GF98.00-P-4050GH Overview of Paintwork/Corrosion Protection

GF98.00-P-4050GH Overview Of Paintwork/Corrosion Protection

Component Identification:

Tuscaloosa plant
The preceding graphics describe the procedure employed for corrosion protection of the body structure in the Tuscaloosa plant.

The process starts with the pretreatment and ends with the assembly of the protected body.

The sections which follow show how design measures, production sequences, painting methods, and the use of specific materials together achieve reliable corrosion protection for the M-Class produced in Tuscaloosa.

Shipping wrap to protect paint surfaces from damage is offered as special equipment (SA):

Material:
PEPP

Processing procedure:
manual adhesive bonding prior to assembly

Wrap thickness:
approx. 50 to 70 micro m

Function:
Protection in assembly and shipping

Component Identification:

Graz plant
The preceding graphics portray the corrosion prevention measure employed at the Graz plant, starting with cleaning the body-in-white and culminating in the assembly of the painted and protected body.

The paint structure which is produced during this process, is shown by taking the example of a hood.

The indicated temperatures are the surface temperatures of the bodywork.

The following sections and documents show how design features, production sequences, paint and finish application techniques and special materials are all combined at the Graz Plant to endow its vehicles with reliable protection against corrosion.