Group standard TL 528

Issue 2015-01
Class. No.: 55121

Descriptors: plastic part, chromium, chrome plating, metallization, plastic

Chrome-Plated Plastic Parts

Materials Requirements

4 Types: A, B, C, D

Previous issues
TL 528: 1965-01, 1973-09, 1979-01, 1985-01, 1986-06, 1988-06, 1993-06, 2000-07, 2006-04,
2008-06

Changes
The following changes have been made to TL 528: 2008-06:
– Table 1: "PA6" removed (polyamide no longer permissible as a substrate)
– Table 1, type "B" expanded
– Table 1, type "D": approval restriction on type "D" repealed
– Section 3.1 "Basic requirements": Resistance to open-air weathering added
– Section 3.2.1 "Base material" and Section 3.2.2 "Appearance and stress of the blank" expan‐
ded
– Section 3.3.1 "Surface finish", Section 3.3.3 "Coating procedure", and Section 3.3.4 "Techno‐
logical requirements for the coated part" revised
– Table 2 completely revised
– Section 4 "Requirements for supplier production monitoring" new
– Section 5.1 "Coating system" revised
– Section 5.2 "Measuring points of coating thicknesses, micro-discontinuities, differences in po‐
tential" new
– Section 5.3 "Cross-cut test (St. Andrew's cross)" revised and figures 1 and 2 added
– Section 5.4 "Performing the salt spray test" added

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– Applicable documents updated

– Table A.1 revised

1 Scope
This Technical Supply Specification (TL) defines surface finish requirements for chrome-plated
plastic parts of various types (see table 1).

Table 1
Type Application characteristics of finished parts Plastic substrate, e.g.a)
A Interior parts, moderate corrosion load ABS as per TL 527
ABS+PC as per TL 52231
PC+ABS as per TL 52231
B Exterior parts, heavy corrosion load, ABS as per TL 527
not resistant to mixtures of brake dust and ABS+PC as per TL 52231
pre-wetted salt (a type of de-icing salt) PC+ABS as per TL 52231
(micro-cracking surface); use in the lower
door area is not recommended
C Engine compartment parts (on the engine PC+ABS as per TL 52231
cover), heavy corrosion load
D Exterior parts, heavy corrosion load, not re‐ ABS as per TL 527
sistant to undiluted calcium chloride and ABS+PC as per TL 52231
magnesium chloride road salt (microporous PC+ABS as per TL 52231
surface); use in the lower door area is not
recommended
a) tried and tested plastics previously used in these areas

2 Description
Description example for a finished part made of acrylonitrile-butadiene styrene (ABS), which is
used as an interior part and is chrome-electroplated:
ABS as per TL 527, chrome-plated as per TL 528-A

3 Requirements

3.1 Basic requirements

Approval of first supply and changes as per VW 01155.
Avoidance of hazardous substances as per VW 91101.
Resistance to open-air weathering as per VW 50185: without complaints
10 finished parts (depending on the size) are required for complete testing.
The supplier must provide the details as per appendix A for all parts to be tested.
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3.2 Molded part

3.2.1 Base material

Plastics designated by the substrate manufacturer as material suitable for electroplating as per
table 1.
Plastic types deviating from this require basic tests, with additional tests to be determined on a
case-by-case basis as necessary.
In the case that 2-component parts are used, such as those used for rotary knobs, one plastic
component (e.g., polycarbonate [PC]) cannot be coated. For these designs, it must be ensured that
the component which is injection-molded first is not damaged by the second tool (e.g., scratching,
wear on the material). This could result in rough edge contours or uncontrolled metal deposition
during the electroplating process.
Furthermore, it must be ensured that the separation between the plastics is clean and that the sec‐
ond component is not injection-molded over the first in an uncontrolled manner.

