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I-CAR reported a rocker panel that exploded during a repair. What sequence error caused it?
- The weld-through primer was applied too thinly to the mating flanges, and the zinc burned off and ignited inside the rocker
- Corrosion protection was sprayed into the rocker before the welding was finished, and the propellant fumes ignitedAnswer
- The seam sealer was applied after refinishing instead of before, and its solvent vapours built up inside the rocker
- The battery was left connected
Why that is right
In the reported case corrosion protection was applied before welding was completed; the fumes from the propellant ignited inside the rocker and exploded. Cavity products go in only after all welding and heating are done.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. A thin coat is the correct way to apply weld-through primer.
- C. Some sealers are specified for use after refinishing; that causes no explosion.
- D. That risks electronic damage, not ignition of fumes in a cavity.