Under Chasis Protection For Rains

ramkya1 · 16th May 2008, 15:35

Hai TBHers,

With the rains approaching some questions on under body protection from rains.

1. What kind of paint is good for underchsais protection agains the rains?

2. How long does it last, meaning when do you have to re-paint it?

3. Does the engine room also need painting for rain protection?

Why the queston? When I bought Ford Fuson, Ford gave a black colour paint on the underchasis, they said its special, some formula known only to Ford, which is mixed with rubber. Lasted for whole 2 years without even getting scratched, it was pretty tough.

On my new scorpio, the M&M guys put some paint which has peeled off!!!!! They also said its the best in the world... bla.. bla...bla. but its of inferior quality.

My friendly neighbourhood mechanic said, he'd do the job with a fine black paint which will last for 3 years, said it will never peal off!!!!! He quoted for a Scorpio its 2K, for the Wagon R - 1200/- is this OK? Ford and M&M cost almost double this cost. I am very confused. What is best?

Thanks in advance for your guidance.

--Ramky

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iraghava · 16th May 2008, 15:53

I believe that for under body there is a rubber based coating manufactured by 3M/Wurth. That is the best in this application & I believe lasts quite a long time too.

ramkya1 · 16th May 2008, 15:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by iraghava

I believe that for under body there is a rubber based coating manufactured by 3M/Wurth. That is the best in this application & I believe lasts quite a long time too.

Tnx for that. What should it cost for a Scorp and for a Wagon R, approximate?

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Sreenivas · 16th May 2008, 16:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by ramkya1

Tnx for that. What should it cost for a Scorp and for a Wagon R, approximate?

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For SX4 it costed me 3k, with 3 years warranty and 4 inspection free, probably for Scorp should cost the same and its a 3M product

greenhorn · 16th May 2008, 17:35

it cost 3~4k when i got my car

n_aditya · 16th May 2008, 17:40

Paid 2.5k around 5 years back for the underbody coat for my esteem. Got it done at MASS. Was a 3M product and i guess it had a warranty period of 2-3 years.

Check this out : http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/techni...body-coat.html

Technocrat · 16th May 2008, 17:48

Hi,
Please continue the discussion at thread posted by Aditya

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16th May 2008, 15:35	#1
ramkya1 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Palakkad, Keral Posts: 1,826 Thanked: 431 Times View My Garage	Under Chasis Protection For Rains Hai TBHers, With the rains approaching some questions on under body protection from rains. 1. What kind of paint is good for underchsais protection agains the rains? 2. How long does it last, meaning when do you have to re-paint it? 3. Does the engine room also need painting for rain protection? Why the queston? When I bought Ford Fuson, Ford gave a black colour paint on the underchasis, they said its special, some formula known only to Ford, which is mixed with rubber. Lasted for whole 2 years without even getting scratched, it was pretty tough. On my new scorpio, the M&M guys put some paint which has peeled off!!!!! They also said its the best in the world... bla.. bla...bla. but its of inferior quality. My friendly neighbourhood mechanic said, he'd do the job with a fine black paint which will last for 3 years, said it will never peal off!!!!! He quoted for a Scorpio its 2K, for the Wagon R - 1200/- is this OK? Ford and M&M cost almost double this cost. I am very confused. What is best? Thanks in advance for your guidance. --Ramky =========== Last edited by ramkya1 : 16th May 2008 at 15:38.
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16th May 2008, 15:53	#2
iraghava Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhaiyyaland Posts: 8,033 Thanked: 265 Times View My Garage	I believe that for under body there is a rubber based coating manufactured by 3M/Wurth. That is the best in this application & I believe lasts quite a long time too.
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16th May 2008, 17:35	#5
greenhorn Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: KL-01 Posts: 7,745 Thanked: 4,402 Times View My Garage	it cost 3~4k when i got my car
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16th May 2008, 17:40	#6
n_aditya Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Namma Bengaluru Posts: 5,348 Thanked: 3,684 Times View My Garage	Paid 2.5k around 5 years back for the underbody coat for my esteem. Got it done at MASS. Was a 3M product and i guess it had a warranty period of 2-3 years. Check this out : http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/techni...body-coat.html Last edited by n_aditya : 16th May 2008 at 17:43.
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16th May 2008, 17:48	#7
Technocrat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: GTA Posts: 14,813 Thanked: 2,700 Times	Hi, Please continue the discussion at thread posted by Aditya Thread Closed
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