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:
| Description | Manufacturer | Manufacturer Part # | Regions Available |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Rigid Plastic Repair | 3M | 04240 | All |
| Scotch-Weld Low Odor Acrylic Adhesive | 3M | DP810 | All |
| Scotch-Weld Low Odor Acrylic Adhesive (Non-Sag) | 3M | DP810NS | All |
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:
| Description | Manufacturer | Manufacturer Part # | Regions Available |
|---|---|---|---|
| EZ Sand Multi Purpose Repair Material, 200ml Cartridge | 3M | 05887 | All |
| Heavy-Bodied Seam Sealer 200ml Cartridge | 3M | 08308 | All |
| Urethane Seam Sealer White 310ml Foil Pack | 3M | 08360 | All |
| Polyurethane Seam Sealer White Sachet | 3M | 08787 | EMEA |
| Urethane Seam Sealer Gray 310ml Foil Pack | 3M | 08361 | All |
| Polyurethane Seam Sealer Grey Sachet | 3M | 08782 | EMEA |
| Urethane Seam Sealer Gray 310ml Cartridge | 3M | 08362 | All |
| Urethane Seam Sealer Beige 310ml Foil Pack | 3M | 08364 | All |
| Polyurethane Seam Sealer Grey | 3M | 08684 | EMEA |
| Urethane Seam Sealer Beige 310ml Cartridge | 3M | 08365 | All |
| Urethane Seam Sealer Black 310ml Cartridge | 3M | 08367 | All |
| Polyurethane Seam Sealer Black | 3M | 08694 | EMEA |
| Urethane Seam Sealer White 310 Ml Cartridge | 3M | 08368 | All |
| Polyurethane Seam Sealer White | 3M | 08689 | EMEA |
| OEM Match Epoxy Seam Sealer, Black | 3M | 08528 | North America |
| OEM Match Epoxy Seam Sealer, Beige | 3M | 08522 | North America |
| Ms 9120 SF Seam Sealer | Henkel TEROSON | MS 9120 SF | All |
| Ms 9320 SF Seam Sealer | Henkel TEROSON | MS 9320 SF | All |
| Self-Leveling Seam Sealer Fast-Set | LORD Fusor | 122 EZ | All |
| Non-Sag Bare Metal Seam Sealer (Slow Set) | LORD Fusor | 123 SL | All |
| Non-Sag Bare Metal Seam Sealer (Medium Set) | LORD Fusor | 123 Medium | All |
| Non-Sag Bare Metal Seam Sealer (Fast Set) | LORD Fusor | 123 Fast | All |
| Sound Dampening Material (Slow) | LORD Fusor | 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:
| Description | Manufacturer | Manufacturer Part # | Regions Available |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flexible Foam (Super Fast) | LORD Corporation | Fusor® 121/124 | All |
| Rigid Acoustical Foam | LORD Corporation | Fusor® 130 | All |
| Flexible Foam | 3M | 08463 | All |
| Flexible Urethane Foam | SEM Products Inc. | 39357 | All |
| Anti-Flutter Flexible Urethane Foam | 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:
| Description | Manufacturer | Manufacturer Part # | Regions Available |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cavity Wax Plus | 3M | 08852 | All |
| Cavity Wax Plus Amber | 3M | 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:
| Description | Manufacturer | Manufacturer Part # | Regions Available |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocker Panel Coating Grey | 3M | 08889 | All |
| Aqua Anti-Chip Coating | Henkel TEROSON | WT S3000 | All |
| 2K Urethane Chip Guard | 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:
| Description | Manufacturer | Manufacturer Part # | Regions Available |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weld-Thru Coating Silver | 3M | 05917 | All, except EMEA. |
| Weld-Thru Coating II Silver | 3M | 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. |