Underbody Coating
UNDERBODY COATING.
A Rubber based dense cladding which is applied to the Automobile Undercarriage.It's normally painted or sprayed on when the car is just out of dealership.The main purpose of underbody coating is to check rust, mainly on the body parts like rails ,frame along with other exposed metal parts.
Also it can reduce wear and tear.
Types of UnderBody Coating:
- Rubberized Underbody Coating: This type of coating can preserve the underbody well protecting it from scratches.
- Wax Based Underbody Coating: Affordable option; But it wears away in a few months and also its effective against moisture.
- Asphalt based Underbody Coating: Generally applied to trucks and large vehicles and provide greater protection compared to rubber based underbody coating.But contains small amount of rubber for sound insulation.The process of applying is time consuming.
- Polyurethane UnderBody Coating: This coating covers up splits and fractures in the underbody.Better bonding with the metal and provides good protection against corrosion.
Pros:
- Fights Rust.
- Absorbs Noise.
- Reinforcement.
- Prolongs Vehicle Life.
Cons:
- Only works best on new cars.
- Adds a little weight to your vehicle.
- For better results it must be coated after a regular interval of at least three years.