How and how can you color the rubber?

First you need to figure out: in general, why do we need rubber paints. Note that there are several different purposes for their application:

Content:

• Mode of application
• Scope of use
• Work Instructions

1. How to protect rubber from the negative effects of external factors - oils, gasoline, atmospheric oxygen. Over time, rubber of any kind is characterized by a loss of initial elasticity, with cracking. Any aggressive effect accelerates the process.
2. Reliability of waterproofing, if the material is operated in conditions of high humidity, or long-term exposure to water is expected.

In any case, the coating obtained during the painting process increases the resistance to weathering (this is evidenced by the first of the marking numbers, which means how realistic the external use of this dye is). Along with this, it is capable of making long enough direct contact with water, both fresh and salty, less long-term fuel and lubricants.

Additional information from manufacturers:

1. Double degree of protection will allow to strengthen a degree of protection. To mark rubber products, applying a single layer through a stencil will be sufficient.
2. Black, marking KCh-136, has the ability to almost completely absorb the light incident on it: the visible part of the spectrum reflects about 1.5%.
3. Enamels have the property of thixotropy, or dilution due to mechanical stress, i.e. she becomes viscous at rest. If we consider this fact from the point of view of practical use, when applied directly to the surface of the workpiece, the coating is completely self-leveling. This means that the marks left by the brush or roller disappear almost instantly, without leaving any stains.
4. The percentage of non-volatile elements in black enamels reaches 30%, in white - about 40%.
5. The time to reach working viscosity is no more than 130 seconds.
6. It is possible to carry out painting work in the following temperature range - + 20-30 C.
7. Consumption depends on the tools used - roller (brush) - up to 120 g / sq.m; pneumatic sprayer - approximately 170 g / sq.m.
8. It takes four hours (room temperature) to dry off one layer.
9. The approximate life of the coating reaches 4 years.

Mode of application

After we figured out what exactly is used to paint rubber, it is time to find out how this happens. Indeed, to significantly extend the life of the painted product, one should not only know, but also strictly follow certain rules:

• a prerequisite is a thorough cleaning of the treated surface from any traces of dirt;
• the next step is the degreasing with white spirit, alcohol, or another solvent;
• the coating itself should be applied in 1-2 layers using a brush, roller, airbrush or just dipping the part.

Scope of use

First of all, this type of paint was chosen by car enthusiasts, those of them who strive in any way to distinguish their car from surrounding vehicles. Moreover, autotuning is gaining popularity every year, and painted tires are really able to turn your car into an exclusive one, filling it with personality. And here it is very important to choose the most suitable paint.

The circumstance of high mechanical loads, the negative impact of external factors on the wheels of a moving car will become completely natural. The fact becomes even more obvious - ordinary acrylic or enamel coloring compositions cannot withstand the pressure exerted. They will simply peel off, falling off in pieces.

To achieve the highest quality and lasting staining will allow the means, the basis of which are rubber or polyurethane. With their help, it becomes much easier to form an elastic layer of a sufficient degree of strength, which is not afraid of loads in the form of tension and compression.

Work Instructions

First you need to stock up on a set of necessary tools and materials:

• paint;
• with a brush;
• degreasing fluid;
• mounting tape.

The so-called. WhiteWall technology. At the same time, the coloring matter is evenly distributed on the side surface of the tire without affecting the main working part of the wheel, which is constantly in contact with the road surface. Thanks to this interesting method, it becomes possible stylistic reproduction of the appearance of vintage cars. The fact is that due to a number of features of previous technologies, the tires of past years had two colors.

Actually painting is carried out as follows:

1. Thoroughly clean, wash and inflate tires to operating pressure values.
2. Degrease their surface with the selected solvent.
3. Paste with the help of tape the contour of the future layer.
4. Apply the dye itself.

Usually car owners prefer white paint, which has the ability to create the most vivid contrast to the black color of tires.

Sometimes the owner chooses to highlight some letters printed on the tire, or they prepare stencils with original patterns (ornaments).

Thus, there is a real opportunity to decorate your car in an unusual way, forming the uniqueness of your own style. Often, it is equally important to ensure high-quality protection of rubber products, which will also help special paint.