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Weld-Through Primer Guidelines: Tesla - UPDATE
I-CAR · June 24, 2022 · Tesla
Summary
This article outlines Tesla's specific guidelines for using weld-through primer on steel components during structural repairs. It details the requirement to apply weld-through primer to backing plates and plug weld areas, and specifies that the primer must be removed from the direct weld locations prior to GMA welding.
What to do on the job
Apply approved weld-through primer to steel mating surfaces, backing plates, and plug weld areas, but ensure it is sanded off the direct weld locations before performing GMA welding.
How to use it
Use this document to justify the labor and materials required for applying and then selectively removing weld-through primer during steel structural welding. Refer to Tesla's 'Approved Chemicals' section in the vehicle-specific manual to ensure only OEM-approved primers are used and billed.
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