Underbody Coating
UNDERBODY COATING:-
- Underbody coating means a coating labeled and formulated for application to wheel wells, inside of door panels or fenders, the underside of trunk or hood or underside of vehicle.
- It is usually a dense cladding applied uniformly to the undercarriage of the automobile.
- The main purpose of undercoating is to check rust especially in the body components like frame rails, internal body panels and other inner cavities that are not physically accessible but are prone to corrosion.
Purpose of Underbody coating:
- Vehicle underbody coating prevents paint from chipping.
- Acts as heat insulation.
- Reduces noise vibration harshness levels.
- Vehicle resale value might be affected if not taken care of.
Types of underbody coating:
- Asphalt based underbody coating
- Wax based underbody coating
- Polyurethane underbody coating
- Rubberized underbody coating
- Silencer Zinc coating
Pros:
- It provides a layer of protection against corrosion.
- It helps to reduce the interior noise.
- It can be applied to damaged areas.
- It will extend the life of vehicle.
- It can be self-applied.
Cons:
- It adds weight to the vehicle.
- It is less helpful if corrosion is already present.
- An underbody coating is not impervious to damage.
- It must be reapplied for every 3 - 5 years for better results.
- It works best on new vehicles.