3).
3.4.1.3 For fascia systems, SMC body panels, and carbon fiber components, triplicate samples need not be
obtained from three separate parts due to the size and cost of the parts. In this case, three samples may be
taken from different locations on the same part. See Figure 2 for example of testing locations. Since parts vary
in design, see responsible GM Materials Engineer if assistance is needed 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
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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 on a reprocessed part in White only. For General Motors
North America (GMNA), test on a part that has seen two primer reprocesses and two topcoat reprocesses.
(Example: primer-bake, topcoat-bake, primer-bake, topcoat-bake, primer-bake, topcoat-bake - six paint layers).
For General Motors Europe (GME) and General Motors Holden (GMH), 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 the 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 the 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.
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 change to the component or material, e.g., design, function, properties, manufacturing process and/or
location of manufacture requires a new release of the product. It is the sole responsibility of the supplier to
provide the customer, unsolicited, with documentation of any change or modification to other product/process,
and to apply for a new release.
Unless 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.
3.7.1 Changes in Processing. After the initial APOPS has been established, any change in processing
parameters as recorded on Table A5 or A6, 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.
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 through 3.7.2.17 shall be submitted
to the GM Materials Engineer (reference Table A13, APOPS Checklist). Electronic APOPS forms can be found
through GM SupplyPower.
3.7.2.1 Table A12A or A12B, APOPS Request Form.
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 A5 or A6, Paint Processing Data Form completed and signed by paint facility management.
Enlarge as required or download form from GM Supply Power.
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3.7.2.4 Table A7, A8 or A9, GM APOPS Test Data Form completed (Table A7 for Exterior, Table A8 for Interior
or Table A9 for Underhood.) Enlarge as required or download form from GM SupplyPower. A subset of the tests
on this form may be used to report VTC and/or 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; report each measurement. More than four areas may be required due to part design.
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 and underhood parts, a minimum of three parts in a minimum of three 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 3 in Table A3 or Note 7 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.
3.7.2.16 Tested parts for review by the responsible GM Materials Engineer (see Section 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.

4 Requirements and Procedure

4.1 Component Testing/APOPS. (See 3.4.1.) Perform testing on components as indicated in the appropriate
table.
4.2 PPAP Testing. Reference Table A14 – PPAP Checklist.
4.2.1 Exterior Components. Perform PPAP testing on all program colors as indicated in Table A1 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. If a new part has the same substrate,
paint, paint process, molder and painter as a previous part that is already APOPS approved (i.e., only geometry
is unique), then only PPAP and VTC testing per Table A1 is required for PPAP, and a printout of the previous
part’s 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. If a new part has all the same colors, substrate, paint,
paint process, molder and painter as a previous part that is already APOPS approved (i.e., only geometry is
unique), then only Table A11 testing is required for PPAP and a printout of the previous part’s APOPS approval
will be required with the PPAP package. All new colors not previously APOPS reviewed require Table A4.
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 on all program colors as indicated in Table A3,
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.
4.3 Daily 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 tests as listed in Table A10 or

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Table 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 tests as listed in
Tables A11 or A12 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 preceding 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. Tables A10 and A11 have requirements for each quality control
test.

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Figure 1: Overall APOPS Process

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Figure 2: Fascia Example Location

Figure 3: Initial Adhesion Entire Surface Crosshatch (Exterior)

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5 Provisions for Shipping

5.1 Source Shipment Responsibility. It will be the responsibility of the supplier to ensure 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 Rules and Regulations

6.1 Legal Regulations. All materials must satisfy applicable laws, rules, regulations and recommendations valid
in the country of usage.
6.2 Language. In the event of conflict between the English and domestic language, the English language shall
take precedence.
6.3 Inspection and Rejection. Samples of components or materials released to a GM material specification
shall be tested for conformity with the requirements of this material specification and approved by the responsible
Engineering department prior to commencement of delivery of bulk supplies.
A new approval must be received for any changes, e.g., properties, manufacturing process, location of
manufacture, etc. If not otherwise agreed, all testing and documentation normally required for initial release must
be completed.
It is the responsibility of the supplier to inform the customer in a timely manner, without solicitation, and to include
documentation of all modifications of materials and/or processes and to apply for a new release.
6.4 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.
6.5 All materials supplied to this standard must comply with the requirements of the International Material Data
System (IMDS) and GMW3059, Restricted and Reportable Substances.
6.6 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.
6.7 Parts for Aftersales Service. Parts for aftersales service shall be primed. Completely coated Parts for
aftersales service shall fulfill the requirements to GMW14797.

7 Approved Sources
Materials supplied to this specification must be approved by General Motors.
The appropriate GM Materials Engineering department(s) must confirm material as meeting the requirements of
this specification. Any test data sheets of material submitted to General Motors for such confirmation (e.g., during
Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)) under this material specification must list all properties and must
apply corresponding test methods of this material specification.

