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WORLDWIDE
ENGINEERING Material Specification GMW3359
STANDARDS

Non-Electrolytically Applied Zinc-Rich Coating

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1 Scope
This standard covers the basic requirements for a corrosion resistant non-electrolytically applied zinc-rich
coating. Besides corrosion protection, the coating also provides consistent frictional properties.
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/Material Description. This coating specification covers zinc flake coating with or without a top
coat.
Coating Types: Three levels of corrosion protection are provided by the following types:
Type A: High corrosion resistant coating.
Type B: Medium corrosion resistant coating.
Type C: Low corrosion resistant coating.
Note: When not explicitly specified, the default coating type shall be Type A. Parts contracted and Production
Part Approval Processed (“PPAPed”) before January 1, 2014, that is without the coating Type (A, B, or C)
specified, may continue to default to Type B.
Note: Type C coating systems may be without top coat if coefficient of friction (CoF) requirements are met.
Treatment with an additional lubricant to meet CoF is permissible.
1.2 Symbols. Not applicable.
1.3 Applicability. This coating is suitable for externally and internally threaded fasteners size M6 or larger, and
other ferrous parts where high level of corrosion protection and freedom from hydrogen embrittlement are
required. This coating is not recommended for the following types of parts:
 Bolts and nuts of sizes < M6.
 Parts with internal drive recess and blind holes.
 Parts mating against magnesium surfaces.
 Loose washers with diameter < 14 mm.
 Parts where electrical conductivity is required.
1.4 Remarks.
1.4.1 This coating process does not generate hydrogen; however, pre-treatment processes, i.e., acid pickling
could cause hydrogen adsorption. Non-electrolytically applied zinc-rich coating has high permeability which
allows effusion of hydrogen during curing which might have been absorbed during acid pickling. See precautions
in 3.1.1.
1.4.2 Use of this coating system on threaded surface and/or bearing surface of joints could affect the torque-
tension relationship. It is recommended that a torque-tension study of the fastener joint be performed before
releasing this finish on any new application.
1.4.3 The corrosion performance is influenced by part geometry, substrate material, and application process.
The coating systems approved to this specification were tested to meet all requirements using common steel
fasteners. For new designs, applications, and parts with complex geometries or difficult to clean material such
as castings and powder metal, extra validation testing is highly recommended.

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1.4.4 This finish is suitable for service temperatures from -50 °C to +120 °C. Applications outside of this
temperature range shall be reviewed with the responsible Materials Engineering organization before usage.
1.4.5 Dip-spin coating is a bulk process. If parts are prone to nesting, stick together (flat washers), or easily
damaged by mechanical tumbling, dip-spin coating method is not recommended. Alternatives include spray and
dip-drain methods.
In the case of flat washers, additional handling may be required between the coating and curing step to reduce
the amount of parts sticking together. Final sorting of parts stuck together will be necessary to ensure all washers
have sufficient coating on both sides.
1.4.6 Shot blasting is not a preferred pre-treatment method for internally threaded parts (nuts), nut-washer and
bolt-washer assemblies. If shot blasting is used, extra care shall be taken to ensure shots are not trapped in the
coated parts.
1.4.7 This coating is relatively soft, and is prone to “dusting”. It is expected that equipment handling high volumes
of coated parts (such as automated bolt feeders) will require regular cleaning to remove the coating dust.
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1.4.8 The curing process of these coatings occurs between 200 °C to 350 °C and may temper high hardness
metals. It is the responsibility of the fastener manufacturer to ensure their parts still meet mechanical and material
requirements after coating.

2 References
Note: Only the latest approved standards are applicable unless otherwise specified.
2.1 External Standards/Specifications.
AIAG CQI-12 ISO 9227 ISO 17025 SAE/USCAR-7
ISO 1463 ISO 16047 SAE/USCAR-5 SAE/USCAR-11
2.2 GM Standards/Specifications.
9984094 GMW3059 GMW14729 GMW16551
9985670 GMW14270 GMW14829
9985809 GMW14700 GMW14872
2.3 Additional References.
 GM Part Number (P/N) 11502644, test washer.
 GM P/N 11515490, Electrodeposition Primer (ELPO) coated test washer.
 GM P/N 11516090, test nut.
 GM P/N 11516105, surrogate bolt.
 GM P/N 11570102, M10 heavy hex bolts.

