I installed a rocking horse for our kids. (saved from a neighbour's trash).
The black rubber saddle on it looks weathered as can be seen in the photos below.
I am looking for a way to make it look better (cleaning it didn't help, it's in the rubber).
Obviously I can't use paint that can stain clothes or skin since children will sit on it.
Any ideas? I was thinking whether there is any kind of paint that gets absorbed by the rubber and can't go out (?). Or some special rubber treatment oil? Googling around myself didn't help me.
Best Answer
I have paint pens that I mark rubber scuba gear with, they would make it look better in the color of your choice, I would be cautious about using automotive rubber renewal products like tire black and armor all , they make a nice color but the coating makes the surface way two slick I did this on my professional grade swing set seats and my grandkids hated it only took 1 weekend to sand them rough and paint and the kids were much happier.