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. 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 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.
Ian –
Just used on wood effect fibreglass garage door installed 21 years ago, that has had no more than occasional washing and had become very sunlight bleached and faded. After a good wash the day before it took 40 minutes to treat and polish; results are startling… almost as good as it looked when I first installed the door. A stunning product; now getting ready to use on my wood effect window frames!!
Kath –
Verified Owner
My GRP garage doors had faded over the years and looked quite dismal but after a single coat of Owatrol Polytrol they look brilliant and the colour has been revived to a lovely rich colour. Wish I had found out about this product earlier. Highly recommended. Delivery very quick and updates by email.
G Walker –
Verified Owner
I under this product on the painted panels on a steel narrowboat with dull paint.
This results where absolutely fantastic – looked like new.
I would have no hesitation in recommending this product for similar use.
Carl –
We googled around and found this product, and our car looks brand new with polytrol on the plastic parts and proper waxing work on the rest. I even went over the plastic parts on my bike. Ah, love it. Perfect multi use product for hobby detailers
Lee –
Verified Owner
I’m a decorator, I was asked by a customer if there was something I could do to make her faded, wood effect plastic garage door look better, it was a pinky/ orange colour. I suggested trying this product. The end result was amazing it looks like new. Since then I have done two more garage doors for her neighbours and had other people ask.
P FRUDD –
Verified Owner
restored the blue top on my camper van where others had failed, only time will tell now how long it will last. Heres hoping it keeps on looking this good
John Clark –
Verified Owner
Having searched for products to restore my wood effect GRP doors, it looked like the only way to do so might be applying a new gel coat which would have been a long complicated job requiring removal of the doors. I stumbled on this product after almost giving up hope of finding anything suitable and I have to admit I was sceptical about the results other reviews claimed. However I thought that lacking any other ideas it was worth a try and I can fully endorse all the other reviews – the results are amazing considering there were previously large dull, almost white patches over the doors. After a single, effortless application the colour is restored and the doors now have an attractive water repellent sheen. What a pity this product is not more widely known in the UK.
Lucy Newbold –
Verified Owner
Excellent product & both deliveries arrived really quickly. We had a very faded brown pvc deck – which has come up beautifully and given it extra life. Really impressed – and the local decking company was so surprised we’d found a solution, they will probably be ringing you up too!
mike barrow –
Verified Owner
25 year old fibreglass garage(mahogany) door looks nearly in its original state.
Excellent product – highly recommend.
Mark Parrish –
Verified Owner
I am very impressed with this product! I have to say I was a bit doubtful about the likely outcome when I read the reviews, having tried lots of other products from other manufacturers for restoring the colour to my faded GRP dingy hull, but this really is very good stuff! – I simply rubbed it in with a rolled up cloth – I gave it a couple of generous coats and rubbed it over with a polishing cloth before it completely dried (if it dried too quickly I just put some more on and buffed it up again). Some parts which had even faded almost to grey, are now a lovely rich purple (its an old Laser 2000) and it looks almost new. I may have to top it up a bit, but it’s so easy, I don’t mind at all.