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 ...

Other materials:

Engine Oil Pressure Indicator Switch Replacement
Engine Oil Pressure Indicator Switch Replacement Callout Component Name 1 Engine Oil Pressure Indicator Switch Caution: Refer to Component Fastener Tightening Caution. Procedure Place coll ...

Instrument Panel Insulator Replacement
Instrument Panel Insulator Replacement Callout Component Name Preliminary Procedures Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling. Remove the passenger inflatable restraint instrument panel lower module ...

Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (Disc Brake)
Special Tools EN–45059 Angle Meter For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools. Removal Procedure Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Insta ...

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