General Detail

Although formulated or invented for a completely different purpose, i.e. making oil-based paint flow better and helping hiding & covering power, making a painter's job easier, Owatrol Oil was accidentally discovered to be an exceptional rust remover / treatment by an inquisitive maintenance man whose job it was to look after one of the many large steel cargo ships lying idle, tied up in the ports of the Great Lakes in the U.S.A. during the great depression of the mid 1930's.

He observed that when he applied Owatrol Oil to the rusted steel, that the rusting activity stopped and it stayed that way for years.

Since then, apart from scores of other uses being discovered for Owatrol Oil, it's powerful reputation as being one of the most effective rust treatments ever known, has gradually spread from one contractor to another to virtually every corner of the planet and mostly by word of mouth.

There was virtually no advertising done anywhere!

No big impressive TV campaigns or colourful glossy magazine adverts, just plain old word of mouth, one satisfied user telling another over a pint in the local, or down at the local paint store while waiting for some paint to be mixed.

Thanks to this wonderful internet, You too have an opportunity of learning about this great rust treatment.

Despite the fact that it is known around these parts for only about 10 years, Owatrol is now the rust solution of choice for a vast array of applications ranging from such diverse places as the steel park railings on Dublin’s main parks, to the cannons and hand rails in the Tower of London, to countless railings, gates, fire escapes, wrought iron, narrow boats, vintage cars, vintage tractors, and so on throughout the UK & Ireland. Rust repair is fast and easy with Owatrol Oil.

In France, where it is known for decades, Owatrol is the top selling rust removers, rust repair products by far.

How does Owatrol Oil Work?

Owatrol works in a strange, yet common sense way.

Being wetter than water, when it is applied to rusted steel, it penetrates all the way in to the 'good' steel at the back.

During this process, it literally drives out all existing water & moisture & air lurking in there in the rust’s pores.

That water / moisture / air combination is the ‘food’ for rust and when the ‘food’ is taken away, the rust stops – simple as that!

The Owatrol oil acts a bit like an invader / occupier in that it moves into the rust’s pores, deeper that water ever could, and in so doing, takes it’s place inside the rust’s pores where it takes over the ‘territory’ and because it then dries out to a varnish like coating, the ‘rust food’ is unable to get back in which in turn, stops the rust activity dead in it’s tracks.

This ‘holding action’ will remain like that literally for years until movement from expansion & contraction; abrasion etc eventually opens up new channels for new rust to invade again. That's why Owatrol is such a simple and uniquely effective product for rust treatment.

For another example which shows how Owatrol works is seen on this picture which shows a steel bar / support attached to a wooden door and the steel would have been rusted on the inside between the wood and the steel where normally you cannot get at to clean / paint etc.

Owatrol will creep down in behind the steel and drive out all water, moisture and air and takes it's place to prevent any further rusting action.

How to Use Owatrol To Treat Rust.

There are a few methods of treating rust with Owatrol, and we call them the good, better and best options. Rust prevention is a simple affair if you use Owatrol oil.

Choose whichever option suits your circumstances.

Here we outline those three options summarised as follows:

* No 1 - Good: Apply neat from the tin. Will stop the rust and hold it back for about 2 years or so, a very easy to do quick, yet very effective job. Freshens up the look of the steel.

* No 2 - Better: As above, but followed by a coat of gloss paint with Owatrol Oil mixed in to the paint. This acts like an additional coat on a cold day, can add about 50% to life expectancy.

* No 3 - Best: A combination of the above two steps but with an additional primer coat sandwiched in between.
That additional layer of protection adds substantially to the life expectancy of the treatment and is the way to go when you are particular and want the best and time and trouble is not a factor.

Marine Users Note

A Can Of Owatrol Oil is a Must on Any Boat!

Owatrol is the perfect all rounder when it comes to protecting metal, steel etc from the elements.

Soaks into tiny crevices and pores to protect against rust.

