With Christmas right around the corner, there’s no better time than now to check out some of the top Christmas decor trends! Top 10 Christmas Decor Trends 2023 1. Vintage That’s right, vintage is in this year! It has been becoming more and more popular over recent years but 2023 is the year it is […]

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Garage 87 uses Owatrol Oil on Ewan McGregor’s VW panel van
Posted on in Automotive, Case Studies, Metal Protection, Product SpotlightChris of Garage 87 recently got in touch with us to showcase a recent project of his – using Owatrol Oil on Ewan McGregor’s 1958 VW panel van! To say we were excited to learn more is an understatement. About the VW panel van The van is a 1958 Canadian L31 dove blue panel van […]
Owatrol Summer Showcase 2023
Posted on in Automotive, Before & After, Decorating, For the Garden, Metal Protection, Product Spotlight, Wood CareIt’s time for the yearly Owatrol customer showcase! Take a look at just a few of our favourite projects of 2023 as shared by our fantastic customers over on Instagram. We are often tagged or receive before and after photos from our fantastic customers showing us their projects that they have used Owatrol products on. […]
Is your car full of rubbish, dog hair, mud or crumbs? Whether your car is used for transporting kids, pets, the weekly carpool into the office, or just yourself, keeping your vehicle clean and tidy will keep you and your passengers riding happily. Dirt, dust, grime etc. can eventually build up and degrade your interior […]
How to loosen and remove rusted bolts or nuts
Posted on in How To Guides, Metal Protection, Product SpotlightYou may be about to undertake a project but have come to a halt after discovering a rusted or seized bolt. This is unfortunately very common as bolts can be exposed to moisture and humid weather for long periods of time, which can lead to rust forming. Fortunately, is now quick and easy to loosen […]
Can a garden office be used all year round? The short answer is yes! If this is something you use every month of the year, you can make it happen. However, there are things you will need to do to make sure it is safe and comfortable to use, no matter the weather. The following […]
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 […]
Composite wood fencing has become more and more popular over recent years. This is likely due to a few reasons, with the largest factor likely being their low maintenance. However, it should be noted that even composite wood requires a certain level of care. Here we discuss our top tips and advice to keep yours […]
S.C.S Used at Tower of London Superbloom
Posted on in Case Studies, Owatrol News, Product Spotlight, Wood CareMany of you may know about the Tower of London Superbloom that took place in the summer of last year. It was installed to mark the platinum jubilee of the late Queen Elizabeth II. The beautiful, curved pine wood deck was designed by Karl Harrison – a long standing friend of Owatrol. We were very […]
Dark architecture and design have become more and more popular over the last few years and it’s easy to see why. There is such a wide variety of ways in which dark, bold tones can be utilised. We have seen charred timber (otherwise known as Shou Sugi Ban or Yakisugi) being used more each year, […]