Polytrol 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 at home that Polytrol could be helping them with.
Whether your car bumper and trim is faded and looking tired, your composite front door is letting you down, your plastic guttering and downpipes are sun-damaged or even if your garage door has sen better days, Polytrol could be the solution for you! We’ve put together 6 of our best Polytrol case studies to show you a range of applications for this colour restorer and some great before and after shots.
Polytrol a ‘magic’ product for garage doors
This satisfied customer used Polytrol colourrestorer to revive her badly faded powder coated aluminium garage doors installed in 1991. They are south facing and had faded badly with some WD40 staining around the locks.
Faded car trim revived with Polytrol
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.
Land Rover paint work revived with Polytrol
Another customer with a 15 year old Land Rover used Polytrol to restore the shine to paintwork on the exterior. A tricky job? No! The customer simply cleaned the surface with soap and water, left it to dry and then used Polytrol to revive the surface.
Garage door rescued after 15 years of neglect
Phil needed some help restoring his GRP garage door. He wasn’t sure which product to use so he got in touch and asked! We recommended Polytrol as it revives and restores the colour of faded surfaces – it’s grea for fibreglass so perfect for Phil’s garage.
Moped Makeover with Perfect Polytrol
Anoth customer achieved impressive results on their moped with Polytrol. They just wiped it on with a lint-free cloth, left it to work and then wiped off the excess. The Polytrol brings out the pigment from within the surface and leaves it looking good as new!
Polytrol Restores a faded car bumper
This happy customer says “This stuff is probably one of the best restorers I have ever tried, it costs very little and goes a loooooong way. Did everything plastic exteriorwise […] and I was just taken aback at the results.”.
Polytrol is a colour reviver and restorer which restores pigments faded or dulled by exposure to the sun. It is a deep penetrating oil that restores the original look and finish to gelcoat, plastic, metal and other surfaces.
How do I use Polytrol colour restorer?
To use Polytrol you simply rub it into the surface with a clean, dry cloth and leave it to work for 10-20 minutes before wiping off any excess with a lint-free cloth. Job done!
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!
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hi,,would poly trol be good for restoring a faded brown pvc door?
Hi Kevin,
Yes, Polytrol would be perfect for your project! It’s ideal for restoring faded PVC.
Many thanks,
The Owatrol Team
Hi Would polytrol be ok for a black composite door that is looking flat.
Thanks Richard
Hi Richard,
Polytrol would be perfect for this use!
Many thanks,
The Owatrol Team
Hi,
We have a dark brown wood grain effect composite front door. It is around 12 years old and appears dirty/bleached where the sun gets to it. Inside it is still perfect. I have tried WD40 and car polishing cream (which normally sorts out scuffs on car bodywork), but this has either short term or no effect at all. Please advise.
Hi Barry,
Thank you for your query regarding your wood effect composite front door.
Polytrol would be perfect to restore the colour of your door and we actually have a blog post from a recent customer who did just that:
I hope the post is helpful and answers any question you may have.
Please don’t hesitate to contact us again if you require further assistance.
All the best,
The Owatrol Team
Hi.
I have a motorhome with a fibreglass ( GRP ) body wich is getting on for 18 years old.
The body has become dull – particularly the side facing the afternoon sun.
I have put a couple of photos here – https://www.flickr.com/photos/sueanddavid/40080884791/in/photostream/
Can you tell me if Polytrol ( or any other of your products ) would restore it to a shiny / glossy surface and re-vitalise the colours.
Regards
David
Hi David,
Thank you for your query regarding the use of Polytrol on your motorhome.
Polytrol can safely be used on fibreglass (GRP) however, in your case we do not recommend using it on the white sections. This is because Polytrol restores colour pigments so cannot be used on white surfaces.
However, Polytrol will work on the top green section but because it is such a pale colour we recommend you trying a sample on a small area first – This is to make sure the Polytrol is doing what you want it to before committing to a larger amount.
You can purchase a 100ml sample pot of Polytrol for £5 with free postage by following this link: https://www.owatroldirect.co.uk/product/polytrol/ and selecting “sample” from the drop down menu.
I hope this was helpful – Please don’t hesitate to contact us again should you require further assistance.
