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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:

Emblem/Nameplate Replacement
Caution: Refer to Exterior Trim Emblem Removal Caution. The part and vehicle surface should be 21?°C (70?°F) prior to installation. The vehicle should remain inside in a temperature range of 21?°C (70?°F) for 1 hour after assembly to allow the adhesive to develop sufficient bo ...

Brake Pedal Assembly Replacement
Removal Procedure Remove the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement. Remove the power vacuum brake booster bolts (1). Remove the brake pedal assembly upper nuts (1) Remove the brake pedal assembly lower nuts (1) Remo ...

Catalytic Converter Heat Shield Replacement (LUV)
Catalytic Converter Heat Shield Replacement Callout Component Name Warning: Refer to Exhaust Service Warning. 1 Catalytic Converter Heat Shield Fasteners (Qty: 4) Caution: Refer ...

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