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.
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.
Valerie –
I’ve attached photos showing the three roller shutter garage doors before treatment with Polytrol and one photo of the the doors restored to their original colour and condition after treatment. The doors are a powder coated aluminium roller shutters and were installed in 1991. They are south facing and had faded badly with WD40 staining around the locks. We are delighted with the success of the treatment. They are now as good as new.
A one litre can treated these 3 doors and my neighbour’s two garage doors.
It also restored his faded brown guttering back to new condition.
What a magic product. We never imagined that it would be so successful at such reasonable cost.
S Wright –
Verified Owner
Amazing. We have a rosewood coloured pvc electric garage door that was looking decidedly “off colour”. Looked for solutions to bring back the colour on the Internet and Polytrol came up. Decided to try it and we are so glad we did. The garage door now looks as good as new. Intend to try it next on faded metal surround on patio table.
Jim –
Verified Owner
A great product that i used on guttering, wood effect pvc windows and doors and painted gates, a really great result!
Another great result on the black plastic trim parts of my wifes BMW car which had become light grey around the side mirrors and bumper parts. Owatrol Polytrol has transformed her car and it lasts unlike the usual silicone sprays and gels that stop working after a few weeks, this product is not a coating so it really does bring plastic back to life. Brilliant!
Diane Kneafsey –
Verified Owner
A truly outstanding product. I’ve just finished treating my dull and badly faded garage door – it had had nothing more than a wipe down in 18 years – and the results have surpassed my expectations. The door is now back to its dark oak colour, with a lovely sheen. Scrubbed it down yesterday, and applied the Polytrol this morning. Very quick and easy to use, I just followed the instructions on the tin. It took about 45 minutes!
Can’t recommend this product highly enough; if only all DIY jobs were this simple!
Graham Jones –
Verified Owner
Used it on GRP garage door, which was well faded with age. Transformation is marvellous, really does look like new. Easy to apply, delivery was excellent, really pleased with result. Would recommend it unreservedly.
Bob James –
Verified Owner
used this product to restore the “Black” on all my campervan bumpers and plastic surrounds, brought them up like new.
Very pleased with this product and would certaily recommend
Peter Emery –
Verified Owner
I purchased a tin of polytrol to see if it could restore the light oak colour of our expensive composite front door
This door is in full sun and the colour was very faded, a white bloom had developed on the lower half of the front door.
Well to our surprise using a rag it was easy to apply, just do as they say on the tin
And hey presto , you have back the door, as good as new again.
So do it, it works don’t wait it is easy and quick.
Kevin Limbert –
Verified Owner
WOW!! this is excellent
My static caravan is UPVC clad and over the years two sides have faded badly, due to the orientation in relation to the sun. I have looked at all types of product to bring back the colour and this is the first I have seen that doesn’t coat the surface like a polish or varnish, but enhances the colour pigment.
I started with a small area and an open mind. I was so impressed I continued over the remainder of the two sides, which now perfectly match the original colour of the unfaded sides, good cover too only half of the litre tin used for one end and a side plus decking hand rails of a 40′ X 13′ caraven
I even had other owners queing up to ask what the product was and where to buy it.
I am truly and utterly amazed at the transformation.
Over a month now since the treatment and still perfect.
Mike Simon –
Verified Owner
I used your product on my Metal Garage door which was badly stained, I had tried other products to remove the discolouration but without success. The Owatrol returned the Door to it’s original colour and lustre and has completely refurbished it.
It is now like new!
Thank you.