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JOHN DEERE OTTUMWA

STANDARD
JDE 10050
Factory Specification
APPROVED FOR SUPPLIER DISTRIBUTION APPEARANCE STANDARD FOR
PAINTED AND PLASTIC PARTS
Revisions
Date ECM Description
13 Oct 2017 AL1995 Extensive Revision (All Sections): Expanded scope,
purpose, and class definitions; Updated viewing
conditions, top coat, and metal substrate requirements;
Added plastic requirements and references.

Table of Contents

I. Scope

II. Purpose

III. Application

IV. Conformance

V. Viewing Conditions

VI. General Part and Surface Class Definitions

VII. Topcoat Appearance Requirements

VIII. Metal Substrate Appearance Requirements

IX. Plastic and Composite Substrate Appearance Requirements

X. Molded-in-Color Substrate Appearance Requirements

XI. Caulk and Adhesive Appearance Requirements

XII. References

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I. SCOPE:

This document establishes paint quality standards for John Deere Ottumwa products. It applies
to all parts that are manufactured and painted at John Deere, parts that are purchased with
paint from a supplier, and parts that are purchased and later painted at John Deere. The
substrate specification applies to parts that are manufactured or purchased and then painted at
John Deere Ottumwa. This specification is to be used for evaluation of parts at every level of
manufacturing, but especially before shipment to the final customer.

Parts may have one or more allowable defects in each category and still meet the specification.
When viewing parts for appearance defects, reasonable judgment should be used to accept
and reject parts. If there is disagreement over this judgment, this standard shall be used to
determine whether to scrap, reclaim, or use the part as is.

This specification includes these colors:


JDM F9A John Deere Green
JDM F9TR Medium Gloss Black
JDM F9H Medium Agricultural Yellow

II. PURPOSE:

The objective of this document is to provide a paint appearance quality level that meets or
exceeds customer expectations, and to define the surface requirements of the substrates to be
painted. It is emphasized that corrosion protection, paint film longevity, gloss retention and
visual defects, in that order, are of prime importance in evaluating the quality of paint finish on
units.

III. APPLICATION:

Drawings should reference both the paint performance standard (such as JDM F17 or JDM
F20) and this appearance standard (JDE 10050). Paint performance information shall be
displayed as specified in JDM F17, JDM F20 or other applicable performance standard. Unless
otherwise designated, final coat painted product shall meet JDM F17 specifications.

Additional information, such as masking and substrate requirement, shall be included in the
callout when applicable. Callouts should be placed on each level of part or assembly drawing
dependent on the level to paint. Paint process should align with finish coat and coverage
requirements. Spray paint process may be used on any class requirement, whereas dip paint
process should be used for Class “C” & “D”. Each unit will individually determine paint process
used. Paint notes on older drawings should be updated when other changes are being made to
drawings.

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Substrate requirement may differ from top coat requirement provided that the finish coat
requirement can be achieved. If there is no class designation on the part print, it is assumed to
be Class C.

Sample callouts:

PAINT / PEINTURE:
JDM F17A1 JOHN DEERE GREEN
JDE 10050 CLASS A

PAINT / PEINTURE:
JDM F17A1 JOHN DEERE GREEN
JDE 10050 CLASS A FOR TOP SURFACE
JDE 10050 CLASS C UNDERSIDE SURFACE NORMALLY NOT VISIBLE

IV. CONFORMANCE

Touch up by adding paint to minor defects or rework with a technique such as Finesse-It® will
be allowed on Class A, B, and C paint surfaces if done in a professional manner and the part
passes this standard after it is completed. Touch-up of minor chips or any defect exposing
substrate will be allowed if the part passes this standard after touch-up is completed.

Paint requirements or exceptions like masking and no paint areas as specified on the part print
take precedent over this specification.

Parts or products that do not meet this specification but are acceptable (approved by Marketing,
Product Support, Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, and Quality Engineering) require a
print change and/or Appearance Committee document (W-EX-340-03) to identify the exception.
In cases where a part does not meet the specification, but is acceptable on a temporary basis, a
temporary deviation may be allowed until the problem can be resolved.

V. VIEWING CONDITIONS

If paint defects are noticed, this is the procedure for accepting or rejecting:

1. Determine the class surface.


a. Class surface on print refers to areas of part that are visible on a fully assembled
machine – normal customer use / viewing. For surfaces that do not meet these
viewing conditions surface class is determined by section VI.
2. Area to be inspected is 1 ft², ~1/10 m². If area is less than 1 square feet, use ratio of
defects to observed square feet ratio.
3. Orient the part/area to be consistent with normal customer usage in natural sunlight – if
inspecting while hanging on a paint line view the part as if it were in operating position.