Can be over painted with any Oil Based paint.

Note: Choose Owatrol CIP if you plan to over paint with 2 pack epoxies etc.

Cast Iron Total Satisfaction Guarantee

If you are not TOTALLY satisfied with the results you get from using Owatrol Oil, contact us and we will REFUND you money. (See Who we are below)

Owatrol oil is hard to best as a rust remover or rust prevention.

Owatrol has a host of other amazing applications.

P.S.

Apart from being a superb solution for rust / corrosion Owatrol Oil has a host of other great uses.

Here is a very brief summary of how Owatrol Oil can benefit you.

As an Additive in any oil based paint, varnish etc, it..

Minimises or eliminates brush marks.

Makes paint flow on beautifully without tiring pull or drag.

Will not dull or harm the gloss finish like white spirits.

Increases hiding power especially on low hide colours like reds, yellows etc.

Increases actual paint coverage by up to 25% or more which enables it pay for itself completely.

Makes paint stick tightly & eliminates peeling, on window sills, wall cappings, facia boards, soffits, exterior woodwork etc.

Adds to paint quality for longer lasting finish.

Keeps ''wet edge'' open longer for special effects etc.

Makes paint much easier to apply in either cold or hot weather.

Used Alone / Neat, it...

Gives a lovely rustic appearance on indoor wood.

Restores lustre to fibreglass without damaging gel coat.

Polishes and protects chrome, brass, stainless steel, etc.

Protects tools, bicycles, equipment etc from rust & corrosion.

Seals wood, stone, and other porous surfaces.

Polishes marble etc.

As stated above, it is a most effective solution for rust, drives out moisture and air (food for rust) leaving a tough flexible film in its place, and can then be added to subsequent primer or paint coats for much longer protection. Great for boats, classic or vintage cars, machinery, etc.

In fact Owatrol Oil is probably one of the most versatile, useful products known to mankind.

Remember, we offer you a 100% money back guarantee

If you find that Owatrol is not the best rust remover, rust prevention
product you''ve ever seen or used, contact us and we will give you a full
refund!

Upkeepers is part of the Igoe International Group

Guarantees in many cases are not worth the paper they are written on, or website they appear on.

Ours is Different.

We are a long established privately owned company, (founded in 1978) and we have our reputation to protect. We cannot afford to mess people around over the price of a can of Owatrol.

Our Guarantee to YOU is just that, a 100% Guarantee of ALL your money back if you find that Owatrol Oil is the absolute Best Answer to the scourge of rust you''''ve ever come across.

Print this out and retain.

Place a Totally Risk Free order for a Litre or even a 1/2 Litre today to try out... you will have it in about 3 working days. You won''''t be sorry.

B C Igoe
Managing Director

www.upkeepers.co.uk

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Comments from users

“We use the oil to keep our plant in good order because they can get rusty quickly and we like to keep them looking first class at all times, yes Owatrol oil is very useful and simple to use.” G P T Plant


“My quad bike was rusting badly and I treated all the rust spots with the Owatrol and put a coat of paint over that with the Owatrol in it, a great job” Con O’Halloran


“My boat trailer had become very rusty especially on all underneath, the chassis,in around the axle and wheels.

My neighbour said he used an oil on his camper with great results so I decided to take a chance. It exceeded all my expectations, after two years theres hardly any rust where I treated it.” John McCarthy


“The Owatrol oil worked very well for me actually, I used it on my 66 VW beetle.I’m very pleased with the product and would recommend it to anybody” Martin Walsh


“I found the Oatrol worked great in an old Merc I restored. It was especially useful in places that were inaccessible.” Michael Murray


“We have five classic cars in our collection and Owatrol oil plays a significant role in keeping them in good order. An excellent product.” Michael McGrath

“Recently I bought a few cast iron figurines at an auction. They were quite rusty and following advice from Igoe I used Owatrol ol to treat the rust. I am thrilled the way they turned out.” Paul Redmond