3.2.2 Appearance and stress of the blank

The parts must not have any flaws such as cracks or voids. They must be free of internal stresses
which may influence the adhesion and appearance of the electroplated coatings. The parties re‐
sponsible for injection molding and electroplating must ensure that the parts are free of stress.
The sprues must be placed in such a way that the risk of sink marks under thermal load is mini‐
mized and there is no impairment to the visible surface when removing the sprues either before or
after electroplating.
Burrs must be avoided. Sharp edges must be rounded off in the design with radii.
The stress of blanks made of ABS or ABS+PC can be evaluated by means of the glacial acetic
acid test. Usually, the glacial acetic acid test is only used if failures arise during heat aging or the
environmental cycle test. Optimized mold versions and the original version must always be tested
in conjunction to be able to evaluate improvements.
Testing takes place as per German Institute for Standardization standard DIN 53100, appendix F.

3.2.3 Surface finish of the uncoated molded part

The surface must be smooth and free of flow lines, cracks, sink marks, craters, or bursting which
may impair the appearance of the finished parts. In addition, the surface must be absolutely clean
and free from traces of grease or hand perspiration. Mold parting agents must not be used. The
parts must not be mechanically polished before coating. Deburring before electroplating must be
avoided.
Deviations must be agreed upon with the department issuing the release in each case.

3.3 Finished part

The supplier is responsible for the quality of the finished part. An agreement with respect to the
design and manufacture must be made at the earliest possible opportunity between Design Engi‐
neering, the supplier, the toolmaker, the injection molder, and the electroplater. If faults of the type
described under table 2, consec. no. 4 arise, the cause must be sought in all process steps (tool
design, injection molding, and electroplating) in cooperation with everyone involved in the supply
chain.
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The date of chrome plating must be marked on the parts as per TL 528 in order to ensure tracea‐
bility of the parts.

3.3.1 Surface finish

In the visible area, the appearance of the parts must comply with the sample version. The contact
points for electroplating must be positioned in a way that flaws cannot be detected in the installed
condition. The coating must be free from pores, coarse cracks, and other flaws or damage which
impair the corrosion protection or the specified appearance.
The gloss and color of the surface must comply with the requirements defined in table 2.

3.3.2 Composite quality

The individual layers must adhere tightly to the substrate and to one another, and must be free of
blisters.
Before testing begins, the parts must be conditioned at room temperature for 24 hours.

3.3.3 Coating procedure

Provided the requirements of this TL are met, the manufacturer may choose the coating procedure.
The production parts must correspond to the released initial-sample parts in terms of the coating
procedure and coating thickness values. In the case of major process changes, e.g., a change to
the coating company, a new sample inspection is required.
The coating procedure is not at the manufacturer's discretion in the case of procedures meant to
replace the currently established chrome electrolytes containing hexavalent chromium [Cr(VI)] and
chromium/sulfuric acid pickling.
Surfaces produced using these Cr(VI)-free methods must be submitted to the release-issuing Ma‐
terials Engineering department of the respective brand, with details on the chemical mixtures used
(incl. process sequence, names of manufacturers, and trade names). A case-by-case test program
will be arranged.
The Cr(VI)-free methods generate surfaces whose properties deviate from present chrome surfa‐
ces (deposited from electrolytes containing Cr(VI)).
The surfaces might react differently during customer use. TL 528 cannot cover all of these possible
reactions.
For components that are critical in terms of their coating thickness distribution, such as parts with
undercuts, three-dimensional geometries (e.g., mirror caps, shifting elements), components that
have a large depth (e.g., emblem recesses; if applicable, decorative frames, brake lever push-but‐
tons), and strongly curved parts, we recommend that the supplier enclose with the quotation a sim‐
ulation of the coating thickness distribution in the CAD data model. Documentation must be provi‐
ded therein – with reference to the supplier's coating system – as to what percentage of the class-A
surfaces achieve the target coating thickness specifications (the copper, nickel, and chrome lay‐
ers), and where critical areas are located on the component. This practicability verification in terms
of coating thickness distribution provides the opportunity of revealing risks in advance of the con‐
tract award process.

