Maintaining the working condition of automobile rubber for an extremely long time is an urgent problem for every car owner. At the same time, I want the tires to retain not only basic performance properties, but also an attractive appearance. One of the easy ways out of this situation is blackening tires.
New wheels quickly lose their original luster, acquiring a grayish tint, which gives them a dusty appearance. This is due to wear and tear, sunburn, dirt and other negative influences. The above procedure restores a rich color to the rubber and provides a protective layer on its surface.
New rubber quickly loses its original appearance
Thanks to the procedure, tire abrasion is reduced, and dirt, moisture and dust are simply repelled from the wheels. In addition, small defects in the outer coating are masked and cracking is prevented. By the way, it is very easy to do tire blackening with your own hands; contacting the service is not required for this.
How is the procedure
- Cleaning. Before blackening, it is recommended to wash dirty wheels from dirt and let them dry completely. If the tires have been washed recently and only dust has settled on them, then you can do with blowing them with compressed air.
Before blackening, tires should be thoroughly cleaned of dirt and dried.
- Treatment. Apply tire blackening agent over the entire rubber surface. If you are using a pre-made chemical, it is best to choose it in a spray format, which simplifies the application process.
- Drying. After completing the work, you should not immediately start operating the car. Although this treatment is moisture resistant, it takes some time to dry to allow the effect to take hold. The optimal period is from half an hour to an hour.
Easy and fast tire blackening procedure
What products are used to blacken tires
Today, it is common to carry out the procedure using special auto chemicals, as well as blackening tires with glycerin mixed with water. In the first case, a different product format is offered. The most popular sprays are in the form of balloons and atomizers. Their use requires little time, a minimum of skills.
A tire blackening fluid is also available commercially. As a rule, it can be purchased in large containers, which implies long-term use. Such a product can be concentrated, that is, requiring additional dilution, or ready-to-use.
Tire blackening with glycerin: ratio with water 1: 3
As for the glycerin formulations, they are prepared independently. When blackening tires with glycerin, the proportions are most often 3: 1, where water is one part. The advantage of this option is the affordability of the base. However, such processing lasts less - several days instead of several weeks, as with chemical concentrates.
In this article, we will analyze with you three ways to blacken rubber and what it is for, as well as how often these methods can be applied and how it can be done at home and without much effort. Most often, blackening agents are not very cheap, and the purchase of this drug costs a pretty penny. And in this article, we'll show you how you can save money and keep your car's tires rich.
What is tire blackening for?
Before proceeding to reading this section, it is worth understanding what rubber blackening is. Blackening of rubber is the treatment of car tires with a special agent that gives them a coal black color.
When you use a car, the wheels suffer the most. It all depends on rough roads, salt and chemicals, and other factors. And it is because of this that the rubber loses its original appearance.
In order to return the previous type of tires, you do not need to spend money on buying new ones. For this there is rubber blackening. This is an effective procedure that gives tires their original black color. Also, rubber blackening can be done at home.
In addition to the original black color, these methods will give the rubber protective properties. The tires will have a protective silicone layer. This will protect them from dirt and dust and cracking. Basically, tire blackening is applied before a festive occasion, for example, a wedding.
How often can blackening of rubber be applied
You can use tire blackening every day, depending on which method you choose. Sometimes there are expensive means of blackening the wheels. The best time to do this is when the color starts to fade. Be sure to treat tires in this way before storing them for the season. Modern rubber is prone to cracking under normal conditions. But the methods that will be discussed next will preserve your rubber and give your tires a rich black color.
Blackening tires, exploring ways
To tidy up the tires on your car, you can use a tire blackener and do it yourself. Rubber blackening should be done after washing the car. And in this section, we will tell you in three ways you can restore the black color of your tires.
Blackening agent
This method is used mainly at service stations.But it can also be done at home. Many motorists are wondering what is the best way to blacken the rubber on a car and not harm the tires ..
For example, Turtle Wax... It is a black gloss that enhances the color of the tires and prevents them from drying out, cracking and discoloration. Tires acquire a permanent color, a protective coating and prevents dirt and dust that settles on the rubber surface.
