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 Side Door Upper Hinge and Lower Hinge Replacement
Rear Side Door Upper Hinge and Lower Hinge Replacement
Callout
Component Name
1
Rear Side Door Upper Hinge to Body Bolts (Qty:?€‰2)
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution.
Procedures
Before removing t ...
Quarter Inner Trim Finish Panel Replacement (Hatchback)
Quarter Inner Trim Finish Panel Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Remove the rear side door opening floor carpet retainer. Refer to
Rear Side Door Opening Floor Carpet Retainer Replacement.
Remove ...
Crankshaft Balancer Installation
Special Tools
EN-470–B Angular Torque Wrench
EN-956?E Extension
EN-49979 Crankshaft Shock Mount Retainer
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Note: The crankshaft balancer flange must fit to the hexagon of
the oil pump rotor (2) and to the two ...
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