8 Notes
8.1 Glossary.
CIELAB (L*a*b* color space): Commission Internationale de l’Eclairage (International Commission on
Illumination) representation of colors using the coordinates in a uniform color space consisting of lightness
variable L* and chromaticity indices a* and b*.
MATSPC: Global repository of GM approved materials for corresponding GM Engineering Standards.
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PGC: Perceived gloss of 2 (Low Gloss) when measured at 60 degrees gloss on flat, ungrained samples.
Reprocessing: Running a previously finished part through the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) process.
8.2 Acronyms, Abbreviations, and Symbols.
# Number
Adh Pro Adhesion Promoter
APOPS Approved Paint on Parts
Conc Concentration
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DIV Division
DRE Design Release Engineer
DUNS Dun and Bradstreet
Eng. Engineer
GHS Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals
GME General Motors Europe
GMH General Motors Holden
GMNA General Motors North America
IMDS International Material Data System
IR Infrared
L/D Ratio of Screw Length/Diameter
MAI Multiaxial Impact
MAX Maximum
mil Thousandth of an inch
MIN Minimum
MIN Minute
MSDS Material Safety Data Sheet
OEM Original Equipment Manufacturer
PGC Perceived Gloss of 2 (Low Gloss) (see Glossary 8.1 for definition)
PMETS Paint Materials Engineering Technical Specialist
PPAP Production Part Approval Process
psi Pounds per square inch
PUR Polyurethane
reqd Required
RIM Reaction Injection Molding
SDS Safety Data Sheet
Sec Seconds
SLE Supplier Liaison Engineer
SMC Sheet Molding Compound
SPEC Specification
Temp Temperature
TPO Thermoplastic Polyolefin
UV Ultraviolet
VTC Validation Testing Complete
WA Color Code

9 Coding System
This standard shall be referenced in other documents, drawings, etc., as follows:
GMW14797

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10 Release and Revisions

This standard was originated in November 2005. It was first approved by the Materials Engineering Group in
November 2006. It was first published in April 2007.
Issue Publication Date Description (Organization)
1 APR 2007 Initial publication.
2 OCT 2009 Major changes to entire document. (Global Materials and Corrosion Team)
3 MAR 2012 Added requirements for paint over chrome for exterior components; revisions
to interior and underhood requirements. (Finishes and Coatings Global
Subsystem Leadership Team)

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4 AUG 2015 Removed paint over chrome requirements. Revisions to exterior
requirements. Added VTC information. (Materials - Finishes and Coatings
Global Subsystem Leadership Team)

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Appendix A

Table A1: APOPS, VTC and PPAP Requirements for Exterior Painted Parts

APOPS: Approved Paint on Parts. New combination of substrate/paint/paint process for a specific
molder/painter (reference Section 1.2). Required on white, white repair, and light metallic color sample.
Reference Section 3.4.1.4.
VTC: Validation Testing Complete. A subset of PPAP. Required on white, white repair, and a light metallic
color sample. Testing must be performed prior to VTC on every new part regardless of APOPS status.
PPAP: Production Part Approval Process. Required on all additional production colors not covered by VTC
or APOPS testing.

Tests Required For:

GM APOPS VTC PPAP
Test Class Requirements
Specification White White
White Repair White Repair All Program
Colors
Light Metallic Light Metallic

APOPS Checklist Items Completed (see Table A13) X

PPAP Checklist Items Completed (see Table A14) X
Required Testing for All Parts (All testing to be done in triplicate):
Tape Adhesion GMW14829 Maximum rating of 1.
X X X
Crosshatch
Initial Adhesion - Entire GMW14829 Maximum rating of 1 per
Surface tape pull.
Crosshatch
(Test one part of each
geometry, any one color X X
only, after production
spray pattern is
established. See Figure 3.)
Film Build ISO 2808 Minimum of four readings.
X X X
GMW17138
Adequacy of Cure GMW15891 Maximum rating of 0 for
(Test with Xylene) systems with clearcoat.
X X X
Maximum rating of 1 for
monocoats.
240 h Humidity followed GMW14729/ No Appearance Change
by Tape Adhesion GMW14829 Maximum rating of 1. X X X
Crosshatch
Chip Resistance GMW14700 Minimum rating of 9.
(Method (A or X X X
B) and C)
Moisture Cold – Cycle A GMW14124 No Appearance Change.
+ 24 h Humidity GMW14729 No Appearance Change. X
+ Tape Adhesion GMW14829 Maximum rating of 1.
Crosshatch

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Tests Required For:

GM APOPS VTC PPAP
Test Class Requirements
Specification White White
White Repair White Repair All Program
Colors
Light Metallic Light Metallic

Water Immersion GMW14704 2 h minimum.

(38 °C ± 2 °C) GMW14829 Maximum rating of 1. X X
+ Tape Adhesion Crosshatch
Required Testing for Specific Applications (All testing to be done in triplicate):
Multiaxial Impact, at 0 °C ASTM D3763 All ductile failures.
and 2.2 m/s X X Note 1
(For Fascias Only)
Multiaxial Impact, at 0 °C ISO 6603-2 Report results.
(For Fascias Only)
Speed: 4.4 m/s X X Note 1
Probe: 20 mm diameter
Clamp: 40 mm diameter
Water Jet GMW16745-B Maximum paint removal of
60 mm2. X X
(For Fascias Only)
Thermal Shock GMW15919 No removal.
X
(For TPO Substrates Only)
Gasoline Resistance-Dip GMW14333-A Rating 2. No color change
(Only if suffix GD is or paint removal to
specified for part on previous surface, or lifting
X X
drawing or math file – for or peeling of paint film. No
example “GMW14797- Appearance Change.
GD”)
Gasoline Resistance- GMW14333-B Maximum paint removal of
Immersion - Test to 15, 20% after 15 minutes
30, 45 and 60 minutes. immersion. Report results X
(For TPO Substrates Only) after 30, 45 and 60 minutes
immersion.
Mandrel Bend at 23 °C GMW16746 Minimum rating of 8.
For Flexible Substrates X X
Only (< 800 MPa Flexural
Modulus)
Mandrel Bend – Cold GMW16746 Minimum rating of 8.
Temperature
(Only if suffix M2 is
specified for part on X X
drawing or math file – for
example, “GMW14797-
M2”)

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Tests Required For:

GM APOPS VTC PPAP
Test Class Requirements
Specification White White
White Repair White Repair All Program
Colors
Light Metallic Light Metallic