3 Requirements
The parts coated to this specification shall meet the following technical requirements and demonstrated by the
test methods described. The appropriate tests for different situations: New chemical approval, new applicator
approval, Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), and regular process control testing, are described in
Appendix A, Table A1. Procedures and requirements for new chemical and applicator approval are described in
Appendix B.
Note: For fasteners with weight-saving indented heads, it is allowable to have up to 1% of a delivered batch to
exhibit coating bubbles and flaking inside the indentation. This deviation extends to 3.2 through 3.6 for the inside
of the indentation only.
3.1 Pre-treatment and Post-treatment.
3.1.1 All coated parts with surface or core hardness > 320 HV (32 HRC), and processed through an acidic or
hydrogen-generating pre-treatment process shall be processed per SAE/USCAR-5. The referee method for
detection of embrittlement shall be per SAE/USCAR-7.
The maximum material hardness in the drawing or relevant specification shall be used to determine if de-
embrittlement treatment is required. If a part is heavily cold worked or heat treated to high strength/hardness,

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but is without a specified maximum hardness limit in the drawing or specification, then the part manufacturer
must provide to the applicator the hardness data in order to determine if de-embrittlement treatment is required.
Note that treatment is determined by the maximum measured hardness of the lot, not the average.
3.1.2 The curing temperature of the coating process shall not exceed the maximum of 400 °C. This is to reduce
the risk of tempering or other softening conditions to hardened parts. For hardened parts, special consideration
shall be made to ensure the mechanical properties are not detrimentally affected by the coating process.
3.2 Appearance. The coating shall have a uniform appearance and shall be free from uncoated areas and
excess coating which affect performance. The coating shall not be oily or tacky to the touch. The coating shall
be completely cured and shall have good adhesion to base metal. Unless otherwise specified, the color shall be
silver or gray.
Note: Due to the nature of the coating process, it is possible to have small coating buildup. Coating buildup
< 1 mm thick and not in the underhead bearing area does not affect function or assembly of bolts, screws or nuts
and should not be a cause for rejection. However, when present in a large number of parts (> 1% of the delivered
batch), coating dust and debris becomes a concern. It is the responsibility of the coating applicator to minimize
coating buildup. Coating applicators with multiple complaints for this issue may be removed from the approved
supplier list.
3.3 Flexibility and Chip Resistance. The coating must withstand the normal extension, flexing and
compression encountered by springs and spring clips during product assembly without evidence of flaking or
loss of adhesion from the base metal. It shall withstand normal handling and storage conditions without chipping
or flaking.
3.3.1 Expose coated part per GMW14700, method C. Test at room temperature. After exposure per GMW14700,
expose the same parts to Neutral Salt Spray (NSS) per 3.6. Parts shall meet the corrosion performance
requirements per 3.6.
3.4 Adhesion Characteristics.
3.4.1 Parts coated to this specification shall show no evidence of blistering or other appearance changes other
than a whitish blush after humidity exposure per GMW14729 for 96 h. After removal from humidity exposure for
at least 10 minutes, perform tape adhesion test per GMW14829. There shall be a minimum of 99.0% coating
(top coat) retention. When removing the tape, a slight adherence of the coating is permissible since this has no
influence on the corrosion resistance. In the case of small parts with insufficient surface area for the tape
adhesion test, coat 50 mm x 50 mm steel panels with the parts and use the panels for the test.

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3.4.2 For each production lot, perform tape adhesion test per GMW14829 on finished coated parts. There shall
be a minimum of 99.0% coating (top coat and base coat) retention. If the production part geometry or size is not
suitable for this test, surrogate parts may be coated with the production parts and used for adhesion testing.
3.5 Coating Thickness.
3.5.1 The coating thickness is defined as the combined base coat and top coat after the entire coating and curing
process is completed. The phosphate pretreatment/adhesion layer is not included in the total coating thickness.
The minimum coating thicknesses for the different coating types (A/B/C) are listed in Table 1.
3.5.2 The coating thickness on bolts and screws shall be measured on the head. In cases when it is not possible
to accurately measure the coating thickness on the head (e.g., the coating is mechanically damaged, or it was
already exposed to a corrosion test), the untouched surface of the fastener tip may be measured and compared
to a reference part coated in the same process. On nuts, the coating thickness shall be measured on the spanner
flats.
3.5.3 For parts other than threaded fasteners, the coating thickness requirement applies to significant surfaces
as specified on engineering drawings. If the significant surfaces are not defined, then all surfaces are considered
significant.
3.5.4 For threaded fasteners, the maximum coating thickness is limited by the basic thread size (tolerance h or
H). After coating, parts must gage with appropriate basic size GO thread gage. The maximum allowable torque
for gauging can be found in GMW16551. Threads may be produced undersize/oversize to accommodate the
coating, provided that the finished fastener meets all specified mechanical properties. Where mechanical
properties are not specified, undersizing/oversizing is subject to approval by the pertinent GM Fastener
Engineer, and all undersizing/oversizing shall be within agreed upon limits. The fastener supplier will consult
with the coating applicator to determine the appropriate thread size before coating.

