In all cases, we’d recommend trying a sample to test for the touch time before embarking on the whole job. This means working out how long it is going to take for the coatings to lift. Stripping wood oils from decking If your wood is coated with wood oils, whether that be teak oil, linseed […]
We’ve had another great case study sent across to us from a customer in Greece. This is a great metal protection solution. The customer had a new metal gate (and a pretty impressive one at that) and wanted to give it the best corrosion protection. They wanted it to be looking at its best in […]
This is a guest post written by the folks at Colourfence – for a little more information about them please see their author section at the end of the post. Maintaining your home and garden is like tuning up your car; a minor hassle, easy to forget, but remembering will pay dividends. Fencing is one […]
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 […]
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 […]
We love it when other companies recommend our products to compliment theirs! It’s great to know that Owatrol are providing solutions to more problems year on year. The latest addition comes from a Scandinavian company called SkiGuard who sell, among other things, a range of roof boxes. They have recognised that many of their customers have […]
Picture the scene, your garden was once full of lovely new wood and it looked great so you sat back on your deck chair and enjoyed it – yay! Then winter came, and summer again, and then another winter…and now your wood is grey, dirty and may even be beginning to split or crack in […]
What is mill glaze? Mill Glaze is a phenomenon that produces a shiny surface to new timber through the milling process. The cutters of the planer close the wood pores whilst the natural oils come to the surface of the timber through the machining heat. As the wood cools these oils produce a glaze on […]
Painting walls in your home is not necessarily a difficult task, but if not done well it can look dreadful. By taking a few simple steps you can ensure a great finish without necessarily needing to employ a professional. Our handy ‘how to’ guide walks you through the process step by step so that even […]
