Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Clearcoat Repair without Repainting

Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual / Body / Body Exterior / Emblems/Decals/Paint / Clearcoat Repair without Repainting

Repair Procedure

Thoroughly wash the repair area with Liquid Wash and Wax GM?€‰P/N?€‰1052870 or the equivalent.
Environmental damage may be corrected. Refer to Environmental Fallout (Acid Rain) or Rail Dust Damage Repair.

Important:

Follow all of the instructions from the manufacturer of the polishing material.

Use a paint gauge before, during, and after sanding and/or polishing, to avoid removing too much clearcoat. Refer to Paint Gauges.

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Clearcoat Thickness

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