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Which aluminum welding wire is required for Tesla vehicle repairs?

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Per Tesla Body Repair Tech Note: Approved MIG Welding Wire for Structural Repairs:
“The only approved MIG welding wire for structural repairs on Tesla vehicles is 1.2 mm (.045 in) diameter aluminum welding wire ER4145 (Figure 1).”

Click here for the complete Tesla Body Repair Tech Note: Approved MIG Welding Wire for Structural Repairs