Testing Required only if paintability testing per GMW16172 has not been completed for the substrate
OR if paint is not a GM approved paint Note 3 (All testing to be done in triplicate):
Heat Resistance at +70 °C 168 h No Appearance Change.
(Not required if
GMW16172 has been X
completed for the
substrate)
Heat Resistance GMW14829 Minimum Rating 1.
X
+ Tape Adhesion
Heat Resistance GMW14700-B Minimum Rating of GM 9.
X
+ Chip Resistance
Chemical Resistance (not GMW14701 All materials rated 10
required if paint is except as follows:
approved to a GM Rating 8 - Egg Albumin,
998XXXX or GMWXXXXX Acid Rain pH 3 and 4, Tap
specification) Water, Sulfuric Acid pH 4. X
Rating 6 - Sulfuric Acid pH
0 and 2.
Rating 4 - Brake Fluid.
Weather Resistance See Note 2
X

Weathering Visual Equal to original untested

+ Appearance inspection and sample.
X
gloss
measurement
Weathering GMW14829 Maximum rating of 1.
X
+ Tape Adhesion Crosshatch
Weathering GMW14729 No Appearance Change.
+ 96 h Humidity followed by GMW14829 Maximum rating of 1. X
Tape Adhesion Crosshatch
Note 1: Must be done for each fascia geometry (front, rear, up-level, base, etc.) on reprocessed part (painted three times) only in white or
color with highest film build.
Note 2: Weather Resistance - If required, test to one of the following:
 SAE J1976-A, 12 months exposure in Miami, FL area
 SAE J2527-A Extended ultraviolet (UV) Filters, 2500 kJ/m2 exposure to exterior Xenon arc Weatherometer.
Note 3: If paint is not approved to a GM 998XXXX or GMWXXXXX specification, see 1.2.2.2.1 for more information and instructions.

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Table A2: PPAP Requirements for Skinned Polyurethane Foam Exterior Parts
Test Class GM Specification Requirements
Note 1
Tape Adhesion See No removal on cut edges or peeling of film. In
(x-scribe) multi-coat systems, no peeling of individual layers.
Adequacy of Cure Note 2 GMW15891 Maximum rating of 0 for systems with clearcoat.
Maximum rating of 1 for monocoats.
144 h Humidity followed GMW14729 No Appearance Change. No removal on cut edges or
by Tape Adhesion See Note 1 peeling of film. In multi-coat systems, no peeling of
individual layers.
Chip Resistance Note 3 GMW14700 Minimum rating of 9.
(Method A or B and C)

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Gasoline Resistance- GMW14333-A Rating 2. No color change or paint removal to
Dip previous surface or lifting or peeling of paint film. No
Appearance Change.
Moisture Cold - Cycle A GMW14124 No Appearance Change.
+ 24 h Humidity GMW14729 No Appearance Change.
+ Tape Adhesion GMW14829 Maximum rating of 1.
Crosshatch
Resistance to Cleaning See Note 4 No Appearance Change. At hairline, peelings of total
Equipment width 1 mm permissible.
Weather Resistance See Note 5 -
+ Appearance Visual inspection and Equal to original untested sample.
gloss measurement
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 2: Contact responsible GM Engineer to determine required solvent.
Note 3: Only for parts in the area of stone impact.
Note 4: Resistance to Cleaning Equipment. Before the test, cut a straight hairline with a length of 5 cm 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. The test piece is submitted to the
high pressure hot water jet of a commercial deconservation facility for 30 s ± 5 s. The distance between the surface of the test piece and the
nozzle shall be 25 cm ± 5 cm. The temperature of the water shall not exceed +80 °C ± 3 °C, pressure 8 MPa ± 0.5 MPa.
Note 5: SAE J2527-A, Extended Filter, 2500 KJ/m2 exposure to exterior Xenon arc Weatherometer

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Table A3: APOPS and PPAP Requirements for Engine Compartment Components
Test Class GM Specification Requirements
Tape Adhesion GMW14829 Maximum rating of 1.
Crosshatch
Adequacy of Cure Note 1 GMW15891 Maximum rating of 0 for systems with clearcoat.
Maximum rating of 1 for monocoats.
72 h Humidity followed by GMW14729, No Appearance Change.
Tape Adhesion Option A or B Maximum rating of 1.
GMW14829
Crosshatch
240 h Humidity GMW14729 No Appearance Change.
Gasoline Resistance-Dip GMW14333-A Rating 2. No color change or paint removal to
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previous surface or lifting or peeling of paint film.

No Appearance Change.
Moisture Cold - Cycle A GMW14124 No Appearance Change.
+ 24 h Humidity GMW14729 No Appearance Change.
+ Tape Adhesion GMW14829 Maximum rating of 1.
Crosshatch
Resistance to Cleaning See Note 2 No Appearance Change. At hairline, peelings of
Equipment total width 1 mm permissible.
Film Thickness Note 3 ISO 2808 Method 3A, Per engineering drawing/math file.
minimum of 3
measurements per
part, report average as
well as individual
readings.
Heat Resistance 168 h at 120 °C E ≤ 3.0 Note 4, no change in appearance/gloss/color
after visual inspection.
+ 72 h Humidity GMW14729 No Appearance Change.

+ Tape Adhesion GMW14829 Maximum rating of 1.
Crosshatch
Note 1: Contact responsible GM Engineer to determine required solvent.
Note 2: Resistance to Cleaning Equipment. Before the test, cut a straight hairline with a length of 5 cm 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. The test piece is submitted to the
high pressure hot water jet of a commercial deconservation facility for 30 s ± 5 s. The distance between the surface of the test piece and the
nozzle shall be 25 cm ± 5 cm. The temperature of the water shall not exceed +80 °C ± 3 °C, pressure 8 MPa ± 0.5 MPa.
Note 3: 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, measure 1 peak
and 1 valley in a single location on a part and record each measurement and average. Repeat 3 times per part. Measure 1 part per color.
Report all layers individually.
Note 4: CIELAB color space, 10 degree observer, illuminant D65, specular included, sphere geometry, before and after exposure.

