Underbody Coating
Underbody coating:
- underbody coating is thickest resilient coating applied to the underbody of the car at required standard thickness after BIW design.
- It is a process to prevent underbody of a car from rust and corrosion, the coating will protect from rocks hiiting the underbody while driving on bad roads. underbody coating thickness standards varies from country to country and to measure this underbody coating, they are devices and devices are elcometer and composition analyser is niton.
Types of underbody coating:
- Rubberized underbody coating.
- Polyurethane underbody coating.
- Wax or paraffin underbody coating.
- Asphalt based underbody coating.
Rubberized underbody coating:
- it is a esay underbody coating process to apply and offer good cushion & protection against, dust & moisture. this process is a best protective measure against rust and moisture.
Polyurethane underbody coating:
- it is a sealant & it is used to coat underbody of a car little quicker & easier to apply.
- This type of coating requries a little bit more space prep work before applying sanding.
Wax or parraffin underbody coating:
- it is a cheapest and quickest underbody coating available to protect the undercarriage of the vehicle.
- And it also wax wearoffs so quickly and we have to give service and reapply it every year once.
Asphalt based underbody coating:
- Asphalt will provide a strong sufficient protection in underbody coating.
- It is used for large trucks and heavy machineries and provides a extra durability against rocks, chips & moisture.
- it need a bit extra time to cure compare to other three types of coating.
Underbody coating pros:
- Rust protection.
- Sound protection &
- Easy maintance.
Underbody coating cons:
- High cost &
- Risk of damage during application.