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Note: In cases where the gage-torque exceed the maximum allowed limits found in GMW16551 by ˂ 1 Nm, the
CoF test per 3.10.2 shall be the referee test for acceptance/rejection. In cases where CoF testing cannot be
performed due to fastener size or geometry, then consult with GM Fastening Engineering for disposition.
3.5.5 The maximum coating thickness under the head of bolts and screws shall not exceed 25 µm.
3.5.6 For parts other than threaded fasteners, there is no limit on maximum total coating thickness, as long as
the finish meets all other requirements and does not negatively affect the function of the part.
3.5.7 The applicator may use a non-destructive method to measure the total or base coat thickness for process
quality control or lot release. However, a documented correlation with the total coating thickness, measured by
microscopic test per ISO 1463, and the readings by non-destructive test, must be established for each coating
type and thickness measurement equipment.
Note: Coating thickness derived from coating weight measurements is not acceptable for lot release or other
official reporting purposes.
3.5.8 For referee purposes, the coating thickness shall be determined by microscopic examination of cross
sections taken perpendicular to significant surfaces per ISO 1463.
3.6 Corrosion Resistance, Neutral Salt Spray (NSS). After exposure to neutral salt spray (NSS) for the time
specified in Table 1, coated parts shall show a maximum of 5% white corrosion products and no base metal
corrosion (red rust) on significant surfaces. The test method and definition of significant surfaces are described
in 3.6.1 thru 3.6.4.
Note: The corrosion protection performance described here is applicable to the finished product as it is packaged
and leaves the applicator. After extended transportation, handling, and storage, the corrosion performance and
other characteristics may deteriorate. It is up to the Tier 1 supplier to arrange the proper logistics with GM to
ensure the parts meet performance when reached by GM assembly.

Table 1: Minimum Coating Thickness and Salt Spray Test Performance Requirements.
Minimum Coating Time to 5% White Time to Red Rust
Type Thickness Corrosion (h)
(µm) (h)
A 12 240 720
B 12 144 480
C 6 72 240

3.6.1 Test finished parts per ISO 9227 (NSS) with the following additional requirements:
 The sample holder inside the test cabinet/chamber shall be constructed of material resistant to the test
environment, i.e., acrylic and Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC). Also, the sample holder material shall not affect the
corrosion test results, i.e., metal and wood products.
 The orientation of the parts during test is slightly slanted to minimize accumulation of test solution on the
part surface.
 The placement and orientation of test parts shall be such that parts are not touching, and they are not
shielding each other from the test environment.
 Test parts shall not drip on each other during the test.
 Parts to be tested shall be as close to "as-shipped" condition as possible. No special cleaning or treatments
allowed.
 Parts shall be aged at the ambient laboratory conditions (23 °C ± 5 °C and relative humidity of 45% ± 10%)
for at least 24 h before the test.
3.6.2 Significant surfaces for test evaluation of fasteners shall be all exposed surfaces when installed, including
but not limited to the head, socket recess, captive washers and external surface of nuts. Fastener threads and
point are excluded unless otherwise specified on the drawing.

