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Metal Protection

Metal protection is a must to keep it looking its best.
From boats to gates and everything in between, we’re confident Owatrol will have a solution.

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1947 Ford Jailbar finished with Owatrol Oil in a field by Dan Hutt

Maintaining any classic car while preserving their authentic, aged look requires the right combination of protection and care. In this interview, we speak with Dan Hutt, a dedicated enthusiast about restoring classic American vehicles – including a rare right-hand-drive 1964 Chevrolet C10 Stepside and a 1994 Dodge B250 Camper Van. The Interview What vehicles do […]

Dom Chinea using Owatrol Oil in paint

Whether you are a seasoned metalworker in a body shop, a classic car enthusiast building your dream vehicle, or a fan of top-tier craftsmanship, you know that restoring vintage vehicles is a balancing act between historical preservation and long-term protection. In this post: Dominic Chinea’s classic car restoration series The challenge of traditional coach enamels […]

Pura-Trol, Owatrol oil, transyl, CIP and Polytrol by Restart Racing

We are excited to announce that Owatrol UK has partnered with Chris Smiley & Restart Racing – a prominent team in the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC). In an exciting move that will rev up the motorsport world, this collaboration combines our high-performance products with the competitive edge of Restart Racing. Owatrol and Restart Racing […]

various garden tools on wooden table

With the right care, quality garden tools can last for a lifetime. So, we are going to share some top tips on preventing rust on your garden tools to help keep them in great shape. Our five step care system will help make sure you can use your tools year after year.Æ’ 1. Clean your […]

Bike resting against a tree

Rust, otherwise known as iron oxide, can be unattractive and if not kept at bay can cause immeasurable damage to metals. Having some minor rust on your bike isn’t necessarily the end of the world, but it is something you will want to keep your eyes on and treat asap. Fortunately, there are a few […]

Iron bench after restoration by Philip Senior

We were recently sent in some pictures from a customer that used Dilunett paint remover and Owatrol Deco in the restoration of an iron bench. It was purchased in a pretty sorry state and sadly the wooden seating area was beyond repair. The wooden sections were replaced with new ones and then the metal parts […]