Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Rail Dust Damage Repair
Warning: Refer to Eye Protection Warning in the Preface section.
Note: If rail dust has penetrated into the basecoat, the panel requires refinishing. Ensure all the rail dust has been removed prior to refinishing or the rust spots will return.
Rail dust damage comes from the tiny iron particles produced from the friction between the train wheels and the track. It can also be deposited on vehicles if stored near any operation producing iron dust (i.e., steel ore yards). This dust can either lay on top of, or embed into the paint surface. It is usually diagnosed as bumps in the paint surface or rust colored spots in the paint.
- Move the vehicle to a cool shaded area and ensure the vehicle surfaces are cool during the removal process.
- Thoroughly wash the repair area with a GM approved Liquid Wash and Wax kit
- Wipe the area dry.
- Clean the affected area with silicone, wax and grease remover.
- Perform the removal process according to the manufacturer's directions of the type of repair material used (Gel Type Oxalic Acid or Clay Type Non-Acid Based). If, upon inspection, some particles are still present, the process may be repeated. If the damage has been repaired, complete the repair to the entire panel
- Polish the entire panel after the removal process. If small pits remain in the clearcoat after all of the damage has been repaired, refer to Clearcoat Repair without Repainting.
Paint Gauges
Paint thickness gauge. measure the total thickness of the vehicle finish. It
is important to accurately measure the thickness of the finish on
each vehicle as the thickness of the finish will vary ...
Other materials:
Engine Power Messages
ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED
This message displays when the vehicle's engine power is reduced.
Reduced engine power can affect the vehicle's ability to accelerate.
If this message is on, but there is no reduction in performance, proceed to your
destination. The performance may be reduced the ...
Front Floor Console Storage Tray Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the automatic or manual transmission control lever trim cover. Refer
to Automatic or Manual Transmission Control Lever
Trim Cover Replacement
Front Floor Console Storage Tray Screw (Qty: 2)
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Tighte ...
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants,
they are more likely to be seriously injured if they do not wear safety belts.
A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion should
be worn as low as possible, below the rounding, throughout ...