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No handheld lighting of any kind to be used for inspection except for viewing bare
corrodible areas.
4. Observe part from a distance of 3 feet, ~1 meter.
5. If defect is noticeable from that distance, count and measure the defects. Reject the
part if it does not meet the criteria in the Appearance Requirements table(s).
6. If defect is not noticeable from a distance of three feet, accept the part.

VI. GENERAL PART AND SURFACE CLASS DEFINITIONS:

Painted surfaces on hay & forage products are assigned a classification relative to the
appearance expectations. The following definitions are guidelines for determining the area
classifications. The pictorial exhibits and tabular descriptions contained in JDE 10050X1
(internal use only) explain the general area classifications on Ottumwa products.

Class “A” Area or Surface – Highly visible area seen by looking directly at the fully assembled
machine from the ground, operator’s platform, or cab (tractor or self-propelled). Usually plastic
or sheet metal. Appearance is critical.

Class “B” Area or Surface – This is a less visible area (due to viewing angle, location,
below eye level, distance, etc.) but are visible without any disassembly. Substrate does
not allow Class A appearance.

Class “C” Area or Surface – Generally includes parts or areas that are not visible under
normal usage unless the machine is stopped or disassembled. Also includes crop
processing parts.

Class “D” Area or Surface – Internal part or area generally only seen during maintenance,
repairs, or always hidden. Also includes crop processing parts. Appearance is not
important, paint performance requirements are minimal.

VII. TOP COAT APPEARANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. General: (applies to all area classifications)

1. These requirements are applicable to John Deere Ottumwa products painted in-house
or by suppliers. Painters are responsible for initial paint qualification and on-going
quality control to ensure product conformance to the paint specifications. This includes
consideration to ensure that the substrate condition is suitable for successful
processing through the paint system. Painters must comply with all applicable
governmental agency health, safety, and environmental regulations.
2. Painted parts from suppliers that are assembled at JDOW and repainted must have a
part coating compatible with the JDOW paint systems to allow specified performance of
the final product.

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3. Unless otherwise designated, final coat painted product shall meet “JDM F17”
specifications. This corporate standard describes the performance specifications for
the paint on product. Actual paint performance on product includes the consistent
performance of the complete paint system (substrate condition, pretreatment, paint
material, application method, curing, etc.).
4. Paint color shall conform to “JDM F9” specifications.
5. All paints applied to JDOW products must be lead free per “JDM F17-8.2”
specifications. Lead free is defined as less than 600 PPM by weight in the dry film.
6. Paint deterioration or rust from incomplete coverage is not acceptable. Both facing
surfaces of bolted assemblies shall be painted. Exceptions to this requirement may be
made where design eliminates the possibility of objectionable rust staining.
7. The appearance expectations of regions on machines are defined in this standard by
area classifications “A, B, C, or D”. These letter designations provide judgement factors
on the paint workmanship standards and other imperfections that affect appearance.

B. Prime Coat Paint: (applies to all area classifications)

1. Prime coat paint will have uniform appearance & coverage.


2. All prime coat paint defects are acceptable with the requirement that they do not inhibit
achieving finish topcoat paint appearance & performance standards explained in
Section D. Prime painted surfaces may be sanded & touched-up prior to finish topcoat
painting to achieve standard conformance.
3. The minimum prime coat paint thickness is 0.6 mil.
4. All purchased castings are to be supplied with a prime coat per “JDE 10020” standards
except those requiring heat treat, welding, or plating.

C. Dip Coat Paint: (applies to internal painted parts only)

1. Dip coat paint will have uniform appearance & coverage.


2. The minimum dip coat paint thickness is 1 mil.
3. Dip coat process should be limited to Class “C” and “D” parts. Higher class parts may
be dipped by approval of the Paint Manufacturing Engineer where full coverage would
not be achieved in the spray process due to part complexity and other factors.
4. All Stringers from the dip painting process must be removed.

D. Definitions for Painted Surface Imperfections:

BOIL OUT / KICK OUT: Boil out is excess E-coat material trapped in a part that during the
curing process is boiled out on the surface of the painted part. Kick out is caused by the
presence of high low pH on the surface of the substrate which renders the E-coat material
insoluble and deposits heavy/rough film.

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BUBBLES: The occurrence of air or solvent vapors form as small bubbles or ruptures of
the paint film. Usually do not expose bare substrate.

BUNCHING: A number of defects grouped or joined together. Bunching for this standard is
defined as more than three defects in one square inch area, next bunch > 500mm away.

CHIPPING: One or more layers of paint removed due to an object striking a painted surface.

COLOR: The property or aspect of something that involves hue, lightness, and saturation

CRATERS: Depressions in the paint film not to bare substrate, usually circular and 2 to 6
mm in diameter.

DIRT: Individual particles of foreign material in the paint film.