The benefits of this drug are as follows:
1. Prevents dust and road dirt from settling;
2. Water and dirt run off from the tire surface due to its hydrophobic properties;
3. Spray packaging.
The method of application is very simple. A wheel blackening agent is applied to the side surface of the tires and left for 10 minutes until it dries completely. There is no need to wipe the tires after this.
Did you know? The tire blackener is suitable for the treatment of plastic bumpers and car body parts.
Using shoe polish
This method is used in the army to rub the tires of trucks or military vehicles. Shoe-polish is not a means to blacken the rubber on a car. This will certainly make the tires look bright black, but it will dry out the tires and shorten their useful life.
Mode of application
The shoe polish is poured into an iron bowl, poured with a solvent and heated to a boil. After that, it is applied to the tires with a brush and we wipe our hands with a solvent from the product. The wheels become like new, but this is enough for one trip.
Did you know? Shoe polish is used to rub shoes.
Rubber blackening with glycerin
The next way to blacken rubber is considered a folk method and this is glycerin. This tire blackener does not contain dyes like shoe polish.
The product is poured into water in a ratio of 1: 1 to 1: 5.
It all depends on the criteria for your type of rubber. A solution of glycerin and water can be poured into the sprayer. This type of rubber blackening is not worse than purchased auto chemicals, because they also include glycerin. Some motorists do not want to use rubber detractors, including those made with their own hands, just because of the glycerin.
Basically, there are two types of rubber - oil or petrol resistant and regular rubber. And the gaskets in the engine don't react with glycerin at all. Tires, which are made of ordinary rubber, do not deteriorate in contact with glycerin and significantly affect the appearance and operation of the rubber.
Did you know?Glycerin boils at a temperature of 290 degrees Celsius in its pure form.
All methods for blackening rubber will not take you 10 minutes for all wheels. Upon completion, the rubber takes on a rich color and lasts one week on average. It depends on how the vehicle is used.
In this article, we have analyzed how and how to blacken the rubber on a car, when it is worth doing it, and what are the most effective methods.
In this article, we will tell you how to make blackening of wheels at home and present three proven ways to make rubber fresh and new by painting it in shiny black.
We will consider the 3 most popular do-it-yourself wheel blackening compounds:
- Glycerol
- Coca Cola
- Liquid silicone
Blackening of wheels - what is it and why is it done?
After the car wash, the car looks like new, the interior smells fresh, the body shines with cleanliness, but the wheels ... Not at every car wash they pay attention to this most contaminated part of the car, but the wheels are an integral part of the car. Discs turn black from sediment from brake pads, bitumen and asphalt dirt and road dust, while rubber, on the contrary, loses its black tint and becomes dusty and gray.
Blackening rubber is giving the wheels a rich black hue using special means. In this case, the funds can be either specialized, bought in an auto chemistry store, or prepared independently from inexpensive components.
In addition to the external effect, wheel coloring gives rubber and protective properties, forming an additional outer layer that protects against dust and cracking.
How often can blackening of tires be done
Coloring rubber does not harm their properties in any way if you use proven means, so you can apply coloring at least every day.
Depending on the chosen method of blackening, the mode of operation of the car and weather conditions, the rubber will retain its coal-black color from 3 to 7 days.
Rubber blackening agents
We will look at three main remedies for giving rubber a rich black color and protecting it from cracking.
- Liquid wax or liquid silicone. Sold in departments with autochemistry in the form of sprays. It is widely used in car washes.
- Glycerol.You can buy glycerin at the pharmacy. It is diluted with water in a ratio of 1 to 1, poured into a spray bottle and applied to rubber. Glycerin does not spoil rubber, does not contain dyes, unlike, for example, shoe polish.
- Coca Cola.There are legends among the people about the use of this popular drink for other purposes 🙂 They clean pipes and remove rust. Let's not go into reflections on the topic “how can you drink in this case ?!”, but let's just say that cola is a great way to give rubber a black tint. Cola does not need to be sprayed; it should be applied with a brush on a previously washed wheel. After the cola is dry, consolidate the effect by brushing it over with the cola again. Rubber does not become sticky or corroded by cola.