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Table A4: APOPS and PPAP Requirements for Interior Trim Components
Test Test Procedure Note 1 Requirement Note 1
Cure GMW15891, 92% minimum denatured No paint film degradation when viewed at
ethyl alcohol 10x magnification. Note 2
Adhesion GMW14829, Crosshatch ≥ 95% paint retention, Rating 1. Note 3
Humidity/Adhesion 144 h GMW14729, option A or B, recover No evidence of blistering, water spotting or
1 h at room temperature followed by gloss change; ≥ 95% paint retention,
GMW14829 Crosshatch Rating 1.
Oven 168 h oven exposure, recover 1 h at room No color or gloss change, loss of adhesion,
Age/Adhesion Note 4 temperature, 24 h GMW14729, recover distortion or exudation; ≥ 95% paint
1 h at room temperature followed by retention, Rating 1.
GMW14829 Crosshatch
Sunscreen and GMW14445 and GMW14698, 1 mm Rating ≤ 2 and no penetration of the painted
Insect Repellent hemispherical tip, 8 N load surface when evaluated with and without
Resistance Test 10x magnification. Note 5
Impact Resistance GMW15520, Multiaxial Instrumented No more than 20% reduction in mean impact
Note 6
Impact Test paragraph energy and sample break behavior must not
(ASTM D3763 or ISO 6603-2, -30 °C) change from ductile to brittle.
Film ISO 2808 Method 3A, minimum of Per engineering drawing/math file or, if not
Thickness Note 7 3 measurements per part, report average specified, the default values for film build are
as well as individual readings. as follows: 25 µm ± 5 µm (1.0 mil ± 0.2 mil),
for hard touch paints or 50 µm ± 5 µm
(2.0 mil ± 0.2 mil) for soft touch and semi soft
touch paints.
Scratch and Mar GMW14698, 1 mm hemispherical tip, No noticeable marring, whitening or
Resistance - as 13 N load Note 8 penetration of the painted surface. Note 9
received and After Scratch requirement: No visible penetration.
Oven Aging Mar requirement: No obvious visually
apparent marring.
Resistance to Perform per Effects of Cleaners (ISO Rating of ≥ 4.
Cleaning Agents 20433, ISO 105-A02)
Note 1: When part size or shape makes the preceding testing prohibitive, testing may be done on plaques painted in the production process
provided the reviewing program Materials Engineer grants written permission for such.
Note 2: Evaluation of the crock cloth is not required. Slight gloss increase of the paint film for low gloss (PGC) surfaces is acceptable.
Examples of degradation of the paint film include wrinkling, perforation or removal.
Note 3: Brittleness of the paint film, as evidenced by chipping or flaking while scribing the test lines, shall be cause for rejection.
Note 4: The required part exposure temperature defined in GMW14444 may be substituted if agreed to by the program Materials Engineer.
Note 5: 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 6: Multiaxial Impact (MAI) is for painted deployable surfaces only or at the program Materials Engineer’s request. Test only materials
capable of ductile break behavior at -30 °C or lower. Multiaxial impact 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. 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 7: 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, measure 1 peak
and 1 valley in a single location on a part and record each measurement and average. Repeat 3 times per part. Measure 1 part per color.
Report all layers individually.
Note 8: If 13 N produces substrate tearing or gouging, test unpainted part to 10 N, 8 N, 5 N and 2 N to find the greatest load that produces
no tearing or gouging. Test the painted part to that reduced load. Stretching of the paint film is acceptable.
Note 9: 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 (PGC) surfaces is acceptable.

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TableExterior
A5: Exterior Painted
Painted PartsParts – Paint
- Paint Processing
Processing Data Data
SheetSheet
Enter applicable data, complete certification statement at end of table, and submit with test report.
Vehicle Usage Flame Treat Verification Method _______________
Vehicle Name ______________________________
Model Year ________________________________ In Mold Coating (SMC)? (yes/no) _________________
Part Description Supplier ____________________________________
Part Name _________________________________ Product Code _______________________________
Part Number _______________________________ Approved to GM Spec ________________________
Part Molding Cavity Number ___________________ Film Thickness ______ microns