DRIPS: Paint which has fallen in drops from overhead such as parts hung at different levels,
etc.

DRY SPRAY: Spray paint, which misses the intended part or area being painted. The fine
mist falls on another part or area, causing a lowering of gloss and surface smoothness.
Overspray is a different color of paint, whereas dry spray is the same color.

DUST: Foreign material in the paint film. Small in nature, exhibiting a look of fine haze in
the paint film at a viewing distance of 1 meter.

FISHEYES: Depressions in the paint film that exposes bare substrate, usually circular and
1 to 3 mm in diameter.

LIGHT PAINT: Lack of proper coverage of paint. Will not have the dark color of the rest of
the painted part.

LINT: Fuzzy or fine raveling of fabric that appears as a small hair or line under the paint
film.

GLOSS: A degree of luster

ORANGE PEEL: An uneven, grainy, or textured appearance of the paint film. It resembles
the “skin of an orange”. May appear as a heavily cratered surface.

OUTGAS: An air bubble in the molded part that breaks through after the part is painted.
Condition where the finished part continues to vent gasses after the part is molded. Most
notable if a decal is applied before the part fully cures.

OVERSPRAY: Spray paint, which misses the intended part or area being painted. The fine
mist falls on another part or area, causing a lowering of gloss and surface smoothness.
Overspray is a different color of paint, whereas dry spray is the same color.

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POLISHING MARKS: Circular marks caused by a buffing tool. Caused by improper tool
speed or buffing material

POOR HIDING: Show through of the substrate color.

PINHOLES: Small holes in the paint film that penetrate to bare substrate. Can be caused
by rapid solvent loss or by insufficiently applied paint to allow the paint to flow together.

RUNS: A ridge of paint due to a downward flow of excess paint (usually a narrow stream)

SAGS: Similar to runs, but are less obvious.

SAND DIGS: Depressions in the part due to the edge of a sander cutting into the surface
of the part. This occurs after a repair to the substrate before final painting.

SANDING MARKS: Lines from polishing the unpainted panel that show up once the panel
is painted.

SCRATCHES: Any lines in the paint caused by rubbing the paint with a substance harder
than the paint film.

SCUFFS: Marks in the panel from handling. Paint may or may not be rubbed off

SHADOWING: Can only be seen where the primer is a different color. The primer color is
fully exposed, can be seen through the topcoat, or visually discolors the topcoat.

SOLVENT POP: Extremely small, less than 0.2mm in diameter, holes in the paint film that
do not penetrate to bare substrate. Caused by rapid solvent loss after the paint film has
“skinned over”, which leaves tiny bubbles or disruptions in the paint film.

STREAKS: Bands of very light, subtle differences in gloss or color across the surface of the
part. May be caused by pretreatment, stripping, poor sanding, post rinsing or an uneven
distribution of pigment particles.

STRINGER: A drip of paint extending from an edge and longer than 6 mm.

SUBSTRATE: The underlying base material which is being painted. Reference Sections
VIII and IX in this standard for specific substrate definitions and criteria.

TOUCH-UP: To make slight improvements to something. See Section IV of this standard


for information on touch up.

VISUAL SURFACE: Any amount of a surface area that can be viewed from one position
with the part in its normal orientation.

VOIDS: Lack of material in specified area creating a visual non-conformance

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WATERMARKS: Circular Blemishes on a paint film usually caused by improper dry-off or


poor deionized water rinse.

WELD SILICATE: Gold appearing spots in weld areas, which occur from the weld process
and are actually glass/silicate. The areas normally do not cover with paint applications.

WOODGRAIN: A material or finish that imitates the natural grain of wood.

D. Painted Surface Imperfections Guidelines

Topcoat Appearance Requirements


Observe parts from a distance of 3 ft., ~1 meters.
Number of defects allowed for surface area of one square feet, ~300 mm square.
If area is less than 1 square feet, use ratio of defects to observed square feet ratio.
Paint Defect Class A Class B Class C Class D
Boil Out / Kick Out / Acceptable if not
None Allowed Allowed Allowed
Outgas visible
1 cluster or
1 individual per
individual bubble
visual surface if
per m2 area if
Bubbles distorted area is Allowed Allowed
distorted area is
< 1.5mm in
< 3mm in
diameter
diameter
Must visually match color specification JDM F9 color standard panels. (full
Color hide on class C – D is not required if film build is met and area is either <
100mm sq. or in a hidden area)
*Chipping (not to bare < 1mm in < 1.5mm in
Allowed Allowed
metal) diameter diameter
*Craters (Rework if to < 1mm in < 1.5mm in
Allowed Allowed
bare metal) diameter diameter
*Dirt (projection > 0.25
mm for class A and B) < 1.5mm in < 1.5mm in
Allowed Allowed
(projection > 0.50 mm diameter diameter
for class C)
1< 5mm x 10mm
long per linear
Drips None allowed None allowed 250mm. Allowed Allowed
on ground
engaging parts
Acceptable if the Acceptable if the
Allowed if
viewing area viewing area
Dry Spray appearance is Allowed
meets gloss meets gloss
uniform
specifications specifications