“After a difficult search I eventually found the Owatrol oil which I used on several parts of my steel boat. It is so simple to use and it keeps the rust off for longer that anything I’ve ever come across before.” Mrs Carroll


“A vintage car enthusiast friend told me about it so I tried it on an old combine. I have to say it was superb, it creeps in everywhere to deal with the rust. I later used it on several haysheds where I spot treated rust patches and later mixed it into red oxide. The sheds look great now.” Ben Cusack


“I restore old cars and I recall the first time I used the Owatrol. I had a 67 Cortina soda blasted completely. I was not in a position to do further work on the car so to hold the rust back I sprayed it with a coat of Owatrol. After 6 months there was not a speck of rust and I was able to finish the job using CIP as a barrier coat before the cellulose primer and top coats.” D ramshaw Cortina


“A fellow tractor club member introduced me to Owatrol oil 3 years ago. One job I used it on in particular was a 1952 Porche single cylinder vintage tractor which wasn’t in great condition. The oil sorted out the rust really well with minimum time and effort and it has stayed perfect since.”E Tully


“A horse drawn plough is not something you come across every day but I managed to pick one up where it was being sold with other collectors things. It was very rusty
from lying out inb the open for years. I used the oil to restore it and it did a great job. I’d highly recommend it.” jim finegan


“I saw an ad for Owatrol oil in the Irish Vintage magazine. I decided to take a chance on it even though I had not heard of it before. I used it on my 1970 Honda CD175
bike and I’m absolutely delighted with it.” J Lynott


“Where I live there’s a lot of blokes who do up old cars and tractors. Most of them use the Owatrol. I wouldn’t use anything else for restoration or even to keep rust at bay if I haven’t time to get on with finishing a job, It’s a smashing product.” J Riordan


“My massey ferguson 135 looks a lot better since I cleaned it up. On a recent run, many of the other lads commented how well it looked. I told them about my little secret.. Owatrol and ordinary oil based paint. A mighty product, a bit hard to get though which can be annoying.” M Cleary


“Owatrol is a great product for rust, no doubt about it.”
Peter Kendrick vintage car collector

“I did up a 67 MG a UK import which had a fair bit of rust especially underneath and inside wheel arches and bottoms of door panels. The Owatrol saved the day for me.What I like especially about it is the fact that when you do the job properly with the oil, it lasts for years with no rust coming back out.” Sonny

“I do up old Land Cruisers which are very prone to rust. A friend told me about Owatrol oil a few years ago. I now use it on all rust jobs and it really does the business. We use the CIP to barrier coat over the oil and finish with two pack.” R Kavanagh

“I am a huge fan of Owatrol oil. I use it on my gates, railings, even my car whenever I see a spot of rust.” R K Lindsay

“You won’t catch me using anything else for rust except Owatrol oil. I’ve tried them all but none of them live up to the big promises. Owatrol might not as well known as some big names but for me what matters is the end result.” M Wham


“I live on the coast and most of my work is local. Owatrol is now my secret recipe for all railings and gates and I’ll tell you – its hard to beat.” G Harpur


“I bought a can of Owatrol at the ploughing match show 2008. I had a problem with an expensive ride on tractor mower. All underneath was getting rusty. I powerwashed it, let it dry, applied plenty of Owatrol oil and painted it two days later with hayshed paint. Not a spec of rust since.” Brian Connaughton


“As a full time painter decorator, I value my time and don’t like calls backs. I only use Owatrol oil with oil paint on rusty gates, railings etc. Lasts for years and would not change for any money.” Chris McCawley


“Ever since I was a teenager I had a passion for the MGB GT. I couldn’t afford one back then but now I have a 79 model which I restored. I used the Owatrol oil
extensively. It’s a really great product and I’m surprised its not in all the big outlets.” David Millar


“You will not beat Owtrol oil for rust. I used it to restore a Triumph Stag and any time I see a spot of rust breaking out I touch it up with a drop of the oil. Great stuff.” Declan Barrett

“I tried the Owatrol on truck wheels and painted them later with the Owatrol aluminium. Unbelievable products.” Frank O’Malley


“Yes, Owatrol and me are great friends. My hobby is old tractors.I wouldn’t be without that oil and I recommend it to all my buddies.” H Forde.


