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Surface Level Contamination Repair

  1. Thoroughly wash and dry the contaminated area with Liquid Wash and Wax GM P/N 1052870, or equivalent.
  2. Clean the affected area with silicone, wax and grease remover.
  3. Remove and neutralize acidic residue by cleaning the contaminated areas with a mixture of baking soda and water (1 tablespoon of baking soda per 1 liter or 1 quart of water). Rinse thoroughly and dry the panel completely.
  4. Apply finesse-type polish with a foam panel. If damage has been repaired, remove any swirl marks with a dual action orbital polisher and foam pad. Refer to CLEARCOAT REPAIR SPECIFICATIONS - 3M PRODUCTS  or CLEARCOAT REPAIR SPECIFICATIONS - MEGUIAR PRODUCTS .
  5. If some damage remains, refer to SLIGHT CLEARCOAT DAMAGE - WET SANDING, FINESSE POLISHING .
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