3.3.4 Technological requirements for the coated part

See table 2.
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Measuring points and deviations of coating thickness, micro-cracking, microporosity, and differen‐
ces in potential will be specified by the department issuing the release.
The notes on testing under section 5 must be taken into account.

Table 2
No. Property Requirement
TL 528-A TL 528-B TL 528-C TL 528-D
1 Visual properties
1.1 Matte chrome surfaces: Color and gloss impression in line with the sample standard of the sup‐
Color as per VW 50190 plying brand.
If necessary, component boundary samples must be defined by the
Quality Assurance department of the vehicle manufacturing plant.
1.2 High-gloss chrome surfaces: Color and gloss impression in line with the sample standard of the sup‐
Visual color matching surroundings as plying brand.
per Test Specification PV 3965 If necessary, component boundary samples must be defined by the
Quality Assurance department of the vehicle manufacturing plant. For
documentation: Measurement as per German Association of the Auto‐
motive Industry standard VDA 280-6C
2 Coating Plastic/ Plastic/ Plastic/ Plastic/
Coating systems as per Cu20a/Ni10b Cu25a/Ni16.5d/ Cu25a/Ni16.5d/ Cu25a/Ni16.5d/
DIN EN ISO 1456; (or d)/Crr (or Cr0.8mc, Cr0.8mc Cr0.3mp,
notes on testing under section 5.1 must mp or mc) For use in the or For use in lower
be taken into account. lower vehicle Plastic/ vehicle side area:
side area: Cu25a/Ni16.5d/ Plastic/
Plastic/ Cr0.3mp Cu25a/Ni19.5d/
Cu25a/Ni19.5d/ Cr03mp
Cr0.8mc
2.1 Copper coating thickness as per
DIN EN ISO 2177 (coulometric) or
DIN EN ISO 1463 (transverse microsec‐
≥20 µm ≥25 µm
tion with microscopic evaluation);
notes on testing under section 5.2 must
be taken into account.
2.2 Semi-bright nickel coating thickness as ≥7.5 µm
per DIN EN ISO 2177 and PV 1065 (si‐ Use in the low‐ Use in the lower
multaneous thickness and electrode po‐ er vehicle side vehicle side area:
tential determination [STEP] test) or area: ≥9.0 µm
-
DIN EN ISO 1463 etching solution 3 as ≥9.0 µm -
per appendix C;
notes on testing under section 5.2 must
be taken into account.
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No. Property Requirement

TL 528-A TL 528-B TL 528-C TL 528-D
2.3 Bright nickel coating thickness (also ≥7.5 µm
matte nickel coating thickness in the Use in the low‐ Use in the lower
case of matte surfaces) as per er vehicle side vehicle side area:
DIN EN ISO 2177 and PV 1065 (STEP area: ≥9.0 µm
≥10 µm
test) or DIN EN ISO 1463 etching solu‐ ≥9.0 µm -
tion 3 as per appendix C;
notes on testing under section 5.2 must
be taken into account.
2.4 Coating thickness of micro-discontinu‐
ous nickel as per PV 1065 or
DIN EN ISO 1463
Micro-cracking or
(transverse microsection with micro‐ Micro-cracking: Microporous:
- microporous:
scopic evaluation) etching solution 3 as ≥1.5 µm ≥1.5 µm
≥1.5 µm
per appendix C;
notes on testing under section 5.2 must
be taken into account.
2.5 Chrome coating thickness as per (0.3 to 1.0) µm Crmc: ≥0.8 µm Crmp: (0.3 to Crmp: (0.3 to
DIN EN ISO 2177 (coulometric) or deposited deposited from 0.5) µm 0.5) µm
DIN EN ISO 3497 (X-ray fluorescence from electro‐ electrolytes or Crmc: ≥0.8 µm deposited from
spectroscopy); the thickness of the cali‐ lytes contain‐ containing (deposited from electrolytes con‐
bration standards used must be docu‐ ing Cr(VI) Cr(VI) electrolytes con‐ taining Cr(VI)
mented; taining Cr(VI))
notes on testing under section 5.2 must
be taken into account.
2.6 Change in potential between micro‐ For the use of ≥20 mV
porous nickel/bright nickel (or satin nick‐ Crmp: ≥20 mV The microporous
el) as per PV 1065; The microporous nickel must be
- -
notes on testing under section 5.2 must nickel must be nobler than the
be taken into account. nobler than the bright nickel.
bright nickel.
2.7 Change in potential between bright
nickel (or satin nickel)/semi-bright nickel ≥100 mV
as per PV 1065; - The semi-bright nickel must be nobler than the bright
notes on testing under section 5.2 must nickel.
be taken into account.
2.8 Crack density as per PV 1058, Crmc: Crmp: Crmp:
pore density (and in the case of an un‐ (250 to ≥8 000 pores/cm2 ≥8 000 pores/cm2
clear pattern) as per PV 1063; - 800) cracks/cm Crmc:
notes on testing under section 5.2 must (250 to
be taken into account. 800) cracks/cm
3 Adhesive strength of the overall structure
3.1 Cross-cut test (St. Andrew's cross) With adhesive tape tear-off, no peeling off of the layers;
see section 5.3 an impression of the cross section on the adhesive surface of the ad‐
hesive tape is permissible
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No. Property Requirement

