How Do You Refinish Aluminum Patio Furniture?
Thanks to a renewed obsession with all things retro, aluminum patio furniture is more popular than ever. Throw in a modern paint color like Green Apple or Sweet Tomato, both from Rustoleum, and you will be adding a conversation piece to your garden. Dig out that old rusted aluminum patio furniture and start painting. Thoroughly clean your aluminum patio furniture with your garden hose nozzle turned to its highest pressure setting. Dry with towels or allow the furniture to dry completely before proceeding. Remove existing finish. Paint a thick layer of paint stripper onto the aluminum furniture and allow it to penetrate for 20 to 30 minutes. Use a scraper to remove as much original paint as possible. Use sand paper to remove paint from any stubborn areas. Remove rust from aluminum furniture. Most rust can be sanded off the furniture with medium grit sand paper. If your furniture is extremely rusted, spray phosphoric acid on the furniture and allow it to dry, usually 20 to 30 minutes. Go
