Underbody Protection
MOT Advisory? Spotted some surface rust underneath? Prevent Rust or Corrosion from growing!
Has your MOT Tester advised to get the underside of your vehicle protected? Or do you just want to protect the underside of your daily drive from the harsh winters?
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Rust or corrosion can cause a hole heap of trouble, there is no easy way to get rid of it... but you can take measures to prevent it!
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Here at SW Autoworx we offer a range of different options when it comes to the prevention of rust. We have varying methods of preperation, purpose built facilities so that the coatings can be applied inside and left to cure inside to ensure maximum protection.
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Take a look below at our different packages or contact us directly to discuss your requirements in more detail.
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Inspection -
Underbody Inspection - £80 Plus VAT
Includes a quick wash of the underside of the vehicle, this is then put on the ramp for inspection.
We will provide photos and a video for your review and provide a written review and recommendation which will be provided within 5 working days.
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Annual Inspection - post coating installation - £40 Plus VAT
Recommended for Stage 1 and 2 Packages - We can then advise accordingly to rebook for reapplication or provide details on the condition.
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PLEASE NOTE NEITHER OF THESE PACKAGES ARE A SAFETY INSPECTION. We simply provide our advice on what we believe the underbody condition is and recommend what service would be most suitable. If we spot something we feel is unsafe, we will advise of this BUT we are not MOT Testers and this should then be swiftly taken to a mechanic or MOT Tester for inspection and fixing. By booking this service, you accept that these are our terms and we do not take responsibility should something unsafe be found.
Stage 1 - Underbody Protection Package
Price - From £250 Plus VAT
Coating Life - Approx 6-8 months
Time vehicle required for - Approx 1 day
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Our Stage 1 Underbody Protection Package utilises a purified, premium Lanolin based product which includes deeper anti-corrosive agents, includes ceramic properties to reject water/dirt. Great to top up existing protection or as a totally new level of protection.
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Safe on plastics, rubbers etc and can actually nourish those areas plus it offers deep rust/corrosion penetration.
Stage 2 - Underbody Protection Package
Price - From £495 Plus VAT
Coating Life - Approx 12-24 Months
Time vehicle required for - Approx 1 - 2 days
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Our Stage 2 Underbody Protection Package utilises a glass reinforced lacquer enhanced with anti-corrosives or a Bilt Hamber Extreme Anti-Corrosive Wax depending on the vehicle. Both options offers more of a short-medium term life. The lacquer has high creep and absorbs extremely well into corrosion to force our air and moisture and thus vastly slowing or halting this process.​
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Its a tough coating offering a resilience to chemical, water and heat, meaning it can be cleaned in the future too.
Stage 3 - IGL Aegis Underbody Protection
Price - From £1650 Plus VAT
Coating Life - Up To 15 Years
Time vehicle required for - Approx 4 - 5 days
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Our Stage 2 Underbody Protection Package utilises our flagship and award winning protective coating, IGL Coatings Aegis. This product is a C5 rated Anti-Corrosive, utlising graphene technology to give it incredible strength and durability. ​
This stage 3 package includes hot steam preperation of the underside to remove dirt/grease and then finally wiped down with a degreaser​.
Stage 4 - Dry Ice Cleaning & IGL Aegis Package
Price - From £2495 Plus VAT
Coating Life - Up To 15 Years
Time vehicle required for - Approx 5 days
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Our Stage 4 Underbody Protection Package includes both our flagship cleaning package with Dry Ice Cleaning and our Flagship protective coatings IGL Aegis. Offering both the ultimate preperation and protection. Find out more about Dry Ice Cleaning Here ​
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This also includes an initial inspection (credited on final payment). This package in our ultimate underbody cleaning and protection package.
Additional Services/Package Extras -
Below we have provided some additional information on the extras that can be provided which are billed hourly at a discounted rate of £25 Per Hour
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Surface Rust - removal and treatment (where required) of surface rust. Using various wire wheels and brushes to removal and prepare for your relevant coating. (billed for time and materials)
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Undertray removal/re-install challenges - we factor in a set amount of time for remove and re-installation for the under trays, however sometimes fixtures/fittings require more time to remove due to corroded screw/bolts/fixtures. We will advise about this ASAP and this is billed as for time and materials used.
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Arch Liner Removal - as per above, our stage 1 and 2 packages do not include arch liner removal, we can remove these which is billed per hour. For Stage 3/4 we include removal but if there are failed fixings, this will call into the additional charges as mentioned above.
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