Is it worth undercoating a new Yaris? - Toyota Yaris Forums

tacsnier · 06-07-2007, 03:55 PM

Is it worth undering coating a new Yaris? Why?... btw I live in Canada, so in winter we get salt on the road... although I am trying to save every penny, but if its something worth doing before I pick up my car then I will get it done... thanks for your opinions!

Rizzo · 06-07-2007, 04:02 PM

I live in Northern BC and they did it automatically. From the description I'm sort of happy they did, because not only does it protect against the rock, ice chunks, salt, etc, but it (allegedly) makes the ride a bit quieter on not-so-smooth highways. And it definitely keeps some warmth in.

Vervepipes · 06-07-2007, 04:29 PM

get it done when it's brand new so there is no dirt or chips yet that can make it less effective if you choose to do it in the future

kaboom · 06-07-2007, 09:23 PM

Generally modern cars do not need undercoating. Underbodies are lined with bitumic compounds. Also - due to usage of galvanized sheet metal, there's no need to do "oil spray". Hope it helps.

Violin · 06-08-2007, 07:11 AM

Consumer Reports advises against it.

blacksan · 06-08-2007, 09:02 AM

We always undercoated new cars when I was a kid to protect against corrosion. With new manufacturing techniques/metal finishes it is not necessary. It will dampen interior noise to some degree in certain applications, but you also risk trapping moisture causing moisture. If you want to darken the inner fender well I would be more prone to a thorough cleaning and flat black paint application myself.

Doc Zaius · 06-08-2007, 09:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blacksan

... but you also risk trapping moisture causing moisture.

Oooooooh..!! Moisture causing moisture! Sounds cyclical!!

(Sorry!

)

blacksan · 06-08-2007, 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doc Zaius

Oooooooh..!! Moisture causing moisture! Sounds cyclical!!

(Sorry!

)

Not enough coffee yet, I meant to say moisture causing corrosion. Dam you sharp witted morning dwellers!

Thotprawsis · 06-10-2007, 08:05 PM

Put the money into sound deadening. You'll get improved stereo performance.

YarisTom73 · 06-11-2007, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Thotprawsis

Put the money into sound deadening. You'll get improved stereo performance.

For sound deadening, tear off those inner panels and slather copious amounts of DynaMat or something like that. That's the most effective way to soundproof.

Of course, noone said that was the cheapest...

grampi · 06-12-2007, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by YarisTom73

For sound deadening, tear off those inner panels and slather copious amounts of DynaMat or something like that. That's the most effective way to soundproof.

Of course, noone said that was the cheapest...

Who's noone?

petesimac · 06-12-2007, 11:03 PM

TLyttle · 06-13-2007, 08:52 PM

Noone is they's cousin... as in "they"say.

06-07-2007, 03:55 PM	#1
tacsnier Drives: Yaris Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 35	Is it worth undercoating a new Yaris? Is it worth undering coating a new Yaris? Why?... btw I live in Canada, so in winter we get salt on the road... although I am trying to save every penny, but if its something worth doing before I pick up my car then I will get it done... thanks for your opinions!

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Rizzo View User's Garage Drives: 2007 5-Door Hatchback Join Date: May 2007 Location: British Columbia Posts: 40	I live in Northern BC and they did it automatically. From the description I'm sort of happy they did, because not only does it protect against the rock, ice chunks, salt, etc, but it (allegedly) makes the ride a bit quieter on not-so-smooth highways. And it definitely keeps some warmth in.

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Vervepipes CowCountry Hornet Handler Drives: '08 Sedan Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Halifax, NS Posts: 176	get it done when it's brand new so there is no dirt or chips yet that can make it less effective if you choose to do it in the future

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kaboom Drives: 2007 silver yaris sedan Join Date: May 2007 Location: ohio Posts: 95	Generally modern cars do not need undercoating. Underbodies are lined with bitumic compounds. Also - due to usage of galvanized sheet metal, there's no need to do "oil spray". Hope it helps.

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