FC-13.5-P
Tire Shine / Dressing — Water-Based Satin Finish
Ingredients
| Ingredient | % w/w | Function |
|---|---|---|
| Deionized water | qs to 100.0 | Diluent |
| Silicone emulsion (dimethicone, 350 cSt, 50%) | 12.0 | Gloss, hydrophobicity, protection |
| Silicone emulsion (dimethicone, 5{,}000 cSt, 50%) | 6.0 | Durability, film thickness |
| Acrylic associative thickener | 0.6 | Rheology, drip control |
| UV absorber (benzotriazole derivative) | 0.5 | UV protection for rubber |
| Glycerin | 2.0 | Conditioning agent, flexibility |
| Preservative (DMDM hydantoin) | 0.3 | Microbial protection |
| Fragrance | 0.1 | Scent masking |
| Total | 100.0 |
Formulation Notes
Silicone emulsion dressing providing a satin-to-semi-gloss finish with UV protection and rubber conditioning.
Method: Combine water and glycerin. Add silicone emulsions with moderate stirring. Add UV absorber (pre-dissolved in a small amount of propylene glycol if needed). Thicken with acrylic associative thickener. Add preservative and fragrance. Properties: pH 6.5–7.5, white emulsion, viscosity 3{,}000–5{,}000 cP. The blend of low-viscosity (350 cSt) and high-viscosity (5{,}000 cSt) dimethicone delivers balanced gloss and durability: the low-viscosity fraction spreads easily and provides immediate shine, while the high-viscosity fraction builds a thicker, more durable film . For a solvent-based high-gloss variant, replace water with aliphatic hydrocarbon solvent (C9–C12 isoparaffin, 60%) and use 25% dimethicone (60{,}000 cSt) dissolved directly; this yields an extreme “wet look” with 4–6 weeks durability but higher VOC and sling risk .