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Corrosion Protection Guidelines: Rivian
I-CAR · January 27, 2025 · Rivian
Summary
This article outlines Rivian's specific guidelines for restoring corrosion protection during collision repairs, highlighting the required use of epoxy primer, seam sealer, cavity wax, and structural adhesives. It directs technicians to the 'Collision Repair - Vehicle General Repair Guidelines' and the 'Approved Collision Repair Consumables' documents in the Rivian service manual.
What to do on the job
Apply epoxy primer to all bare metal surfaces exposed by welding, bonding, riveting, or other repair processes that are not already coated in structural adhesive, before applying seam sealers or other coatings.
How to use it
Use this document to justify the line items and labor time required for applying epoxy primer, seam sealer to all permanent mechanical fasteners, and cavity wax with a 360-degree wand to replacement closure panels and difficult-to-access areas. Refer to Rivian's 'Approved Collision Repair Consumables' document to defend the use of specific OEM-approved corrosion protection products on the estimate.
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