Underbody Coating
Underbody Coating
Underbody coating is a dense cladding (often based on rubber) applied uniformly to the undercarriage of the automobile. It is normally sprayed or painted on when the undercarriage is clean and is rust and dirt free. It can prevent further damage to the undercarriage even if the process is done after some years of use. You just have to make sure that the underbody is absolutely clean and free from dirt, grease and rust.
The main purpose of undercoating is to check rust especially in the body components like frame rails along with other exposed metal parts in the undercarriage. Underbody coating can also reduce wear and tear.
Types of Underbody Coating
- Rubberised coating:
- Long lasting
- Protects from scratches.
- No hassle in applying the coat
- Wax based coating
- Wears away in a few months’ time
- Most affordable option
- Best protection against moisture
- Asphalt based automotive coating
- Used in trucks &lorries
- Better protection than rubber coating
- Some amount of rubber mixed for sound insulation
- Process of application time consuming
- Polyurethane coating
- Closes up splits and fractures in the underbody
- Good protection against rust
- Bonds with metal
- Paint over coating possible
Advantages of Underbody Coating
- Fights Rust
- Absorbs noise
- Prolong cars’ life