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Underbody Coating

UNDER-BODY COATING

  • Under body coating is applied in the under-carriage of the body at critical places like beams pillar joints and exposed metal surfaces.
  • In country like India underbody coat provides protection against moist and humid weather.
  • It also prevents wear and tear in under-carriage from road conditions .

TYPES OF UB COATING

  • Rubberized UB coat-

Suitable for small vehicles

It has a decent life and easy to apply

Good protection from UB scratches

  • Asphalt based UB coat-

Suitable for Trucks, Bus lorries

Application is difficult, better life than any other UB coat

Very minimal sound proofing

  • Wax Based UB Coat

Suitable for passenger vehicles

Application is easy, coating life is less

God moisture prevention properties .

  • Polyurethane UB Coat

Suitable for passenger vehicles

Application is easy, coating life good

Bonds to metal, provides sound proofing ,fills metal gap , reduces vibration

Can be covered with paint

PROS & CONS

  • Advantages

Reduces Wear and tear in under carriage

Reduces vibration and noise

Prevents rusting in critical points

  • Disadvantages

Adds additional cost in maintenance

Ineffective if not applied properly .

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