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NUMBER:
Material, Parts, and Process Specifications
MPAPS G-9012
(MPAPS) Former Designation: TMS-9012

TITLE: CURRENT REV No.: DATE:

IMC Properties for SMC Parts 1404 APRIL 2014

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Materials Engineering Materials Engineering TMS-9012 – Feb. 2005
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This specification may involve hazardous materials, equipment, and procedures. This specification does not purport to address all of
the safety issues associated with its use. The user is responsible to consult appropriate safety and health practices and to determine the
applicability of regulatory limits prior to use.
Change Notice: Change to new MPAPS format; editorial changes.

1.0 APPLICATION
This specification covers the in-mold coating (IMC) process and requirements for compression
molded SMC parts that subsequently require finish paint to NAVISTAR specifications. Typical parts
include hood and fender assemblies and similar exterior applications.

2.0 SCOPE
This specification covers surface appearance and dry film properties of in-mold coating (IMC),
inspection, quality control and source approval for coated SMC parts prior to shipment to
NAVISTAR. It also includes repair of IMC surfaces and handling of IMC parts.

2.1 Restricted Chemical Substances

Effective January 1, 2007, all product supplied to the requirements of this specification must comply
with the requirements of the MPAPS B-50 specification.

3.0 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS

Unless otherwise specified the latest issue of all referenced standards shall apply. The following
Specifications, Standards, and Regulations are referenced in this specification.

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Quality System Standard ISO 9001 or TS-16949 NAVISTAR TMS-9005
NAVISTAR MPAPS D-22
CFR Title 29, Part 1910 NAVISTAR Eng. Design Std. A-16
NAVISTAR Manufacturing Std. MS-D-13 NAVISTAR CEMS GT-7E
NAVISTAR CEMS GT-5A NAVISTAR CEMS GT-14A
NAVISTAR CEMS GT-5B NAVISTAR CEMS GT-18
NAVISTAR CEMS GT-5C NAVISTAR CEMS GT-28
NAVISTAR CEMS GT-4D ASTM D4138
NAVISTAR CEMS GT-6B SAE J400
4.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
This specification is not intended to limit or specify the exact process and materials to be used in
providing SMC parts ready for topcoating at NAVISTAR paint operations. The control of the IMC

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quality and its application shall be the responsibility of the SMC part supplier. All IMC parts supplied
must be compatible with the finish paint operations employed by the using NAVISTAR facility.

4.1 Priming of SMC parts that use IMC requires special treatment. In cases where coverage of the
part is essentially complete, the use of only a spot primer may be satisfactory or no additional primer
application may be needed (i.e. topcoat direct to IMC). In cases where coverage of the part with IMC
is less than complete, the use of a sealer-primer will be required to seal the substrate. If the
incompletely covered area is less than 2 inches in diameter, no priming may be necessary if the area
does not show through after topcoat and does not promote surface defects, e.g. pitting and porosity. If
the incompletely covered area is greater than 2 inches in diameter, or more than 3 instances of bare
substrate occur, the use of a primer-sealer must be employed.

4.2 It is recognized that certain defects, such as porosity, may not be detectable in an IMC part until
after topcoat application. Isolated instances of porosity, as defined in Table 1, shall not be cause for
rejection. Chronic cases of porosity requiring significant rework shall be cause for rejection and the
responsibility of the vendor to correct. It is the responsibility of the supplier to ensure that all IMC
parts are completely free of visible porosity and other defects, which would cause significant rework,
prior to shipping the using NAVISTAR facility. . This will require close cooperation between the
supplier, NAVISTAR Materials Engineering, and the paint facility.

4.3 Performance Requirements

4.3.1 Appearance
Unless otherwise stated, all parts with IMC designated application shall be considered Zone I
appearance parts (See Table 1 – Zone I Requirements). This means the part is a primary, exterior,
glamour surface, which requires the highest cosmetic standards and fewest defects. IMC coverage
should be >99%. Areas with bare substrate shall be repaired in accordance with TMS-9005 and/or
section 4.1 above.
4.3.2 Dry Film Requirements
Dry film properties are given in Table II. The requirements apply to the IMC as processed in the mold
after cure and part cool down.
4.3.3 Bake Temperatures
Parts requiring primer application shall be oven-cured within the minimum and maximum schedules
for time and temperature prescribed by the primer supplier.
4.3.4 Inspection
Parts shall be inspected for appearance requirements at a distance of 2 feet under a fluorescent light.
Samples illustrating acceptable and unacceptable surface conditions shall be displayed in the
inspection area.

