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:
Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement (Front)
Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and
Installation.
1
Front Wheelhouse Liner Scr ...
Airbag Front Passenger Presence Sensor Replacement
Airbag Front Passenger Presence Sensor Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Warning: Replace the passenger presence system as a complete
assembly to prevent possible injury to the occupant. All the components
in the se ...
Manual Transmission Shift Lever and Selector Lever Cable Adjustment
Remove the floor console. Refer to
Front Floor Console Replacement.
Lift upward and disengage (do not remove) both cable lock
adjusters (1) to release the internal cable assembly, one for each side.
Block the shift control housing, push the selector lever ( ...
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