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Plastic Compound Cure Time __________________________________
Supplier ___________________________________ Mold Temperature ______ °C
Product Code ______________________________ Solvent Wipe:
Approved to GM Specification _________________ Solvent ____________________________________
Regrind Dilution ____________________________________
Maximum percent to be used in production _________ Destat Blow Off? ______________________________
Is plastic compound precolored? (yes/no) _____________ Power Wash? ________________________________
(If no, then complete the following three sections) Power Wash Chemical Supplier _________________
Color Concentrate Power Wash Information:
Color concentrate Supplier ____________________ Stage Function Product Sec Conc Temp psi μOHM
Product Code ______________________________ Code ºC
Color Concentrate Carrier Resin _______________
Let down ratio (resin: concentrate) ______________
Color concentrate weight percent of total color
concentrate product added ____________________
Carrier Resin weight percent of total color
concentrate product added ____________________
Color Concentrate Blender Equipment
Color Meter Type ____________________________ Other? ______________________________________
Mixing Bin Size ______________________________
Weight System ______________________________ Adhesion Promoter
System to monitor weight ratio of resin to color Supplier ____________________________________
concentrate _______________________________ Product Code _______________________________
Safety controls if out of spec range for ratio ______ Approved to GM Specification __________________
Screw Design Line Speed _________________________________
Compression ratio (L/D, 24:1 and up required) _____ Batch number _______________________________
Company that manufactured the screw ___________ Reducing Solvent ____________________________
Type/name of screw __________________________ Reduction (See Note 1) ______%
Molding Location Viscosity ___________________________________
Company __________________________________ Number of Wet Coats _________________________
DUNS Number ______________________________ Flash Time Between Wet Coats ______minutes
Contact Name _______________________________ Flash Time After Last Wet Coat ______minutes
Contact Number _____________________________ Baking or Drying Condition (See Note 2)
Location ___________________________________ Part Surface Temperature ______°C
Date Molded ________________________________ Time At or Above Indicated Temp ______minutes
Painting Location DATAPAQ Recording (yes/no) ______________
Company __________________________________ Dry Film Thickness (See Note 3) ______ microns
DUNS Number ______________________________
Contact Name _______________________________ Primer
Contact Number _____________________________ Supplier ____________________________________
Location ___________________________________ Product Code _______________________________
Date Printed ________________________________ Approved to GM Specification __________________
Surface Preparation (prior to painting) Line Speed _________________________________
Post–Cure (For RIM)? (yes/no) _________________ Batch number _______________________________
Oven Type ________________________________ 2K Mix Ratio (if 2K paint)_______________________
Bake Time at Surface Temp ______ °C Reducing Solvent ____________________________
Part Surface Temperature ______ °C Reduction (See Note 1) ______ %
Plasma Treatment? (yes/no) _____________________ Viscosity ___________________________________
Indicate Surface Energy Readings_____________ Number of Wet Coats _________________________
Flame Treatment? (yes/no) _____________________ Flash Time Between Wet Coats ______minutes
Equipment/Controller Type ___________________ Flash Time After Last Wet Coat ______minutes
Distance to Part ____________________________ Baking or Drying Condition (See Note 2)
Flame Travel Speed ________________________ Part Surface Temperature ______ °C

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Table A5: Exterior Paint Processing Data Form – Continued

Time At or Above Indicated Temp ______minutes Approved to GM Specification __________________
DATAPAQ Recording Required Line Speed _________________________________
Dry Film Thickness (See Note 3) ______microns Batch number _______________________________
2K Mix Ratio (if 2K paint)_______________________
Second Power Wash? Reducing Solvent ____________________________
Power Wash Chemical Supplier _________________ Reduction (See Note 1) ______%
Power Wash Information: Viscosity ___________________________________
Stage Function Product Sec Conc Temp psi μOHM Number of Wet Coats _________________________
Code ºC 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

Top Coat Description of Spray Equipment: __________________

Supplier ____________________________________
Product Code _______________________________ Description of Baking Ovens (Gas fired, electric air
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Approved to GM Specification __________________ circulating, IR, etc.): ____________________________

Color Base Coat _____________________________
Line Speed _________________________________ For Adhesion Promoter
Batch number _______________________________ ____________________________________________
Reducing Solvent ____________________________
Reduction (See Note 1) ______% For Primer
Viscosity ___________________________________ ____________________________________________
Number of Wet Coats _________________________
Flash Time Between Wet Coats ______minutes For Topcoat
Flash Time After Last Wet Coat ______minutes ____________________________________________
Dry Film Thickness (See Note 3) ______microns
Cure check solvent (for final topcoat)
Clear Coat ____________________________________________
Supplier ____________________________________
Product Code _______________________________

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

Certification Paint Processing Data is complete and accurate
Statement

I certify that the Paint Processing Data is complete and accurate.

Signature _____________________________________________ Date _________________________
Name Signature
______________________________________________
_____________________________________________ Date Title _________________________
_______________________________
Company _____________________________________________ Telephone ____________________
Name ______________________________________________ Title
Address _____________________________________________________________________________
________________________________
Company _____________________________________________ Telephone
___________________________

