NEW! Owatrol Oil is now available in a handy and easy-to-use 300ml spray can. Making it even easier to apply, especially to those hard to reach places!
Owatrol Oil is versatile, highly penetrating air drying oil that can be used alone or added to paint. Used alone as a rust inhibitor it provides a tough, flexible finish, driving out excess moisture and air; displacing it from rusted metal, so stopping rust dead in its tracks. Used alone on porous wood surfaces it will saturate and protect the wood from damage caused by moisture and prevent paint from peeling.
When added as a paint conditioner to any oil or alkyd based coatings it will give increased wet edge time, improved flow and greater adhesion. Unlike damaging thinners, it will maintain the inherent quality of the paint without affecting its appearance or drying times, allowing you to achieve a more professional finish.
Using Owatrol Oil as a rust inhibitor
Owatrol Oil penetrates through the rusted metal to the sound metal below, isolating it and protecting it from further rusting. Directly use on rusted surfaced – the penetrating oil drives out moisture and air and stabilises the metal to protect it from future damage.
On brand new metal surfaces, use Owatrol’s AP 60 instead. If you are looking for a high gloss rusted finish you can also overcoat the surface with Deks Olje D2 high gloss clear oil.
Using Owatrol Oil to aid adhesion
A bonding film is left on all surfaces Owatrol Oil is used on which maintains the natural look of the surface but allows enhanced adhesion, making it perfect as a foundation for primers or finishing coats. It gives excellent adhesion including on galvanised steel, aluminium, zinc, wood and more. Paint can be applied directly to firm rust when Owatrol Oil is used and is heat resistant up to +175°C.
Using Owatrol Oil as a paint conditioner
Mix Owatrol Oil into oil-based paints as a paint conditioner to get several great benefits. Firstly, it gives the paint rust-inhibiting properties and helps prevent rust on painted surfaces (even when rust is already present). Secondly, it also improves the flow and workability of the paint. This means that you can maintain the ‘wet edge’ for longer, reducing brush and roller marks. Finally, it gives the paint a better viscosity allowing painting work to be carried out in a more extreme cold, hot and windy conditions. Unlike damaging paint thinners, it does all this without altering the inherent qualities or the finish of the paint.
Please note that if you are looking for a product to give this effect but for water-based paints then please use Floetrol instead as it is designed for use in any water-based paint whereas Owatrol Oil is for use in oil-based paints.
Using Owatrol Oil for wood impregnation
When used on wood surfaces Owatrol Oil saturates the wood and protects it from damage caused by moisture. It also helps to prevent paint from peeling and protects metal parts such as hinges and latches from corrosion.
Ideal Uses for Owatrol Oil
- Priming galvanised surfaces with no need for weathering or pickling
- Preventing further damage in heavily rusted surfaces
- Improving paint flow when working in cold environments
- Preventing peeling paint on wood surfaces
- Protecting metal part on wood surfaces like gates and window frames
- Assuring better adhesion of finishes
Application tools
- Brush
- Roller
- Airless or HVLP sprayer
- Garden sprayer, pump sprayer
Surface Preparation
Surface preparation when using Owatrol Oil as a rust inhibitor
First, surfaces must be clean, dry and free from oil, grease and other surface contaminants. Remove all scale; loose and flaking rust and old paint back to a sound surface and edge and feather in any sharp edges. Surfaces exposed to chemicals (acids, alkalis or salt deposits) should be washed using copious amounts of water or steam cleaned. Severely contaminated surfaces should be cleaned using an appropriate solvent.
Do not remove firm rust or clean the metal back to a bright finish.
Surface preparation when using Owatrol Oil as a paint conditioner
First prepare the surface as per the instructions on your paint can. In addition, if not asked to ensure that you remove all loose and flaking material and treat any organic growth with fungicidal solution or a mix of 1 part water to 1 part chlorine bleach (allow bleach solution to sit for 15 minutes), rinse thoroughly and allow to dry.
Applying Owatrol Oil as a Rust Inhibitor
Using Owatrol Oil on new clean steel
First prime new steel with a mix of 1 part Owatrol Oil to 3 parts primer. Then follow with normal paint system adding Owatrol Oil to subsequent coats as directed under ‘Mixing instructions’ below.
Using Owatrol Oil on lightly rusted surfaces
First prime the surface with a mix of 1 part Owatrol Oil to 2 parts primer. Then follow with normal paint system adding Owatrol Oil to subsequent coats as directed under ‘Mixing instructions’ below.
Using Owatrol Oil on new unpainted rusty steel
First prime the surface with a mix of 1 part Owatrol Oil to 1 part Primer. Then follow with normal paint system adding Owatrol Oil to subsequent coats as directed under ‘Mixing instructions’ below.
Using Owatrol Oil on old, severely rusted or previously coated surfaces
First, apply wet on wet applications of Owatrol Oil to all exposed rust until fully saturated and allow it to dry. Saturation is indicated by a uniform glossy appearance to the surface when Owatrol Oil is dry. Before Owatrol Oil has hardened, check the surfaces and remove rust scale and old paint loosened by the above. If needed, touch up these areas. Allow to dry. Next, apply a mix of 1 part Owatrol Oil to 2 parts primer and allow to dry. Then follow with normal paint system adding Owatrol Oil to subsequent coats as directed under ‘Mixing instructions’ below.
