FORD ESB-M2P4-A

Description / Abstract: FORD ESB-M2P4-A, 1978 Edition, December 12, 1978 - PAINT QUALITY, EXTERIOR - HIGH VISIBILITY ACRYLIC ENAMEL

1. SCOPE

This specification defines the performance requirements for amino modified thermosetting solution acrylic enamels, (NAD) nonaqueous dispersion, and (XHB) extra high build, a hybrid of solution acrylic enamel and (NAD), applied to fully primed exterior surfaces. This specification includes three systems of primers and color coats varying in film thicknesses to provide improvements in initial appearance. System I defines a durable automotive paint finish with excellent initial appearance and adequate durability and corrosion resistance for the projected life of the vehicle. System II defines a durable paint finish with superior visual appearance on the finished vehicles, as a result of increased film thickness to achieve greater fullness, color depth and smoothness. This system requires additional manual spray operations and/or automatic spraying facilities to those required in System I. System III defines a durable paint finish with superior visual appearance on the finished v