Description / Abstract: This specification covers the finish durability requirement for decorative and/or functional interior parts which are fiber coated with pre-dyed fibers and routine quality control for fiber coated automobile components.

Material Description. The fibers are generally nylon or polyester. The substrates are generally polypropylene, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), polycarbonate, painted metal. The adhesive used for the application of the fibers to the substrate shall be approximately the same color as the fiber or clear, must be resistant to heat, light, humidity, etc., and shall not cause staining of the fiber coating or adjacent materials. The appearance of substrate may be reviewed by related team.

Symbols. The code defines the material construction and will be assigned by the responsible department.

Applicability. Suitable for instrument panel (IP) storage, console box, etc.

Remarks. All materials covered by this specification are subject to part performance testing through part validation including GMW14444