Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Water Hose Test
Note: Use a water hose without the nozzle attached.
- Have an assistant inside of the vehicle i 1. n order to locate the leak.
- Begin testing at the base of the window or the windshield.
- Slowly move the hose upward and across the top of the vehicle.
Waterleak Test Preparation
GM vehicles are designed to operate under normal environmental
conditions.
The design criteria for sealing materials and components takes into
consideration the sealing forces required to w ...
Air Hose Test
Caution: The air hose test should only be used on fully cured
urethane adhesive. Otherwise, damage to the urethane adhesive bead
could result in additional leaks.
Using a liquid detergent, ...
Other materials:
General Plastic Repair
Warning: In order to reduce the risk of personal injury when exposed
to toxic fumes while grinding, cutting, or applying repair material on
any type of sheet molded compound or RIM rigid plastic, observe the following
guidelines:
Work in a properly ventilated area
Apply protective cream t ...
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 ...
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 on each vehicle. Use a
paint gauge before the sanding process in order to accurately
measure how ...
