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Undercoating
The underside of a vehicle is exposed to dirt, debris, road salt, and other harsh substances. Over time these substances penetrate into small access areas, causing damage. Undercoating is designed to prevent rust and corrosion by stopping leaks and sealing out moisture on the underside of vehicles. It also acts as a protective barrier against the accumulation of dirt and debris.
Undercoating can be applied to either new or used vehicles as a protective layer. However, it is easiest and best to apply to new vehicles. When applying to used vehicles, ensure areas are precleaned, and rust and corrosion are treated as necessary before undercoating application.
GATOR SKIN is a rubberized undercoating spray that quickly seals cracks and patches, and lasts for years. GATOR SKIN dries to the touch in one hour to a wrinkled, jet black colour. Once dried, the GATOR SKIN undercoating can be painted using a solvent-based enamel. As a flexible coating, GATOR SKIN also deadens sound and reduces noise.
The time to apply the undercoating is dependent on the total surface area of the vehicle underside, and the intensity and amount of product required. Once undercoating is applied, the areas of application will contain a wrinkled, jet black, flexible coating that stops leaks and seals out moisture. After the undercoating has been applied, a solvent-based enamel colour of choice can be applied to the areas of application.
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AREAS OF APPLICATION
Underside of Vehicle
PRODUCTS USED
PRODUCTS USED
Detailing task 22: Undercoating
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Directions
STEP 1: PREPARE THE AREAS OF APPLICATION
Preclean the areas of application to ensure dirt, rust, and grease is removed. Use a cleaner degreaser, such as PURPLE POWER or D’LIMOKLEEN PLUS, at the correct dilution ratio to best remove all of the surface contaminants.STEP 2: APPLY THE UNDERCOATING
Shake the GATOR SKIN aerosol container well before use. Hold the aerosol can 30 cm (12 inches) from the area of application. Spray a thin even coat of the undercoating, GATOR SKIN, building up the areas of application until desired thickness is achieved.STEP 3: REMOVE OVERSPRAY AND REVIEW YOUR WORK
Use a SUPER SOL dampened cloth to remove the overspray. Review work. If necessary, repeat steps 2 to 3, to cover areas with undercoating at the desired thickness. GATOR SKIN is dry to the touch in one hour to a wrinkled, jet black colour. Once dry, paint over the area with a solvent-based enamel to the colour of choiceTips
- Once applied GATOR SKIN is dry to the touch in one hour to a jet black colour. It can then be painted with a solvent-based enamel to the colour of choice.
- To prevent clogging of the aerosol tip, turn the can upside down and depress the aerosol tip for 2 seconds periodically, then wipe the aerosol tip clean.
- Be sure to carefully read and follow all product instructions and precautions, on the product labels.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Use GATOR SKIN to quickly seal and patch the underside of a vehicle. GATOR SKIN is an auto body rubberized undercoating spray that is specially formulated to stop leaks and seal out moisture.
No, GATOR SKIN is not safe for body shop applications.
Preclean the areas of application to ensure dust, dirt, and grease is removed. Use a cleaner degreaser at the correct dilution ratio to best remove all surface contaminants.
To prevent clogging of GATOR SKIN’s aerosol tip, turn the can upside down and depress the aerosol tip for 2 seconds periodically, then wipe the aerosol tip clean.
Yes. Once applied GATOR SKIN is dry to the touch in one hour to a jet black colour. It can then be painted with a solvent based enamel to the colour of choice.