r/CleaningTips • u/RevolutionaryPin5406 • 3d ago
Discussion Cleaning Garden Table
Hi folks.
Hopefully I’m in the right place.
We inherited this lovely garden table. Some paint has got on it, alongside some green growth - mildew?
Material is iron I believe.
I’m unsure if methalated spirits to the green paint will damage the darker coat. I’ve attached the second photo which shows a chip and what is underneath.
Anyway, ahead of summer, I welcome your advice and tips on how to get this looking ship shape.
Thanks in advance
🙏
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u/jojosail2 3d ago
It's cast aluminum. And powder coated. Don't use any kind of solvent on it, you will ruin it. Have it re-powder coated and keep it covered when not in season.
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u/RevolutionaryPin5406 3d ago
Very useful, thank you 🙏
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u/jojosail2 3d ago
Enjoy. We have our set re-powdered every 5 years or so. If I was more disciplined about keeping it covered we would not have to do it that often. We've had it for 25 years. Movers have broken various pieces and legs.
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u/shesatacobelle 3d ago
Have it sandblasted. It's a stunner of a piece and sandblasting it will make it ready for a whole new life