Underbody Coating
Underbody Coating
Underbody coating is the process in which a layer of coating is applied to the bottom of the car to protect it against corrosion i.e rust , wear and tear also in some cases to protect it against scratches due to vibrations. These coatings can be of various types and thicknesses depending on the car and the manufacturer could be also applied after market nowadays as the awareness about the coating the body and unerbody is increasing.
Types of unerbody Coating
Rubberized underbody coating -
- Most commonly used
- Easy to apply
- Lasts long.
Wax based underbody coating -
- Most Affordable
- Lasts a few months only
- Absorbs moisture - prevents rust.
Asphalt based underbody coating -
- More effective than rubberized coating
- Used for maily heavy duty vehicles
- Difficult to apply - time consuming
Polyurethane underboddy coating -
- Bonds well with metal
- Can paint over it
- Closes small gaps in the under body
Purposes of Underbody coating
- Rust prevention - One of the most important feature of this coating , for the matter of fact any coating on an automotive body is to prevent it from the rusting increasing the life of the vehicle along with its strength.
- Absorbs Noise - As we know a huge amount o fnoise can travel from underbody to the cabin and to stop or reduce or decrease the noise from the underbody this coating is applied
- Reinforcement - From scratches and part failure due to rockchips , scraping and small pebbles etc.