TL 528-A TL 528-B TL 528-C TL 528-D
3.2 Relative peel strength as per This test must be applied in arbitrary cases.
DIN EN 1464 The locations of the measuring strips will be defined by the department
Test speed: 50 mm/min, issuing the release when measuring the arbitration samples.
specimen width: 10 mm to 20 mm
where possible;
the edges must be ground smooth.
ABS+PC: ≥3.5 N/cm
Average value of maximum peak forces
ABS: ≥7 N/cm
4 Temperature resistance and resistance to environmental cycle test
4.1 Dimensional stability under heat in the ABS: 6 h at ABS: 6 h at 240 h at +110 °C ABS: 6 h at
ASSY and as an individual part in the +100 °C +100 °C (or as per draw‐ +100 °C
forced-air oven ABS/PC: 6 h ABS/PC: 6 h at ing) ABS/PC: 6 h at
at +110 °C +110 °C +110 °C
(or as per (or as per draw‐ (or as per draw‐
drawing) ing) ing)
No change in appearance; sink marks are permissible and are evalu‐
ated as per table 2, consec. no. 4.2.
The requirements for adhesion as per table 2, consec. no. 3 must be
met.
4.2 Resistance to sink marks after heat ABS: 6 h at ABS: 6 h at 240 h at +110 °C ABS: 6 h at
loading in the ASSY in the forced-air +90 °C +90 °C (or as per draw‐ +90 °C
oven (only if sink marks as per table 2, ABS/PC: 6 h ABS/PC: 6 h at ing) ABS/PC: 6 h at
consec. no. 4.1 are present in the visi‐ at +100 °C +100 °C +100 °C
ble area following testing in the ASSY) (or as per (or as per draw‐ (or as per draw‐
drawing less ing less 10 K) ing less 10 K)
10 K)
No sink marks permissible in the visible area.
4.3 Environmental cycle test
4.3.1 As per PV 1200 (short-term) in the AS‐ 8 cycles 20 cycles
SY and as an individual part No change in appearance (e.g., cracks, blisters, pores, creases, sink
marks). The requirements for adhesion as per table 2, consec. no. 3
must be met.
4.3.2 As per PV 2005-A (long-term) in the 50 cycles
ASSY and as an individual part only for No change in appearance (e.g., cracks, blisters, pores, twisting crea‐
function components in mechanically ses, sink marks).
loaded areas The requirements for adhesion as per table 2, consec. no. 3 must be
(e.g., door handle, brake lever release met.
button, anchor plates for selector lever
handle, radio buttons and knobs,
switches, etc.)
5 Corrosion resistance
5.1 Copper-Accelerated Acetic Acid Salt
Spray (CASS) Test as per 24 h 48 h
DIN EN ISO 9227
Test in the as-installed position or in consultation with the appropriate
department.
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No. Property Requirement

