| Characteristics |
Asphalt-based Products |
Total Coat® Undercoating |
| Application |
Underbody asphalt |
Underbody plasticization |
| Chemical base |
Oil/Rubber/Asphalts |
Synthetic plastic polymers |
| Colour & Finish |
Matte black |
Semi-gloss dark black |
| Vapours |
Solvents/ thinners/ VOC’s |
Water (free of VOC’s) |
| Health risks |
Breathing, eyes & skin irritation |
None |
| Resistance to gas, thinners & solvents |
Low |
Medium |
| Resistance to acids |
Low |
High |
| Application thickness required |
1 to 3 mm |
0.5 to 1 mm |
| Resistance to impacts (gravelometer) |
Poor |
Very high |
| Adherence |
Poor |
Very high |
| Corrosion resistance |
Poor |
Very high (336 hrs of salt water spray)* |
| Decorative use on exterior surfaces of vehicle. |
Unsuitable |
Yes |
| Elasticity |
Poor |
High |
| Flexibility |
High |
Very high |
| Soundproofing |
Poor |
Excellent |
| Can be painted over |
No |
Yes (100% paintable) |
| Cleaning of work area and tools |
Use of solvents or thinners |
Just use water |
| Odour |
Solvent or thinners |
None |
| OEM approved |
No |
Yes |
| Durability |
Limited on use |
2 years to lifetime |
| Application yield |
6 to 10 liters per vehicle |
2 to 4 kilograms per vehicle |
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