Underbody Coating
UNDERBODY COATING
It is commonly applied to cehicles that are used in wet and salty environments ,it also absorbs mst of the moisture,grime,salt,and other chemicals which your vehicles comes into contact with on the road.Underbody coating occurs on the outside of tehh undercarriage of your car.Underbody coating also applied as a liquid,sprayed or brushed and then allow to dry.it protect the axle,engine,brake system,suspension and floorboards.Underbody coating can also be sprayed on all type of car ,truck or SUV.by using underbodycoating is reduce the level of damage your car has the extent to which protect its underbody.
There are 6 types of underbody coating , they are
- Wax Based Undercoaating
- Rubberized Undercoating
- Polyurethane Undercoating
- Asphalt Based Undercoating
- Water-Based Undercoating
- Petroleum Based Undercoating
1.WAX BASED UNDERCOATING
It is the preferred undercarriage coating for cars often drive on highways and normal roads.It provides as Guard for cars in fairly moist regions.
ADVANTAGES
- Flow into seams to guard any exposed and prone surfaces are protected
- The most inexpensive undercoating
- Available in spray guy or aerosol can.
DIS-ADVANTAGES
- Wears off quick
- It does not really dry
- Reapplied yearly once
- wear and tear start to show
2.RUBBERIZED UNDERCOATING
Ideal for cars driveb in rough terrain ,it is used and this underboduy coating involes appling a rubber agent to the underbelly tio protect and cushion it against dust and moisture.It can also applied around wheel well and quaarter pamels.
ADAVANTAGES
- Easy to apply
- Quickly applied
- Provide satisfied protection.
- safe to apply
- Simpliest way to apply.
DIS-ADVANTAGES
- Trapped air may form dust.
3.POLYURETHANE UNDERCOATING
It comes in canisters ready to be loaded into a spray gun and sprayed to guard the underbody of your vehicle.The Polyurethane used products like a high quality and durable material that is perfect for all weather condition.
ADVANTAGES
- Easily and Quickly applicable
- It ha slong life
- It is resistant to wear and tear
- Qucik and simple to remove
DIS-ADVANTAGES
- Require time-consuming etching with promer to bare metals
- Better adherence,needs undercarriage preparation before application.
4.ASPHALT-BASED UNDERCOATING
It has most damage resistance properties.Although, it is ideal for trucks,military and all terrain vehicles and also protect your car,truck,motorcycle,and heavy machinery from the elements.It is best for endurance vehicles that have to undergo heavt road use.Its available from professional service shop.
ADVANTAGES
- Protect from dirt,rust and corrosion
- Its life time is 2 years.
- Provide extra durability as it is the strongest and thickest undercoaing.
DIS-ADVANTAGES
- It takes time to harden
- It takes more cure time than the other 3 types
- It is limited warranty
- It is only best for trucks and heavy vehicles
5.WATER BASED UNDERCOATING
It is protective layer that helps your car stay protected from harch weather condition.It is made from an advanced polymer and that is non-toxic and environmentally friendly.The product can be applied to any surface ,including metal,plastic,rubber and glass.It will protect you from rust ,saltand mositure.This undercoating provides a protective that lasts for only a year depending on where you drive.
ADVANTAGES
- Thin-set,it takes a short time to dry
- can be done at home
DIS-ADVANTAGES
- It is not durable
- It cannot repel ice and water like pertoleun based undercoating.
6.PETROLEUM BASED UNDERCOATING
It is a heavy, viscous oil -based liquid product that provides an effective barrier against moisture and corrosion.The liquid dries and hardens to provides tough,durable,and long lasting protection against mositure and corrosion.This product is typically applied to the undercarriage of automobiles,trucks, and other vehicles.
ADVANTAGES
- Has greater deflective abilities for road salts and grime
- repel ice and water because of its petroleum base
DIS-ADVANTAGES
- Requires annual replacements