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3.6.3 Significant surfaces on parts other than threaded fasteners shall be all surfaces except deep recesses
such as blind holes and the interior of tubes unless otherwise specified on the drawing.
3.6.4 After heating the finished parts for 3 h at 150 °C (part temperature), the corrosion resistance requirements
as specified in 3.6.1 shall still be met.
3.6.5 NSS testing shall be performed in-house as part of the applicator’s process control plan to ensure that
parts meet the corrosion resistance requirements consistently.
Note: The salt spray test is only used to test the integrity of the finish for quality control and comparison to other
parts with the same finish. The time (hours) to white or red corrosion products shall not be construed as having
any correlation to the actual service life of the part.
3.7 Cyclic Corrosion Test. Expose coated parts per GMW14872:
 Type A: EXT All, 4s, Method 1/2/3, Exposure D.
 Type B: EXT All, 4s, Method 1/2/3, Exposure C.
 Type C: INT Low, 1/5s, Method 1/2/3, Exposure C.
After exposure, there shall be no red rust on significant surfaces as defined in 3.6.2 and 3.6.3.
3.8 Cathodic Protection. The cathodic protection capability of the coating shall be tested by NSS exposure per
ISO 9227 with a sample that is scratched to the base metal, the scratch having a width of 0.5 mm ± 0.1 mm.
After 96 h of NSS exposure, there shall be no red rust inside of the scratch.
3.9 Chemical Resistance. Coated parts shall be immersed in the following automotive fluids for 24 h at
23 °C ± 2 °C. After exposure, the coating shall not blister or show any signs of softening or dulling.
 Engine oil (SAE 5W30 or equivalent).
 50% mixture of potable water and extended life coolant (9985809).
 Commercial grade DOT 4 brake fluid.
 Commercially available DEXRON®VI automatic transmission fluid.
 Wind shield washer fluid (9985670).
 Commercial grade E10 gasoline (except exposure time of only 2 h).
 Commercial E100 Ethanol (except exposure time of only 2 h).
3.10 Friction Control.
3.10.1 Torque Tension Test with Surrogate Parts. Ten (10) surrogate bolts shall be processed with the
production parts and tested as follows:
a. Use test procedure SAE/USCAR-11, except tightening speed shall be 30 rpm ± 3 rpm and tension at
28.3 kN.
b. Use the following GM Part Numbers (P/N):
1. Surrogate bolt P/N 11516105.

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2. Test nut P/N 11516090.
3. Test washer P/N 11502644.
c. The torque range shall be within 48 Nm ± 8 Nm.
d. For chemical and applicator approval, the six-sigma torque range shall be within 48 Nm ± 8 Nm.
e. The tests shall be run at the applicator to maintain statistical quality control. An alternative torque-tension or
coefficient-of-friction test for process/quality control may be used with written approval by GM Engineering
and noted in the GM Materials Approved Source List.
3.10.2 Coefficient of Friction of Production Parts. For threaded fasteners contracted after July 1, 2019, the
following testing applies:
For the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), perform and report coefficient of friction test on coated
production parts per ISO 16047. Test 30 parts. Note the type and finish of mating washer and bolt/nut.
The intent of this test is to establish the frictional characteristics of the production fastener, for the purpose of
maintaining quality and consistency. Currently, an acceptable range of friction is not defined. The fastener
manufacturer is responsible for this test.

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3.10.3 Bearing Surface Characteristics. Special M10 heavy hex bolts (P/N 11570102 or equivalent) shall be
tested per SAE/USCAR-11 with the following requirements:
 Tightening speed shall be 30 rpm ± 3 rpm.
 Test nut shall be P/N 11516090. Tension load shall be 24 kN.
 Test shall be conducted with Electrodeposition Primer (ELPO) coated test washers (11515490 except
unhardened and coated with 9984094, medium build ELPO) and aluminum test washers (3.0 mm minimum
thick, 10.25 mm to 10.50 mm hole size, AA6063T52 aluminum).
 The Six Sigma torque range shall be within 35 Nm to 52 Nm for ten (10) samples tested for the ELPO and
aluminum bearing surface.
 These tests are required for the initial chemical approval only.
3.11 All materials supplied to this standard must comply with GMW3059, Restricted and Reportable
Substances, including the requirement to obtain a GM-approved International Material Data System (IMDS)
submission.

4 Manufacturing Process
4.1 The GM-approved process, including pre-treatment (cleaning), coating, and post-treatment shall be
performed by one (1) company in one (1) facility. The equipment, process controls, chemicals, and location used
must remain the same for regular production. This includes pre-treatment (such as cleaning) and post-treatment.
These operations cannot deviate without prior approval by GM Materials Engineering.
For each production lot of coated parts, the applicator shall supply a certificate to their customer with the following
information:
 This specification number.
 Applicator name and address.
 Coating system used.
 Part number.
 Date(s) the parts were coated.
 Total coating thickness range (minimum and maximum) for at least three (3) finished parts.
The applicator shall keep the certificates for a minimum of five (5) years.
The applicator may supply this certificate after delivery of the lot, but must do so within six (6) months.
4.2 To avoid poor coating quality due to corrosion and contamination, after pre-treatment (shot blasting or
phosphating), parts must be kept clean and free of rust until coating. This includes using dedicated clean
containers, and appropriate storage/staging to minimize exposure to dust and dirt. Parts must be coated within
a time limit after pre-treatment. This time limit depends on the plant environment (temperature and humidity) and
shall be no more than 48 h.
4.3 Internally threaded parts (nuts), bolts and screws with captive washers, and parts with recessed features
shall be coated in a canting centrifuge (tilt-tumbling basket), planetary-type basket system, or equivalent
equipment to minimize excess coating and recess fill.

