How to Restore Faded Cast Aluminum Patio Furniture [3 Steps]

People with a beautiful lawn garden are always worried about restoring faded cast aluminum patio furniture. The quote says that

The first impression is the last impression

People first see our lawn or garden when they come to our homes. So, it’s important to pay attention to your garden furniture. Not taking proper care of it can ruin the look of your whole house, and it’s not a cheap investment.

Patio furniture has to endure a lot, including extreme weather changes and other things, such as:

• the scorching sun
• pouring rain
• freezing cold
• clouds of dust
• stray animals
• bugging bugs and pests
• wear and tear due to human use

We should care for our outdoor living space, which will be worth our effort and time. By doing so, we can enjoy our space more and increase its value.

How to restore faded cast aluminium patio furniture

Each element in our house is important and is like a puzzle piece that completes the look. Similarly, rusted and faded patio furniture that ruined your puzzle pieces would destroy the entire look. We can save our pictures from becoming dull using simple techniques.

Experts have collected these methods, so you can be guaranteed that this will work.

Types of Patio Furniture

• Aluminum
• Resin Wicker
• Wood
• Recycled Plastic
• Wrought Iron
• Steel
• Mosaic

These are all the different materials used to make the patio furniture that you proudly use to decorate and amplify the charm of your lawn or garden. But by far the most, should I say, successful or in-demand is the aluminium patio furniture.

Now you may ask why?

Now that we have talked enough about aluminum and what sort of challenges it has to face, and the qualities that make it a good option for outdoor furniture, let us look at how to protect our precious aluminum patio furniture.

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Some quick and simple ways to restore your aluminum patio furniture

Aluminum patio furniture is low maintenance, but everything still requires attention. Try cleaning your aluminum patio furniture every two to three weeks with a damp cloth and dish soap.

NOTE:

• Don’t let any cleaning agent you use on your aluminum patio furniture dry on it. Thoroughly wash it off with a good amount of water.

• Secondly, avoid alkaline cleaning products. They will cause instant discolouration, a sore sight for your eyes.

Moving on, here are some ways to consider keeping your patio furniture in tip-top shape:

1. Using a damp towel, clean your patio furniture for bird poop, dust, or food stains.
2. Gentle scrubbing to remove scuff marks. These scuff marks can make your furniture look old and ugly, remove them with a non-abrasive cleaner specially designed for powder-coated products (Do not scrub aggressively).

3. To keep your patio aluminum furniture from rusting and to give it a good shine, mix 1 part water with 1 part vinegar.

Technique 1: Paint your aluminum patio furniture

Paint can make your cast aluminium patio furniture look new again. So get your supplies and your team together, whether it’s your siblings or your kids.

Things you will need:

1. Wire brush
2. Rubber gloves
3. Primer
4. 1K / 2K base paint
5. Lacquer
6. UV additive (optional)

Instructions:

Step 1: Remove any visible surface material and rust using a wire brush. Make sure that you completely remove the rust. It may take some time and effort.

Step 2: To remove rust, put on your rubber gloves and scrub the framework of the aluminum patio furniture, making sure that no rust treatment solution spills over onto the fabric.

* (Always remove as much fabric as you can from the furniture, as the solution could leave nasty stain marks)

Step 3: Applying primer is a very important step. This will give the paint an even look and finish. Apply thin coats of primer that are thin enough to be hand-touch dry in 20-25 minutes. You should be able to paint in 1-2 hours.

Step 4: Once the primer is dry, start painting.

• Use a 1K base coat single pack acrylic paint (non-hardened paint)
• Protecting your base coat using a lacquer layer is important, so it lasts longer.
• If you use a 2K base coat paint, then you can skip the lacquered part
• You can add a UV additive to your patio furniture to protect it from sun bleaching.

Technique 2: Automobile wax for shine

Try this painting method if you’re short on time and need to spruce up your place before tonight’s get-together.

Things you’ll need:

1. Wire brush
2. Rubber gloves
3. Soft sponge (non-abrasive scouring pad)
4. Marine aluminum cleaner
5. Warm water
6. Towel
7. Automobile wax

Instructions:

Step 1: Scrub the surface with a stiff wire brush to remove any unwanted rust or debris.

