Approved Chemicals
Lists approved chemical products (adhesives, sealants, foam products, etc.) for use when performing collision repairs on Tesla vehicles.
Before applying any chemical product, review the manufacturer's Safety Data Sheet
(SDS) for that product. Before beginning the repair procedure, review all
collision repair general practices and safety documentation and wear the
appropriate PPE (Personal
Protective Equipment).
Note
Refer to the
model-specific Service Manual for chemicals and fluids used in
Service Manual Procedures.
Structural Adhesives
Warning
Do not
use non-approved structural adhesives for a structural repair on a
Tesla vehicle.
Warning
Do not
use structural adhesive as a substitute for welds, rivets, or any
other fastening method listed in a Tesla Body Repair procedure.
Apply structural adhesive only to the areas specified in the
relevant Body Repair procedure.
Warning
Never
use expired structural adhesive. Always check the expiration date on
the structural adhesive before using.
The structural adhesives listed below are approved for
structural repairs on Tesla vehicles:
| Description | Manufacturer | Manufacturer Part # | Regions Available |
|---|---|---|---|
| BETAMATE 2098 Crash Durable Structural Adhesive | DuPont | 2098 | All |
| Fusor 2098 Crash Durable Structural Adhesive (Slow) | Parker LORD | 2098 | North America |
| Impact Resistant Structural Adhesive | 3M | 07333 | All |
Note
Refer
to "Sourcing” for information on obtaining
approved structural adhesives.
Non-Structural Adhesives
The adhesives listed below are approved for non-structural repairs on a Tesla vehicle:
- 3M Scotch-Weld Low Odor Acrylic Adhesive DP810
- 3M Scotch-Weld Low Odor Acrylic Adhesive DP810NS
Warning
Do not use non-structural adhesives for structural repairs
on a Tesla vehicle.
Note
Use the
adhesives listed above only as described in Tesla Service
documentation for non-structural repairs on a Tesla
vehicle.
Windshield Glass Primers and Adhesives
Warning
Do not use non-approved urethane primers or adhesives for a
repair on a Tesla vehicle.
The urethane primers and adhesives listed below are
approved for repairs on Tesla vehicles:
| Description | Manufacturer | Manufacturer Part # | Regions Available |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primer, Betaprime | Dow | 5504G | All |
| Adhesive, Betaseal 1527EP | Dow | 1527EP | Europe |
| Adhesive, Betaseal Express | Dow | U208 | North America & Asia Pacific |
| Adhesive, Betaseal 1580 | Dow | 1580 | All |
| Primer, Henkel TEROSON 8519P (TEROSTAT 8519 P) | Henkel TEROSON | 8519P | APAC |
| Adhesive, Henkel TEROSON PU8590 | Henkel TEROSON | PU8590 | APAC |
Note
Dow BETASEAL™ 1580 replaces Dow Betaseal 1701
urethane adhesive originally used to bond the
composite Roadster Front Crash Structure and other
exterior composite body panels.
Note
Refer
to "Sourcing” for information on obtaining approved urethane
urethane primers and adhesives.
Seam Sealers
The seam sealers listed below are approved for use during
collision repairs on Tesla vehicles:
| Manufacturer | Manufacturer Part # | Regions Available |
|---|---|---|
| 3M | 05887 | All |
| 08308 | All | |
| 08360 | All | |
| 08361 | All | |
| 08362 | All | |
| 08364 | All | |
| 08365 | All | |
| 08367 | All | |
| 08368 | All | |
| Henkel TEROSON | MS 9120 SF | All |
| MS 9320 SF | All | |
| LORD Fusor | 122EZ | All |
| 123 SL | All | |
| 123 Medium | All | |
| 123 Fast | All | |
| 231 | All |
Note
Refer to "Sourcing” for information on obtaining approved seam sealer
products.
Foam Products
Warning
Do not
use non-approved foam products for a repair on a Tesla
vehicle.
The foam products listed below are approved for Tesla
repairs:
| Manufacturer | Manufacturer Part # | Regions Available |
|---|---|---|
| LORD Corporation | Fusor® 121/124 | All |
| Fusor® 130 | All | |
| 3M | 08463 | All |
| SEM Products Inc. | 39357 | All |
| Wurth USA Inc. | 089391070 | All |
Note
Refer to "Sourcing” for information
on obtaining approved foam products.
Cavity Waxes
Warning
Do not use non-approved products for a repair on a
Tesla vehicle.
The cavity wax products listed below are approved for Tesla
repairs:
| Manufacturer | Manufacturer Part # | Regions Available |
|---|---|---|
| 3M | 08852 | All |
| 38854 | All |
Note
Refer to "Sourcing” for information on obtaining approved foam products.
Anti-Chip Coatings
The anti-chip coatings listed below are approved for use during collision repairs on Tesla vehicles:
| Manufacturer | Manufacturer Part # | Regions Available |
|---|---|---|
| 3M | 08889 | All |
| Henkel TEROSON | WT S3000 | All |
| SEM Products Inc. | 52000 | All |
Note
Refer to "Sourcing” for information on obtaining approved products.
Weld-Through Primers
The weld-through primer listed below is approved for
use during collision repairs on Tesla vehicles:
| Manufacturer | Manufacturer Part # | Regions Available |
|---|---|---|
| 3M | 05917 | All, except EMEA. |
| 50410 | EMEA |
Sourcing
Note
These chemicals may be sourced locally, so long as they are
the product and the part number specified in the table
above.
If desired, these chemicals can be purchased from the following distributors:
| Region | Distributor: |
|---|---|
| North America | Zep Superior Solutions:
|
| EMEA | MAVOM b.v.:
|
| Asia Pacific | None, source locally. Note Regional distributors might be established to
serve this region at a later date. |