TL 528-A TL 528-B TL 528-C TL 528-D
No change in appearance, no visibly perceptible corrosion when evalu‐
ated from 60 cm away under optimal lighting.
Before the evaluation, adhering residual salt must be removed (a polish
that does not scratch the surface may be used for this).
5.2 Environmental cycle aging as per
PV 1200,
followed by neutral salt spray (NSS) test 8 cycles environmental cycle aging, followed by 480 h
-
as per DIN EN ISO 9227; notes on test‐ NSS
ing under section 5.4 must be taken into
account.
No change in appearance, no corrosion when evaluated from 60 cm
away under optimal lighting.
Before the evaluation, adhering residual salt must be removed (a polish
that does not scratch the surface may be used for this).
5.3 Corrosion testing as per PV 1073-A
(resistance to undiluted calcium chlor‐ - No changes to the surface.
ide)a)
5.4 Corrosion testing as per PV 1073-B
(resistance to locally accelerated nickel - No changes to the surface.
corrosion)a)
5.5 Scratch resistance as per PV 3.3.3 Scratching the Scratching the
(resistance to scratching in car same or better same or better
washes)a) than the than the chrome
- chrome surfa‐ - surfaces from
ces from hexa‐ hexavalent chro‐
valent chromi‐ mium electrolytes
um electrolytes
5.6 Weather resistance as per PV 3930 No change to No change to the
("Florida simulation"), - the surface. - surface.
2-year cyclea)
5.7 Weather resistance as per PV 3929 No change to No change to the
("Kalahari simulation"), - the surface. - surface.
2-year cyclea)

a) Only for chrome surfaces that have been deposited from Cr(VI)-free chromium electrolytes.

4 Requirements for supplier production monitoring

In addition to ensuring product-specific properties, production monitoring is also used to monitor
the electroplating process itself. The supplier is responsible for the ongoing monitoring of these
product groups.
The supplier must check an adequate number of random samples; see table 3.
The results must be documented and demonstrated upon the request of Volkswagen Group em‐
ployees. Deviations must be agreed upon with the department issuing the release.
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Table 3
Exterior
Interior (TL 528-A)
(TL 528-B, C, D)
TL 528 Test procedure
Test at least once weekly
(if production is taking place)
For matte chrome surfa‐
ces:
Color and gloss impres‐
Table 2, consec. no. 1.1 X X
sion in line with color
template as per
VW 50190
For high-gloss chrome
surfaces:
Table 2, consec. no. 1.2 Color and gloss impres‐ X X
sion in line with color
template
Table 2, consec. no. 2.1 (Minimum) coating thick‐ X X
up to Table 2, con‐ nesses of copper, total
sec. no. 2.5 nickel, and chrome at the designated measuring pointsa)
Table 2, consec. no. 2.2, X
Differences in potential
Table 2, consec. no. 2.3, at a minimum of
and nickel coating thick‐
Table 2, consec. no. 2.4, - one coating thick‐
nesses
Table 2, consec. no. 2.6, ness measuring
as per PV 1065
Table 2, consec. no. 2.7 point
Number of micro-cracks
as per PV 1058 X
or at the designated
Table 2, consec. no. 2.8 -
number of micro-pores coating thickness
for microporous measuring pointsa)
coating as per PV 1063
X
Corrosion resistance as
(parts from the
Table 2, consec. no. 5.1 per DIN EN ISO 9227- X
area of the lowest
CASS
current density)
X
deviation: 8 cycles
Environmental cycle test (test specimens
Table 2, con‐
as per PV 1200 X from the area of
sec. no. 4.3.1
(individual part test) the highest and the
lowest current den‐
sity)
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Exterior
Interior (TL 528-A)
(TL 528-B, C, D)
TL 528 Test procedure
Test at least once weekly
(if production is taking place)
Coating adhesion (tem‐
perature shock test)
Heat the components to
+110 °C (ABS+PC) and
100 °C (ABS). Place the
parts in the pre-heated
oven for 1 h and then
quench them by submer‐
sion in water (+18 ±3) °C
(loss of adhesion in the
Quick test X X
layers must not occur).
If an OK result is ach‐
ieved, perform the envi‐
ronmental cycle test as
per PV 1200 or PV 2005.
If environmental cycle
aging as per PV 1200 is
performed for production
monitoring, the shock
test can be omitted.
a) Specified by the department issuing the release in consultation with the supplier

