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Tesla Motors
Photo credit: Tesla Motors
June 12, 2012
By: CF staff

The Tesla paint center uses some of the highest quality processes available to the automotive industry today. The paint finish of Model S will raise the bar in the premium automotive category. First, a Body-in-White is submerged into their pre-treatment bath where the aluminum gets prepared for its first treatment layer. They then dip Model S into a 75,000 gallon tank of advanced electro-coating solution to enhance the appearance of subsequent paint layers. After this e-coat dip, the car goes through a 350° F oven to ensure a “baked on” protection against corrosion. Highly-skilled craftsmen then apply sealer to ensure it is watertight and quiet. Next, the car gets its primer coat, followed by a base coat from one of our 10 vibrant color choices. Lastly they apply a clear coat application to make the car shine! These “coats” are all applied by the latest robotic paint applicators that not only spray, but also open the doors, hood and liftgate to cover every surface of the car. The robots move fast, so watch carefully in the video to see all these maneuvers.