Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Rail Dust Damage Repair
Warning:
Refer to Eye Protection Warning.
Note:
If rail dust has penetrated into the basecoat, the panel requires refinishing. Ensure all the rail dust has been removed prior to refinishing or the rust spots will return.
Rail dust damage comes from the tiny iron particles produced from the friction between the train wheels and the track. It can also be deposited on vehicles if stored near any operation producing iron dust (i.e., steel ore yards). This dust can either lay on top of, or embed into the paint surface. It is usually diagnosed as bumps in the paint surface or rust colored spots in the paint.
- Move the vehicle to a cool shaded area and ensure the vehicle surfaces are cool during the removal process.
- Thoroughly wash the repair area with a GM approved Liquid Wash and Wax kit
- Wipe the area dry.
- Clean the affected area with silicone, wax and grease remover.
- Perform the removal process according to the manufacturer's directions of the type of repair material used (Gel Type Oxalic Acid or Clay Type Non-Acid Based). If, upon inspection, some particles are still present, the process may be repeated. If the damage has been repaired, complete the repair to the entire panel.
- Polish the entire panel after the removal process. If small pits remain in the clearcoat after all of the damage has been repaired, refer to Clearcoat Repair without Repainting.
Radiator Grille Emblem/Nameplate Replacement
Radiator Grille Emblem/Nameplate Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to ...
Front Grille
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Other materials:
Adhesive Installation of Liftgate Windows
Warning: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning.
Use a urethane adhesive systems which meet GM Specification GM?€‰3651G.
Remove all mounds or loose pieces of urethane adhesive from the pinchweld
area.
If the original window is being reused, remove all but approxi ...
Front Wheel Drive Shaft Seal Replacement - Left Side
Front Wheel Drive Shaft Seal Replacement - Left Side
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the
Vehicle.
Remove the front wheel drive shaft from the transm ...
Transmission General Description
The Hydra-matic 6T30/40/45/50 is a fully automatic, 6-speed, front-wheel drive,
electronic-controlled transmission. It consists primarily of a 4-element torque
converter, a compound planetary gear set, friction and mechanical clutch assemblies,
and a hydraulic pressurization and control system ...
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