PAINT PERFORMANCE, FLEXIBLE SUBSTRATES, EXTERIOR WSS-M2P181-C1. SCOPEThis specification defines the performance requirement of a painted part for all exterior body parts wherebest appearance, high flexibility, high durability, and impact resistance are required. This system isspecified for component suppliers, covering all processes including in-department and pre-delivery repairs.2. APPLICATIONThis specification was released to define paint performance of exterior painted surfaces. It is specified forvehicle bumpers, claddings, bodyside moldings, and other parts visible after assembly.3. REQUIREMENTSAll visible parts of the component, including terminating exterior edges visible after assembly shall conformto the full requirements of this specification.Any localized post mold operations (Flame Treating, Sanding,) prior to painting requires the additionaltesting as noted in the last column of Table 1.All areas of the component visible after assembly must be evaluated/tested, including flanges, parting lines,areas subject to post-mould treatment, styling lines and grooves.In-department, pre-delivery and refinish paint repairs shall meet the requirements of this specification.Parts must conform to the color requirements defined by the Ford Color Harmony Team or equivalent. Bodycolor components shall visually match the adjacent body region for orange-peel and waviness. Instrumentalmeasurements such as Wavescan or QMS may be used as a guide if measurement is feasible. Refer to theappearance requirements of the adjacent body region.Note: For in process color check the preferred method is SAE J1545, three angle CMC (Color MeasurementCommittee).3.1 APPROVED SOURCESThis specification is performance based and does not have approved sources.Paint materials must be selected from the Painted Parts Strategy List using paints from suppliers onthe Ford Approved Source List (ASL), unless a waiver is granted by Materials Engineering. All partsmust also meet the appropriate DVP&R and Subsystem Design Specification requirementsEffective 2007 model year and beyond, all paint applicators must meet the Exterior PartsPainter Approval Process (AVP-T113-015) unless waived by Materials Engineering.Date Action Revisions Rev. 02