Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Clearcoat Repair without Repainting
- Repair Procedure
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- 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.
- Use a paint gauge before, during, and after sanding and/or polishing, to avoid removing too much clearcoat. Refer to Paint Gauges.
Important:
Follow all of the instructions from the manufacturer of the polishing material.
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 ...
Clearcoat Thickness
The clearcoat on the vehicle is typically 0.059?€“0.078?€‰mm (1.5?€“2?€‰mils
[0.0015?€“0.0020?€‰in]) thick. The clearcoat contains ultraviolet screeners. Removing
more than ...
Other materials:
Electrical Power Management Description and Operation
Electrical Power Management
The electrical power management is used to monitor and control the charging
system and alert the driver of possible problems within the charging system.
The electrical power management system makes the most efficient use of the generator
output, improves ...
Air Conditioning Compressor Oil Balancing
Draining Procedure
Note: Drain and measure as much of the refrigerant oil as
possible from the removed compressor.
Drain the oil from both the suction and discharge ports of the removed
compressor into a clean, graduated container. Rotate the compressor sha ...
Separating Parts
Note:
Disassembly of the piston, press fit design piston pin, and connecting
rod may create scoring or damage to the piston pin and piston pin bore.
If the piston, pin, and connecting rod have been disassembled, replace the
components as an assembly.
Many internal engine co ...
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