Klass.-Nr.

50 23 4 May 2004
Paint Coating of Metal Surfaces
Requirements for Surface Protection
TL
260
Konzernnorm
Descriptors: surface protection, corrosion protection, paint, metal surface

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Fachverantwortung/Responsibility Normung/Standards (EZTD, 1733)
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Changes
The following changes have been made as compared to Technical Supply
Specification TL 260, 1995-09:
! Standard restructured
! Referenced standards updated
! Ban on chromium (VI) and lead
! Changed requirements for weak points
Previous issues
1975-08; 1980-06; 1985-05; 1986-12; 1994-02; 1995-09
1 Scope
This standard defines requirements for corrosion protection of black paint coatings on metal
surfaces (code letter x in Volkswagen standard VW 137 50), e.g., for body parts. It does not apply
to paint coatings on zinc-coated metal surfaces (see TL 227), to decorative protective varnishes
(see TL 218) or to paint coatings on chassis parts that may form cavities (see TL 262).
2 Designation
See VW 137 50, Section 2.
3 Requirements
3.1 Protection types
The protection types listed in Table 1 apply.
Table 1
Protection type Characteristic
Ofl-x010 Commercial paintwork, permissible only after agreement with
the Central Laboratory at Volkswagen AG (K-QS-32) and/or
the Test Laboratory at Audi AG (I/GQ-32) and the responsible
Design Engineering Department;
no corrosion protection requirements.
Ofl-x100, Ofl-x300, Ofl-x600 Pretreatment not specified (not possible for manufacturing
reasons),
single-layer liquid paint according to any method, alternatively
cathodic dip paint.
Ofl-x130, Ofl-x330 Zinc phosphated, Fe or Mn phosphated,
single-layer liquid paint according to any method, alternatively
cathodic dip paint.
Ofl-x630 Zinc phosphated, cathodic dip paint.
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Protection type Characteristic
Ofl-x631 Zinc phosphated, dual layer painted (dip +spray painting)
Ofl-x634 Zinc phosphated, heavy coat cathodic dip paint or cathodic dip paint
+conventional dip paint (for very highly stressed parts, e.g., front
end, engine compartment)
3.2 General requirements
Approval of first supply and changes according to VW 011 55.
Avoidance of hazardous substances according to VW 911 01.
Eight parts or part sections are required for complete testing.
The coatings used must be free of compounds containing chromium(VI) or lead.
3.3 Base material
Material according to drawing
3.4 Protection types/appearance
See Table 1. The color is always black unless otherwise specified in the drawing.
3.5 Conditioning
If air-drying coating systems are used and/or no paint system baking process at elevated
temperature (>60 C) will be carried out, the components shall be conditioned for 24 h at 60 C
before the tests. The specimens are then cooled to room temperature (18 to 28) C according to
DIN 50014.
3.6 Paint coat thickness
See Table 2. For joining and contact surfaces, paint coat thickness limits may be necessary which
are to be specified in the drawing.
Table 2
Protection type Paint coat thickness in m
Ofl-x100, Ofl-x130, Ofl-x300, Ofl-x330, Ofl-x600 15 to 50 (for liquid paint)
>12 (for cathodic dip paint)
Ofl-x630 15 to 35, in cavities 12
Ofl-x631 40 to 60
Ofl-x634 35 to 60, in cavities 20
3.7 Adhesion and brittleness
Crosscut test according to DIN EN ISO 2409. Requirement: characteristic value 0 to 1.
3.8 Resistance to stone impact
Test according to DIN 55996-1, method B with visual examination. Requirement: characteristic value 2.
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3.9 Further characteristics
See Table 3.
Table 3
No. Property Ofl-x100 Ofl-x130 Ofl-x300 Ofl-x330 Ofl-x600 Ofl-x630 Ofl-x631 Ofl-x634
1 Corrosion behavior
1)

1.1 After aging in salt spray fog according to DIN 50021-SS
1.1.1 48 h without
scribe mark
2)

no blisters, no base
metal corrosion
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1.1.2 96 h without
scribe mark
2)

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no blisters, no base
metal corrosion
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1.1.3 240 h with scribe
mark
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no blisters,
no base
metal
corrosion,
adhesion loss
D 2.5 mm
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1.2 After corrosion cycle test according to Test Specification PV 1210
1.2.1 5 cycles - surface, including edges, free of base metal corrosion
1.2.2 30 cycles with
scribe mark
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no blisters, no base metal corrosion,
adhesion loss D

