FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

It's a special Rustol-Owatrol mixture that cleans, prepares and forms a surface fixer in one application. The ESP fixes the paint quickly and easily. In general, there's no need to prepare, sand or strip the surfaces. The ESP does all of that in a single application.

Use a clean, lint-free cloth, impregnated with ESP, and wipe over the surface as if you were applying a cleaner. Leave it on for 5 to 10 minutes Use another clean cloth to get rid of excess product while leaving a film on the surface. Don't polish or completely remove the ESP. If you think you have, apply again. If you have sensitive or irritated skin, we recommend that you wear rubber gloves.

Once dry, the ESP leaves a fine grainy texture on the surface. If applied to a shiny surface, it looks as though it has removed the shine, which is normal. If you have any doubts, apply again.

All non-absorbent surfaces: melamine, formica, plastic, glass, ceramic, tiles, paint and varnish, stainless steel, lacquer and many other surfaces.

Any water-based or oil-based, acrylic or alkyd paint or varnish. If the paint can be cleaned with water or white spirit, it will be all right for ESP.

Bicomponent, epoxide, polyurethane paints and varnishes, and the majority of cellulose paints don't adhere to ESP.

This means that the ESP wasn't sufficiently dry when the paint was applied. In this case, wipe off the paint before it dries. Reapply the ESP. Allow to dry. Use a hairdryer to accelerate drying. Reapply the paint.

It depends on the temperature: Above 15°C: generally after 90 minutes. From 10 to 15°C: from 2 to 6 hours. From 5 to 10°C: from 6 to 12 hours. The better the ventilation, the quicker it will dry. Once prepared, the surface can be repainted within 7 days. If you wait any longer, we recommend you reapply the ESP.

Soak the cloths in water, then put them in a bag and throw the bag in the bin. The brushed can be cleaned with white spirit.

It is a special blend of Alkyd Acrylics and surfactants that prepare and prime the surface all in one. ESP provides a firm bond for the paint to stick to - quickly and easily. There is usually no need to sand or prime the surface; ESP does it in one simple operation.

Using a clean, dry lint free cloth and liberally applying it, as if "washing" the surface. If you have damaged or sensitive skin, we recommend wearing rubber gloves.

When dry ESP leaves a slightly grainy texture on the surface. On glossy surfaces, it gives the appearance that the gloss has dulled or you may even see a rainbow effect on the surface. If in doubt re apply.

Any non-porous surface such as, melamine, formica, plastic, glass, ceramics - tiles, paint and varnish, stainless steel, enamel and many other surfaces even radiators.

Any water based or oil based paints and varnishes. If the paint clean up is with water or white/mineral spirit it will be OK on ESP.

Two pack epoxy, two-pack polyurethane, hot solvent based i.e. Xylene and most cellulose paints are not compatible with ESP.

In these cases the surface was not clean. Wipe off ESP, re-clean surface and re-apply ESP ensuring it is fully dry before starting to paint.

In these cases the surface was not clean or the ESP not dry. Remove all coatings, re-clean surface and re-apply ESP ensuring it is fully dry before starting to paint.

Normally it is 2 hours, however good ventilation and air movement will aid and in some cases even speed up the drying. Once ESP is dry, you can wait for up to 7 days before painting, after that, the surface should be re-cleaned and the ESP re-applied.
To check if ESP is dry run side of little finger lightly over the ESP prepared surface, if it feels slick it's not dry, if doesn't then you can paint.

All paints remain a little soft for a period after application, how long depends on the paint, in general 2-3 days for oil paint and up to 30 days for water based paints depending on number and thickness of coats applied.
Generally oil based paints are recommended for high wear areas.

Water based paints are easily protected with an acrylic glaze. The result will be a durable, tough and practical surface. Acrylic glazes (varnishes) are available in various sheen levels.

Soak rags with water and dispose of with household waste.  Brushes can be cleaned with warm water and soap.

ESP can be used on any non-porous surface therefore no problem using it on polypropylene.