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:
Rear Spring, Insulator, and Jounce Bumper Replacement
Rear Spring, Insulator, and Jounce Bumper Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
1
Rear Spring
Proced ...
Battery Negative Cable Replacement
Battery Negative Cable Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Disconnect the battery current sensor connector.
Remove the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement.
1
Bo ...
Turbocharger System Description
12
(1)
Turbocharger Bypass Solenoid Valve
(2)
Multifunction Intake Air Sensor
(3)
Turbocharger Wastegate Regulator Solenoid Valve
(4)
Turbocharger
(5)
Turbocharger Bypass Valve
(6)
Turbocharger Was ...
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