5 Rules and Regulations

5.1 Legal Regulations. All materials must satisfy applicable laws, rules, regulations and recommendations valid
in the country of usage.
5.2 Language. In the event of conflict between the English and domestic language, the English language shall
take precedence.
5.3 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.
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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.
5.4 Material Safety Data Sheets/Safety Data Sheets (MSDS/SDS). For new product submissions, or when a
change in chemical composition of an existing product has occurred, a complete copy of the Material Safety
Data Sheet/Safety Data Sheet must be submitted in compliance with the Globally Harmonized System of
Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) requirements or other country-specific MSDS/SDS
requirements.

6 Approved Sources
Materials supplied to this specification must be approved by General Motors (Materials Engineering).
A list of approved materials can be found in the GM Materials Approved Source List. To access this list, reference
GMW14270 for latest location. This GM material file is provided to third parties to reduce redundant testing of
materials. If an approved material is used, the part supplier can use the GM material file reference for Production
Part Approval Process (PPAP) material approval. If the decision is made to use a not yet approved material,
contact GM Fastening Engineering for details on the approval process. The material approval process must be
completed prior to PPAP start date of the part supplied to General Motors.
Note: Materials supplied for approval shall include coating applicators.

7 Notes
7.1 Glossary.
Production Lot: A batch of coated parts are considered one (1) production lot when the following criteria are
met:
 A batch of parts consisting of one (1) part number, and supplied as one (1) lot from the customer.
 The batch is processed together on one (1) machine and in one (1) continuous run. While the pre-treatment,
base coat, and top coat may be applied on separate days, if a batch of parts undergo the processes on
different days or on different machines, that batch is no longer considered one (1) production lot for that
process.
Example: If the top coat for a batch of parts were applied on two (2) different days (not continuously on
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consecutive shifts), then the testing requirements affected (e.g., coating thickness) must be performed for each
of the two (2) top coat days.
7.2 Acronyms, Abbreviations, and Symbols.
μm micrometer
AIAG Automotive Industry Action Group
CoF Coefficient of Friction
ELPO Electrodeposition Primer
GHS Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals
GSSLT Global Subsystem Leadership Team
HRC Hardness Rockwell C Scale
HV Vickers Hardness
IMDS International Material Data System
MSDS Material Safety Data Sheet
NSS Neutral Salt Spray
P/N Part Number
PFMEA Process Failure Mode Effect Analysis
PPAP Production Part Approval Process

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PVC Polyvinyl Chloride

rpm Revolutions per Minute
SDS Safety Data Sheet

8 Coding System
8.1 This standard shall be referenced in other documents, drawings, etc., as follows:
Coating per GMW3359 Type (A/B/C) (Optional: black)
Example: Coating per GMW3359 Type C black.

9 Release and Revisions

This standard was originated in October 1999. It was first approved in February 2000. It was first published in
June 2000.
Issue Publication Date Description (Organization)
1 JUN 2000 Initial publication.
2 DEC 2000 Format revision. (GMNA)
3 OCT 2004 Rewrote in new GMW template, revised 2.1, 2.2, 3.3.1, 3.3.4, 3.3.5, 3.3.7, 3.5
and 7 and added 3.3.8. (GMW Finish Team)
4 SEP 2007 Added 1.3.1, 1.3.2 and 3.1. Added new coating types, complete revision of
wording 1.1, 1.3.2, 1.3.3, 1.3.4, 1.3.5, 3.3 (ff), 3.4 (ff), 3.6, 3.6.1, 3.7, 3.10, 3.11
bolt changed. (GM Finish Team)
5 FEB 2014 Complete revision. (Finishes & Coatings Global Subsystem Leadership Team)
6 FEB 2019 Revised CoF testing requirements in 3.10 and Table A1. Added coating
thickness allowance in 3.2. Clarified coating thickness measurement in 3.5.1.
Editorial changes. (Materials – Finishes and Coatings Global Subsystem
Leadership Team (GSSLT))
7 MAR 2020 Revised 3.5.4 and 3.9. (Materials – Finishes and Coatings Global Subsystem
Leadership Team (GSSLT))

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Appendix A

The following table describes the testing requirements for various material and parts approval process.