All the best,
The Owatrol Team
Hi
I have grey upvc patio doors and the grey colouring is fading due to the sunlight and I wonder if Polytrol will restore the grey colour?
Many thanks Jacqueline
Hi Jacqueline,
Thank you for your query.
Polytrol can be used on your patio doors, however, we always like to recommend that customers try a sample size pot of Polytrol first and test it in a small area before committing to purchasing a larger amount.
Samples are available on our product page for £5 with free postage and packaging which you can find here; https://www.owatroldirect.co.uk/product/polytrol/
I hope this answer was helpful, please feel free to contact us again should you require further assistance.
All the best,
The Owatrol Team
I have a light oak composite front door which was installed some ten years ago by a company which has since gone bankrupt. The wood-grain effect has become a silvery grey colour and no amount of cleaning with soapy water will restore it. Will Polytrol be suitable for cleaning/restoring the door to its original condition and if so, being a standard size front door, what size tin of the product should I purchase. I live in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire and wonder if you could tell me if there are any local suppliers?
Many thanks,
Paul Wilmot
Hi Paul,
Polytrol should give good results in reviving your oak composite front door but we would always recommend purchasing a sample pot first to check which can only be purchased directly from our website but have free delivery. A 0.5L tin should provide plenty of product to treat your door.
Any further questions please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Many thanks,
The Owatrol Team
Hi I have a blue BMW Z4. 2009. The rear bumper is colour matched but dull. Can you help?
Hi Rob,
Thank you for your query regarding the use of Polytrol on your car bumper.
Polytrol has been used with great success on both body work and bumpers, so it should work absolutely fine for your colour matched bumper too.
We always recommend to try a sample size first and to test it in a small area to make sure it will work for your particular project.
You can purchase a 100ml sample pot for £5 with free delivery here: https://www.owatroldirect.co.uk/product/polytrol/
I hope this answer was helpful, please don’t hesitate to contact us further should you require most assistance;
sales@owatroluk.com or 01582 585266
Thanks again, Rob.
All the best,
The Owatrol Team
Oh my god what an amazing product. Thought I was looking at a rear bumper re spray.
Hi again Robert,
Thank you for your kind words – We are glad you had such a postive experience with Polytrol.
If you have any pictures we would love to see and share them! If you are happy to do this then please send them on to: sales@owatroluk.com
Thanks again.
All the best,
The Owatrol Team
Hi. I have a grp sailing boat in a light blue colour. The whole thing has gone a chalky colour now. If I use polytrol I presume it would work ok but how long will it last and is it just a case of recoating again when it fades or have I got to get the old polytrol off first?
Hi Dave,
Thank you for your query about Polytrol.
Polytrol is perfectly suitable for use on grp. The amount of time it will stay looking bright and new sadly isn’t as easy to answer. It all depends on the amount of sun, UV rays, dirt, pollution etc that it is exposed to.
We would like to assume it would last around 12 months, but this is something that can easily be varied depending on the environment – it could last for less or longer than that.
When it comes to re-coating with Polytrol, the surface simply needs to be cleaned, left to dry and then re-applied as before.
I hope this answers your questions, if you still have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact us further.
All the best,
The Owatrol Team
Hi
I have a hot tub which has faded badly can I use polytrol on it?
Regards
Elaine
Hi there Elaine,
If your hot tub is made of coloured plastic, or coloured composite wood, then Polytrol is safe to use on it externally. We have samples available for £6 with free deliver should you wish to try it out: https://www.owatroldirect.co.uk/product/polytrol/
Please feel free to give us a call on: 01582 592707 or email us at: sales@owatroluk.com should you have any further queries and we will be able to assist you quicker.
All the best,
The Owatrol Team
Hello,
My 300 gallon green polyethylene water tank which is slightly sun-bleached on the top and one side. Will your Polytrol be safe and effective to restore it’s colour?
Thanks,
Frusa
Hi there Frusa,
Yes, Polytrol is perfectly safe and suitable for use on a polyethylene water tank. We would recommend purchasing a sample size of Polytrol: https://www.owatroldirect.co.uk/product/polytrol/ (100ml for £7.50 with free delivery) and testing it out on the effected area.
I hope this is helpful – please don’t hesitate to contact us again if you have any further queries.
All the best,
The Owatrol UK Team