Underbody Coating

UNDERBODY COATING

The underbody of our car is always exposed to irregular roads,stones etc., where we will not be aware as we will be enjoying our ride in the cabin.One should prevent one's own car before it undergoes something dangerous.

Underbody coating is a process of coating the bottom of the car where it is vulnerable to corrosion. In indian roads, bottom of the car are very likely to corrode due to the condition of the road as it is very important to coat one's own car to prevent the corrosion. Underbody coating also absorbs some vibration created by the car engine where it gives a noiseless smooth driving experience.

There are four types of Underbody coating process namely:

• Rubberized underbody coating
• Wax based underbody coating
• Polyurethane underbody coating
• Asphalt based underbody coating

Below is the picture before and after underbody coating process:

BEFORE AFTER

Process of underbody coating:

• Cleaning the underbody
• Applying Primer(Adhesive)
• Undercoating

Advantages:

• The coat is not worn away if it is chipped by any stone or any particle
• Prevents from corrosion
• Absorbs noise

Disadvantages:

• Quite expensive.

It is ok to spend some money which is worth a while rather than to replace the car.

Conclusion:

Concluding that underbody coating/sealant is very essential for each car.