Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Body Panel Paint Protector Replacement (VGC)
- The paint protective film and vehicle surface temperature should be 13?€“32?°C (55?€“90?°F) for best results.
- Automatic car washes should be avoided for at least 24?€‰hours after the paint protective film application.
- Wipe the vehicle surface with isopropyl alcohol or flash naptha at the application area.
- Dry the surface with a clean lint-free cloth.
- Create a mixture of 25 percent isopropyl alcohol and 75 percent water and two drops of baby shampoo per 16?€‰oz of fluid mixture.
- Remove the backing liner from the protective film patch.
- Use the solution to liberally spray the adhesive side of the protective patch, the mounting location along with your hands.
- Position the paint protective film patch to the desired location on the vehicle.
- Spray the surface of the film with the alcohol, water and soap solution.
- Using a dampened squeegee, start at the center of the protective patch, working outward in order to remove the air and solution from under the protective patch.
- Release any air bubbles with a pin.
- Dry the surface with a clean, lint-free cotton cloth.
Basecoat/Clearcoat Paint Systems
Warning: Exposure to isocyanates during paint preparation and application
processes can cause severe breathing problems. Read and follow all of the instructions
from the manufacturers of pain ...
Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Caution
Caution: Avoid spilling brake fluid onto painted surfaces, electrical
connections, wiring, or cables. Brake fluid will damage painted surfaces and
cause corrosion to electrical components. If ...
Other materials:
Conversions and Add-Ons
Add-On Electrical Equipment
Caution
Some electrical equipment can damage the vehicle or cause components to not
work and would not be covered by the warranty. Always check with your dealer before
adding electrical equipment.
Add-on equipment can drain the vehicle's 12-volt battery, even i ...
Brake Pad Inspection
Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning.
Inspect the disc brake pads at regular intervals, or whenever the tire and
wheel assemblies are removed from the vehicle.
If replacement is necessary, always replace disc brake pads in axle sets.
Inspect both edges of the disc brake ...
Front Suspension Description and Operation
The front suspension has 2 primary purposes:
Isolate the driver from irregularities in the road surface.
Define the ride and handling characteristics of the vehicle.
The front suspension absorbs the impact of the tires travelling over irregular
road surfaces and dissipates this energy t ...
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