Underbody Coating
Underbody coating
Underbody coating is normally sprayed or painted on when the car is just out of the dealership and is clean. But even if you are getting the undercoating applied after a couple of years, it’s fine too. This is because it can prevent further damage to the undercarriage.
The main purpose of undercoating is to check rust especially in the body components like frame rails along with other exposed metal parts. Underbody coating can also reduce wear and tear.
Types of Undercoating
- Rubberized Underbody Coating
- Wax Based Underbody Coating
- Asphalt based Automotive Coating
- Polyurethane underbody coating
- Rubberized Underbody Coating
High protection against corrosion and stone impacts on car bodies, spoilers and the underbody of vehicles. Compatible with PVC.
- Wax Based Underbody Coating
Wax coating is a wax-based protector for metal. It has an anti-rust effect which protects the metal against weather influences, salt, water, weak acids and bases. Also applied for Thick Layers
- Asphalt Based Automotive Coating
Best for Heavy vehicles like lorries, trucks etc.. this provides a greater degree of protection compared to rubber-based coatings. However, asphalt-based coatings contain little amounts of rubber for sound-insulation purposes. The process of applying this coating is a bit time-consuming though.
- Polyurethane underbody coating
This Coating offers up good protection against corrosion and also bonds with the metal. Unlike in the case of asphalt-based coating, you can paint over the polyurethane coating. It closes up splits and fractures on the underbody of the vehicle.
Pro and cons of Underbody coating
The advancement in car underbody coatings has come about through the combined efforts of chemical research, formulation research and techniques of coatings application, simultaneously with development of newest construction solutions in the automobile industry.
Pros
- It provides a layer of protection against corrosion.
- It will extend the life of your vehicle.
- It can be applied to damaged areas.
- It can be self-applied.
- There are multiple undercoating methods that can be used.
- It may help to reduce interior noise.
Cons
- It is less helpful if corrosion is already present.
- It works best on new cars.
- It adds weight to the vehicle.
- It must be reapplied every 3 to 5 years for the best results.