Note: Owatrol Oil will not lift well-bonded paint.
Applying Owatrol Oil as a Paint Conditioner
First apply paint in normal the manner. If the paint is sticky, drags, sets up to fast or does not level properly add Owatrol Oil (stirring in well) until the paint works smoothly, easily and evenly. Allow the brush, roller or sprayer to be your guide.
Using Owatrol Oil as a Paint Conditioner for wood surfaces in sound condition
First prime any bare wood with a mix of 1 part Owatrol Oil to 2 parts primer and allow to dry. Follow with normal paint system adding Owatrol Oil as in ‘Mixing Instructions’ below.
Using Owatrol Oil as a Paint Conditioner on damaged, soft or punky wood surfaces
First apply 2 to 4 liberal applications of Owatrol Oil wet on wet, as fast as the wood will absorb it. Do not allow Owatrol Oil to dry between applications. When the wood cannot absorb any more wipe up any excess and allow to dry overnight (12 hrs). Follow with normal paint system adding Owatrol Oil as in ‘Mixing Instructions’ below to ease application and aid adhesion.
Mixing instructions
Topcoat: As required – normally 5 %-20 % by volume.
Undercoat: up to 30 % by volume.
Primer: up to 50 % by volume.
The above is meant as a guide only. Conditions of application, porosity of surface etc. will dictate the amount of Owatrol Oil to be mixed into the paint.
Clean Up
Clean all tools and equipment with white spirits while still wet. If allowed to dry, remove with paint stripper. Store and maintain equipment as directed by the manufacturer.
NOTE: Any rags, steel wool etc soaked in Owatrol Oil 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 with household waste.
Restrictions
Do not mix or overcoat Owatrol Oil with paints containing hot solvents i.e. Xylene, 2 part coatings, chlorinated rubber etc. – for these type of paints use Owatrol CIP instead. Do not use Owatrol Oil as a paint conditioner in water-based paints, for this purpose use Floetrol instead – Owatrol’s water-based paint conditioner.
Things to Remember
- Cover everything you do not wish to paint.
- Apply between + 5°C and + 35°C.
- Do not apply in direct sunlight or on to hot surfaces.
- Test for compatibility when adding Owatrol Oil to paint.
Susi McVicar –
Verified Owner
Perfect. Chatted with company and they recommended the oil. I emptied the water bowl, cleaned with a wire brush on a drill, applied the oil as instructed. Filled the bowl back up with water and dyed it black. I now have a clear, rust sludge free water bowl. Thank you great product.
Owatrol Team –
Hi there Susi,
Thank you so much for your kind review of Owatrol Oil – the bowl looks amazing!
All the best,
The Owatrol Team
Susi mcvicar –
Verified Owner
Perfect. Chatted with company and they recommended the oil. I emptied the bowl, used a wire wool on a drill to clean. Applied as instructed. Filled back up, dyed the water black and I have a perfect clear, no rust sludge, water bowl. Thank you.
Peter Watson –
Verified Owner
Purchased 0.5L of oil to refurbish our 6 seat aluminium patio set which had taken on a dull almost milky look due to age and UV, tinged with green mould (North facing garden). Gave the set a good jet wash and painted everything with your oil (a spray gun would have been much quicker!).
Results were first class, transformed the appearance.
Can defenitely recommend.
Only wish is that you guys bring out a satin or matt version of your oil which would have been even better still.
No matter, it’s good stuff and will recommend to my friends!
Owatrol Team –
Hi there Peter,
Thank you very much for your kind review of Owatrol Oil and for sharing some before and after photos – the table and chairs look amazing! 🙂
I have passed your suggestion regarding a satin or matt finish on to head office for consideration.
All the best,
The Owatrol Team
Deborah Richards –
Verified Owner
Excellent service: answered queries about which product for my Cotten Steel bowl really helpful.
Product instructions easy to follow and looking professional now! Perhaps you should link up with the sellers if Corte. Garden things as this product really enhances them.
To be recommended.
Owatrol Team –
Hi there Deborah,
Thank you for your kind review of Owatrol Oil used on your Corten Steel Bowl.
We’re happy to hear that it worked wonders for you.
All the best,
The Owatrol Team
Mel –
Saw this product on u tube recommended by well known presenter known for his passion for old vehicles l personally did not know of it but it seemed to tick all my boxes as I was working on my 30 year old truck .boy did it do a good job very impressed as renovater, restoring aid it’s magic in a tin so wish I’d found this product years ago ago leaves a bright finish on bare and partially painted metal when dry very happy with my results using this product highly recommend
happy with my finished results
Owatrol Team –
Hi there Mel,
Thanks so much for your kind review of Owatrol Oil – we’re happy to hear it worked well for you and your project.
All the best,
The Owatrol Team
Stuart Tranter –
Verified Owner
Absolutely brilliant, great product, so much better than an oily rag
George parsons –
Delighted with the finish after I treated my pvc front door
Door looks as new
Fiona Passmore –
Verified Owner
Loved this product. I have several small decorative metal items in the garden and this oil really enhanced their appearance, we’ll see how it fares over the winter
Voirrey Mitchell –
Great product . Stopped my Corten steel water bowls making the water rusty for their fountains.
David –
Verified Owner
I used Owatrol Oil aerosol on an area in a box section at the rear of my Mini Cooper that was really hard to access… So far the job seems good and I’m confident it will last.