And in conclusion, a short video about how it is more profitable to blacken rubber.
As you know, rubber has a habit of aging, the first thing that happens it loses its top layer, which gives black color and the wheel turns gray. There is also a negative impact of external factors such as water, dust (dirt), sun, temperature loads, etc. In general, tires after a season lose their visual appeal and no matter how you wash them, they do not acquire a saturated shade back. Now in auto cosmetics stores there are a lot of different means for the so-called "blackening", their cost is certainly not high, the average is from 150 to 200 rubles per bottle, but it turns out that a similar composition can be made for only 10 - 20 rubles, and it is very easy and simple. Let's talk about this today, there will be a video version, so let's watch ...
If you read the composition of such products, it becomes clear that the main ingredient is just glycerin and water. Of course, the proportion is not indicated, this is a terrible secret, but through trial and error, you can achieve the desired result easily and simply.
About glycerin
You know, I'm certainly not a chemist, but after reading about this chemical element, I realized that this is just a "universal soldier" of some kind. Its application is so extensive that it is simply difficult to imagine where it is not used. But first, what is it all about
Glycerol Is a polyhydric alcohol, a viscous transparent liquid is easily formed by hydrolysis of animal fats and oils. It dissolves easily in water and has a sweet taste. It perfectly dissolves many substances. It is widely distributed in nature in the form of glycerides, the main components of animal fats and vegetable oils. It is obtained mainly by the method of splitting fats and oils.
The application is VERY extensive in industry, a few points:
- The medicine. Used as an antiseptic. Also for dissolving drugs, and increasing the viscosity of liquid preparations
- Hygiene. Low concentrations are applied in wet wipes
- Food industry. It is used in the production of confectionery, bakery and flour products. The main component of alcoholic beverages
- Light industry. It is used in the processing of leather, some fabrics and others
- Autochemistry. Many automotive cosmetics contain this chemical element.
This is not a complete list, but I think that's enough.
However, today we have gathered a little not for this, let's still remember about the blackening of various rubber of the car.
How to do it yourself
Actually, I had such an idea, but what if you stir up the blackener yourself. It's not difficult, I have bottles - sprinklers, and the pharmacy is nearby.
What was my surprise that the cost of a small bottle of 25 grams costs only 11 rubles! I bought myself four pieces, enough for an experiment, a total of 44 of our wooden ones (with a penny).
Actually, I decided to make the final preparation - which is said to be "fatter", so I poured 100 ml of water into 100 ml of glycerin (4 tubes), that is, 1: 1.
Before treating your tires, you need to wash them well, preferably with some kind of detergent, or (if this is not possible) at least with plain water. JUST remove the top layer of dirt so that our finished blackener is perfectly absorbed into the top layer of rubber.
Next, let the wheel dry out, we don't need extra water, because then the dilution will be much more, you may not achieve the desired effect. Actually, if you do it in the summer, then in the sun everything will dry perfectly in a few minutes.
Then I took a regular spray gun and sprayed it on the surface of the wheel, after which we rub everything with a rag or sponge (ideal for washing dishes).
WAITING FOR five minutes, the product is absorbed and "voila", the surface is REALLY black, I would say almost pristine blackness!
The thing is that glycerin forms a kind of film on the surface, it also absorbs a little into rubber (after all, it is not strong, but a solvent). It eats away old stains and adds shine.
How much effect is there
Also a lot of important question! If we take not rainy weather, then it will be enough for about 10 days in city mode. Of course, if you drive into the collective farm dust, then the whole effect will disappear immediately.
In rainy weather, it will last for a maximum of a couple of days, nevertheless, it is alcohol and it is washed off by moisture, so that after it has dried it can be re-processed.
By the way, this blackening option is a favorite outbid trick before selling a car, because with such wheels the car gets + 50% to charisma!
Every driver wants his car to look neat and tidy. An important role in the exterior of the car is played by the wheels, which are tuned by avid gourmets as they wish. However, standard modern wheels can look quite attractive if they are clean and well maintained. In addition, today the market offers specialized automotive chemicals for blackening rubber, which not only gives the tires a rich black color and gloss, but also prevents road dust and dirt from sticking to it.
