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.
Dave Winstanley –
Verified Owner
Excellent product,does more than what it says on the tin. Seventeen year old grp garage door, well neglected brought back to looking new.
Brian –
Verified Owner
Excellent product. Easy to use. If instructions followed, result is fantastic. Faded GRP garage door looking like new again.
Alan Slaughter –
Verified Owner
A dull red upvc door now looks as good as new.
Took me ten minutes to complete the job. Our neighbours think we have had a new one fitted.
Also used it on dull brown guttering, again looks as good as new.
Yes it does work!!
Sam –
Verified Owner
Absolute miracle worker ! I have a red composite front door, only a few years old that had very quickly become faded, and dry looking, I had tried polishing it, washing it etc but it still looked awful, I was at the point of buying a new front door, when I googled the problem and found polytrol, I thought for the price I would give it a go before spending a fortune on a new door.
I am so pleased I did, the door looks like new, its colour is restored and it has a lovely shine, I bought the 500ml and have loads left, I have also used in on the faded black car bumper /trim and that has been totally rejuvenated as well.
I would highly recommend this product.
Dave –
Verified Owner
Bought this for a black composite front door that had faded as it spend half the day in the sun. Door looks like new after one coat. Great product.
Mike Lawton –
Verified Owner
Couldn’t believe it when I saw the pictures of the garage doors in the November Newsletter. They could have been mine. I have recently used Polytrol on similar doors with identical results with minimal effort. I have used Owatrol products for years so I know their quality but Polytrol has exceeded my high expectations.
C P Wheeler –
Verified Owner
I recently used this product on my wood effect GRP garage door which is probably at least 15 years old. The door had gone dull & patchy. I have gone over it once & the result is excellent. There are still a few dull smears & although they hardly notice I will go over them again in case I wiped it off too soon. Generally the door looks new again & I hope it will last. I can highly recommend this product to others, I am unaware of any other treatment to recover a GRP door.
martin hills –
Verified Owner
applied using a cloth on faded fibre glass garage doors and composite front door every thing looks like new after 2 coats
Very pleased and would certainly recommend
Bob Garrett –
Verified Owner
Amazed at the results on a grp garage door though it did need three coats to remove cover some dry patches. Just one coat made brown plastic drainpipes look like new.
Thoroughly recommend this.
matt –
Verified Owner
it was delivered to my neighbour, and i wasnt left a note, so it was a week before i got it, but that aside it is an excellent product, i used it on my upvc window frames, wood effect that were looking very faded, and it is like painting a gloss finish on to them, really brought them back to life.
Owatrol Team –
Hi Matt,
We are sorry to hear that your order of Polytol was left with a neighbour and you were made unaware – sadly, this is out of our hands as we do not make the deliveries our selves.
We are very glad that you had such a great experience with the Polytrol though, perhaps if you have any before and after shots you could send them our way?
All the very best,
The Owatrol Team