“An architect first told me about Owatrol oil. I use it a lot. The most unusual job we used it on was a full set of unpainted steel chairs & tables for a restaurant. They wanted a natural look that would not rust, especially on the legs. The Owatrol is a great product.” J M A Morris Engineering


“My old tractor is my passion. I keep it in first class nick with Owatrol. I’d highly recommend it, especially for the vintage and so on.” Willie Gibson


"We are steel fabricators and we have used Owatrol oil on
occasions where customers wanted a natural look on the steel.” John Finlay Engineeering, N Irl.


“Owatrol is unquestionably one of the best products out there for rust. I keep my sheds right with Owatrol oil and oxide paint. Any bad spots I treat with the oil first using an ordinary sweeping brush, especially around the nail holes on the corrugated sheets. Later I mix the oil into the oxide about 20% mix and it lasts for years. My neighbours are now using it as well.” John Aughney


“Sheds need to be kept right. I use Owatrol oil and oxide to keep my sheds looking like new. A powerful system, I would change to anything else no matter what you paid me.” J O’Keeffe


“I do up old tractors to keep me occupied in my spare time. What I like about the owatrol is you don’t have to sand blast and that saves a lot of messing.” John Regan


“We came across Owatrol oil after using Deks Olje D1 a sister product on hardwoods. Now I keep my 69 Wolsey Hornet rust free with Owatrol. Unbeatable I’d say.”
Bonmahon Joinery


“My 72 Iveco camper only gets out a few months of the year and it was developing a lot of rust especially underneath and awkward places. I now use the Owatrol oil to
keep it right and it sure does work.” Kevin Hayes


"I used Owatrol Oil on an old tractor I restored and it was amazing" Michael Ryan


“Owatrol worked out terrific on my Land Rover Defender which needed some attention. A good product.” Michael Walls


“I had a big job to do on the hull of my steel boat on the Shannon. The Owatrol came in very handy. I like the fact that after applying it direct on the rust later I can add it into the paint for a great finish.” M Breathnach


“Used it on my Massey Ferguson tractor and it certainly did the job as far as I’m concerned.” O Cuffe


“I restore a fair few old mercs. I came across the oil in the Vintage Magazine. Now I use It on all rust jobs, Its seriously good stuff.” R Cooke


“Yes, I used it on a steel tank where the outside had been badly affected by rust. I cleaned off the rust, oiled it direct with the Owatrol and later painted with oil based gloss with some of the oil in it. After 6 years, hardly a spec of rust to be seen, speaks for itself.” R Bonnet


“Ever since I started using that Owatrol oil I have not stopped telling everybody about it. I should be on commission. It worked fantastic on the inside of large steel tanks that had quite a lot of corrosion.” S Stokes

“I use it here and there around the farm etc. Great on fertiliser spreaders and other machinery.” T McMorris


“I tried it out on my own gates and railings where I have to say I was very surprised it did such a great job. I recommend it now as a reliable solution on any rust problems” F Shields Architect


“As far as I’m concerned there is no better solution for rusty railings and gates. Simple to use, great in difficult places.” P Keogh Decorators.


“I do a lot of local council work in this seaside town and I use Owatrol oil on all steel that needs looking after. It takes some beating I’d say” B Bunting


“Larne harbour had a problem with miles of rusty fencing. We recomended the Owatrol neat first and used it in an oil paint afterwards. It did a super job and not that is their chosen maintenance method.” Classic Décor Larne.