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< .25 mm in < .50 mm in


Acceptable if not diameter and not diameter and not
Dust Allowed
visible as defined visible as visible as
defined. defined.
*Fisheyes (Rework if < 1mm in < 1.5mm in
Allowed Allowed
to bare metal) diameter diameter
Green and Green and Green and
Gloss (only on smooth yellow: 60-90 yellow: 50-90 yellow: 50-90
substrate- do not test gloss on a 20 gloss on a 20 gloss on a 20
See Paint
on tube steel) For F9A degree meter degree meter degree meter
Thickness
only all other colors Black: 20-30 Black: 10-30 Black: 10-30
refer to F17 or F20 gloss on a 60 gloss on a 60 gloss on a 60
degree meter degree meter degree meter
2 pieces per
1 piece if
*Hair / Lint (length in visual surface if
distorted area is Allowed Allowed
mm) distorted area is
< 1mm x 4mm
< 1mm x 4mm
Orange peel
Moderate orange peel is allowed if
rating 2 – 9 on
uniform over entire surface. Orange
Orange Peel/Texture visual ACT Allowed
peel rating 5 – 9 on visual ACT
APR16125 panel
APR16125 panel standards.
standards.
Some Allowed -
Over Spray None allowed None allowed as long as band Allowed
is < 3" wide
Minimum topcoat
No exposure of
thickness is
Uniform appearance and full bare corrodible
1.0mil in areas
coverage. Minimum prime coat metal allowed.
accessible to
thickness is 0.6mil. Minimum top Some parts or
paint application.
Paint Thickness coat thickness is 1.0mil. Minimum areas
Incomplete
thickness is dependent on paint inaccessible to
topcoat allowed
system used topcoat spray
over primer if not
may be prime
visible per
painted only
viewing condition
*Pinholes (Rework if < 0.5mm in < 0.5mm in
Allowed Allowed
to bare metal) diameter diameter
Polishing Marks, Sand
None allowed None allowed Allowed Allowed
Digs, Scuffs
1 run around bolt Not excessive
holes < 6mm with general
wide x 25mm guideline: 4 runs
Runs/Sags None allowed long. 1 curtain / if < 10mm x Allowed
sag per corner or 100mm or 2 sags
edge < 50mm / curtains if <
wide x 6mm long 20mm x 100mm

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Scratches, Sanding
None allowed if None allowed if Allowed if not
Marks (Rework if to Allowed
clearly visible. clearly visible. excessive
bare metal)
Shadowing (Not
visible or exposed to None allowed 1 cm2 12 cm2 Allowed
direct sunlight)
< 0.5mm in < 0.5mm in
*Solvent Pop Allowed Allowed
diameter diameter
Acceptable if not
visible per
Streaks None allowed Allowed Allowed
viewing
conditions
Acceptable if not Acceptable if not Acceptable if not
Substrate Texture visible (see visible (see visible (see Allowed
Section V) Section V) Section V)
Stringers None allowed None allowed None Allowed None Allowed
Allowed - as long
Professional - no Professional - no
as it cannot be
globs, color globs, color
Touch-up evidence seen from Allowed
match, blended, match, blended,
greater than 3
etc. etc.
meters away
Unpainted Weld Silica None allowed None allowed None allowed Allowed
Voids in Paint None allowed None allowed None allowed Allowed
Allowed - as long
as it cannot be
Water Marks None allowed None allowed seen from Allowed
greater than 1
meter away
Acceptable if not Acceptable if not Acceptable if not
Wood grain Allowed
visible visible visible
* Bunching Not Allowed

VIII. METAL SUBSTRATE AND CASTING APPEARANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. General: (applies to all area classifications)

1. The following requirements exist for all metal and casting parts, including piece parts,
weldments, or components for assemblies welded at JDOW, requiring subsequent
paint operation.
2. Substrate imperfections common to the specified material or created in normal
manufacturing processes shall be acceptable provided they do not detract from a
quality appearance or protection. Examples of this category are inherent substrate
texture, spot welds, weld silicates, weld surface oxides, and laser or plasma oxides at

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edges. Weld spatter is also in this category but is specifically restricted as explained in
the standard.
3. Mechanical defects in the metal substrate (scratches, dents, die marks, grinder marks,
rust, loose mill scale, etc.) that detract from achieving finish topcoat paint appearance
standards in Section VII.D are not allowed.

