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Net-Trol

Wood cleaner, neutraliser and colour restorer

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Net-Trol
  • Lightens and restores colour to all greyed, weathered wood without bleaching
  • Non-aggressive - harmless to plants, shrubs and surface being cleaned
  • Can clean and rejuvenate, plastic, gel coat, stone and cement
  • Fast-acting - restores wood to its natural colour in just 15 minutes
  • Can be used as a neutraliser after using Dilunett, Aquanett or another stripper

Net-Trol is a powerful wood cleaner and brightener which restores greyed and weathered wood to its natural colour without damaging the wood’s fibres. It effortlessly removes both surface and ground in dirt leaving the wood looking bright and vibrant. Net-Trol is fast acting and can restore the original colour of your wood surface in as little as 15 minutes with no laborious and backbreaking sanding!

Benefits of using Net-Trol

It is safe to use on all exterior wood types and is also an excellent degreaser for use on tropical hardwoods to allow finishes like Deks Olje D1 to penetrate. Net-Trol can remove stains caused by tannin bleed and will remove all traces of weathering caused by mildew, pollution and UV rays. It will also neutralise wood surfaces which have been stripped with a stripping product such as Owatrol’s Dilunett or Prepdeck, leaving the surface ready for applying your chosen finish.

Net-Trol is not only for use on wood surfaces though – you can also use it to restore the lustre to faded plastics dulled by weathering and UV rays. It can also be used to remove rust stains and to clean discoloured stone and cement. Net-Trol is biodegradable and does not contain solvents or bleach. It’s not harmful to plants and shrubs so it’s safe to use in the garden!

Ideal Uses for Net-Trol Wood Cleaner

  • Reviving neglected fence panels
  • Cleaning greyed wooden garden furniture
  • Restoring the colour of decking and cladding
  • Brightening faded plastic guttering
  • Removing rust stains from cement and brickwork
  • Cleaning discoloured paving slabs and driveways
  • Removing stains caused by tannin bleed

NOTE: Wear chemical resistant gloves, safety goggles and protective clothing

Always read the Net-Trol Product Information before using and follow the instructions carefully.

Application of Net-Trol Wood Cleaner & Colour Restorer

Application tools

  • Soft brush
  • Stiff bristle/nylon brush
  • Pressure washer
  • Wear chemical resistant gloves, safety goggles and protective clothing

Caution: Surfaces may be slippery when wet. Use caution when walking on wet surfaces during application. Net-Trol may dull painted surfaces and some metal fixings if left on to long. Rinse off quickly or wipe with a wet cloth.

Application

To use Net-Trol on wood:

  • First wet the surface with fresh, clean water
  • Apply Net-Trol with a synthetic brush or roller (medium or long pile)
  • Scrub the surface with a stiff nylon/synthetic brush
  • Leave to stand for approx 10-20 minutes. If the surface starts to dry, dampen with a mist application of water
  • Scrub the surface whilst rinsing with water or use a pressure washer (max. 60 bar)
  • If required repeat procedure
  • Allow to dry for 48 hours or until it meets the moisture content required by the chosen finish before finishing

To use Net-Trol on stone or concrete:

  • First wet the surface with fresh, clean water
  • Apply Net-Trol with a synthetic brush or roller (medium or long pile)
  • Scrub the surface with a stiff nylon/synthetic brush
  • Leave to stand for approx 10-20 minutes. If the surface starts to dry, dampen with a mist application of water
  • Scrub the surface whilst rinsing with water or use a pressure washer (max. 60 bar)
  • If required repeat procedure
  • Allow to dry until it meets the moisture content required by your chosen finish or sealer

To use Net-Trol on nail stains:

  • First clean the surface
  • After cleaning wet the surface with fresh clean water
  • Apply Net-Trol to the entire surface over and around the nail stain
  • Do not rinse until the stain has disappeared

To use Net-Trol on plastic or GRP:

  • First wet the surface with fresh clean water
  • Apply Net-Trol using a brush
  • Leave it to work for 10 minutes
  • Scrub the surface with a soft or medium nylon scrubbing brush
  • Rinse with large amounts of fresh clean water

To use Net-Trol on rust stains:

  • First wet the surface with fresh clean water.
  • Apply Net-Trol with a stiff nylon scrubbing brush working it into the rust stain
  • Leave to work for 10 minutes
  • Scrub surface with stiff nylon scrubbing brush
  • Rinse with large amounts of fresh clean water

Clean Up

Clean all tools used with soap and water.

After Clean Up

We recommend protecting and enhancing the natural beauty of your wood with Owatrol penetrating wood finishes.

