Undercoating?

[mtgibby]

All,

I was dismayed to learn that all Avantis had undercoating in the wheel wells when new. I really don't like the look of undercoating, and I prefer the clean look of the painted wheel wells.

Has anyone restored a car and NOT reapplied the undercoating?

Bad idea?

Thanks!

Mike

[Gunslinger]

It was used as a sound deadener and a profit-maker for dealerships. Outside of that it had no purpose. Avanti Motors listed it as an option as a sound deadener.

When I rebuilt my '70 it was not under coated. It was, however, painted black inside the wheel wells.

[brad]

If you are going to drive your car, it is there to prevent rocks from making a star crack from the back side, There are lots of alternatives. You can get a clear bedliner urethane material that you can tint with your paint, and apply underneath.