GMW17617

Description / Abstract: GMW17617, 2nd Edition, August 2017 - Partial Car Covers, Non-Woven Fabric Generic Qualification

Material Description. Materials qualified to this standard must meet the performance shown in Appendix A, Table A1. Suppliers must demonstrate the technology as being production capable to reduce undue risk prior to release in a production facility. Any material development issues, such as chemical or performance values that fall outside of specified ranges, shall be discussed with the appropriate material engineer for resolution. Material must successfully complete a production trial in a target facility prior to release for other facilities.

Symbols. Not applicable.

Applicability. This standard covers the requirements for non-woven fabric designed to protect exterior paint from damage caused by iron particles that fall on the vehicle during rail shipment and other environmental damage. These covers use a self-adhesive tape along edges and corners. It is applied at ambient temperatures on clean, dry surfaces.

This standard applies to covers designed to protect painted surfaces on finished vehicles.

Remarks. See 5.1 and 5.2.