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Table A6: Interior and Underhood 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.
Vehicle Usage Paint Supplier ________________________________
Vehicle Name ______________________________ Paint System (Adh Pro/base/clear, as appropriate):
Model Year ________________________________ ____________________________________________
Part Description Approved to GM Specification: ___________________
Part Name _________________________________
Part Number _______________________________ Description of Spray Equipment: __________________
Part Molding Cavity Number ___________________ (robot, manual…)
Mold Release_______________________________
Plastic Compound Adhesion Promotor/Primer Layer
Supplier ___________________________________ Batch number ________________________________
Product Code ______________________________ Reducing Solvent ____________________________
Approved to GM Specification _________________ Reduction (See Note 1) ______________________%
Molding Location Viscosity ___________________________________
Company __________________________________ Flash Time After Last Wet Coat __________minutes
DUNS Number ______________________________ Flash Temp __________ °C
Contact Name _______________________________ Cure time_______________ minutes
Contact Number _____________________________ Cure temp__________ °C (See Note 2)
Location ___________________________________ Cure type (Gas fired, electric air circulating, IR, etc):
Date Molded ________________________________ ___________________________________________
Painting Location
Company __________________________________ Single Layer Processes
DUNS Number ______________________________ Batch number ________________________________
Contact Name _______________________________ Reducing Solvent ____________________________
Contact Number _____________________________ Reduction (See Note 1) ______________________%
Location ___________________________________ Viscosity ___________________________________
Date Painted ________________________________ Flash Time After Last Wet Coat __________minutes
Flash Temp __________ °C
Surface Preparation (prior to painting) Cure time_______________ minutes
Flame Treatment? (yes/no) _____________________ Cure temp__________ °C (See Note 2)
Equipment/Controller Type ___________________ Cure type (Gas fired, electric air circulating, IR, etc):
Distance to Part ____________________________ ___________________________________________
Flame Travel Speed ________________________
Flame Treat Verification Method _______________ Multi-Layer Processes (Lasered and Base/Clear)
In Mold Coating (PUR)? (yes/no) _________________ Color 1
Supplier ____________________________________ Batch number ________________________________
Product Code _______________________________ Reducing Solvent ____________________________
Approved to GM Spec ________________________ Reduction (See Note 1) ______________________%
Mold Release_______________________________ Viscosity ___________________________________
Cure Time __________________________________ Flash Time After Last Wet Coat __________minutes
Mold Temperature ________ °C Flash Temp __________ °C
Solvent Wipe: Cure time_______________ minutes (or wet-on-wet)
Solvent ____________________________________ Cure temp__________ °C (or wet-on-wet) (See Note 2)
Dilution ____________________________________ Cure type (Gas fired, electric air circulating, IR, etc):
Destat Blow Off? ______________________________ ___________________________________________
Power Wash? ________________________________
Power Wash Chemical Supplier _________________ Color 2
Power Wash Information: Batch number ________________________________
Stage Function Product Sec Conc Temp psi μOHM Reducing Solvent ____________________________
Code ºC Reduction (See Note 1) ______________________%
Viscosity ___________________________________
Flash Time After Last Wet Coat __________minutes
Flash Temp __________ °C
Cure time_______________ minutes (or wet-on-wet)
Cure temp__________ °C (or wet-on-wet) (See Note 2)
Cure type (Gas fired, electric air circulating, IR, etc):
___________________________________________
Other? ______________________________________

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Table A6: Interior and Underhood Paint Processing Data Form - Continued

Color 3
Batch number ________________________________ Cure temp__________ °C (See Note 2)
Reducing Solvent ____________________________ Cure type (Gas fired, electric air circulating, IR, etc):
Reduction (See Note 1) ______________________% ___________________________________________
Viscosity ___________________________________
Flash Time After Last Wet Coat __________minutes
Flash Temp __________ °C
Cure time_______________ minutes

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 supplier’s bake chart.

Certification Statement

I certify that the Paint Processing Data is complete and accurate.

Signature _____________________________________________ Date _______________________________

Name ______________________________________________ Title ________________________________
Company _____________________________________________ Telephone ___________________________
Address __________________________________________________________________________________
Email _____________________________________________

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Table A7: GM APOPS Exterior Test Data Form

COMPANY NAME:
REPORT #

RESULTS - TRIPLICATE SAMPLES PER COLOR

TEST GM SPEC REQUIREMENTS WHITE LIGHT METALLIC WHITE REPAIR TRICOAT
COLOR NAME_______ COLOR NAME_______ COLOR NAME_______ COLOR NAME_______
WA#_________ WA#_________ WA#_________ WA#_________
TAPE ADHESION GMW14829 MAX RATING OF 1
ADEQUACY OF CURE - XYLENE GMW15891 MAX RATING OF 0 FOR
CLEAR; MAX RATING 1 FOR
MONOCOATS.
240 HR HUMIDITY GMW14729 NO APPEARANCE CHANGE
+ TAPE ADHESION GMW14829 MAX RATING OF 1
CHIP RESISTANCE - A or B GMW14700 MIN RATING OF GM 9

CHIP RESISTANCE - C GMW14700 MIN RATING OF GM 9.

MOISTURE COLD-CYCLE A GMW14124 NO APPEARANCE CHANGE

+ 24 HR HUMIDITY GMW14729 NO APPEARANCE CHANGE

+ TAPE ADHESION GMW14829 MAX RATING OF 1

MULTIAXIAL IMPACT ASTM D3763 ALL DUCTILE FAILURES
ISO6603-2 REPORT RESULTS
WATER JET GMW16745-B MAX PAINT REMOVAL OF
60mm2
THERMAL SHOCK GMW15919 NO REMOVAL
GASOLINE RESISTANCE-DIP GMW14333-A RATING 2. NO COLOR
CHANGE, NO PAINT
REMOVAL OR PEELING, NO
APPEARANCE CHANGE.
GASOLINE RESISTANCE-IMMERSION GMW14333-B MAX PAINT REMOVAL OF
15 MIN. 20% AFTER 15 MIN.;
30 MIN. REPORT RESULTS AFTER
45 MIN. 30, 45 AND 60 MIN.
60 MIN.
MANDREL BEND-FLEX 23oC-4T GMW16746 MIN. RATING OF 8
*FLEXIBLE SUBSTRATES ONLY (FLEXIBLE SUBSTRATES)

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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Table A8: GM APOPS Interior Test Data Form

RESIN COMPANY NAME: RESIN:

PAINT COMPANY: PAINT:

RESULTS - TRIPLICATE SAMPLES PER COLOR

Paint Color 1: Paint Color 2: Paint Color 3: Paint Color 4:
Substrate Color: Substrate Color: Substrate Color: Substrate Color:
TEST GM SPEC REQUIREMENTS* Colorant Source: Colorant Source: Colorant Source: Colorant Source:
GMW15891, 92% NO PAINT FILM
MINIMUM DEGRADATION WHEN
DENATURED VIEWED AT 10X
CURE ETHYL ALCOHOL MAGNIFICATION

