Underbody Coating

UNDER-BODY COATING

Underbody coating is a thick cladding (typically made of rubber) that is placed uniformly to the car’s underside. When the automobile is fresh off the lot and spotless, it is usually sprayed or painted on. But it’s acceptable if you apply the undercoating after a couple of years. This is because it might protect the undercarriage from additional harm.

In Indian road conditions, a cars underbody is most prone to corrosion. Underbody coating provides long term protection from corrosion to car’s underbody. It also protects parts like internal body panels, frame rails and other inner cavities that are not physically accessible but are prone to corrosion.

Purpose

• Protection against corrosion
  Protection of car vital components like silencer,engine, numerous other wires and small engine components for different purposes in the car.
  Reduces NVH(Noise Vibration Harshness) levels
  Car underbody coating prevents paint from chipping
  Covering all the welded joints

Under body coating types

1. Rubeberized unsder body coating
2. Wax based under body coating
3. Asphalt based under body coating
4. Polyurethane under body coating

Pros

1.It provides a layer of protection against corrosion.

2. It will extend the life of your vehicle.

3. It can be applied to damaged areas.

4. It may help to reduce interior noise.

cons

1. It is less helpful if corrosion is already present.

2. It works best on new cars.

3. Most vehicles make it five years before corrosion begins to show.

4. It adds weight to the vehicle.

5. An undercoating is not impervious to damage.