Brilio.net - Apart from the car body, the tires also need to be maintained so that they function optimally. Good tire maintenance can also extend their service life, thereby reducing tire replacement costs. Apart from that, tires that are well maintained can also reduce the risk of accidents, such as tire bursts and others.
One way to care for tires is to clean them regularly. However, sometimes even though it has been cleaned, car tires still look dull and dirty. This can be caused by extreme weather changes and dust that sticks to the roads.
If you leave it dirty and dirty for a long time, over time the color of your car tires will fade, you know. As a solution, a number of people usually wash car tires with soap and water. But it turns out there are other tricks you can try without having to wash your car tires, you know.
How to clean dirty car tires.
This trick was demonstrated by a YouTube user Creative Idea Channel. In one of his uploads, he admitted that he only relied on simple ingredients he had at home. After investigating, these materials are used oil and hot water. Apart from that, he also added 2 kitchen ingredients, namely granulated sugar and dishwashing soap.
photo: YouTube/Creative Idea Channel
"The condition of the tires is very dull. This time I will make the car tires shiny black," he said, quoted by BrilioFood from YouTube Idea Creative Channel on Thursday (9/5).
Before cleaning car tires, the YouTube user mixes the solution first. First, prepare a glass of hot water. Then add 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar into the glass. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
If so, add 1 tablespoon of dish soap and 1 tablespoon of used oil. Then stir all the ingredients until evenly mixed. Next, the YouTube user prepared a medium-sized used drink bottle with a hole in the lid. Then he put the cleaning solution into the bottle.
"Then shake it so that the foam comes out," he said.
photo: YouTube/Creative Idea Channel
Before applying it to the car tire, the YouTube user shook the solution bottle again so that it was evenly mixed. Then pour the solution onto a sponge and rub it directly onto the car tires.
photo: YouTube/Creative Idea Channel
"We just rub it like this. We just rub the edges, not the middle, because there's oil in it, the tire will be slippery," he explained.
The YouTube user applied a cleaning solution to half the surface of a car tire to provide a comparison of tires that had been treated with cleaning solution and those that had not been cleaned. After rubbing, the tire is left for a while.
"I waited 10 minutes, this is the one that hasn't been scrubbed. The one that has been scrubbed is shiny black," he added.
photo: YouTube/Creative Idea Channel
Then the YouTube user again applied the cleaning solution to the part of the car tire that had not been cleaned. As a result, the car tires look shiny and black like new again.
"This is the result after I polished everything. The result is very black, the tires are like new again," he concluded.
Why can sugar be used as tire polish?
Sugar can be used as tire polish because of its sticky properties. When sugar is applied to the tire surface, it sticks to the tire and forms a shiny coating. This happens because sugar dissolves in water and has sticky properties that allow it to stick to the surface of the tire.
The process is similar to using commercial tire polish. When sugar is applied to a tire, it sticks to the surface of the tire and gives it a shining shine. However, using sugar as a tire polish may not be as effective as commercial tire polish because the sugar may be eroded more quickly by normal use and water on the road. Additionally, sugar may also attract dust and dirt, which can cause the surface of the tire to become dirtier than usual.
While sugar can give your tires a temporary shine, using a specially designed tire polish is a better option to provide longer-lasting protection and shine to the tire surface.
How to prevent car tires from balding easily.
So that car tires don't go bald quickly, here are some steps you can take:
1. Regular maintenance.
Make sure to rotate your tires regularly. This helps in avoiding uneven wear on each tire. In addition, make sure the air pressure in the tires always meets the manufacturer's recommendations.
2. Avoid sudden acceleration and braking.
Driving quietly and smoothly can help reduce stress on the tires, reduce excess wear and extend the life of the tires.
3. Avoid overload.
Do not exceed the maximum load capacity recommended by the manufacturer for the vehicle. Overloading can cause excessive wear on the tires.
4. Avoid potholes and rough roads.
Driving on damaged or potholed roads can cause faster wear on tires. Try to avoid these routes or drive at slower speeds to reduce the impact.
5. Choose the right tires.
Choosing good quality tires that suit your vehicle's needs and road conditions can help extend the life of the tires.
6. Regular inspection.
Perform regular tire checks to ensure there are no leaks, uneven wear, or other damage that could cause a decrease in tire performance.
7. Avoid excessive heat.
Park the vehicle in a shaded area or use tire covers if possible. High temperatures can speed up the tire wear process.