Owatrol

[Micky]

Anyone tried this stuff?
If so, does it work and do what it say on the tin?

http://www.igoe.ie/cms/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=37

 

[sailorman]

what application
paint retardant or coating grp

works well keeping a wet edge to oil paints @ the cost of some loss in gloss
coating grp tends to build a film

 

[Rabbie]

I found this stuff excellent when used as an additive to top gloss coats using paint pads. Fantastic finish. Looks like sprayed.

 

[Gordonmc]

I have used Owatrol both as a paint conditioner and as a rust suppressant. As a paint conditioner it prevents oil paint from dragging and improves flow by maintaining a wet edge. It doesn't take much either... a couple of tablespoonfuls in a 750 ml tin.
My chrome-on-steel table pedistals got two coats of owatrol two years ago. Still rusty, but the rust is black and hasn't spread. I have also used it on brass... but too early to say if it will save on the duraglit.

 

[thalassa]

I've been using it for almost 15 yrs now, and found it to be excellent (also the derivatives like "Minium" ). Have used it as a paint thinner, and by itself as a varnish on a classic wooden boat with mild steel straps etc. In the latter case, it takes a bit longer to dry, but as well as being a very acceptable varnish, it prevents rust from spreading on the iron-wood interface.