When you get a new vehicle, you want to keep it in top condition for as long as possible, and undercoating is a great way to do so. Vehicle undercoating will protect the underside of your vehicle from rust, damage and the harsh effects of salt, snow, and seasonal weather.
While dealerships upsell this vehicle undercoating service at a high price point, it’s actually quite easy to apply this same protection to your car yourself.
Inventory Express carries a large selection of bulk oil and lubrication products to help you keep your car protected from the elements at a more affordable price than dealership services or local service stations.
What is Vehicle Undercoating?
Vehicle undercoating, also known as car undercoating or automotive undercoating, is a thick rubberized coating that is sprayed underneath your car, on the frame of the vehicle. This heavy-duty rubberized compound is used to protect the undercarriage of your car. This creates a rust-proof layer on your car between exposed metal and salt, dirt and grime from the road. Since the undercoating protects metal from moisture and air, rust cannot form.
Oil spray, a specific type of vehicle undercoating, uses oil-based solutions to protect against rust by penetrating and coating rust-prone areas. This type of undercoating offers an additional layer of protection by keeping moisture and air away from metal surfaces, preventing rust formation.
What’s the Difference Between Vehicle Undercoating & Car Rustproofing?
There is a common misconception that automotive undercoating is the same as rustproofing, but they are in fact quite different.
Vehicle Undercoating
Vehicle undercoating is more specific to the frame of your vehicle, protecting against moisture, chemicals and stone wear-and-tear that can cause long-term damage.
Car Rustproofing
Rust proofing, on the other hand, aims at protecting the body of your vehicles. The rustproofing spray is sprayed on either by drip oil spray or a dripless oil spray – each has their own benefits, depending on what you are protecting against.
Why is Undercoating So Important for Vehicles?
An undercoat for your car or for other applications can provide significant protection to the underside of your vehicle that typically gets missed during regular maintenance or can be missed by regular rainwater. Undercoating will protect the exposed parts of your vehicle from heat, stress, grime and damaging rust from forming.
Bulk Vehicle Undercoating Delivery
For more information about vehicle undercoating, oil spray, and lubrication products contact the professionals at Inventory Express at 519-473-5072. We proudly deliver high quality lubricants and rust-proofing solutions throughout Southwestern Ontario.