Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Finish Care

Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual / Vehicle Care / Appearance Care / Exterior Care / Finish Care

Application of aftermarket clearcoat sealant/wax materials is not recommended. If painted surfaces are damaged, see your dealer to have the damage assessed and repaired. Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, etc., can damage the vehicle's finish if they remain on painted surfaces. Wash the vehicle as soon as possible. If necessary, use non-abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter.

Occasional hand waxing or mild polishing should be done to remove residue from the paint finish. See your dealer for approved cleaning products.

Do not apply waxes or polishes to uncoated plastic, vinyl, rubber, decals, simulated wood, or flat paint as damage can occur.

Caution

Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a basecoat/clearcoat paint finish may damage it. Use only non-abrasive waxes and polishes that are made for a basecoat/ clearcoat paint finish on the vehicle.

To keep the paint finish looking new, keep the vehicle garaged or covered whenever possible.

Washing the Vehicle

To preserve the vehicle's finish, wash it often and out of direct sunlight. Caution Do not use petroleum-based, acidic, or abrasive cleaning agents as they can damage the vehicle's paint, ...

Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Moldings

Caution Failure to clean and protect the bright metal moldings can result in a hazy white finish or pitting. This damage would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. The bright metal moldings on ...

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Special Tools
Illustration Tool Number/Description EL–50334–20 Multi-Media Interface Tester (MIT) EL–50334–50 USB Cable and Adapter Kit EL-48028 Digital Radio Test ...

Rear Side Door Window Replacement (Sedan)
Rear Side Door Window Replacement Callout Component Name Warning: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning. Preliminary Procedures Remove the rear side door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim ...

Front Side Door Upper Front Trim Panel Replacement
Front Side Door Upper Front Trim Panel Replacement Callout Component Name 1 Front Side Door Upper Front Trim Panel Assembly Procedure Use the appropriate plastic trim tool to aid in the removal of the door tri ...

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