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Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Clearcoat Repair without Repainting

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

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

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

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

Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps
Sedan Taillamp Shown, Hatchback Taillamp Similar 1. Back-up Lamp 2. Turn Signal Lamp 3. Stop Lamp/Taillamp 4. Sidemarker Lamp To replace one of these bulbs: 1. Open the trunk. 2. Remove the two screws, which secure the taillamp assembly. 3. Remove the taillamp assembly by pulling it stra ...

Instrument Panel Compartment Door Dampener Replacement
Instrument Panel Compartment Door Dampener Replacement Callout Component Name Preliminary Procedure Remove the instrument panel lower compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Compartment Replacement. 1 ...

Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Replacement (LUW)
Removal Procedure Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging. Disconnect the A/C refrigerant pressure sensor electrical connector. Remove air conditioning compressor and condenser hose nut (1). Remove air conditioning compressor ...

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