Cobra body undercoating

[COBRA_DUDE]

Aside from addtional weight, any issues with Linux undercoating underside of Cobra body? Any issues with engine heat ? Additional stiffness in the body as well...any other concerns?



Steve

[FritoBandito]

:D Had me running all over the Internet trying to figure out what "linux" undercoating was. I assume you mean Line-x right?

[3kcarbon]

I put bedliner on mine as a sealer as well as some protection. I don't see any stiffness to gain and minimal weight gain. The heavy professional stuff would be a lot more protection and weight.

[Movieman]

:D Had me running all over the Internet trying to figure out what "linux" undercoating was. I assume you mean Line-x right?
Me too.. I had this image of someone trying to mix up an operating system for a PC and paint it on a car..:D

[COBRA_DUDE]

:D Had me running all over the Internet trying to figure out what "linux" undercoating was. I assume you mean Line-x right?

Sorry...meant Line X (spray truck bed liner)...

[jlfernan]

I just used rubberized undercoating and it seems to have worked out fine.

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[NICK C]

Did you have to do any prep work? I would imagine the fiber glass would be a good surface to adhere to. How was it sprayed on, rotisserie or on its back? What kind of cost was incurred. I've thought it would be a great idea. Thanks.

[edwardb]

Did you have to do any prep work? I would imagine the fiber glass would be a good surface to adhere to. How was it sprayed on, rotisserie or on its back? What kind of cost was incurred. I've thought it would be a great idea. Thanks.

From what I understand, most flip it over and brush/roll the material into place. The stuff is pretty messy. I don't think you would want to spray it. As long as it's relatively clean, should stick like crazy to the fiberglass. My painter did my undercoat after the basic body work was done, but before final color and clear. He didn't want to take a chance on any bleed-through to the final paint. He also put several extra coats in the wheel wells. I think this is pretty common as well. This is where you really want the protection from rock hits, etc. This is what it looked like before flipped back over and final paint steps completed. This was included in my overall paint cost, so I don't know how much it specifically cost.

4761

[Raceral]

I gotta ask why? If its for rock nicks etc.. look under the fenders of Mercedes.. its like a indoor outdoore carpet. That stuff really workd good.

[edwardb]

I gotta ask why? If its for rock nicks etc.. look under the fenders of Mercedes.. its like a indoor outdoore carpet. That stuff really workd good.

What is the question? Maybe the comparison isn't exactly the same... These cars are fiberglass, and the main purpose is to prevent a star or crack through to the painted surface. Different from most Mercedes fenders. A secondary benefit is some sound deadening and uniform appearance.

[Crawleyscobra]

I washed the underside of the body, let it dry, and rolled on Herculiner. One thing I wish I had done was to tape off a 1" strip on all of the edges. This makes sanding easier on those areas.

[Jeff Kleiner]

I did the underside of my Mk3 with Rhinoliner; works well but what a mess! I just completed a Mk4 and decided to try Duplicolor Bed Armor; works well but what a mess! End result is the same but I give the nod to Duplicolor simply because the mess can be cleaned up with water rather than xylene. Wear old clothes when applying it and plan on throwing them away when you're done :)

Jeff