Underbody Coating

Underbody caoting

Underbody coating is usually a dense cladding applied uniformly to the undercarriage of the automobile. It is normally sprayed or painted on when the car is just out of the dealership and is clean.

The main purpose of undercoating is to check rust especially in the body components like frames rails along with other exposed metals parts. Underbody coating can also wear and tear.

In Indian roads car underbody is prone to rust easily as because of seasonal and humid conditions.

Types of Underbody coating –

1. Rubberized under body 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 undercarriage is not much of a hassle either.

2. This – more- less – ephemeral undercoating will wear away in a few months time. On the upside, wax based underbody coating puts up a big fight against moisture. It is also the most affordable option out there.
3. Asphalt based underbody coating –

Best suited for lorries, trucks and large vehicles this provide a greater degree of protection compared to rubber based coating. However , asphalt based coating contain little amout of rubber for sount insulation purpose. The process of applying this coating is a bit time consuming though.

4. Polyurethane underbody coating- this coating closes up splits and fractures on the underbody of the vehicles. 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.

Pros of underbody coating-

1. Fight rust
2. Absorb noise
3. Reinforcement
4. Prolongs car life

Con’s of underbody coating-

1. It’s less helpful if corrosion is already present.
2. It works best on new cars.
3. A thirds party vehicles underbody coating may void warranty.
4. It adds weight to vehicle.
5. It’s not impervious to damage.