B. Definitions for Metal and Casting Substrate Imperfections

BUNCHING: A number of defects grouped or joined together. Bunching for this standard is
defined as more than three defects in one square inch area, next bunch > 500mm away.

COIL WELDS: Spots where two coils have been joined together, thus enabling continuous
processing of the steel.

DENTS: Impressions in the surface, which are usually concave on one side and convex on
the opposite side of the sheet.

DIE MARKS: Marks or impressions (generally linear) imparted by the tooling during
forming of the part.

GOUGES: A groove or cavity in the material caused by some type of external force or
action. Commonly they are deep relative to their lengths. Often associated with poor or
improper handling or packaging techniques.

GRINDER MARKS, JITTERBUG, OR SWIRL MARKS: Scratches in the substrate from


surface finishing techniques that are visible through the finished topcoat.

LAMINATION: Defect that appears as a surface rupture.

MILL SCALE: The heavy oxide layer formed during the hot fabrication or heat treatment of
metals, especially applied to iron and steel.

PITS: Small cavities in the surface of the steel.

ROLLER MARKS: Unintentional texture pattern left in the material by the roller.

RUST: Any of various powdery or scaly reddish-brown or reddish-yellow ferric oxide


formed on iron and iron-containing materials by low temperature oxidation in the presence
of moisture.

SCRATCH: A narrow score line in the material.

SLIVERS: Prominent surface rupture consisting of a thin elongated piece of metal attached
by only one end to the parent sheet.

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STENCILING: Lettering or markings on the substrate surface used for identification


purposes that are not removed with a traditional cleaner.

THERMAL / LASER CUTTING OXIDES: An oxidized residue on the edges of parts from
plasma arc, flame cutting and laser cutting operations.

WELD SPATTER: Metal beads created during the arc welding process, which adhere to
the substrate

C. Substrate Imperfection Guidelines

Metal Substrate and Casting Appearance Requirements


These guidelines should be used to ensure final paint appearance adheres to the JDE 10050
Paint Appearance Specification.
Substrate
Class A Class B Class C Class D
Defects
Allowed if they Allowed if they 3 < 50mm long X
Scratches cannot be felt with cannot be felt with 1mm wide 1.5mm Allowed
a fingernail a fingernail in depth
Gouges None allowed None allowed None allowed Allowed
1 allowed if not 2 allowed if not
more than 25mm more than 25mm
Dents (Sheet metal) None allowed Allowed
in diameter and in diameter and
1.5mm deep 1.5mm deep
Allowed if <1.5mm Allowed if <3mm
*Pits None allowed Allowed
in diameter in diameter
Grinder, Jitterbug or
Allowed unless Allowed unless
Swirl Marks Allowed Allowed
visible after paint visible after paint
(Sheet Steel)
Grinder, Jitterbug or Uniform with no Uniform with no
Swirl Marks more than 1.5mm more than 1.5mm Allowed Allowed
(Castings) mismatch mismatch
Rolled in Scale
Allowed unless
Impressions, Roller Allowed Allowed Allowed
visible after paint
marks
Allowed unless
Discolored Bands,
Not allowed Not allowed visible after Allowed
Stenciling
topcoat
Allowed if linear, Allowed if linear,
Die Marks free of burrs, and free of burrs, and Allowed Allowed
sharp edges sharp edges
Mill Scale, Pipe or
Skin Lamination, Not allowed Not allowed Allowed Allowed
Coil Welds, Scale

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Rust Not allowed Not allowed Not allowed Not allowed


Thermal/Laser
Not allowed Not allowed Not allowed Not allowed
cutting oxides
Weld Spatter < 150mm from
(reference print if < 1.5mm in < 1.5mm in the weld and
Allowed
removal is needed diameter diameter does not affect
Ref. JDV 20.1) function
* Bunching Not Allowed

IX. PLASTIC AND COMPOSITE SUBSTRATE APPEARANCE REQUIEMENTS

A. Definitions for Plastic and Composite Substrate Imperfections

BLISTERS: Related to the RIM process, voids within the wall of the part. Blisters
may only be visible prior to painting if the plastic has no pigmentation, otherwise the
blister may show up after paint as a result of the gases inside the void expanding
and causing a raised bump. If seen prior to paint the blister can be cut open on the
non-appearance side of the part preventing the bump.

BOND DRAW: Surface distortion as a result of an adhesive bond on the underside


of an appearance surface.

BUNCHING: Bunching for this standard is defined as more than three defects in
one square inch area, next bunch > 500mm away.

CHIPS: One or more layers of paint removed due to an object striking a painted
surface.

COLD SHOT: Piece of plastic from last shot left in nozzle which solidifies between
shots and is forced into the part along with the melted plastic. Can travel anywhere
within the part and create surface imperfections.