2.5 mm
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1.2.3 60 cycles with
scribe mark
2)

- no blisters,
no base metal
corrosion,
adhesion loss
D 2.5 mm
1.3 After aging in moisture condensate constant climate DIN 50017-KK
1.3.1 72 h
3)
no blisters, no base
metal corrosion, the
requirement according
to Section 3.7 must be
fulfilled
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1.3.2 144 h
3)

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no blisters, no base
metal corrosion, the
requirement according
to Section 3.7 must be
fulfilled
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1.3.3 240 h
3)

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no blisters, no base metal corrosion, the requirement
according to Section 3.7 must be fulfilled
2 Resistance to chemicals acc. to VDA 621-412, test A, evaluation according to DIN EN ISO 4628-1, Table 3, with respect to
2.1 Premium
unleaded gasoline
acc. to
DIN EN 228
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max. characteristic value 2, but max. characteristic
value 1 after 5 h resting period
max. characteristic value 1
2.2 Diesel fuel acc. to
DIN EN 590
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max. characteristic value 2, but max. characteristic
value 1 after 5 h resting period
max. characteristic value 1
2.3 Factory-fill engine
oil acc. to
TL 521 07,
1 h at 23 C
4)

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max. characteristic value 2, but max. characteristic
value 1 after 5 h resting period
max. characteristic value 1
2.4 Central hydraulic
system fluid
acc. to TL 521 46
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max. characteristic value 2, but max. characteristic
value 1 after 5 h resting period
max. characteristic value 1
2.5 Brake fluid
acc. to TL 766
5)

- max. characteristic value 2, but max. characteristic value 1 after 5 h resting period
2.6 Coolant acc. to TL 774, type C
2.6.1 1 h at 23 C
4)
- max. characteristic value 2, but max. characteristic value 1 after 5 h resting period
2.6.2 24 h at 80 C
6)
- characteristic value 0
1) The requirements of the next protection class down apply to surface areas on weld seams and design-related contact surfaces,
including an adjacent zone of max. 2.5 mm starting from the weak point (surface/weld seam free of paint).
2) Scribe mark acc. to DIN EN ISO 7253, Section 8.5 and DIN EN ISO 4628-8
3) Then at least 30 min acclimatization at room temperature
4) For engine compartment parts only
5) For brake system parts only
6) For parts carrying coolant only
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4 Referenced standards
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PV 1210 Body and Add-On Parts; Corrosion Test
TL 766 Brake Fluid; Material Requirements
TL 774 Ethylene Glycol-Based Coolant Additive; Material Requirements
TL 521 07 SAE 15W-40 Factory Fill Engine Oil; Lubricant Requirements
TL 521 46 Central Hydraulic System Fluid; Lubricant Requirements
VW 011 55 Vehicle Supply Parts, General; Approval of First Supply and Changes
VW 137 50 Surface Protection of Metal Parts; Degrees of Protection, Codes,
Requirements
VW 911 01 Vehicle Environmental Standard; Vehicle Parts, Materials, Operating Fluids;
Avoidance of Hazardous Substances
VDA 621-412 Tests for Coating Methods; Resistance to Chemicals of Motor Vehicle
Paints (only available in German)
DIN 50014 Climates and Their Technical Application; Standard Atmospheres
DIN 50017 Climates and Their Technical Application; Condensation Water Test
Atmospheres
DIN 50021 Spray Tests with Different Sodium Chloride Solutions
DIN 55996-1 Paints and Varnishes; Stone Chip Resistance Test for Coatings; Part 1:
Multi Impact Test
DIN EN 228 Automotive Fuels Unleaded Petrol Requirements and Test Methods
DIN EN 590 Automotive Fuels Diesel Requirements and Test Methods
DIN EN ISO 2409 Paints and Varnishes; Cross-Cut Test
DIN EN ISO 4628-1 Paints and Varnishes Evaluation of Degradation of Coatings Designation
of Quantity and Size of Defects, and of Intensity of Uniform Changes in
Appearance Part 1: General Introduction and Designation System
DIN EN ISO 4628-8 Paints and Varnishes Evaluation of Degradation of Coatings; Designation
of Quantity and Size of Defects and of Intensity of Uniform Changes in
Appearance Part 8: Evaluation of Corrosion Around a Scribe
DIN EN ISO 7253 Paints and Varnishes; Determination of Resistance to Neutral Salt Spray
(Fog)

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In this section, terminological inconsistencies may occur as the original titles are used.