Underbody Coating

Underbody Coatings:

• 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.
• The underbody coating helps in protection from dust and moisture. And also plays an important role in protecting the underbelly of a car from the damaging during mansoon.

Purpose/Benifits :

• 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 underneath from exposure to water.

Different types of underbody coating:

Underbody coatings are categorised into various types based on the type of mterial used and also the cost of the material.

1. Rubberized underbody coating: These coatings are easy to apply and offer sound- cushioning as well as protection from dust, moisture and dents. the coatings are safe even to use on wheel wells and quarter panels and when it is dried, it forms a soft rubbery finish that prevents rust and moisture seep.
2. Polyurethane underbody coating: This type of undercoating is a lit a bit quicker and easy to apply. This type of undercoating often comes in a canister ready to preload into application gun. This type of undercoating always requires surface preparations before applying.
3. Wax or paraffin-based underbody coating: Wax or paraffin-based undercoating will be the cheapest and quickest option available in the market. But these coatings last only for one year of duration.
4. Asphalt-based underbody coating: The above-mentioned undercoating is mainly used for light commercial vehicles. For vehicles such as trucks, buses, vans etc. asphalt-based undercoating is used for sufficient protection against rock chips and moisture. These asphalt-based undercoatings have a little bit of rubberised material that set up firmly and also helps in reduction in noise.

Pros and Cons of using an underbody coating:

Pros:

1. Rust Prevention
2. Protection against debris
3. Sound Reduction
4. Easier maintenance of the car(vehicle)

Cons:

1. High cost
2. Damage during application
3. Added weight