COLD SLUG: The first material to enter an injection mold. So called because in
passing through the sprue orifice, it is cooled below the effective molding
temperature. Often creates surface imperfections around gates and sprues.

CRACKS: Line of broken material in the part can be caused during the molding of
the part of during part handling.

EJECTOR PIN MARK READ THROUGH: Surface imperfection caused by the


ejector pin on the underside of the part causing surface distortion on the
appearance side. Read through can be caused by a change in wall thickness or
temperature variations due to the ejector pin. Can be identified by the witness line
on the underside of the part.

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GATE TRIM: The location where plastic enters to part and a visual mark is created
when this gate is removed from the finished part.

GLASS FIBER READ THROUGH: Fiber which is visible on the surface of a part.

GRINDER MARKS, JITTERBUG OR SWIRL MARKS: Scratches in the substrate


from surface finishing techniques that are visible through the finished topcoat.

KNIT LINES, WELD LINES, and FLOW LINES: Plastic flowing around an
obstruction (such as an insert of a hole) where two flow paths meet leaving a weld
line (or a seam). May appear as a small crack.

PARTING LINES, INSERT LINES, WITNESS LINES, FLASH LINES, and MOLD
SEAM: A raised line formed by the junction of mold details.

PIMPLE: An imperfection, a small, sharp, or conical elevation on the surface of a


plastic part.

PITS, PIN HOLES: Small surface voids occurring primarily on parts molded in
foamed materials such as RIM urethane.

POROSITY: The presence of numerous visible pits (pinholes).

RIPPLES: Looks like finger prints. See under-packing.

SHORT SHOTS: Not enough plastic to fill out the part. Creating voids at the end of
the material flow.

SINK MARKS: Surface distortion as a result of part features (ribs, bosses, etc.) on
the underside of an appearance surface.

SPLAY or SILVER STREAKS: Material discoloration sometimes accompanied with


surface imperfections that radiate from TBE gate or sprue caused by inadequate
drying of the plastic material prior to molding.

SURFACE IRREGULARITIES: Can be found in SMC and Thermoforming


processes for randomly occurring surface imperfections.

UNDERPACKING (injection molding): A condition that causes an irregular surface


(lumpy) and is caused by insufficient packing pressure which allows the surface to
shrink away from the mold surface.

WAVES (SMC): Surface irregularities usually occurring on the lower edges of


vertical walls, caused by lack of pressure allowing the plastic to shrink away from
the mold surface. Can occur on injection molded parts. See Under packing.

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WICKING: The ability of paint to flow into narrow spaces with a capillary action

VOIDS: Lack of material in specified area creating a visual non-conformance

B. Substrate Imperfection Guidelines

Plastic and Composite Substrate Appearance Requirements


These guidelines should be used to ensure final appearance adheres to the JDE 10050
Substrate
Class A Class B Class C
Defects
1 per area for visual 1 per area for visual 2 per area for visual
surfaces < 600mm². 2 surfaces < 600mm². 2 surfaces < 600mm². 4
Surface Irregularities:
per area for visual per area for visual per area for visual
Under packing, Ripples,
surfaces > 600mm². surfaces > 600mm². surfaces > 600mm².
Waves, Blisters, Splay,
Defect shall NOT be Defect shall NOT be Defect shall NOT be
or Silver Streaks
able to be felt with able to be felt with able to be felt with
fingertip fingertip fingertip
Surface Roughness:
Grinder Marks, Acceptable if cannot be Acceptable if cannot be Acceptable if cannot be
Jitterbug, or Swirl felt with fingernail felt with fingernail felt with fingernail
Marks
Weld Line, Flow Line,
Knit Lines, Cold Shot, Acceptable if it does not Acceptable if it does not Acceptable if it does not
Cold Slug, Glass Fiber result in a topcoat film result in a topcoat film result in a topcoat film
Read-Through, rejection rejection rejection
Wicking
1 per 300mm² area if < 2 per 300mm² area if <
0.2mm in diameter to a 0.2mm in diameter to a Acceptable if < 0.5mm
Pits, Pinholes
maximum of 2 per maximum of 3 per in diameter
visual surface visual surface
Porosity Not Acceptable Not Acceptable Not Acceptable
< 6 defects per 300mm² < 6 defects per 300mm² < 8 defects per 300mm²
area AND < 1mm in area AND < 1mm in area AND < 1mm in
*Pimple
diameter to a maximum diameter to a maximum diameter to a maximum
of 6 per VISUAL area. of 6 per VISUAL area of 8 per VISUAL area
Flash Lines, Parting
Acceptable if trimmed Acceptable if trimmed Acceptable if trimmed
Lines, Insert Lines,
flush to 0.25mm high by flush to 0.25mm high by flush to 0.5mm high by
Witness lines, Mold
0.5mm thick 0.5mm thick 1.0mm thick
Seam, Gate Trim
Voids, Chips, Cracks,
Not Acceptable Not Acceptable Not Acceptable
Short Shots
Sink Marks, Bond
Acceptable if cannot be Acceptable if cannot be Acceptable if cannot be
Draw, Ejector Pin
felt with fingertip felt with fingertip felt with fingertip
Marks
* Bunching Not Allowed

