Overview

Owatrol Oxid Vernis Satin & Gloss is a high-performance clear protective varnish designed to preserve the natural appearance of new, weathered and oxidised metal surfaces. Enriched with polyurethane-modified alkyd resins, it provides a durable, flexible finish that resists UV damage, moisture and harsh weather conditions without peeling or cracking.

Suitable for both interior and exterior use, Oxid Vernis is ideal for protecting metal gates, railings, furniture, sculptures, fences, pergolas and decorative metalwork that has been treated with Owatrol Oil. Available in Satin and Gloss finishes, it enhances the beauty of the metal while providing long-lasting protection against rain, snow, salt air and humidity.

• Clear protective varnish for treated metal surfaces
• Available in Satin and Gloss finishes
• Suitable for interior and exterior use
• High UV and weather resistance
• Flexible finish that won't peel or crack
• Protects against rain, snow, salt air and humidity
• Maintains the natural appearance of the metal
• Washable and easy to clean
• Ideal for ferrous and non-ferrous metals
• Suitable for brush, roller or spray application

Also available in Matt for interior use only

Preparation

Surfaces must be clean, dry and free of all grease, oil, salt and other surface contamination. Use an appropriate solvent depending on the substrate and contamination e.g. Acetone or Owaclean, to clean the surface prior to any of the following preparation processes. Round off any sharp edges to allow better film build.

Ferrous Metals (New or Rusted):

• Remove all traces of mill scale, rust, rust scale and other foreign matter by blasting, grinding or mechanical abrasion. Remove all blast or manual preparation residue by vacuum cleaner, air blower or stiff clean brush.
• If required and desired wipe over surface with a cloth soaked in a fast flash off solvent e.g. Acetone (NOT White Spirit) to remove any remaining dust residue.
• Allow surface to dry.
• Apply an application of Owatrol Oil and allow to dry.

Non-ferrous Metals (New or Oxidised)

• Sand surface using appropriate grade abrasive or a passivating solution. For Aluminium surfaces ensure abrasive is compatible. If required thoroughly dust off and wipe surface with a cloth soaked in a fast flash off solvent e.g. Acetone (NOT White Spirit) to remove any remaining dust residue.
• Allow to dry.
• Apply an application of Owatrol Oil and allow to dry.

Galvanised/Zinc Surfaces

• New Surfaces (12 months and under): Pickle with a phosphoric solution. Weathered Surfaces (12 months+): Clean with a suitable solvent e.g. Acetone, Owaclean etc. Apply an application of Owatrol Oil and allow to dry.
• Note: Depending on the preparation process used some discolouration of the surface may be experienced.

Rusted Surfaces (To maintain the rust appearance)

• Remove all loose and flaking rust back to a sound surface and edge by wire brush or scraping. Thoroughly dust off.
• Apply an application of Owatrol Oil and allow to dry.

Previously Coated Surfaces

• Remove all previous coatings by suitable means – blasting, grinding, mechanical abrasion or chemically stripping with DSP 800 or Dilunett to restore the surface to its original condition. If required sand surface with appropriate grade abrasive. Thoroughly dust off.
• Apply an application of Owatrol Oil and allow to dry.
• Note: Where the surface is rinsed with water allow to dry 24 to 72 hours before applying Owatrol Oil.

Application

• Use As Is
• Do Not Thin
• Stir well before and during use.
• Apply 1st coat of Oxid Vernis and allow to dry 24 hours.
• Sand surface with 280 grit abrasive and thoroughly dust off.
• Apply 2nd coat of Oxid Vernis.

Always follow manufacturer's instructions found on the tin

Aftercare & Storage

• For the first 14 days do not clean Oxid Vernis with water.
• Do not use aggressive chemical cleaners to remove grease or any other type of dirt that has accumulated on the surface