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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