From time to time, everyone’s cars will run into a problem. There are a lot of common issues that are easy to fix, especially if you get on with them sooner rather than later. Take a look at our list of top 10 common issues that are simple to fix. Worn brake pads Slow punctures […]

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The weather is getting colder, the days are getting darker and soon there will be frosty and snowy roads. There are many things you can do to prepare your car for Winter, so here’s our list of what we recommend. Make sure your car is up to date with its servicing A serviced car […]
5 Uses for Polytrol
Posted on in Automotive, Before & After, Case Studies, Decorating, Product SpotlightWhat is Polytrol? Polytrol is a deep penetrating oil which restores the original colour and appearance of dull or tarnished plastics, gelcoats, metals and more! It penetrates deep into the surface and re-wets the pigments to restore their lustre and *colour which has been lost through exposure to sunlight, rain and pollution. When used on tarnished […]
The best uses for Transyl – much more than just a lubricating oil
Posted on in Automotive, How To Guides, Marine, Metal ProtectionTransyl is a product that has many jobs and it does them all very well. Its versatility makes it a go-to product for many people, as it can assist in many different ways. So what’s the best uses for Transyl? What exactly is Transyl Oil? Transyl Oil is a lubricating, deep penetrating, self-spreading liquid with exceptional ‘wetting’, […]
6 awesome restoration projects with Polytrol
Posted on in Automotive, Before & After, Case Studies, Decorating, Metal Protection, Product SpotlightPolytrol is really one of the jewels in the Owatrol crown and we want to shout about it from the rooftops to make sure everyone knows about it. With more than fifty 5* reviews and thousands of happy customers using Polytrol for a huge range of projects we’re pretty sure that almost everyone has something […]
A customer recently sent some before and after shots of a project completed on their 15 year old Land Rover. They used Polytrol to restore the shine to paintwork on the exterior. It’s not a long and laborious job, quite the contrary! Restore shine to paintwork with Polytrol Using Polytrol couldn’t be easier. Firstly, you need to […]
The Polytrol colour restorer case studies are coming in thick and fast now – word is getting out about how easy it is to use and the great results you can achieve. Today we’re sharing a moped makeover with some impressive results. To achieve this finish the customer first cleaned the surfaces with soap and water […]
We’re super excited to launch DSP 800 Multi-Purpose Stripper as a new product available direct from Owatrol. It is a powerful and fast-acting stripper which is suitable for removing almost any coating from almost any surface. It can even be used on tricky 2-pack paints and powder coatings! Its practical gel formula means it can […]
We love love love Polytrol colour restorer here at Owatrol but we think it’s such an undervalued product and we’d love you to try it out. It has so many possible uses and it’s beyond easy to use! What is Polytrol? Polytrol colour restorer revives the colour and appearance of many different types of surfaces including […]
We love receiving your before and after photos of projects you’ve completed using Owatrol solutions and this latest one is great! A customer has used Owatrol’s Polytrol colour restorer to revive the plastic trims on their car and to great effect. What is Polytrol colour restorer? Polytrol restores the colour and appearance of dull and faded […]