Step 2: Wear your rubber gloves and dip a soft sponge in a marine aluminum cleaner, scrub it around the furniture frame.

Step 3: Rinse the furniture with warm water to remove leftover chemicals.

Step 4: With the help of tissue, dry it fully

Step 5: Take a cloth and apply a very thin layer of automobile wax to add extra shine.

Step 6: Use another clean cloth to gently clean the automobile wax.

Prevention is better than cure

Patio furniture covers

Take a day to shop for beautiful patio covers. It can protect your patio furniture from direct sunlight, rain, and dust. Always cover your patio furniture when you’re not using it or if the weather is bad. Prevention is key to saving time and money on patio furniture.

• The covers will also add a nice pop of colors and make your garden look more appealing from that room window when you look outside.
• Patio covers may be slightly costly, but they pale compared to the damage that could be caused without one. Be sure to do your research before making a purchase regarding their quality.
• Measure your patio furniture very accurately so that the custom covers fit properly and are not loose enough to fly away and be left out exposed to elements of nature.

Get rid of mildew

Mildew is a type of fungus that thrives in moist environments. It appears as a patch of white or grey growth on the surface of affected materials. Not only does it look disgusting, but it also gives out a bad smell. So make sure you keep an eye on it by smelling the fabric of your cushions. Mildew should not be given a chance to grow as it can become an issue, because of which you may even need to throw away your pillows or cushions.

What you should do is:

•  3/4th cup bleach
• 1-gallon water

Instructions:

Step 1: Make a cleaning solution by mixing them together.

Step 2: Test on a small area before you go big. Once you think you are ready, spray the solution on the fabric parts of your patio furniture.

Step 3: Wash it off with cold fresh water, and you will instantly notice that the bad smell has vanished.

Timely repairs

Nothing is indestructible and needs proper care every now and then. You should look for any loose nuts or bolts that can cause an accident if left unattended.

• Get your toolbox out and tighten the screws
• Make sure to check if they are properly fastened
• In some cases, where there is a crack in the furniture, you may need to use glue specially designed for aluminum to fix it.
• Do not avoid buying parts of your aluminum patio furniture that need replacing. No one likes worn-out and cracked parts.

Tarps

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Tarps are a cheap alternative to custom-made patio covers for your furniture. You should not give up on protecting your patio furniture at any cost; at least cover it with tarps.

Here are a few things to keep in mind:

• Use breathable tarps
• Use vinyl tarps instead of plastics (plastic ones are not a good option but are still okay to use)
• Make sure that the tarps are waterproof

Ensure that the tarps are properly secured with ropes and do not fly away due to strong wind or rain. They are not the best option, but you must have heard that something is better than nothing.

Winter is coming

If you are a resident of such an area that receives a harsh winter blow, you must consider putting your aluminum patio furniture away in the storage room.

Harsh and snowy winters are the worst, even more than summers, as they can cause your patio furniture to deteriorate at a faster rate. Store them away in your shed, or a garage can also be used for this purpose. Many of you must be thinking of this as a very unpleasant idea. However, just think for a while, you only have to do this once every year, and your patio furniture will be forever grateful to you for saving it from the extreme winter cold.

If you have a covered small lawn, you can move the patio furniture over there temporarily. This may be time-consuming, but it is worth all your effort.

Technique 3: Using Aluminum Restoration Cleaning

 

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Bottomline

Patio furniture is made keeping in mind that it will be kept outdoors, where it’ll be exposed to harsh climates like direct sunlight, rain, snowfall, and dust. Most companies claim that their patio furniture is weather-resistant; however, no matter how durable it is built to be, signs of wear and tear do show themselves with the passage of time. The same is the case with your aluminum patio furniture, so I advise you not to neglect your expensive furniture and, from time to time, look after it.

Use our easy and quick methods to prevent and restore faded cast aluminum patio furniture. A little attention from time to time can work wonders and help you save a lot of money. I hope this article about how to restore faded cast aluminum patio furniture was of some use to you.

 

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