Summary for gm specifications Discussion
GM plating and e-coat specifications can be hard to track down, and the thread shows several practical routes. Victor Waldman asked for GM4672M Code 20 anodizing information, while Mark DeCou asked where to obtain GM4120 and GM4391M for electrocoat paint. Carl John Walfred Johnson said to contact Evelyn Kamal, a technical information coordinator at NUMMI in Fremont, California, who can access General Motors specifications, but requests require a spec number, part number, part name, and reason for the request. Dave Tozier suggested Global Engineering Documents as a source for purchasing copies. John A. Fink added that GM standards could also be obtained through Boise Cascade Office Products and listed related phosphate and E-coat bill-of-process and technical specification numbers. Bob Adams noted that IHS offers a web-based automotive engineering specification service, which may be best for frequent users.
Q. Greetings fellow anodizers – I am trying to locate an anodizing spec. – GM4672M Code 20. Not having any luck searching the web or with my regular sources. Can anyone help? Thanks.
Victor Waldman
finishing shop – Naugatuck, Connecticut
Q. I am searching for specifications from GM that pertain to the application of electrocoat paint (e-coat). I have been told that GM4120 and GM4391M specs cover this area, but I am unable to locate where to view, or buy a copy of these specs. Can you help?
Mark DeCou
surface finishing – Wichita, Kansas
2002
A. For GM specifications you might want to call Evelyn Kamal. She is a technical information coordinator at NUMMI (New United Motors Inc.) in Fremont, California. NUMMI is a Toyota/General Motors partnership that manufactures Japanese/American cars. They have access to General Motors Specifications. You will be required to fill out a specification request with Spec. No., P/N, Part Name, and reason for request.
Good Luck,
Carl John Walfred Johnson
– Hayward, California
2002
A. Documents of this type are available for purchase from: Global Engineering Documents. I think I have purchased them from this company in the past.
Dave Tozier
– Cincinnati, Ohio
2002
A. Copies of the GM Standards may be obtained from Boise Cascade Office Products 13301 Stephens Road Warren, Michigan 48089.
The Bill of Process for Phosphate is 34050 and Electrocoat is 34100, The technical specification is 34805 for phosphate and 34850 for E-Coat.
John A. Fink
– Sterling, Michigan
2002
A. You can also buy an automotive engineering specification service from www.ihs.com which is web-based. You can call up specs and print them out. This is good if you work with many specifications. If you only need one or two, then Global Engineering Documents or the other leads may be better for you.
Tim Neveau
Rochester Hills, Michigan
2002
Q. Would anyone know what GM spec Gm6164 or Gm4298P are and where I can find them? I appreciate your help.
Thank you,
Tim Pyznarski
Finishing Company – Franklin Park, Illinois, USA
2005
A. GM6164M is a General Motors North America standard for CORROSION PROTECTIVE COATINGS (ALUMINUM BASECOAT/ORGANIC OR INORGANIC TOPCOAT). GM4298P is a standard for SALT SPRAY TEST. You can obtain these standards from Global Engineering Documents.
Toby Padfield
Automotive module supplier – Michigan
2005
May 19, 2009
Q. I searching for an answer to the amount of e-coat deposition found on GM internal parts, specifically a seat frame. Does anyone know how many microns are required? We will be supplying GM and no one we are dealing with is able to answer this question.
Thanks
Bob Adams CEF
Tijuana, Mexico