MINIMUM 95% PAINT

ADHESION GMW14829 RETENTION, RATING 1
NO EVIDENCE OF
BLISTERING, WATER
SPOTTING OR GLOSS
144 HR HUMIDITY GMW14729 CHANGE
MINIMUM 95% PAINT
+ ADHESION GMW14829 RETENTION, RATING 1
NO COLOR OR GLOSS
CHANGE, LOSS OF
OVEN AGING + ADHESION, DISTORTION
168 HR OVEN AGE GMW14729 OR EXUDATION
MINIMUM 95% PAINT
+ ADHESION GMW14829 RETENTION, RATING 1
MAXIMUM RATING 2 AND
NO PENETRATION OF THE
PAINTED SURFACE WHEN
SUNSCREEN AND INSECT EVALUATED WITH AND
REPELLENT RESISTANCE + GMW14445 + WITHOUT 10X
SCRATCHING GMW14698 MAGNIFICATION
NO MORE THAN 20%
GMW15520, REDUCTION IN MEAN TO
MULTIAXIAL IMPACT ENERGY AND
INSTRUMENTED SAMPLE BEHAVIOR MUST
IMPACT TEST NOT CHANGE FROM
IMPACT RESISTANCE -30oC PARAGRAPH DUCTILE TO BRITTLE
PER ENGINEERING
DRAWING/MATH FILE OR,
ISO 2808 METHOD IF NOT SPECIFIED, THE
3A, MINIMUM OF 3 DEFAULT VALUES FOR
MEASUREMENTS FILM BUILD ARE AS
PER PART, FOLLOWS: 25±5 MICRONS
REPORT (1.0±0.2 MIL) FOR HARD
AVERAGE AS TOUCH PAINTS OR 50±5
WELL AS MICRONS (2.0±0.2 MIL)
INDIVIDUAL FOR SOFT TOUCH AND
FILM THICKNESS READINGS SEMI SOFT TOUCH PAINTS.

NO NOTICEABLE MARRING,
WHITENING OR
PENETRATION OF THE
PAINTED SURFACE
SCRATCH REQUIREMENT:
NO VISIBLE PENETRATION.
GMW14698, 1 MM MAR REQUIREMENT: NO
HEMISPHERICAL OBVIOUS VISUALLY
SCRATCH & MAR RESISTANCE TIP, 13N LOAD APPARENT MARRING.

AS RECEIVED PER ABOVE PER ABOVE

AFTER OVEN AGING PER ABOVE PER ABOVE

ISO 20433, ISO 105- RATING GREATER THAN

RESISTANCE TO CLEANING AGENTS A02 OR EQUAL TO 4

*NOTE: SEE APPLICABLE REQUIREMENT NOTATATION IN "APOPS AND PPAP REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERIOR TRIM COMPONENTS" TABLE.

PART NAME: PART NUMBER:

LABORATORY: PHONE:
COMPANY/GM DIV., AND ADDRESS

TESTED BY: DATE:

PRINT NAME & SIGN

EMAIL ADDRESS: REPORT:

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Table A9: GM APOPS Underhood Test Data Form

RESIN COMPANY NAME: RESIN:
PAINT COMPANY: PAINT:

RESULTS - TRIPLICATE SAMPLES PER COLOR

TEST GM SPEC REQUIREMENTS Paint Color 1: Paint Color 2: Paint Color 3: Paint Color 4:
Substrate Color: Substrate Color: Substrate Color: Substrate Color:
TAPE ADHESION GMW14829 MINIMUM 95% PAINT
RETENTION, RATING 1 MAX
ADEQUACY OF CURE GMW15891 MAX RATING OF 0 FOR
CLEAR; MAX RATING 1 FOR
MONOCOATS.
72 HR HUMIDITY GMW14729 NO APPEARANCE CHANGE
+ TAPE ADHESION GMW14829 CROSS MAX RATING OF 1
HATCH
240 HR HUMIDITY GMW14729 NO APPEARANCE CHANGE
GASOLINE RESISTANCE-DIP GMW14333-A RATING 2. NO COLOR
CHANGE, NO PAINT
REMOVAL OR PEELING, NO
APPEARANCE CHANGE.
MOISTURE COLD-CYCLE A GMW14124 NO APPEARANCE CHANGE
+ 24 HR HUMIDITY GMW14729 NO APPEARANCE CHANGE
+ TAPE ADHESION GMW14829 CROSS MAX RATING OF 1
HATCH
RESISTANCE TO CLEANING SEE TABLE A4 NO APPEARANCE CHANGE.
EQUIPMENT AT HAIRLINE, PEELINGS OF
TOTAL WIDTH 1MM
PERMISSIBLE.
FILM THICKNESS ISO 2808 METHOD PER ENGINEERING
3A, MINIMUM OF 3 DRAWING/MATH FILE.
MEASUREMENTS
PER PART, REPORT
AVERAGE AS WELL
AS INDIVIDUAL
READINGS.
HEAT RESISTANCE 168 HOURS AT 120°C E ? 3.0, NO CHANGE IN
APPEARANCE, GLOSS, OR
COLOR
+ 24 HR HUMIDITY GMW14729 NO APPEARANCE CHANGE.

+ TAPE ADHESION GMW14829 CROSS MAX RATING OF 1

HATCH

PART NAME: PART NUMBER:

LABORATORY: PHONE:
COMPANY/GM DIV., AND ADDRESS

TESTED BY: DATE:

PRINT NAME & SIGN
E-MAIL ADDRESS:

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Table A10: Exterior Quality Control Testing

Test Class GM Spec Requirements Daily Testing Weekly Testing

Tape Adhesion GMW14829 Maximum rating of 1. X X
Crosshatch
Adequacy of Cure Note 1 GMW15891 Maximum rating of X X
0 for systems
with clearcoat.
Maximum rating of
1 for monocoats.
96 h Humidity followed by Tape GMW14729 No appearance X
Adhesion GMW14829 change.
Crosshatch Maximum rating of 1.

