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 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.
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.
M Goodwin –
My rating may be somewhat unfair but does reflect the outcome. This was a last ditch attempt to rescue a patchy faded composite door I suspect our problem was made worse because of a lacquer finish that has deteriorated to varying degrees across the door. Although have tried to remove the lacquer it still leave a colour patchy outcome. Convinces me I need to look to a respray solution – worth a try though.
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.
Phil Scroggie –
I am more than happy with Owatrol Polytrol, I am delighted. My garage door has now had two coats of Polytrol and looks as good as when it was fitted fifteen years ago. In the past fifteen years the door has never been treated with any other product and to get these results is just amazing, just wish I’d known about this product a few years ago!
Martin Gledhill –
Just got round to reading the October issue of Practical Boat Owner Magazine. In it under ask the experts there is a question about reviving a faded gel coat. My trailer/sailer had a faded gel coat but rather than spend loads of time sanding down, I bought Owatrol Polytrol. You just rub it on and hey presto the faded gel coat comes back to life. Definitely worth the money – try it!