GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Repair Procedure

  1. Thoroughly wash the repair area with Liquid Wash and Wax, 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. If sanding and/or polishing is required , refer to Clearcoat Repair Specifications - Meguiar Products or Clearcoat Repair Specifications - 3M Products.
  5. Use a paint gage before, during, and after sanding and/or polishing, to avoid removing too much clearcoat. Refer to Paint Gages.