Water Immersion followed by GMW14704 2 h minimum - No X X

Tape Adhesion GMW14829 paint removal.
Crosshatch Maximum rating of 1.

Mandrel Bend - Flex 23 °C. Test GMW16746 Minimum rating of 8 X

at cold temperatures if on (flexible substrates
drawing. < 800 MPa).
Gasoline Resistance - Dip Test GMW14333-A No color change or X
if on drawing. paint removal to
previous surface or
lifting or peeling of
paint film. No
appearance change.
Film Build ISO 2808 Minimum of four X X
readings.
Note 1: Contact responsible GM Engineer to determine required solvent.

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Table A11: Interior Quality Control Testing

Daily Weekly
Test Test Procedure Requirement
Testing Testing
Cure GMW15891, 92% minimum No paint film degradation when X X
denatured ethyl alcohol viewed at 10x magnification.
Note 1

Adhesion GMW14829 ≥ 95% paint retention, X X

Rating 1. Note 2
Humidity/ 144 h GMW14729, option A No evidence of blistering, water X
Adhesion or B, GMW14829 Crosshatch spotting or gloss change; ≥ 95%
paint retention, Rating 1.
Film Thickness ISO 2808, Method 3B, Per engineering drawing or, if X X
Note 3
minimum of 3 measurements not specified, default to be
per part, report average as 25 µm ± 5 µm (1.0 mil ± 0.2 mil)
well as individual readings for hard touch paints, or
50 µm ± 10 µm (2.0 mil ± 0.2 mil)
for soft touch paints.
Note 1: Evaluation of the crock cloth is not required. Slight gloss increase of the paint film for low gloss (PGC) 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: 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, measure 1 peak
and 1 valley in a single location on a part and record each measurement and average. Repeat 3 times per part. Measure 1 part per color.
Report all layers individually.

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Table A12A: Request Form for New APOPS

Date:

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. Contact responsible GM Material Engineer on the proposed APOPS request and for the required GM stakeholders to be contacted.
2. List the required GM stakeholders (if required by Material Engineer) in Table# 2.
3. Complete form and send to GM stakeholders listed in Table#2.
4. Have the GM stakeholders listed in Table#2 indicate support status and initial.
5. Send completed (initaled) document to the GM Material Engineer for approval. Follow up meeting with stakeholders as needed.

Requestor Name: Job Title (technical position reqd): ________

Phone #: Fax #: E-mail:
Vehicle Program: Company Name:
Part #(less finish): Part Name:
Date supplier plans to implement proposed system into production:

Table# 1: Proposed System

Proposed or New System
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Substrate (GM Spec #)

Substrate Supplier
Substrate Product Code
Flame Treatment
Powerwash (GM Spec #)
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 #)
Basecoat/Clearcoat Supplier Name
Basecoat/Clearcoat Product Code
Molder Name/Location
Painter Name/Location
Other

Table#2: GM Stakeholders Contacted

Check if Initials and Comments (Further comments can be

GM GM Telephone Contact
required made in the lines below. Label "see NoteX" (1,2,3,
Stakeholder Department Number Date
to contact etc.))

Material Engineer
Paint Engineer
Paint SLE
Validation Engineer
DRE
Supplier Quality Eng.
Buyer

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Table A12B: Change Request Form for APOPS

Date:

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. Contact responsible GM Material Engineer on the proposed change and for the required GM stakeholders to be contacted.
2. List the required GM stakeholders (as required by Material Engineer) in Table# 2.
3. Complete form and send to GM stakeholders listed in Table#2.
4. Have the GM stakeholders listed in Table#2 indicate support status and sign.
5. Send completed (signed) document to the GM Material Engineer for approval. Follow up meeting with stakeholders as needed.

Requestor Name: Job Title (technical position reqd):

Phone #: Fax #: E-mail:
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 or New System
APOPS #
Substrate (GM Spec #)
Substrate Supplier
Substrate Product Code
Flame Treatment
Powerwash (GM Spec #)
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 #)
Basecoat/Clearcoat Supplier Name
Basecoat/Clearcoat Product Code
Molder Name/Location
Painter Name/Location
Other

Reason for change? Cost saving: Improved Quality: Explain:

Is there a change in paint processings? No ______ Yes _______ Explain___________________________________________________________

If cost saving, 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 the certified facility to the GM Materials Engineer and other GM
personnel as directed by the GM Material Engineer? Yes No

Table#2: GM Stakeholders Contacted

Initials and Comments (Further
GM Check if required GM Contact
Telephone Number comments can be made in the lines
Stakeholder to contact Department Date
below. Label "see NoteX" (1,2,3, etc.))
Material Engineer
Paint Engineer
Paint Process Engineer
Validation Engineer
DRE
Supplier Quality Eng.
Buyer
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Table A13: APOPS Checklist

 Table A12A or A12B – APOPS Request Form

 Table A5 or A6 – Paint Processing Data Form completed and signed by paint facility management
 Table A7, 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

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 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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Table A14: PPAP Checklist

 Printout of APOPS Approval

 Test data for Table A1, A3 or A4 as applicable for component
 Proof of certification to ISO/TS 16949 or ISO/IEC 17025 if testing is not performed within GM
 Copy of the part drawing notes or math data that includes all of the material specifications
 Printouts of MATSPC approvals for all paints and materials used
 Paint film thickness measurements per ISO 2808 - measure minimum of four areas per part
(Exterior) or three areas per part (Interior and Underhood) for each program color

 GM9620M Film Build Chart for each coating (if applicable, in accordance with part drawing notes or
math file)

 Printout of Trim Transmittal for the production paint system in each paint color at the appropriate gloss
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