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Corrosion Protection Guidelines: Tesla
I-CAR · June 30, 2022 · Tesla
Summary
This article outlines Tesla's requirements for restoring corrosion protection after a structural repair, which includes applying anti-corrosion coatings to all bare metal parts, metal fasteners, and inside body cavities using a 360-degree spray wand. It directs technicians to Tesla's vehicle-specific Collision Repair Procedures for approved chemicals, paint systems, and application guidelines.
What to do on the job
Apply approved anti-corrosion coatings (such as epoxy-based primers, approved structural adhesives, or cavity wax) to all bare metal parts, fasteners, and internal body cavities following a structural repair.
How to use it
Use this document to justify the necessity and cost of corrosion protection materials (such as cavity wax, epoxy primers, and structural adhesives) and the labor required to apply them—including the use of a 360-degree spray wand through factory access holes—during structural repairs on Tesla vehicles.
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