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.
Chris –
Verified Owner
Excellent product. I used it on a GRP light wood effect garage door that had faded on the lower half. Restored the whole door with no difference at all between the two halves.
Neil Andrew –
Verified Owner
Had been searching for something to restore faded look of PVC ‘mahogany’ windows. Came across Polytrol on google. Restored the original look immediately. Easy to apply. Can definitely recommend.
James McDonald –
Verified Owner
Excellent product. Used it on my rosewood PVC doors and they came up brilliantly
Mark Jones –
Verified Owner
I came across Polytrol on the internet.I was looking for a product that would restore the colour on my badly faded UPVC coloured (blue) door. There was little mention of Polytrol being able to renew the colour of coloured UPVC Doors on the review section.I decided to purchase the trial tin and see how it went.The result have been amazing.The door looks as good as it did the day it was purchased.My wife and myself had been considering buying a new door as the door had become so badly faded.There is now no need.I accept that I may have to put another coat on to renew the colour at some stage.I decided to put this review in to help people like myself who are thinking of buying a new coloured UPVC door due to the fact that the door is so faded.Using Polytrol has saved me several hundred pounds and I can’t recommend the products enough.
Michael D. Barber –
Verified Owner
Excellent product, would certainly recommend it. Will see how it stands the test of time before I give 5 stars.
robert bates –
Verified Owner
I have UPVC mahogany windows and the sun has taken the colour out of the window sills. I have tried everything to make them look better. I tried this product in the spray form and it was very successful. My windowsills are like new.
rex hawkins –
Verified Owner
I recently came across Polytrol for use on my 25 year old fiberglass garage door and it sounded too good to be true but after speaking to sales I went ahead and bought direct including a hefty delivery charge as no one locally stocked this.It was very easy to apply with a brush and the results were better than I hoped for and it looks like new. I even coated other metal like a yard lamp and it has the same effect. I have plenty left over should I need it so anyone thinking about this should go ahead and you will not be disappointed.
Kathleen wilcox –
Verified Owner
This stuff is amazing. I wasn’t convinced but thought it was worth a try before considering replacing the area we wanted to cover. We had second hand decking installed on our static caravan and the slats were all sun bleached and faded. The polytron was almost magic, I took photos of an area we had done compared to the original and it was incredible! The decking is back to the brown colour it was originally. A small price to pay for what would gave cost £2k to replace. It also appears to withstand our dogs’ claws running across the decking.
Pete Grocutt –
Verified Owner
I bought this hoping that it would restore the colour to some old, faded, brown double glazed windows. I will be honest and say I didn’t hold out much hope. Boy was I wrong!! I could not believe the difference this made. I applied it using small amounts on clean rags, it was very easy to apply and a little went a long way. The window frames look fantastic now, gone is the sickly, dull pale brown appearance which has now been replaced by a deep, virtually origanal, lustrous brown.
I will applying this all the windows now, it even bought the black trimmings on the car back to life! In short, believe what it says on the website, this stuff works!!
Graham –
Verified Owner
Used Polytrol to refurbish two very faded mahogany effect fibreglass garage doors. Very quick to apply and gave a result possibly better than new. It goes a long way – I bought one litre and still have most of it left. I tried it on weathered brown uPVC guttering and it was good on that too. An excellent product.