5 Notes on testing

5.1 Coating system

Definition of abbreviations as per DIN EN ISO 1456:
a= ductile, leveling copper
b= bright nickel
d= double or triple nickel
mp = microporous chrome surface
mc = micro-cracking chrome surface
Permissible measuring methods for chrome/nickel/copper coating thicknesses: DIN EN ISO 2177
(coulometric).
Alternative measuring method for chrome/nickel/copper coating thicknesses: DIN EN ISO 1463
(microscopic method). Etching solution 3 as per appendix C (microscopic method with etching),
particularly suited to component areas that cannot be measured by coulometry due to their geome‐
try.
Alternative measuring method for chrome coating thicknesses: DIN EN ISO 3497 (X-ray fluores‐
cence spectroscopy); in disputed cases, the coulometric method takes precedence.
The position of the coating thickness measuring points on the component and the test method
used must be documented in the inspection report. When measuring the chrome coating thickness
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as per DIN EN ISO 3497 (X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy), the thicknesses of the calibration
standards used must be documented in the inspection report (see section "Calibrating the equip‐
ment" as per DIN EN ISO 3497).

5.2 Measuring points of coating thicknesses, micro-discontinuities, differences in potential

Measuring points for coating thickness, micro-cracking, microporosity, and differences in potential
will be specified by the department issuing the release. If necessary, the electroplating rack posi‐
tions that must be provided for the release test will be specified. To this end, the supplier provides
a photograph or a diagram of its loaded rack, including a numbering of the rack positions (see
appendix A). The department issuing the release will specify the rack positions to be provided
based on this information.
The following aspects must be taken into account:
– Measuring point specification on the component in areas critical to use (e.g., corrosion, cus‐
tomer contact)
– Measuring point specification on the component in areas of high and low current density
– Removal of the parts from the electroplating rack in areas of high and low current density (e.g.,
upper right, middle, lower left)
The measuring locations must not be defined in the part drawing because, for example, edge
areas critical to corrosion might be missed in some cases.
The measuring points must be documented in the inspection report with images.

5.3 Cross-cut test (St. Andrew's cross)

Use a cutter knife (e.g., Edding Cutter M9). Apply a St.-Andrew's cross (figure 3), using a sharp
blade.
The cut must penetrate the metallic coating and reach into the substrate. Keep the cutting blade
perpendicular to the specimen surface for the cut (see figure 1 and figure 2).
Ensure that the surface is free of substances impairing tape adhesion. If necessary, clean with iso‐
propanol.
Then, affix adhesive tape (Tesa 4657 by Tesa AG) to the cut area and press on until the outline of
the cut is clearly discernible through the tape (see figure 4).
Tear off the adhesive tape in a jerk-like motion in the direction of the acute angle (see figure 5).

Figure 1 – Correct: Blade perpendicular to the surface during the cut

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Figure 2 – Incorrect: Blade not perpendicular to the surface during the cut

Figure 3 – St. Andrew's Figure 4 – Application of the Figure 5 – Tape tear-off

cross tape

5.4 Performing the salt spray test

It is permissible to leave the salt spray cabinet open on workdays for up to 30 min while test speci‐
mens are being evaluated.

