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.
Andrew Burton –
Verified Owner
This product is brilliant. This is my second order for it. I use it to restore the faded plastics and rubbers on my motorcycle restorations. Have also just started using it on some of the metal components. Brings them up to like new finish.
Wonderful
Richard –
Verified Owner
Used this on the plastic bumpers of my other half’s horsebox. Worked a treat – in fact it’s the first time since new they’ve looked so good.
Having just read the previous comment that it also works on gel coats I might try that one the main lorry bodywork too!
Owatrol Team –
Hi Richard,
Thank you for your review of Polytrol. We are glad you had a great experience with it.
Yes indeed Polytrol can even be used on gel coats – it really is an amazing product that can revive and restore almost any surface back to its former glory.
If you have any before and after shots of you using Polytrol, we would love to see and share them on our social media pages – if you are happy to do this, please send your pictures to: sales@owatroluk.com
Thanks again.
All the best,
The Owatrol Team
Tracy McGill –
Verified Owner
I agree completely with all the other reviews. I was so fed up looking at our what used to be shiny, black composite door, now dull and faded. I left the product on for a bit longer than was recommended for best results. Definitely be recommending this product to friends and family.
Owatrol Team –
Hi Tracy,
Thank you so much for your review on Polytrol – we are glad you had such a good experience using it.
If you have any before and after pictures, we would love to see them and share them on our social media pages.
Should you like to do this, please send the photos through to sales@owatroluk.com
Thanks again.
All the best,
The Owatrol Team
emma eccleston –
Verified Owner
Absolutely amazed at how this brought our door up.
We have a red composite door, my hubby decided to clean it with kitchen cleaner with bleach in it. It took the shine off and the patches where he had scrubbed looked terrible.
Took him just a few minutes to redeem himself by applying Polytrol. A little went a long way and still have plenty left should he decide to clean anything else with bleach !! The door looks better than new, so pleased I tried this before having to replace or repaint the whole door.
This was quite a few weeks ago now and its been rained on and had the hot sun on it and still shining
Thank You very much Polytrol.
Keith Albon –
Verified Owner
My composite door had faded quite badly due to being in full sun for the better part of the day. Had looked at getting it painted which came in at approx £250.00. After further googling i found Owatrol Polytrol. Was a bit dubious for a start how this could work, but after applying and waiting for it to dry was absolutely amazed at the result. The door now looks like it did when first installed. If you haven’t tried this you are definitely missing out on a superb product
Colin –
Verified Owner
I used it to restore some red paintwork which had faded on my boat, and it appears to have worked well in restoring the colour. I will need to see how long the transformation lasts.
Lindsay Hardy –
Verified Owner
Worked really well in restoring our faded GRP garage door and window sills, which had both been exposed to direct sunlight for 23 years.
Tsai –
Polytrol was recommended to me by many other boaters. The paintwork on my 58’ narrowboat was sound but dull and lifeless.
Polytrol is easy to apply with a brush or soft cloth. After about ten minutes, I just buffed it with a clean cloth. Amazed at the results and I’ve had lots of positive comments.
Paul Eyre –
Verified Owner
Used Polytrol on my faded composite door. Very impressed. Easy to apply and quick drying. I was contemplating buying a new door, the fading was that bad, but took a punt on Polytrol and it came up trumps.
george stewart –
Verified Owner
Really surprised , I actually achieved better results then expected I would highly recommend this product