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X. MOLDED-IN-COLOR PLASTIC APPEARANCE REQUIEMENTS

A. Definitions for Molded-in-color Plastic Part Imperfections

BLISTERS: Undesired rounded elevation of the surface of a part usually caused by


gases trapped within the part during molding.

CONTAMINATION: Visual discoloration/ specks on the surface or subsurface of


parts caused by foreign materials.

CRACKING: Line of broken material in the part can be caused during the molding
of the part of during part handling.

DELAMINATION: The splitting of plastic material along the plan of its layers.
Physical separation or loss of bond between laminated plies.

EJECTOR PIN MARK READ THROUGH: Surface imperfection caused by the


ejector pin on the underside of the part causing surface distortion on the
appearance side. Read through can be caused by a change in wall thickness or
temperature variations due to the ejector pin. Can be identified by the witness line
on the underside of the part.

FLASH: Extra plastic on parts. Usually occurs at parting lines and insert lines.

GATE TRIM: The location where plastic enters to part and a visual mark is created
when this gate is removed from the finished part.

GLOSS: A degree of luster

KNIT LINES, WELD LINES, and FLOW LINES: Plastic flowing around an
obstruction (such as an insert of a hole) where two flow paths meet leaving a weld
line (or a seam). May appear as a small crack.

PARTING LINES, INSERT LINES, WITNESS LINES, FLASH LINES, and MOLD
SEAM: A raised line formed by the junction of mold details.

PITS, PINHOLES: Surface imperfections that appears as small indentations in the


parts, usually found as a cluster of indentations.

SCRATCHES/SCUFFS: Surface imperfections, which can be felt with the fingernail,


usually caused by mishandling.

SHORT SHOTS: Not enough plastic to fill out the part. Creating voids at the end of
the material flow.

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SINK MARKS: Surface distortion as a result of part features (ribs, bosses, etc.) on
the underside of an appearance surface.

SPLAY: The appearance of fine, wispy lines on the surface of the molded part.
Often a group is in a localized area of the part.

STREAKS: Long dark lines caused by pigment degradation or color separation


along the flow of the material during the molding process.

SURFACE IRREGULARITIES: Can be found in SMC and thermoforming processes


for randomly occurring surface imperfections.

UNDERPACKING/UNDERFILL: A condition that causes an irregular surface


(lumpy) and is caused by insufficient packing pressure which allows the surface to
shrink away from the mold surface.

VOID: Lack of material in specified area creating a visual non-conformance.

B. Molded-in-color Plastic Part Imperfections Guidelines

Molded-in-Color Substrate Appearance Requirements


These guidelines should be used to ensure final appearance adheres to the JDE 10050
Substrate Defects Class A Class B Class C
2
1 per 929 cm
Acceptable if 1.5mm
Blisters None Visible Acceptable if 1.5mm
diameter maximum
diameter maximum
1 < 0.5mm diameter 1 < 0.75mm diameter
< 2.0mm diameter
Contamination and no closer than and no closer than
maximum
25cm 25cm
Cracking None Allowed None Allowed None Allowed
Delamination None Allowed None Allowed None Allowed
Acceptable if cannot be Acceptable if cannot be Acceptable if cannot be
Ejector Pin Marks
felt with fingertip felt with fingertip felt with fingertip
Acceptable if trimmed Acceptable if trimmed Acceptable if trimmed
Flash flush to 0.25mm high by flush to 0.25mm high by flush to 0.25mm high by
0.5mm thick 0.5mm thick 0.5mm thick
Gloss (Green Parts Minimum 65% on Minimum 65% on Minimum 65% on
ONLY) 20deg gloss meter 20deg gloss meter 20deg gloss meter
2 per visual surface if < < 1.5mm diameter
Pits, Pinholes None Allowed
1.35mm diameter maximum

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Acceptable if not visible Acceptable if not visible Acceptable if not visible


