Rags, steel wool etc must be saturated with water after use or placed in a sealed, water-filled metal container, before disposing of them with household waste. If the surface absorbs the Polytrol unevenly (i.e. some matt and some shiny patches) move any surplus oil from shiny areas to matt areas. It varies as to how often Polytrol will last depending on the levels of UV rays, weathering and pollution the surface is exposed to. As a general rule of thumb, Polytrol will usually last around 12 months before you need to reapply. It’s important that any rags you have soaked in Polytrol are properly discarded or they could spontaneously catch fire. See Polytrol’s full instructions for more information.

Clean any tools used with white spirit. Polytrol is non-flammable, however any rags, steel wool etc. soaked in Polytrol may spontaneously catch fire if improperly discarded. Rags, steel wool etc must be saturated with water after use or placed in a sealed, water-filled metal container, before disposing of them with household waste. Rags may be laid flat and air-dried before discarding. Things to Remember Owatrol Polytrol helps to restore the colour and appearance of dull and faded surfaces caused by exposure to sunlight, rain and pollution. All surfaces must be clean, dry and free of dirt, grease, grime and mildew. All waxes, polishes, silicone etc. should be completely and thoroughly removed. Treat any mildew with a 50:50 bleach and water solution. Scrub the solution on to the surface and allow it to stand for 10-15 minutes then rinse thoroughly. Using Polytrol on plastic, gelcoat, tiles, painted surfaces etc. We get a lot of FAQ’s about our colour restorer Polytrol. It’s a fairly unique product and so it is understandable that people should have questions about it.Tip: If your front door has mildew on it, just scrub it with a 50:50 bleach and water solution and leave to stand for about 10 minutes, before rinsing. In an ideal world an urgent repaint would be on the cards, but that's not possible yet, and the paint is surprisingly sound for its age, just heavily "chalked" and heavily matted. All attempts with Farecla and Craftmaster products have failed. Some immediate improvement is noted, but literally it looks bad again by next day. (Infuriatingly it looks fine when wet, so I would look pretty OK if it rained permanently!)

This customer has used Owatrol’s Polytrol to revive the plastic trims on their car and to great effect. These small details can really make the difference between your car looking old and tired, or a great asset. Apply Polytrol liberally and evenly with a brush or cloth and leave it to work for 10-20 minutes. Brush out or wipe off any excess Polytrol with a clean lint free cloth. Leave it to dry. We hope you found this post on 6 Polytrol colour restorer case studies helpful. If you have any other advice or top tips, please feel free to leave them in the comments below. We love hearing from you! This Land Rover’s body work had lost its shine and was in need of a little help! The car is a much loved possession, but had sadly lost its beautiful finish due to UV rays, dirt and pollution. Good preparation is key to a good finish. To have an excellent result you must begin with a clean door free to any dirt, grease, grime and mildew. As Polytrol work by saturating deep down into the surface, if you have any wax or polish applied to the door, this will also need to be removed before application of Polytrol can begin.When using Polytrol, it’s important to work in areas that you can complete in 10-20 minutes. As most front doors are quite small, you can usually do it all in one go. DO NOT use Polytrol on white surfaces, it will not work as Polytrol is designed to restore pigments. The door didn’t take us longer than 20 minutes so we could do it all in one go but if it will take you any longer than 20 minutes, you will need to work within areas that can be completed within this time-frame. Apply Polytrol using a fine wire wool (000 grade) soaked in Polytrol and allow it to work for 10-20 minutes. All surfaces must be clean, dry and free of dirt, grease, grime and mildew. All waxes, polishes, silicone etc. should be completely and thoroughly removed. Treat any mildew with a 50:50 bleach and water solution. Scrub the solution on to the surface and allow it to stand for 10-15 minutes then rinse thoroughly. Using Marine Polytrol on plastic, gelcoat, tiles, painted surfaces etc.

For more information about Paul and his company please see his bio below. We couldn’t wait to see the photos and share them with our other customers. I’m sure you’ll agree that the transformation is nothing short of marvellous!After you have applied Dilunett, your best option is to then finish the doors with a paint, such as Owatrol Deco – our rust inhibiting primer and paint available in 13 colours. Have tried numerous products over time without success until i came across this particular car bumper and trim restorer product. Owatrol polytrol is easy to administer using a soft brush, cloth or fine wire wood for metal and can be wiped off in 10 minutes. Owatrol polytrol has a coverage of 18m2/litre and a drying time of 10-20 minutes (leave for 24 hours before use) Once you have finished using Polytrol, clean any brushes or other tools you may have used with white spirit. Cloths can be left flat to airdry before discarding.

For a shinier finish, buff the surface with a lint-free polishing cloth. Applying Polytrol to plastic, gelcoat, tiles, painted surfaces etc.This surprised me as its generic description is for use on " gelcoat, plastic, metal and other surfaces ", rather than specifically ageing paintwork. Simple to apply using a cloth or soft brush, it’s ready to wipe off in just 10 minutes! It can be used on both horizontal and vertical surfaces and can even be used on fibreglass (GRP). Polytrol dries to a tough and long-lasting flexible finish which does not leave a film – so it won’t peel or flake. Both employees and self-employed workers will pay less in National Insurance from next year, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced in today's Autumn Statement.