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:
Liftgate Strut Replacement
Liftgate Strut Replacement
Callout
Component Name
1
Liftgate Strut
Warning: When a lift gate hold open device is being removed
or installed, provide alternate support to avoid the possibility of
damage ...
Low and Reverse Clutch Assembly and Low and Reverse Clutch Plate Installation
Low and Reverse Clutch Assembly and Low and Reverse Clutch Plate Installation
Callout
Component Name
1
Low and Reverse Clutch Assembly (OWC)
Note:
The Low and Reverse Clutch Assembly should rotat ...
System temporarily unavailable
When the Nissan Armada detects that the radar sensors are obstructed, the system
will automatically deactivate to ensure safe and reliable operation.
A warning message reading "Unavailable Side Radar Obstruction" will appear in
the vehicle information display, alerting the driver that ...
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