6 Applicable documents
The following documents cited in this standard are necessary to its application.
Some of the cited documents are translations from the German original. The translations of Ger‐
man terms in such documents may differ from those used in this standard, resulting in terminologi‐
cal inconsistency.
Standards whose titles are given in German may be available only in German. Editions in other
languages may be available from the institution issuing the standard.

PV 1058 Chrome-Plated Surfaces; Determination of the Microcracked Chrome

Deposit
PV 1063 Chrome-Plated Surfaces; Determination of Micropore Density
PV 1065 Chrome-Plated Surfaces; Determination of Potential Differences and
Layer Thicknesses of Nickel Coatings
PV 1073 Chrome-Plated Plastic Parts; Corrosion Resistance of Chrome Surfaces
PV 1200 Vehicle Parts; Testing of Resistance to Environmental Cycle Test
(+80/-40) °C
PV 2005 Vehicle Parts; Testing of Resistance to Environmental Cycle Test
PV 3.3.3 Paints and Varnishes; Scratch Resistance Testing of Clear Coats
PV 3929 Non-Metallic Materials; Weathering in Dry, Hot Climate
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PV 3930 Non-Metallic Materials; Weathering in Moist, Hot Climate

PV 3965 Decorative Surfaces on and within the Vehicle; Visual Color Matching
according to DIN EN ISO 3668
TL 52231 ABS and PC Polymer Blends; Material Requirements
TL 527 ABS Graft Polymer, Finished Parts; Material Requirements
VW 01155 Vehicle Parts; Approval of First Supply and Changes
VW 50185 Vehicle Parts; Resistance to Open-Air Weathering
VW 50190 Interior Trim Components; Metrological Evaluation of Color and Gloss
Level; Visual Evaluation of Chrome Surfaces
VW 91101 Environmental Standard for Vehicles; Vehicle Parts, Materials, Operat‐
ing Fluids; Avoidance of Hazardous Substances
DIN 53100 Metallic coatings - Electroplated coatings of nickel plus chromium and of
copper plus nickel plus chromium on plastics materials
DIN EN 1464 Adhesives - Determination of peel resistance of adhesive bonds - Float‐
ing roller method
DIN EN ISO 1456 Metallic and other inorganic coatings - Electrodeposited coatings of nick‐
el, nickel plus chromium, copper plus nickel and of copper plus nickel
plus chromium
DIN EN ISO 1463 Metallic and oxide coatings - Measurement of coating thickness - Micro‐
scopical method
DIN EN ISO 2177 Metallic coatings - Measurement of coating thickness - Coulometric
method by anodic dissolution
DIN EN ISO 3497 Metallic coatings - Measurement of coating thickness - X-ray spectro‐
metric methods
DIN EN ISO 9227 Corrosion tests in artificial atmospheres - Salt spray tests
VDA 280-6C Colorimetry for motor vehicles - Colour measurement on vehicle glass in
the visible spectral range - Colour measurement on mirrors in reflection
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Appendix A (informative)
Supplier information on the test specimen; see table A.1:

Table A.1
Supplier
Part number
Part designation
Plastic part manufacturer
Substrate material(s) (type of plastic, manufacturer, trade name)
Number of cavities in the tool
Melt temperature
Tool temperature
Electroplating plant and system, location
Electroplating date
Layer structure
Type of plastic activation/metallization method
(e.g., chrome plating, traditional colloidal, ionogenic, direct metallization; micro-cracking,
microporous types)
Small diagram showing the position of the parts in the rack (with details on their distance
from one another)
For development parts: Blank version (injection-molding date, optimizations made)
For development parts: Chrome-plating process version (optimizations made)
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For components with chrome layers from Cr(VI)-free electrolytes:

– Manufacturer, trade name of the chrome-plating electrolyte
– Manufacturer, trade name of the passivation solution/of the passivation electrolytes

For components with Cr(VI)-free pickling agent:

– Manufacturer, trade name of the pickling solution