4.4 Repair Procedure

4.4.1 Priming Of Surface Repairs
Sand-through of the IMC or incompletely covered areas greater than 2 inches in diameter must be
primed and baked. Spot priming of these areas is acceptable if there is no show-through of primer
boundaries and the surface is adequately sealed. If show-through occurs or the surface is not
sufficiently sealed, the entire part must be primed and baked. Spot priming without bake is acceptable

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on areas less than 2 inches in diameter or no priming may be necessary if the transition area between
the substrate and IMC cannot be read after topcoat and no surface defects occur.
4.4.2 Surface repairs that do not expose the substrate and are less than 2 inches in diameter require
only the application of an air-dry primer approved by NAVISTAR. Primer may not be required if the
repair does not show through the topcoat and does not promote surface defects. If the total area of
these small repairs exceeds 5% of the part surface area, the part must be primed and baked.

5.0 SOURCE APPROVAL AND QUALITY CONTROL

5.1 Supplier Requirements
All suppliers to NAVISTAR are required to be registered to ISO 9001 Quality System Requirements.
NAVISTAR will also accept TS-16949 registration as long as the supplier can also fulfill all AIAG
PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) documentation and approval requirements. Suppliers must
maintain their certification with an accredited registrar and must furnish copies of registration
certificates to their Corporate Buyer upon request.
5.2 Approval
Parts supplied against contracts or purchase orders citing this specification shall be equivalent in all
respects to those samples which were approved by the purchaser. No changes in formulation or
processing practices are permitted without approval. In the event that changes in material, properties,
processing practices, construction, color, or labeling of the product are required, the supplier shall
notify Materials Engineering and Purchasing and Supplier Development of the proposed change(s).
Test data indicating conformance to all requirements of this specification, test samples, and new or
amended or updated Material Safety Data Sheet(s) (MSDS), in accordance with CFR Title 29, Part
1910 shall be submitted with the request for change.
5.3 Process Control
The supplier shall either perform and report results of tests on specific lots of parts produced using ISO
9001 or TS-16949 guidelines, or provide statistical evidence of the lot having been produced in a state of
statistical control and with a process capable of providing all required properties. The part supplier and
the quality control manager of the using plant may determine testing and reporting requirements on
specific products.

6.0 SHIPPING, PACKING AND IDENTIFICATION

Shipping, packing and identification shall be in accordance with NAVISTAR Manufacturing Standard
MS-D-13. Parts shall be packaged and shipped in such a manner so as to protect the surface finish in
transit.

7.0 DESIGNATION ON DRAWINGS

Example: IMC coated part per MPAPS G-9012

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8.0 TECHNICAL INFORMATION

For further information related to the technical Suppliers may purchase controlled copies
content of this specification, contact: of this specification by contacting:
Materials Engineering and Technology Dept. IHS Global Inc.
10400 W. North Avenue 15 Inverness Way East
Englewood CO 80112-5776
Melrose Park, IL 60160 Phone: 1-800-854-7179
E-mail: MaterialsEngineering@Navistar.com E-mail: Automotive@IHS.com
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TABLE 1
APPEARANCE REQUIREMENTS

Zone I Requirement

Craters greater than 1 mm diameter max. per square foot/per 1/2

unit
Contamination (e.g. flash), max. number per square foot 0
Fine craters less than 1mm diameter, per square foot/ per unit 3/2
Streaking/fingering, instances 0
Scratches discernible by touch None

TABLE 2
DRY FILM PROPERTIES

FILM PROPERTY REQUIREMENT Test Method (CEMS

or MPAPS, unless
otherwise specified)
Hardness, min. F GT-4D
Adhesion, % min. 90 GT-5A
Xylene Rub Pass GT-14A
Accelerated Adhesion, % min. 90 (3B) GT-5C
Intercoat Adhesion, % min. 90 GT-5B
500 hours Humidity
% adhesion min. 90 GT-7E
blisters None
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Gravelometer Test Requirement 2A per GT-28 SAE J400

Distilled Water Immersion No blisters or GT-7G
color change
Conductivity, min. 130 GT-18
Film Thickness, mils. min/max, avg. 1.0/5.0 ASTM D4138

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