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Farm outbuildings, haybarns etc develop two main problems... rust and peeling paint, both very unsightly.</p>
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<strong>Important Safety Notice</strong>: Working on roofs can be dangerous - make sure you follow all safety procedures. Be extra vigilent where clear perspex roof sheeting is present.</p>
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You will be pleased to discover that both of those annoying problems can be dealt with in a very cost efficient manner. </p>
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Here's How:</p>
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First, using a power washer, remove all blistered and peeling paint and any <u>loose</u> rust flakes. No need to scrape off or wire brush tight rust because our system uses that as part of a treated protective layer.</p>
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<strong>Best Value Option</strong>: Minimum work, minimum outlay and you get a job that will outlast all your previous hayshed paint jobs. <br />
Using a small roller or brush / even a clean sweeping brush, apply a coat of Owatrol Oil to all rusted patches taking care to ensure adequate applied to fastener heads, overlapping rusted sheets etc. (In the event that there are holes in the sheeting, before you paint, you can patch those quickly and easily with our Gaco Roof Tape (2" x 50 ft roll).</p>
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Allow the Owatrol to dry for at least 24 hours. If time or weather does not allow you back in 24 hours, don't worry. Any time up to a wek or two will be ok to finish the job because the Owatrol will have sealed up and dealt with the rusted patches.</p>
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To finish and get a result that will outlast all others by at least three times, do the following.</p>
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Choose a good quality oil based oxide paint (any colour of your choice).<br />
Add 20% Owatrol Oil to the oxide paint, i.e. 4 parts oxide to 1 part Owatrol and apply. This will guarantee no more peeling oxide paint and the gloss will remain for years without dulling as happens with other options.</p>
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<strong>Better Option</strong>: More costly and a bit more work (no surprises there!)<br />
Powerwash as per above:<br />
Apply a coat of Owatrol over the entire roof using method described above. (Entire coverage of roof will ensure no misses)<br />
After 24 hours (see above) apply a coat of oil based oxide paint which has 20% Owatrol Oil added to the oxide paint. i.e. 4 parts Oxide to 1 part Owatrol oil. </p>
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The bottom line here is... when you use the Owatrol / Oxide system per above, your sheds will look superb, will last for years with no rust and will not go dull from the sun for years and years.</p>
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<strong>NOTE</strong>: If you would like a silvery finish, perhaps on certain areas like girders, use Owatrol Aluminium RA85. Will not peel or flake and lasts for years.</p>
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<strong>NOTE</strong>: If you have a workshop for your own machinery repairs etc, check out TRANSYL below. You will NOT find a more potent/ useful oil anywhere, guaranteed. If you are not thrilled with this - we give you your money back.</p>
Hayshed painting revolution, Owatrol stops rust and peeling paint