Things to Remember

  • Shake container thoroughly before use.
  • Cover any areas you want to protect.
  • Thoroughly wet surrounding plants and shrubs.
  • Apply between 5˚C and 35˚C.
  • Do not apply on a hot surface as the product will dry too quickly.
  • If cleaning vertical wood, work from bottom to top to avoid streaking

5 star reviews for Net-Trol

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    Richard Chatham Verified Owner

    I was tackling a pair of garage doors where the varnish had split and risen in places. The doors looked a mess. I started with a trial pot of dilunett and followed up with the Net Trol. I was unsure of the Dilunett and purchased a cheaper alternative. I was wrong, the problem was that the dilunett dried out in the sun very quickly on the day I tried it. However. I would use Dilunett next time. I then purchased a litre of Net trol. This stuff is frightening. I now have half the village wanting me to rejuvenate their Garage doors. I also used a drop on a very black oak door. it is now just like it was when it was delivered 20 years ago. I would recommend Net Trol .. I will be ordering more.

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    Chris Sharp Verified Owner

    Used it on a softwood garage which is 4 years old. I have just had this garage extended, to match, but the difference between new and old was extreme due to the original half having greyed and weathered in its 4 years. So I used this product as described and am very pleased with the results. The 2 halves are now as close to matching as if they had been built at the same time. I wish I could attach a photo. Highly recommended.

    • Owatrol Team

      Owatrol Team

      Hi Chris,

      Thank you so much for your kind words regarding the use of Net-Trol – we are so glad you had such a positive experience using it.
      If you are happy to send us photos, we can create a blog post for the website and share them on our social media pages.
      If this is something you are happy to do, please send them to; sales@owatroluk.com and we will feature them.

      Thanks again, Chris.

      All the best,
      The Owatrol Team

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    Gary Souter Verified Owner

    I used Net-Trol on my very grey, dirty and UV stained Iriko wood windows and doors. Painted on and, after 5 minutes, pressure washed off to reveal the original wood – it was like magic! No more hours of scraping and scouring. Sealed with Aquanet and finished with wood oil – perfect! Have been recommending to everyone who will listen.

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    Richard Fulcher Verified Owner

    Had Iroko gates fitted 3 years ago and told to use Tung oil on them to maintain them – This left them black and looking awful.
    Just finished using Aquanett, Net-Trol and D1 pro, on them and they now look as new. Really good products that really work. Could not recommend them enough.

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    Gary Brown Verified Owner

    Use this every year on my IPE deck, absolutely brilliant

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    Martin hiscock Verified Owner

    Excellent !!!!! Really good it does what it says on the tin

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    Wendy

    Removed rust stains from sandstone patio. Our builder removed and old cast iron downpipe with an angle grinder sending tiny rust particles everywhere, including all over our newly laid patio. He was going to use an acid based patio cleaner to try to clean it but fortunately I’d read enough online to know that this would probably make matters worse and that net-trol was rated very highly for this problem. I treated the patio and it’s cleared nearly all the rust after one application and before the builder got a chance to do it his way!

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    KN Verified Owner

    Excellent product. Easy to use with a great result, from what we can see so far. Covered about 30% more surface area than estimated. Pricey but worth it. Excellent delivery service with good updates.

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    Rob R

    I dont often write reviews, but when something impresses me as much as this does, I feel I need to spread the word.
    My softwood deck is over 2 years old, but its been left to weather without treatment. A couple of wet winters has left it grey, pretty dirty and with a fair amount of green algae on it.
    Bought a bottle of Net-trol on a recommendation, and decided to give it a go neat. Pasted it on to the wood, gave it a real good scrub and then left it for 20 mins. A real good second scrub and then plenty of water onto it. As I washed it off, I could still see some green on it and didnt have much hope for it doing the job however, once it had dried it was remarkably clean and clear. Its lighter than it was originally, but no marks and looked great. I’ve now oiled it with another product and its like a new deck. Absolutely brilliant results all down to the Net-Trol cleaning it up so well. Its not cheap but its definitely worth it. 5 stars

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    Reiner S Verified Owner

    Very pleased with this product. I used it to clean my decking which I installed two years ago. It now looks like new again.

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Coverage: 5-10m2 per litre
Tools: Soft brush, stiff bristle/nylon brush, powerwasher
Suitable for: Exterior use
Clean up: Soap and water
Working Time: 10-20 mins
Suitable Surfaces: All exterior wood surfaces, cement, stone, plastic, GRP

Technical Data

Read the full technical information including MSDS for Net-trol on our corporate website.