We have recently had a customer maintain their beautiful Nauticat 44 Pilothouse boat with Deks Olje D1 & D2. As you can see, they decided to use Deks Olje D1 for the decking and Deks Olje D2 for the hand railings and features. What’s the difference between Deks Olje D1 and Deks Olje D2? Owatrol Deks […]
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Environmentally Friendly Marine Care Products From Owatrol
Posted on in Marine, Metal Protection, Owatrol News, Wood CareWe believe that achieving the best results on your boat whilst also using environmentally friendly and biodegradable products should go hand in hand. That’s why it gives us great pride to be able to inform you that our paint & anti-fouling stripper Marine Strip, our wood cleaner & brightener Deck Cleaner and our oil remover & […]
The best uses for Transyl – much more than just a lubricating oil
Posted on in Automobile, 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’, […]
Customer protects boat bulwarks and trim with Deks Olje D1
Posted on in Case Studies, Marine, Wood CareWe are always happy to hear from customers who have questions about our products. Not only does it give us a chance to see what projects our customers are embarking on, it also enables us to give personal advice on which products are best suited for a particular purpose. Earlier this year, we heard from […]
How to use Polytrol to revive the exterior of your barge
Posted on in Before & After, How To Guides, MarineUsing Polytrol to revive the exterior of your barge will help keep it in tip-top condition, which is essential if you want to ensure that you can enjoy it for many years to come. The exterior of a barge is often one of the first things to start looking a bit run down. Reviving a […]
Over time, the wood on your boat interior may need stripping. It may have lost its shine and turned dull due to unsatisfactory finishes; there may be loose varnish or water may have seeped into it causing damage. Whatever the reasoning, it may be time to strip the surface of the wood and start afresh. […]
Boat maintenance is highly important as it can help prevent too many repairs and all too frequent replacements. From time to time, as with anything, even in the household and other industries, parts require lubrication. This is to keep them working efficiently and smoothly. By maintaining parts, you can significantly help to extend their life. […]
Boat owners usually remember make time to maintain their boats in top condition but sometimes forget about their boat trailers. Boat trailers are required to get a boat into the water and are a key part of life as a boat owner. As boat trailers are used in the marine environment, they are exposed to […]
The gelcoat on a boat is an outermost layer on the hull of a vessel. Through epoxy, a polyester resin, a catalyst and other chemicals, it provides water-resistant properties. Gelcoat combined with fibreglass produces a strong and smooth surface, preventing the hull of the boat weakening. Over time the gelcoat on your boat may start […]
Protecting wood and wooden surfaces, for example, deck rails, in the marine environment is of vital importance. The environment can present all sorts of effects that can not only significantly reduce the aesthetic aspect of the wood but also cause deterioration of it too. Primarily due to the salt from the water and the exposure […]