Glossary / General

undercoating

9 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Undercoating is a special coating put on the bottom of cars to protect them from rust and damage. It's especially useful in places where there's a lot of salt on the roads in winter.

Technical Definition

Undercoating is a protective layer applied to the underside of a vehicle to prevent rust and corrosion, especially in areas prone to moisture and salt exposure. It can extend the life of the vehicle's body and components.

Hear It Discussed

"And he did, and the letter from Kia talks specifically about undercoding and corrosion issues, does not really mention anything about breaks per wheel anything that he was referring to."
Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - Classic Car Doctor - September 19, 2015 - Hour 2 Ron Ananian The Car Doctor 33:14

"...I completely understand that we're not from there right which we don't sure I mean but I think under coating is valuable..."
Car Wash Damaging Ceramic Coatings or Is It? Selling More Coatings Made Easy. Episode #924 Pints and Polishing Auto Detailing Podcast 41:25

"And I always tell anyone who buys a car get the underneath undercoated. [508.0s] Yeah, it's such a benefit. [511.0s] Yeah. I finally got my first car worth owning..."
ADAS and Electric Vehicles Are Changing Auto Repair | Marco Palumbo The Jaded Mechanic Podcast 08:06