Table A1: Testing Requirements

Chemical Applicator Control Plan
Requirements PPAP Note 1 Note 1
Approval Approval
3.1 Pre-treatment and Post-treatment Not applicable
3.2 Appearance Note 2    
3.3 Flexibility and Chip Resistance 
3.4 Adhesion Characteristics    
3.5 Coating Thickness    
3.6 Corrosion Resistance (NSS)  Note 3   Note 4  Note 5

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3.7 Cyclic Corrosion Test 
3.8 Cathodic Protection 
3.9 Chemical Resistance 
3.10 Friction Control Note 6    
3.11 GMW3059 Note 7

Note 1: Production parts shall be used unless surrogates are explicitly allowed.
Note 2: Other than for Chemical and Applicator approval, a visual check and statement indicating conformance is sufficient.
Note 3: Temperature resistance test per 3.6.4 only required for new chemical approval.
Note 4: Use actual production part. No surrogates allowed.
Note 5: Use a rotation of in-house production parts for NSS testing.
Note 6: Use production parts per 3.10.2 or surrogate parts per 3.10.1.
Note 7: This requirement is fulfilled by IMDS submission.

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Appendix B: Chemical and Applicator Approval

Approval of new chemical systems and coating applicators to this specification are strictly controlled based on several
factors:
 Availability of material and technical support in at least two (2) countries where GM Engineering resides.
 Local demand for applicators.
 Technical capability.
 Applicator must conform to AIAG CQI-12.
 Past experience and quality issues
 Applicator must have capability for CoF/TT testing currently and have two (2) years plans for capability of
independently measuring thread and underhead bearing friction per ISO 16047.
All applications for new applicators must be made through an existing approved GM chemical supplier.
Contact the GM Materials Engineer responsible for this specification before testing.
New chemical and applicator test requirements:
 Test samples must be coated on a regular production line with the intended chemistry running for a minimum of
three (3) months unless otherwise agreed upon by GM responsible Materials Engineer. No special handling or
treatment allowed. Special arrangements may be allowed for new coating technologies.
 All testing must be performed by independent ISO 17025 accredited laboratory unless otherwise authorized by
GM. Official reports (in electronic format) are required.
 All after-test samples must be submitted together for review. Since certain test parts (such as after corrosion
testing) will continue to degrade after end of test, it is important to plan ahead.
 Applicator approvals are valid for five (5) years after which they may be renewed following review of quality history
and optional sample testing. Approvals may be revoked at any time for quality issues and other non-conformances
to this specification or AIAG CQI-12.
 New applicators must have automated coating systems with tilting basket capability. Coating parameters such as
loading weight/amount, dip time, spin speed, spin time, and transportation through the curing oven must be
automated.
 For new chemical systems, submit technical data sheet and a "dry film" MSDS for evaluation for potential
hazardous material.
 For new applicators, submit an independent AIAG CQI-12 audit report, along with Automotive Industry Action
Group (AIAG) format process flow diagram, control plan, and Process Failure Mode Effect Analysis (PFMEA)
documents.
 Type A, B, and C approval for new material and applicator:
1. Coating material and applicators approved for Type A are automatically approved for Type B.
2. Type C is considered a completely separate approval. However, some testing may be abbreviated if the
coating system and application process for Type A/B and C are identical, differing only in base coat thickness.
 Special testing and sampling requirements:
1. 3.1 Submit a brief outline of process equipment capability – shot blasting, phosphate line, type and size of
parts capability, etc.
2. 3.2 submit ten (10) coated and untested samples.
3. 3.3, 3.4, 3.7, 3.8, 3.9 A minimum of ten (10) samples for each test. Submit all tested samples along with
official reports.
4. 3.5 For each type, coating thickness measurement must be by cross section method on five (5) or more
random parts. Submit all measured sample mounts.
5. 3.6 For each type, prepare a minimum of 20 samples for NSS testing: Ten (10) pieces are for white corrosion
evaluation, and the remaining ten (10) pieces for red rust evaluation.
6. 3.10 Contact the responsible GM materials engineer regarding test requirements for new material and
applicator approval.

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