Penetrol® is a free-flowing, low-odor, high quality penetrating
paint additive which compensates for the adverse effects that weather
and surface conditions have on paints and primers.
BASIC
USES:
• Increases adhesion, penetration and flow of oil-based or alkyd
paints, varnishes, and primers
• Restores luster to faded, weathered fiberglass
• Acts as a rust inhibitor on metal surfaces
• Diminishes lap & brush marks
GENERAL
PAINTING FOR INTERIOR & EXTERIOR WORK
ADD TO OIL-BASED PAINT OR PRIMERS
DIRECTIONS:
1. Stir and mix oil-based paint thoroughly.
2. Always mix a small amount of Penetrol with the paint you are using
to determine compatibility.
3. As paint begins to set up too fast or “drag”, stir in
Penetrol. Begin with approximately one pint (16 oz.) Penetrol per gallon
of paint.
4. If paint is thick, or in extreme hot or cold temperatures, more Penetrol
may be added (up to 2.5 pints per gallon of paint).
Note: For brass, copper, aluminum and chrome, scrub surface with fine
steel wool soaked in Penetrol and polish with a clean rag.
CONDITIONING
BARE OR RUSTED METAL
DIRECTIONS:
1. Remove loose rust, excess dirt, oil and grease.
2. Be sure surface is dry.
3. Saturate the metal with Penetrol.
4. Allow 12-24 hours for drying.
Note: For brass, copper, aluminum and chrome, scrub surface with fine
steel wool soaked in Penetrol and polish with a clean rag.
CONDITIONING
FIBERGLASS
DIRECTIONS:
1. Clean surface to be conditioned.
2. Saturate a rag with Penetrol, wipe it on fiberglass surface.
3. Buff surface with a clean, soft cloth within 3-5 minutes.
FAUX
FINISHING
DIRECTIONS:
1. Penetrol, mixed directly into oil or alkyd-based paint, will improve
the brushability of your paint and level of the base coat
2. Penetrol keeps paint from drying too fast thus increasing the working
time of your paint and glazes
3. The more Penetrol you add to the mixture (glaze) the more open time
you will have and the more translucent the finish
4. Do not add too much conditioner for vertical surfaces as the technique
may cause the paint to sag or vanish
5. Using an empty can or disposable cup as a measuring device, mix 3
volumes of alkyd (oil Paint) to 1 volume of Penetrol.
COVERAGE
• Coverage of Penetrol will vary depending on use
CLEANUP
& STORAGE
• Store in a tightly closed container away from heat and flame.
• Cleanup with mineral spirits
