How Long After Undercoating Application Can You Drive Away?
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After the undercoating application, it's advisable to let it sit for one to two hours until it's mostly dry before driving away. Keep the undercarriage dry for three days. Here's a detailed explanation of undercoating: 1. Undercoating is a rust-proofing treatment for a car's undercarriage. Don't be misled by the term 'armor'—it's essentially a high-tech adhesive rubberized asphalt coating that can be sprayed onto exposed metal parts of the vehicle, such as the undercarriage, wheel wells, fuel tank, and lower body panels. It forms a durable, elastic protective layer that shields against impacts from flying stones and gravel, as well as prevents corrosion from humid weather, thereby better protecting the vehicle. 2. Its functions can be summarized as rust-proofing, anti-corrosion, noise reduction, and impact resistance. The primary benefits of undercoating are impact and corrosion resistance. While driving, gravel and stones kicked up from the road can hit the undercarriage, and when traversing uneven roads or speed bumps, scraping the undercarriage is common. Undercoating effectively absorbs these impacts to prevent damage. In humid climates, the undercarriage is prone to water accumulation and corrosion, leading to rust and damage. Undercoating covers exposed metal, creating a protective barrier that isolates it from external elements. Additionally, much of the noise heard inside the car while driving comes from the undercarriage, and undercoating can help reduce this noise to some extent.
