Polytrol is a deep penetrating oil which restores the original colour and appearance of dull or tarnished plastics, gelcoats, metals, and other surfaces.
It penetrates the surface, re-wetting the pigments to restore their lustre and colour which has been lost through exposure to sunlight, rain, and pollution and it also gives corrosion protection. Â When used on tarnished metals, it brings back the shine and gives long-term protection against corrosion.
Simple to apply using a cloth or soft brush, it’s ready to wipe off in just 10 minutes! It can be used on both horizontal and vertical surfaces and can even be used on fibreglass (GRP). Polytrol dries to a tough and long-lasting flexible finish which does not leave a film – so it won’t peel or flake.
Polytrol is now available in a handy 250ml spray can, great for quick application and difficult to reach areas. Please see the directions for use to find out how to apply it.
Ideal Uses for Polytrol Colour Restorer
- Brightening faded car bumpers
- Reviving the gelcoat on your boat
- Restoring the shine to metal fixtures
- Rejuvenating flat or chalky paint dulled by weathering
- Brightening the surface of tiles in stone, terracotta, marble, slate, etc.
- Reviving the colour of faded garage doors
Restrictions
DO NOT use Polytrol on white surfaces, it will not work as Polytrol is designed to restore pigments.
Surface Preparation
All surfaces must be clean, dry and free of dirt, grease, grime and mildew. All waxes, polishes, silicone etc. should be completely and thoroughly removed. Treat any mildew with a 50:50 bleach and water solution. Scrub the solution on to the surface and allow it to stand for 10-15 minutes then rinse thoroughly.
Using Polytrol on plastic, gelcoat, tiles, painted surfaces etc.
Clean the surface with warm soapy water or Net-Trol, rinse thoroughly and allow it to dry for a minimum of 24 hours depending on the surface.
Using Polytrol on stone, brick, etc.
Clean the surface with Net-Trol, rinse thoroughly and allow it to dry for a minimum of 24 hours depending on the surface.
Using Polytrol on metal
Clean the surface with warm soapy water and rinse thoroughly or use an appropriate solvent (follow manufacturer’s instructions). Leave the surface to dry for a minimum of 24 hours.
Application of Polytrol Colour Restorer
General directions
Always work in areas that can be completed 10-20 minutes to ensure an even appearance. If the surface absorbs the Polytrol unevenly (i.e. some matt and some shiny patches) move any surplus oil from shiny areas to matt areas. Wipe off any excess Polytrol with a lint-free cloth before it becomes tacky. For a shinier finish, buff the surface with a lint-free polishing cloth.
When using the Polytrol 250ml spray can, simply spray on liberally, wipe off any excess and leave to dry.
Applying Polytrol to plastic, gelcoat, tiles, painted surfaces etc.
Apply Polytrol liberally and evenly with a brush or cloth. Allow it to work for 10-20 minutes. Wipe off any excess with a clean lint-free cloth. Leave it to dry.
Applying Polytrol to stone, brick, etc.
Apply Polytrol liberally and evenly with a brush or cloth and leave it to work for 10-20 minutes. Brush out or wipe off any excess Polytrol with a clean lint-free cloth. Leave it to dry.
Applying Polytrol to metal
Apply Polytrol using a fine wire wool (000 grade) soaked in Polytrol and allow it to work for 10-20 minutes. Wipe off any excess Polytrol with a clean lint-free cloth. Leave to dry.
Note: Polytrol is not a surface coating. Its place is in the surface, not on top.
Maintenance
Maintenance is due when a Polytrol treated surfaces shows signs of fading. Prepare and re-treat surfaces as directed above.
Clean Up
Clean any tools used with white spirit. Polytrol is non-flammable, however any rags, steel wool etc. soaked in Polytrol may spontaneously catch fire if improperly discarded. Rags, steel wool etc must be saturated with water after use or placed in a sealed, water-filled metal container, before disposing of them with household waste. Rags may be laid flat and air-dried before discarding.
Things to Remember
- Cover and protect everything you do not wish to treat.
- Apply between +5°C and +35°C.
- Do not apply in direct sunlight or on to hot surfaces.
