7.1 Coatings & Colors

7.1.1 Caltrans standard topcoat colors and type of paint

Color	Supplier	Brand	Content Identification Number	Name of Color	Example Application *
Caltrans Orange	DuPont	Imron 5000	N2872HN W	"Omaha Orange"	Some Truck Bodies, Light Racks, Outside Parts
PPG	Delta DUHS	2.8 # 61696
Sherwin Williams	Genesis	G8-64487**
Fleet-White	DuPont	Imron 5000	N6431 HN H	"Fleet-White"	Cab, Work Vehicle Bodies
PPG	Delfleet Evolution	2.8 #90604
Sherwin Williams	Genesis	G8-40687**
Black	DuPont		333M/42P	Black High Solids Polyurethane Enamel	Chassis
PPG		#9714
Sherwin Williams		G8-56590**
Grey	DuPont		N0017HN H	Gray	Interior Surfaces
PPG		# 35937
Sherwin Williams		G8-57991**

* Specific applications for each color are called out in drawings and specifications for each job.
** For locations outside California, "GC-" followed by the five digit number is acceptable.

7.1.2 Paint Suppliers

For supplier information, contact:

DuPont Automotive Russ Williams, Fleet Sales Specialist 3180 Crow Canyon Place, Suite 105 San Ramon, Ca 94583-1339	Tel: (925) 355-0540 Fax: (916) 789-9812 VM: (800) 994-6245 ID 130-5437 Email: Russ.A.Williams@usa.dupont.com
Steve Podles Manager Commercial OE & Market Development, PPG Industries 19699 Progress Drive Strongsville, Ohio 44136	Tel: (440) 572-2800   or (440) 546-5366 Fax: (440) 572-6871
Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes Corp. Richard Crabtree, Fleet/OE Sales Representative 6600 44th Street Suite K Sacramento, CA 95823	Tel: (916) 424-1722 Fax: (916) 429-6214 Email: richard.a.crabtree@sherwin.com

7.1.3 Coating Application & Material Specification

Surface preparation, undercoating and top coating application process shall be specified by the coating supplier. All undercoating materials shall be provided by the same supplier as the topcoat material. Refer to the application process and related product specification by each supplier in the appropriate Appendix.

DuPont	Appendix B
PPG Industries	Appendix C
Sherwin-Williams	Appendix D

7.1.4 Substitutions

No substitutions from 1.1 for any coating material shall be made without the written consent of Caltrans. Approved substitutions shall comply with all test requirements listed under section 2. Testing and compliance with these conditions as well as any and all costs associated with compliance tests shall be paid by the vendor. Results of all test requirements must accompany the request for approved substitution.

7.1.5 Coating Workmanship

All coated surfaces shall be prepared in accordance with the paint supplier’s recommendations, as described in Appendix B, Appendix C or Appendix D, to provide maximum coating adhesion, durability and finish. All metal surfaces shall be undercoated in accordance with the paint supplier’s recommendations, as described in Appendix B, Appendix C or Appendix D, not less than 2 mils dry thickness. The topcoat shall be not less than 2-mil dry film thickness (total of 4 mils). The topcoat shall be free from runs, drips, sags, or any other undesirable condition listed in Appendix A, and shall be evenly applied to provide a gloss finish. The topcoat shall be compatible for re-coat or touch-up with the corresponding coating and color specified in 1.1.

Chassis mounting scars due to mounting body and equipment shall be repaired as necessary and refinished. Any coating overspray (glass, paint, rubber, etc.) shall be removed and the surface returned to its original condition.

7.1.6 Body Filler

Body filler is not acceptable on new equipment.