Underbody Coating

UNDER BODY COATING:

Under body coating is an process which is used to prevent the corrosion of an automobile under body material. the coating will be applied uniformly.

it also protects parts like internal body panels, frame rails and other inner cavities that are not physically accessible but are prone to corrosion.Underbody coating can also reduce wear and tear

Under body coating is important because the car’s underbody is exposed to the most wear and tear caused by muddy water, potholed roads, stones and other obstacles on the road

Rubberized Underbody Coating

This is generally thought of as the best underbody coating for your car. It preserves the underbody well, protecting it from scratches. Applying this to the undercarriage is not much of a hassle either.

Wax Based Underbody Coating

This more or less ephemeral undercoating will wear away in a few months’ time. On the upside, wax based undercoating puts up a big fight against moisture. It is also the most affordable option out there.

Asphalt Based Automotive Undercoating

Best suited for lorries, trucks and large vehicles this provides a greater degree of protection compared to rubber based coatings. However, asphalt based coatings contain little amounts of rubber for sound insulation purposes. The process of applying this coating is a bit time consuming though.

Polyurethane Underbody Coating

This coating closes up splits and fractures on the underbody of the vehicle. It offers up good protection against corrosion and also bonds with the metal. Unlike in the case of asphalt-based coating, you can paint over the polyurethane coating.

Advantages of Under body coating

prevent rust

absorb noise

reinforcement

increase car life

Disadvantages of under body coating

increase the body weight

cost is high

require more maintanance