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Old Dec 18, 2008 | 07:34 PM
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Do you recommend that I reapply the undercoating to the body when it comes time to repaint??? There is a gummy coating in some areas of the car such as the wells and engine compartment. Its a hot rod so I can deviate a bit from stock. Would it be better to just paint the underside black, or reapply the protective coating???
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Old Dec 18, 2008 | 07:54 PM
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I think we will use truck bed liner in the wheel wells when the time comes. It should provide adequate protection from rocks that are bound to hit.
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Old Dec 18, 2008 | 10:00 PM
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you only need a little bit on the wheel wells to protect the paint on the outside. there is no need for any on any other part of the car.
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I personally would not reapply it. That's just me.
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Old Dec 19, 2008 | 01:17 AM
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The only spots I would re-undercoat are the wheel wells. No sense in undercoating the bottom of your car or the engine compartment. Two or three cans of the 3M or SEM will get the job done.

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