Underbody Coating

A. Underbody Coating

Underbody coating is usually a dense cladding applied uniformly to the undercarriage of the automobile It is painted on when the car is just out of the dispatch.This is because it can prevent corrosion & further damage to the undercarriage.

B. Types of UC

1.Rubberized Underbody Coating

It preserves underbody nicely & protect it from scratches.

2.Wax Based Underbody Coating

It is Affordable and fight against moisture.

3.Asphalt Based Automotive Coating

It is used for large vehicles like lorries & trucks, this provides a greater degree of protection compared to rubber-based coatings. also contain little amounts of rubber for sound-insulation purposes. Comparatively it is time consuming process.

4.Polyurethane Underbody Coating

This coating closes up splits and fractures on the underbody of the vehicle. It offers up good protection against corrosion and also bonds with the metal. Unlike in the case of asphalt-based coating, one can paint over the polyurethane coating.

C. Pros & Cons

Pros Cons

1. Fight against rust 1. High Cost

2. Absorbs noise 2. Reduces over a time

3. Protecting the underbody from water, road debris, gravel and small pebbles

4. Enhance car's life