Underbody Coating

UNDER BODY COATING

CHALLENGE - 2

- MAYANK TIWARI

# DIFFERENT TYPES OF UNDERBODY COATING IN DETAIL :

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 forms a soft rubbery finish that prevents further rust and moisture seep.

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.

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.

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 CAUS :

PROS- 1. PROTECTION AGAINST COROSSION AND RUST.

2. EXTEND THE LIFE OF VEHICLE

3. COVER SMALL DAMAGES

4. YOU CAN DO IT YOURSELF

5. REDUCE NOISE INSIDE YOUR CAR

CONS- 1.IT'S NOT EFFECTIVE ON CARS WITH CORROSION

2. IT MAKES YOUR VEHICLE HEAVIER

3. YOUR VEHICLE'S WARRANTY MIGHT BE VOIDED

4. IT CAN BE DAMAGED AND IS EXPENSIVE ALSO.