How To Make Tires Black Again

No one loves it when their car tires are turning brown. They look dirty and old.

How to make tires black again? A step-by-step guide on this process will be highlighted in this article. Also, we will discuss why your tires are turning brown and why you should blacken them again. 

Follow the steps in the guide carefully to make sure you don’t ruin your tires. Let’s get started! 

1. Why Are Your Black Tires Turning Brown?

Your vehicle’s tire rubber will start to degrade with time due to the ozone present in the atmosphere. In an attempt to combat this, tire manufacturers use several compounds to ensure the tire’s quality. One of these additives is antiozonant. 

This organic compound helps protect the tire from dry rot, cracking, sunlight, etc. The primary purpose of antiozonant is to fortify your tire against UV damage and high temperatures. Without antiozonant, your tires won’t last as long as they should.

However, there’s a side effect to using antiozonant in tires. Constant exposure to UV rays, moisture, air, and heat will speed up the oxidation of antiozonant 

This leaves a brownish residue on the tire’s surface, referred to as tire blooming. 

2. Why Should You Make Tires Black Again?

Just because your tire has been affected by tire bloom, it doesn’t mean it’s time to shop for new tires. Here are some reasons to turn your tires black again.

Manufacturers use a chemical compound called carbon black to achieve the black tire color. Before the use of carbon black, soot was used to get that black color. The use of soot was to strengthen the tire and increase its lifespan. 

Today, carbon black and a mixture of various other polymers are added to the tire rubber to achieve this color and durability. This is because carbon black, as a stabilizing chemical, conducts heat. When applied to car tires, it reduces the heat generated by the tire when rotating. A tire with tire bloom will be defective in this aspect, implying that a tire’s black color plays a vital role in your safety.

Also, the carbon black compound protects tires from UV light and ozone, which helps preserve the tire’s quality. Besides, black tires look aesthetically pleasing. Brown tires, without a doubt, look repulsive and unattractive compared to quality black tires. 

3. How To Make Tires Black Again: A Step-By-Step Guide

Items needed: water, dish soap, microfiber towel, water spray, tire dressing, sponge. 

Step 1: Wash off spots of dirt from your tire

You need to wash off any form of dirt on your tire’s surface before applying any product to it. A water hose will be very helpful when rinsing dirt from the tire. You can also take your vehicle to the car wash for a more thorough wash. The purpose is to remove the dirt from the surface of the tire before moving on to the next step.

Step 2: Use a cleaner to spray the tire 

There are two ways to go about this. You can either make a cleaner for rubber tires yourself or purchase one from your local store. Making a cleaner is an easy task. All you need is water, a spray bottle, and dish soap. 

Once you mix the dish soap with water inside the spray bottle, congratulations, you’re done. Now use it to spray the entire tire’s surface. You’ll need a sponge for the next step.

          Step 3: Wash the tire with a sponge 

Use a washing sponge to rub the cleaner you’ve applied on the tire. Also, make sure you thoroughly wash off any dirt patches remaining on the tire. Ensure you don’t use a brush for this process because it may scratch the tire.

              Step 4:  Clean the tire with a microfiber towel

After washing the tire, use a microfiber towel to wipe the tire clean. We recommend using a microfiber towel because regular towels don’t do as good a job when getting rid of particles compared to those made of microfiber. Make sure you wipe off the cleaner from the tire’s surface entirely. It’s now time to use tire dressing. 

               Step 5: Apply water-based tire dressing 

As mentioned earlier, the color of your tire can be affected by ozone and UV light. You can make your tires black again by using UV protectant water-based tire dressing. 

So, how do you apply it? A sponge will be helpful for the application. Start by putting 2 drops of the liquid on the sponge and then use it to rub the tire’s surface. Do this until you’ve covered the entire surface of the tire.

              Step 6: Wipe your car rims with a microfiber towel 

The above steps can be pretty messy. Even if you’ve been careful, you may notice tire dressing stains smeared on your rims. You need to clean these stains because they could damage your vehicle’s rims. Once again, use a microfiber cloth to clean the rims. In this step, if you like your rims to pop up with a darker shade of black, you can use hyper dip or plasti dip to achieve your desired black finish.

Finally, leave the tire dressing to dry up. Congratulations, your tires are back to their original black color. 

4. Tips To Make Tires Black Again

Here are a few tips you should know when making your tires black again.

• Only apply products specifically made for car tires to polish them. 

• Do not abuse chemicals designed to turn tires black quickly, as it will affect the tire quality. 

• Avoid using coloring chemicals on your tires

• When applying tire dressing, ensure it enters the inner tire. That way,  it creates gloss and blackness 

• Always wait for the solution to dry and soak into the tire. Once dry, take the car for a spin to avoid the solution from sticking to your car’s body.

5. Conclusion

The benefits of having a black tire are extensive. Thankfully, you now know why your black tire turns brown, why it is a good idea to retain its black color, and how to blacken it.

To maintain the black color of your tire after making it black again, apply tire dressing at least twice monthly. That way, your vehicle’s tires can stay black all year round.