
Owatrol Net-Trol Wood Cleaner & Colour Restorer
Net-Trol is a powerful wood cleaner and brightener that restores greyed and weathered wood to its natural colour without damaging the wood’s fibres. It removes both surface and ground-in dirt, leaving wood looking bright and vibrant. With its fast-acting formula, it can restore the original colour of wood in as little as 15 minutes, eliminating the need for laborious sanding.
Key Benefits
- Safe for all exterior wood types and excellent for tropical hardwoods to allow finishes like Deks Olje D1 to penetrate.
- Removes stains caused by tannin bleed, mildew, pollution, and UV rays.
- Neutralises wood surfaces stripped with products like Dilunett or Prepdeck, preparing them for your chosen finish.
- Restores faded plastics, removes rust stains, and cleans discoloured stone, cement, and paving slabs.
- Biodegradable, solvent-free, and bleach-free. Safe for plants and shrubs, making it perfect for garden use.
Ideal Uses
- Reviving fence panels and greyed garden furniture.
- Restoring the colour of decking and cladding.
- Brightening plastic guttering dulled by UV rays.
- Removing rust stains from cement and brickwork.
- Cleaning paving slabs, driveways, and tannin bleed stains.
Application Instructions
General Tools Needed
- Soft brush, stiff bristle/nylon brush, or pressure washer.
- Wear chemical-resistant gloves, safety goggles, and protective clothing.
Caution: Surfaces may become slippery when wet. Rinse painted surfaces or metal fixings quickly to avoid dulling.
For Wood
- Wet the surface with clean water.
- Apply Net-Trol with a synthetic brush or roller.
- Scrub with a stiff nylon brush.
- Let stand for 10-20 minutes (keep damp if drying occurs).
- Rinse while scrubbing or use a pressure washer (max. 60 bar).
- Repeat if necessary and allow to dry for 48 hours before finishing.
For Stone or Concrete
- Wet the surface with clean water.
- Apply Net-Trol with a synthetic brush or roller.
- Scrub with a stiff nylon brush.
- Let stand for 10-20 minutes (keep damp if drying occurs).
- Rinse while scrubbing or use a pressure washer.
- Allow to dry before applying your chosen finish or sealer.
For Nail Stains
- Clean the surface, then wet with clean water.
- Apply Net-Trol over and around the nail stain.
- Do not rinse until the stain disappears.
For Plastic or GRP
- Wet the surface with clean water.
- Apply Net-Trol with a brush.
- Let stand for 10 minutes.
- Scrub with a soft/medium nylon brush.
- Rinse with plenty of clean water.
For Rust Stains
- Wet the surface with clean water.
- Apply Net-Trol with a stiff nylon brush, working it into the stain.
- Let stand for 10 minutes.
- Scrub and rinse with plenty of clean water.
Clean-Up
- Clean all tools with soap and water.
After Care
- Protect and enhance the natural beauty of your wood with Owatrol wood finishes.
Important Tips
- Shake the container thoroughly before use.
- Cover areas you want to protect.
- Wet surrounding plants and shrubs.
- Apply between 5˚C and 35˚C. Avoid hot surfaces to prevent quick drying.
- For vertical wood, work bottom to top to avoid streaking.
Ireland & Northern Ireland — 1–3 working days. Charged by total order weight, VAT included:
- Up to 30 kg — €6.99, or free on orders over €85
- 30–60 kg — €13.99
- 60–100 kg — €27.99
- Over 100 kg — pallet delivery €49.99
Great Britain — 2–4 working days. €13.95 up to 30 kg, then €27.90, €55.90 and €99.90 by the same weight steps. There is no free delivery to Great Britain.
Rest of Europe — non-liquid items only, from €11.75, priced by destination and weight at checkout. Paint and other liquids ship to Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain only.
Dispatch and collection — order before 12pm Monday to Friday and it ships the same day. Click & collect at Ballymount, Dublin 12 is free and often ready within the hour.
Returns — 14 days to change your mind and 14 more to send it back. Tinted paint is non-returnable once mixed.




