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Metal protection is a must to keep it looking its best.
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Protect your bike chain with Transyl

Ensuring your bike has the best protection possible need not be a difficult task. To keep your bike chain in tip-top condition, we recommend using Owatrol Transyl. Transyl is a multi-purpose oil that is used in many industries for many different tasks but is commonly used for its lubricating and releasing qualities. Due to its […]

Owatrol Oil used on metal fence - ©Adfields

To protect metal from rust you may think is a difficult or daunting task. However, it can be very quick, easy and affordable when you use products from Owatrol. We have a wide range of metal protective oils and finishes for a variety of uses. Owatrol Oil Owatrol Oil is a versatile, highly penetrating rust […]

How to remove rust from metal

Rust, or iron oxide, can be aesthetically pleasing to some, but others may find it unsightly and if not removed or maintained can be the cause of irreparable damage. If you have found a tool, a metal fence or even patio tiles that have succumbed to rust, there are a few ways of removing it. […]

Transyl being applied to a motor

What inhibits rust?

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It is very easy for your precious things to become damaged due to the effects of rust. Unfortunately, it’s incredibly easy for metal to rust so we recommend using a rust inhibitor to protect it from the elements. To understand why you need a rust inhibitor, we firstly need to understand what creates rust in […]

Corrosive inhibiting primer

Do you need to protect your hull, keel or ballast from rust and corrosion? Marine CIP (Corrosive Inhibiting Primer) is a rust inhibiting primer which can be over-coated with the paint of your choice. Perfect for using above or below the water line, Marine CIP contains the anti-corrosive properties of Marine Oil. This enables it to stabilise the surface […]

Metal protection guide

Following the success of our Woodcare Guide, Fencing Guide and Decking Guide we have written a new guide for our Masters in Metal Protection which includes Product Spotlights for each of our metal protection products. This includes information about what they are and when to use them. Along with in-depth application instructions, example case studies and reviews, images for […]