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 Side Door Upper Hinge and Lower Hinge Replacement
Front Side Door Upper Hinge and Lower Hinge Replacement
Callout
Component Name
1
Front Side Door Upper Hinge to Body Bolt (Qty:?€‰2)
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution.
Procedures
Before removing ...
Inspection/Maintenance System Check
Diagnostic Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle
prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
Review Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle
for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides
an overview of each diagn ...
Transmission Case Disassemble (Gen 2)
Special Tools
3-9506289 Universal Adapter
J-810700 Mainshaft Bearing Remover
J-810704 Center Bar Puller
M-680770 Universal Sliding Mallet
R-0007758 Holding Fixture
R-0007770 Holding Fixture Adapter Plates
T-0307000 Extractor and Driver Fixture
T-9807671 Slide Hammer
For eq ...
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