under body coating

UNDER BODY COATING

Underbody Coating is a thixotropic corrosion preventive which provides long-term resistance against corrosion and abrasion even under difficult conditions. When the solvents have evaporated, a tough, elastic, waxy protective film remains on the sheet metal, giving a high degree of protection. In Indian road conditions, a cars underbody is most prone to corrosion. Underbody coating provides long term protection from corrosion to car’s underbody. It also protects parts like internal body panels, frame rails and other inner cavities that are not physically accessible but are prone to corrosion.

Benefits of Undercoating

• Minimizes Sound: It minimizes the sound from underneath the car resulting a noiseless, smooth driving experience.
  
  • Heat Insulation: It insulates the interior of the car from extreme temperatures from beneath the vehicle providing a comfortable cabin experience.
  
  • Anti-chipping property: If any stone hits the coating it does not get chipped away hence protects the underbody from exposure to water..
• Reduce road noise. A vehicle’s undercarriage gets noisier as time goes by due to rust and wear. Most undercoats are formulated to seal all the nooks and crannies on the undercarriage that typically lead to road noise.
• Add an extra layer of protection. An undercoat typically acts as an additional layer of protection from mold, moisture, dust, and rot. It also protects your vehicle from dents, scratches, and paint chips.

Types of Vehicle Undercoating

RUBBERIZED UNDERCOATING

Rubberized undercoating is easy to apply, and generally offers the best protective coating for your car’s undercarriage. It cushions surfaces against moisture, rust, dings, and dents. Rubberized undercoating is safe to use on quarter panels and wheel wells and dries with a soft rubbery finish.

ASPHALT-BASED UNDERCOATING

Asphalt-based undercoating offers a higher level of protection suitable for large trucks, recreational vehicles, and heavy machinery. It’s formulated with some bits of rubberized material to aid in noise reduction. It offers extra protection against chips and moisture but is not paintable and, therefore, only suitable for undercarriages.

POLYURETHANE UNDERCOATING

Polyurethane coating is easy to apply and works by sealing up cracks and seams. The compound displaces salt and moisture and protects the unoxidized metal from rust. It’s often sold in canisters that are ready to preload into an application gun. It, however, requires some surface prep work before application, like degreasing, and applying an etching primer to the bare metal.

WAX OR PARAFFIN-BASED UNDERCOATING

Wax or paraffin-based undercoating sprays are the cheapest and quickest options available. However, their results don’t last long, and you may have to apply a fresh coat after only a few months. In addition, the wax isn’t very adhesive on a metal surface. Its main advantage is that it. seeps quickly into cracks and seams, and offers moderate protective properties against moisture.