Underbody Coating

What is underbody coating?

Well underboady coating for car is a very must and necessary process to protect the underbody of the car. Generally, underbody coating means provide long term production from corresion to car's underbody. So many people buy car to make therie dream come true. They take very big effort to take care of the new car. They clean the car daily, wash it weekly even in tight schudel in day to day life. They take these effort to protect the upper body from dust, scratch, dent, colour fade and any phycial damage. Like wise the underbody also as to be protected.

Why we should protect the underbody of the car?

Just like the upper surface of the car, the underbody also exposed to rainwater. Considering our country, we could find multiple roads clogged with water in rainy season. In this suitation the underbody get directly exposed to water which can possibly lead to formation of rust on the underbody. So its a wise idea to protect the under body of the car with an anti - rust coating.

So anti - rust coating protect the car parts like chassis, internal body panel, fram rails and internal cavity that are not physically accessible.

Benifits of underbody coating

Prevent from stone chiping:

In our indian road there are thousands of stones. While we drive on these road these stones constanly get hitting the undrbody of the car. Like as said early the underbody parts like chassis, fram rails are made of sheet metals whlie driving these parts may get scratched and may damaged. In this case the underbody bare matel directly expose to air which will soon result in rust and if it is unnoticed the rust get spread to large area. The ultimate aim of underbody coating is to built a thick elastic layer which could not be easily chipped of by stone.

Environment Influence:

Once we take the car from showroom the car is exposed to environment. Enviroment means expose to differnt climatic changes. Hot roads in summer, forzen roads in winter and slipper roads in rainy season. On the other hand we take car for many trip and tour. While we go for trip near sea or beach side underbody is exposed to salt contained air which will speed the corrossion. while the underbody is coated with stong thick and tight anti rust coating, this layer act as a barrier to prevent this external substance to affect the car underbody metal.

Noise reduction:

The underbody coating act as a thick elastic coating covering the whole underbody which could act a good damper material, significantly reduce the vibration of the sheet metal and reduce the noise inside the car. This result in noiseless and smooth driving experience

What are the types of underboady coating?

1. Rubberized underbody coating:

• It is very easy to apply and provide good protection from dust, moisture and scratch.
• It is easy to apply and also easy to remove.
• It is best type of coating in both cost wise and applying.

2. Wax base coating;

• This is a ephemeral coating which will wear away in few months time.
• On the other hand wax based coating fight against moisture.
• It is also a more affordable option there.
• It is perfect for trucks,traliers and RVs

3. Asphalt base automotive undercoating:

• Best suite for lorries, truck and large vechiles.
• This provide great degree of protection than rubber based coating.
• The process of applying this coating is bit time consuable.

4. Polyurethane underbody coating:

• This coating closes the up splites and fractures on the underbody of the vehicle.
• It offers good protection against corrosion and bond with metals.

Product used for underbody coating in current market:

• Uniwax.
• 3M
• ABRO

Pros:

• It provide a thick elastic layer of protection from rust and corrosion.
• It provied extra life and value for the vehicle.
• It can be applied to any area under the body of car.
• It provide great protection to internal parts of the car.
• It gives good driving experience in the cabiin compartment by reducing noise from the bottom of the car.
• This layer will not get chiped of easily.
• The process of applying is easy.

Cons:

• It will not clear the already exsisting rust or coorrosion.
• It adds weight to car.
• It works effectivily on new only.
• It must be re-apply for every 4-5 years, it is not permenent.
• Generally the cost of underbody coating is expensive.