So, to make the tires look like in the showroom on an exhibition car, you can use a special rubber blackening agent, the cost of which starts at 200 rubles. We suggest that you familiarize yourself with the cheaper options that you can do yourself at home, saving decent money.
Rubber blackening with glycerin
The most popular and effective homemade solution for blackening tires involves the use of glycerin, which can be found commercially in every pharmacy. Standard jars of this substance are 25 and 40 milliliters. You will need about five of them, 25 ml each or three 40 ml each, respectively.
After purchasing glycerin, you need to find a container with a spray, such as those in which glass cleaner is sold. Glycerin is poured into it along with water. The traditional recipe involves mixing these ingredients in a 50 to 50 ratio. Such a composition will be liquid and at the same time effective.
On the other hand, some people prefer a greasy solution in which there are three parts water for five parts of glycerin. Unlike the first option, here the resulting liquid will not need to be sprayed, but applied with a sponge previously moistened with the solution. In addition, it is quite obvious that in this case, with an equal amount of glycerin, the final product will be less.
It should also be said that those who want to save money can dilute glycerin in a ratio of 8/5, where eight is the amount of water. There will be more of such a solution, but it's up to you to judge its effectiveness. Whichever option you choose, in the end the liquid is applied to the tire and rubbed over its surface.
The advantages of this technique include:
- Availability of original components.
- Minimum financial costs.
- The speed of preparation of the composition.
- The possibility of frequent use, as well as use on black plastic elements of the car body, for example, on the bumper.
As for the shortcomings, there is only one - the fragility of the blackening of the tire. The fat content of glycerin provides the tire with shine, but after a short period of time, it also attracts dust. In addition, immediately after washing the car or after heavy rain, the rubber will return to its original appearance. On the other hand, in the summer season with dry weather, the effect lasts for about a week.
Those who choose this method of blackening tires should clearly understand that tires are not made from oil-resistant rubber, and therefore too high a concentration of glycerin is quite capable of affecting the tire and affecting its physical and chemical state, and negatively. Therefore, stick to the recommended proportions, which absolutely will not do any harm.
Using laundry soap
A common product such as laundry soap is also able to solve the situation with the renewal of the exterior of tires. To do this, you need water and a brush with medium-hard bristles (about 70 percent), and of course the soap itself. This is followed by a simple procedure. The brush is thickly soaped, after which the entire tire is rubbed with it, the surface of which is thoroughly cleaned of dirt and dust.
The second option involves grinding the soap (with a knife or on a grater) and dissolving it in warm water. Then a brush is dipped into this liquid, with which the solution is applied to the tire.
In both cases, rubbing the tire with laundry soap should be done with active movements. Then the result will not be long in coming, and the wheels of your car will shine like new. The advantages of this method of tire blackening are obvious. This is availability, simplicity and low cost. But it is not recommended to use soap too often, as it significantly dries the rubber, thereby reducing its service life.
Shoe-polish as a means for blackening
For blackening car tires, you can use inexpensive:
- Shoe cream or shine.
- Black paint for shoes.
- Gutalin.
They are applied to the tire in the same way as to boots, by means of foam rubber, a brush or a sponge. As a result, the wheels look great and the effect lasts long enough. The only drawback of the method is that the dye composition needs time to dry, which means that you cannot go right after the blackening procedure.
Application of silicone oil
Silicone brand PMS-200 is also very often used to update the exterior of car tires. The technique is very, very simple.
- We wash and clean the rubber.
- Apply the composition with a sponge.
- We rub the surface.
This method involves the purchase of PMS-200 silicone oil, which means that it is significantly more expensive than those listed above. However, one liter of this substance is enough for a year, even with frequent use, and the effect lasts a long time, with a small consumption of silicone. So you don't have to worry about payback.
In addition, this silicone can be used to lubricate tires that are intended for. It will perfectly protect them from drying out and the harmful effects of dust and condensation, which is also very important.
As a conclusion, I would like to say that all these methods have been tested many times, and they really work! The main thing is not to forget to wash and dry the rubber well before the blackening procedure.