Review of the best according to the editorial board. On the selection criteria. This material is subjective and does not constitute advertising and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.
Many car owners are not satisfied with the base paintwork of the iron horse. Someone wants to reliably protect the elements of the body and interior from damage, while someone just likes to stand out in the stream of cars with an unusual color. Liquid rubber allows you to quickly change the style of your car. Thanks to the simple application technology, even an ordinary car owner can perform tuning. The material can be used both for a complete repainting of the body and for updating individual elements. Most often, rubber coating can be found on rims, bumpers, radiator grilles, torpedoes. There are both liquid rubber in cans and a completely finished product in aerosol cans on the market. With the help of our experts, we will define the main criteria for the selection of modern materials.
Selection criteria for liquid rubber
- Start choosing liquid rubber with color. Manufacturers of modern materials do not always manage to guess the fashion trends of today and tomorrow. Therefore, the company with the richest line of colors will have an edge.
- When choosing a packaging, it is necessary to build on a simple recommendation from specialists. For painting small items, it is enough to purchase one or more aerosol cans. If protection of the entire body is required, then 4-5 liter cans should be preferred.
- In order to obtain the desired element color, the liquid rubber must have good hiding power. The fewer layers of material required to be applied to the surface, the better the coverage. The indicator is considered good if the base is not translucent after 3-5 coats are applied. You should also pay attention to some of the technological features of painting. Before applying light colors, a white backing is first sprayed on. And metallic liquid rubber is applied to a black substrate.
- An important factor in the purchase and subsequent use will be the safety of the product. Some manufacturers add methyl ethyl ketone, which is dangerous to humans. Such liquid rubber can only be used in well-ventilated cells or outdoors.
- When purchasing aerosol cans, it is advisable to inquire about the spray pattern width. For some manufacturers, the nozzle gives a wide strip, for others, a narrow one. If it is more convenient to treat a large area with a can with a wide spray, then it is more economical to cover small elements with liquid rubber with a narrow spray.
- A coating with a certain thickness provides reliable protection against damage. Usually manufacturers indicate the optimal thickness of 70-80 microns. The thinner the layer, the more difficult it will be to tear off the coating after use. Approximately for one layer it is possible to obtain a thickness of 5-11 microns. Accordingly, to achieve the declared figure (70-80 microns), 6 to 12 repetitions are required.
- When buying aerosol cans, you should inquire about the consumption of liquid rubber. With a thickness of 70 microns for a coating of 1 sq. m takes from 2 to 4 cans with a volume of 520 ml. Knowing the exact figure, you can calculate which manufacturer offers the most profitable option.
- The service life of liquid rubber is rather short. If the coating retains its original color and texture for 2 years, then the composition can be safely called high-quality. Sometimes users complain that they have to tear off the rubber layer after 2-3 months of operation.
We have selected the 5 best liquid rubbers for review. All of them are sold on the domestic market. When distributing places in the rating, the opinion of the expert community and reviews of Russian motorists were taken into account.
Rating of the best liquid rubbers
| Nomination | a place | Name of product | price |
| Rating of the best liquid rubbers | 1 | RUNWAY | RUB 580 |
| 2 | KUDO | RUB 485 | |
| 3 | PLASTI DIP | 850 RUB | |
| 4 | Larex | RUB 700 | |
| 5 | Liquid rubber | RUB 400 |
RUNWAY
Rating: 4.9
The Russian manufacturer RUNWAY manufactures its products based on synthetic rubber. Thanks to special additives, the product can be easily applied by spraying, and after drying it forms a dense elastic coating. Experts also note the ease of removing the rubber layer, while leaving no marks on the surface of the parts. The composition effectively resists such negative factors as solar activity, hail, dirt, salt, stones. Liquid rubber becomes the winner of our rating.
Users are satisfied with the protective properties of the coating, they also speak flatteringly about the excellent sound insulation qualities. The product withstands Russian frosts, does not melt during the heat. On sale are both ready-made solutions in aerosol cans and liquid rubber in cans.
Advantages
- dense coverage;
- ease of application;
- wide scope;
- not afraid of heat and cold.
disadvantages
- not found.
KUDO
Rating: 4.8
KUDO liquid rubber is environmentally friendly and safe for humans. Thanks to this factor, the squad managed to take the second place in our rating. The advantages of the material include good hiding power and uniform surface coverage. The spray can has a wide spray head that makes it easy to apply liquid rubber to large body parts. At the same time, pressing the head does not require serious efforts. The domestic manufacturer failed to bypass the leader because of the modest color range (11 solid and 3 metallic).
Domestic motorists in the reviews report that it is enough to apply 3 layers to obtain a beautiful coating. If desired, the rubber layer is easily torn off, since fading is observed after years.
Advantages
- good covering ability;
- evenly applied;
- easily breaks off;
- wide torch.
disadvantages
- poor color scheme.
PLASTI DIP
Rating: 4.7
Liquid rubber PLASTI DIP was invented by Robert Haasl, but he failed to introduce it into mass production during his lifetime. His business was continued by his son Scott, who brought the advantages of liquid rubber to every motorist in America. A wide range of colors is presented on the Russian market (35 solid and 9 metallic). Experts appreciated such material indicators as hiding power and texture. Experts note a narrow torch in aerosol cans. But the harmfulness of the product is considered a more significant drawback. Therefore, it can be applied outdoors or in a well-ventilated chamber.
For the popularity of liquid rubber among users, PLASTI DIP receives the bronze in our rating. Of the shortcomings, car owners note the high cost of the material.
Advantages
- rich selection of colors;
- good covering ability;
- convenient to apply to small items;
- smooth texture.
disadvantages
- harm;
- high price.
Larex
Rating: 4.7
Larex liquid rubber can boast of high quality and durability. The Russian composition is quite expensive, but the consumption pleasantly surprised the experts. To cover 1 sq. m, two standard 520 ml (311 g) cans are enough. The color palette is limited to 20 solid colors and 6 metallic colors. The spray head on the aerosol can gives out a medium torch, the nozzle is easy to press. The abruptness and texture of the coating are also at their best. But the smell of liquid rubber is very aggressive, which is noted by many users. The product stops just one step away from the pedestal of our rating.
Motorists treated various elements with Larex liquid rubber, they were satisfied with the density and elasticity of the coating. The disadvantages are the high price of the product.
Advantages
- dense elastic coating;
- good covering ability;
- smooth texture;
- rich selection of colors.
disadvantages
- unpleasant odor;
- high price.
Liquid rubber
Rating: 4.6
Closing the top five in our rating is Liquid Rubber Coating. This is a product of the Chinese company Smart Rubber Technology Limited, which is an analogue of the American development PLASTI DIP. The consumer is offered several packaging options, this is an aerosol can, as well as a product in cans of 4 and 25 liters. Experts analyzed the color scheme, it could not please with a variety (only 8-12 colors, depending on the packaging). But it is worth noting muted tones, glossy shimmer, imitation of mother-of-pearl and chameleon effect.
So far, the Chinese liquid rubber has not received wide distribution in our country, as evidenced by the small number of reviews. An attractive point for many motorists is the affordable price.
Advantages
- different packaging options;
- unusual colors;
- ease of application;
- universality of application.
disadvantages
- modest color palette;
- not widespread.
Attention! This rating is subjective and does not constitute an advertisement and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.