Scratches/Scuffs as described above in as described above in as described above in
Section V Section V Section V
None Allowed None Allowed
Sink Marks Exceptions noted on Exceptions noted on Shallow Marks Allowed
graphics or prints graphics or prints.
Splay None Allowed None Allowed None Allowed
Streaks Exceptions noted on Exceptions noted on Exceptions noted on
(Discoloration) graphics or prints graphics or prints graphics or prints
1 per area for visual 1 per area for visual 2 per area for visual
surfaces < 600mm². 2 surfaces < 600mm². 2 surfaces < 600mm². 4
per area for visual per area for visual per area for visual
Surface
surfaces > 600mm². surfaces > 600mm². surfaces > 600mm².
Irregularities
Defect shall NOT be Defect shall NOT be Defect shall NOT be
able to be felt with able to be felt with able to be felt with
fingertip fingertip fingertip
Underfill/
Underpacking. None Allowed None Allowed None Allowed
Short Shots
None Allowed on visual None Allowed on visual None Allowed on visual
surfaces – entire part surfaces – entire part surfaces – entire part
Void can NOT reduce can NOT reduce can NOT reduce
material thickness by material thickness by material thickness by
10% 10% 10%
Allowable knit line areas Allowable knit line areas Allowable knit line areas
Weld/Knit
are defined on graphics are defined on graphics are defined on graphics
Lines/Flow lines
or prints or prints or prints
Parting Lines,
Allowable areas are Allowable areas are Allowable areas are
Witness Lines,
defined on graphics or defined on graphics or defined on graphics or
Flash Lines, Mold
print prints prints
Seams and Gate Trim

XI. CAULK AND ADHESIVE APPEARANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. Definitions for Molded-in-color Plastic Part Imperfections

BLEED IN: (Applies to adhesive only) Excess material outside the application
boundaries toward inside of cab. May be a visible symptom of variations in the
adhesive bead size (see ‘Snakeheads’ below).

BLEED OUT: (Applies to adhesive only) Excess material outside the application
boundaries toward outside of cab. May be a visible symptom of variations in the
bead size (see ‘Snakeheads’ below).

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BUNCHING: Bunching for this standard is defined as more than three defects in
one square inch area, next bunch > 500mm away.

CRATERS: (Applies to caulk only) Recess in finished bead.

DIRT: Foreign material on the surface of the finished bead

FILM/SMEAR: Residue/overspread of caulk or adhesive material outside the


application boundaries. May present itself as a hazy or discolored appearance.

SNAKEHEADS: Oversized bead of material at start of application

RIDGES: (Applies to caulk only) Narrow strips of caulk material outside the
application boundaries, typically running parallel to the caulk line. Commonly
created as a by-product of the wiping process (see ‘Wiped Contour’ below).

STRINGERS: Thin tail of material extending from bead, typically off of the
application surface.

TEXTURE: (Applies to caulk only) Surface finish of bead.

VOIDS: Lack of material in specified area, typically allowing water ingress or


creating a visual nonconformance.

WIPED CONTOUR: (Applies to caulk only) having an appearance similar to a bead


that has been wiped with a finger.

B. Caulk and Adhesive Part Imperfections Guidelines

Caulk and Adhesive Appearance Requirements


These guidelines should be used to ensure final paint appearance adheres to the JDE 10050
Paint Appearance Specification.
Defects Class A Class B Class C
None Beyond Solid None Beyond Solid None Beyond Solid
Bleed In
Fretting on Glass Fretting on Glass Fretting on Glass
Max Width x Max Max Width x Max Max Width x Max
Length Length Length
4mm x 25mm 10mm x 10mm
Bleed Out
3mm x 50mm 8mm x 20mm 10mm x Unlimited
2mm x 75mm 5mm x 75mm
1mm x Unlimited 3mm x Unlimited
No more than 3 defects No more than 4 defects
Bunching per meter of per meter of Allowed
caulk/adhesive caulk/adhesive
Craters None Allowed < 6mm diameter Allowed

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Dirt None Allowed None Allowed Allowed


Film/Smear None Allowed None Allowed Allowed
Ridges None Allowed < 1mm wide, any length < 5mm wide, any length
Snakeheads None Allowed None Allowed Allowed
Stringers None Allowed None Allowed Allowed
Smooth Finish
Texture Semi-Rough Allowed No Requirement
Required
Voids None Allowed None Allowed None Allowed
Wiped Contour Required Required Not Required

XII. REFERENCES

JDM F9 ENTERPRISE SPECIFICATION FOR JOHN DEERE COLOR

JDM F17 ENTERPRISE SPECIFICATION FOR PAINT PERFORMANCE


JDM F20 ENTERPRISE SPECIFICATION FOR PERFORMANCE OF PAINTS WITH
LIMITED APPLICATION
JDV 20.1 ENTERPRISE SPECIFICATION FOR ARC WELDING

JDE 10015 FACTORY SPECIFICATION LABEL APPEARANCE STANDARD

JDE 10050X1 FACTORY SPECIFICATION FOR JDOW PRODUCTS


W-EX-340-03 FACTORY WORK INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPEARANCE COMMITTEE
DEVIATIONS

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