What is Car Armor?
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Car armor generally refers to the undercarriage armor of a vehicle. Car undercarriage armor involves spraying a high-tech adhesive rubber asphalt coating onto the vehicle's undercarriage, providing protection against impacts, rust, and noise reduction. The benefits of car armor are as follows: 1. Protection against sand and stone impacts: When driving on rough roads, sand and stones on the road surface can be flung up and continuously hit the undercarriage and wheel hubs. The undercarriage armor protects the original anti-rust paint and zinc coating of the undercarriage, preventing exposed metal from coming into contact with moisture and acid rain in the air, which can cause rust, effectively preventing rust from spreading rapidly and corroding the internal components of the vehicle. 2. Enhanced driving safety: A damaged undercarriage can lead to deformation of certain components, especially parts like the upper and lower control arms and tie rods, which are prone to deformation. Minor collisions can also cause slight leaks in components such as the oil pan or transmission pan. These deformations and leaks are not easily detectable but can severely impact driving safety. With undercarriage impact and rust protection, the undercarriage remains undamaged, ensuring safety. 3. Improved driving comfort: The elastic material used in undercarriage impact and rust protection provides a sealed treatment, increasing the stability of the vehicle while driving and significantly reducing noise from the vehicle and the road during travel.
The concept of vehicle armor stems from practical combat needs, initially involving welding steel plates onto military vehicles during World War I to protect against shrapnel. Today, it's entirely different. Civilian armored vehicles are primarily used for bank cash transport vehicles, diplomatic cars, or private vehicles in high-risk areas. It's not just about thickening steel sheets; modern armor incorporates layers of Kevlar fiber, ceramic composite panels, and bulletproof glass, capable of withstanding pistol or even rifle bullets. I've seen armored Land Cruisers in the Middle East with windows up to 6 cm thick and doors so heavy that standard hinges can't support them. Although driving these heavy vehicles increases fuel consumption by 30%, they can be lifesavers in critical moments—though they're hardly necessary for ordinary city use.
