We have another amazing car restoration project to showcase today.
This time the vehicle belongs to Toby Lee – a 19 year old Blues Rock artist from Cornwall that has performed in the West End, shared the stage with a host of stars including Billy Gibbons (ZZ Top), Slash (Guns N’ Roses), McFly, Joe Bonamassa and is currently touring alongside Jools Holland and His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra!
About the car
The vehicle is a 1957 Chrysler Saratoga equipped with a 5.8L ‘Spitfire’ V8. Toby mentions that when he came across her (that he has since named ‘Dion’) that she had, “patina to die for and a price I couldn’t refuse!”
We agree – the patina is beautiful and gives her so much character. However, at almost 20ft in length, Toby knew he would need a lot of oil to get Dion protected from any further degradation from the elements. That’s when Toby thought to use Owatrol Oil.
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What is Owatrol Oil?
Owatrol Oil is our versatile, highly-saturating, rust-inhibiting oil and oil-based coatings conditioner.
When being used as a rust inhibitor, Owatrol Oil is able to saturate deep down into the treated surface and drive out the excess moisture and air present. This stops rust immediately and provides a tough yet flexible finish. Doing so allows for the surface to then be overcoated, as paints can then firmly adhere to it. Equally, it can be left as a clear protective coat.
Available in a variety of sizes, from 125ml to 20 litres and suitable for both internal and external uses. Owatrol Oil is a versatile product that everyone should have in their toolkit!
Toby’s testimonial
Here’s what Toby had to say about using Owatrol Oil for this project:
Why did you decide to use Owatrol Oil for this project?
I decided to use Owatrol for this project as I’m intending to use the car in all weathers. I live down by the sea in Cornwall and the salt air really does affect cars very quickly if they are not protected in the right way.
Previously, I had an old 1960’s VW Bus that had previously been taken down to bare metal and left to rust to give it a heavy patina look. However, it just looked very dry and raw and I knew that if I clear-coated straight over the rust, it would end up breaking back through the clearcoat as it carries on rusting underneath.
After some research, it turns out that Owatrol was offering everything that I was looking for!
Where did you first hear about Owatrol Oil?
I’d actually heard about it through it being used on old tractors to protect the original patina and paint. A lot of farmers would just do the oily rag trick to temporarily protect it but it wasn’t long-term.
Whereas Owatrol offered the same kind of effect but with a longer lasting and durable finish. It was so great that it works as a rust inhibitor too!
How much did you need for this project?
For my 1957 Chrysler Saratoga V8, I only needed to use a quarter of a 1L can which I was amazed with as a little bit really did go a long way.
As the car has spent most of its life scorching in the Texas sun it was very dry, so I’m intending to keep adding coats until it’s completely absorbed into the whole car. I like the fact that the finish of the vehicle can be altered due to how much Owatrol Oil you use i.e the more coats, the heavier and glossier the finish etc.
How did you apply it?
I actually applied it in a few ways. Mostly by using a sponge as I wanted to have something that would absorb as much Oil as possible so that I could cover a bigger surface area. I also used a microfibre cloth and a small brush to get into the hard to reach areas.
Anything else you would like to add?
I highly recommend this product to anyone that wants to protect their car. Now I can be driving out on the road for years to come, without worrying about it deteriorating in the British climate. It’s a very user friendly product that anyone can use and it’s a very satisfying process too.
It gives old tired paint its richness back and a nice sheen to match! I’ll be sure to carry on using this on my future and current projects.
Also if there is anything that you are unsure of, the team are so friendly and happy to help with any questions. Super helpful if you haven’t used this product before!
A huge thank you to Toby for the trust in Owatrol Oil for this awesome project. We are so pleased that you are happy with the results! You can learn more about Toby Lee on his website, or follow his latest car projects over on his Instagram page. All images credit to Toby Lee.
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