- Do not allow excess Polytrol to dry and create a film on the surface (always remove excess product).
- Do not use Polytrol on white surfaces.
Clive Hague –
Verified Owner
Excellent product really impressed with the ease of use & exceptional finish highly recommended
Owatrol Team –
Hi there Clive,
Thank you for your review of Polytrol. We’re happy to hear how easy you found it to use and how good you found the finish to be.
All the best,
The Owatrol Team
Ian Burton –
Verified Owner
Worked a treat highly recommend
Lynne Millar –
Verified Owner
This product is utterly amazing my black downpipe had faded terribly with the sun one quick spray and 2 mins later it looks incredible. Now going to try it on my gates that are also a little faded
Owatrol Team –
Hi there Lynne,
Thank you so much for your review of Polytrol. We’re happy to hear that it worked well to restore your faded your downpipes and we hope that you have a similar positive result on your gates 🙂
All the best,
The Owatrol Team
Guy Marshall –
Verified Owner
Wow what an amazing product polytrol is so glad I’ve discovered it it works so well used it on four jobs so far we fantastic results would highly recommend this product. The down side was your courier you may consider changing left on the door step all day after saying I had signed for it (lies) and also damaged even though well packaged
Paul Hickinbottom –
I have used this product to renovate my wood look fibreglass garage door that is in sun most of day so does tend to get dusty an look a little rough in comparison to when I purchased it 14 years ago…
I coated the outside areas first to see what the results was?
Unbelievable product my garage door looks as new now as when I purchased it with very little effort just a little sweat..
I was so impressed I continued with three oak grained Upvc doors same age …
The difference is amazing and the best £20 I’ve ever spent…on diy…..
Some time after I tried it on my curved coping edges around my front garden an drive…
Again the difference was clear to see and the solid bricks now look like new with a great sheen to them. I’m now looking around my home and my brothers home to improve on everything I can see….
Thanks for a product that does what it says on the tin……Paul…..
Owatrol Team –
Hi there Paul,
Thank you so much for your positive review of Polytrol after using it on your fibreglass garage door, Upvc doors and coping edges!
We’re thrilled to hear how well it has worked for you and on such a variety of surfaces too 🙂
All the best,
The Owatrol Team
MikeB –
Verified Owner
Applied to faded composite front door and upvc window frames that had previously been spray painted and started to fade, results after 1 thin coat and wipe down are very good, we are very pleased and happy to recommend
Owatrol Team –
Hi there Mike,
Thank you for your review of Polytrol being used on a composite front door and upvc window frames.
We’re very happy to hear how well it worked for you 🙂
All the best,
The Owatrol Team
Kevin Warrington –
Verified Owner
I have a Mercedes car fitted with anodised aluminium trims. I rather foolishly washed the car with cheap snow foam which has etched into the anodising leaving a patchy dull finish. Tried this on a recommendation, starting with a thin coat, and the difference is clear to see. It needs a thicker coat, or a series of thinner coats, but the improvement is clear to see and is better than the alternatives of replacing (hugely expensive) or vinyl wrapping. So far, very pleased with results. Not a cheap product, but don’t mind paying for something that actually works
Linda Simanis –
Verified Owner
Polytrol is a great product. 2nd time I’ve bought it. This time round purchased the small 125 ml tin which was plenty to restore colour of composite front door. Highly recommended.
Owatrol Team –
Hi there Linda,
Thank you for your positive review of Polytrol 🙂
We’re happy to hear how well it worked to restore the colour to your composite front door.
All the best,
The Owatrol Team
Clive –
Verified Owner
Used on a composite front door that was badly faded after around 15 years. Easy to apply; 125 mL tin was easily more than enough – probably good for another two coats if (or when) needed. Result brilliant as of yesterday. Slightly surprised that it came up glossy rather than semi-matt but maybe it will settle when fully dry. Either way the door looks infinitely better, in fact as new. I was going to withhold one star until i find out how long it lasts but that seemed churlish!
Roy Ternent –
Verified Owner
Ordered door restorer and door came up like new. Would definitely recommend to any one who would like a new door.