How to strip vinyl coated patio furniture?
I was given a set of vinyl coated patio furniture that is starting to show wear and chipping. Is there a product I can use to strip the vinyl coat so that I can repaint this set?
Thanks so much for any suggestions!
Thanks so much for any suggestions!
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Hi, The coating on most outdoor furniture is different from every manufacturer. Most of it is a simple liquid coating of vinyl which hardens over a period of time. The easiest, but a chemical mess is using acetone. I have used this process and it takes time and patience. This can be found at: http://www.ehow.com/how_8720591_chemically-dissolve-vinyl.html Things You'll NeedAcetoneGlovesFace-maskProtective eye-wearContainerOld clothMetal scraping toolInstructions1Go to a local home improvement store and purchase an acetone product. Get an acetone product that is an effective solvent for vinyl and get enough for the surface area that you need to cover.2Open windows in the area where you will be using the acetone on the vinyl. Use in a well-ventilated area.3Wear gloves to prevent your hands from coming in contact with the acetone. Get gloves that can withstand prolonged contact with acetone. Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with the skin.4Place a face-mask over your mouth and nose to help prevent the inhalation of vapors. Irritation can develop with prolonged exposure to acetone and products that have high concentrations of acetone.5Place protective eye-wear on your eyes to prevent acetone from getting into your eyes. Acetone can be a severe irritant if it gets into the eyes.6Pour the acetone into a container that can withstand prolonged contact with acetone.7Soak an old cloth in the acetone and lay it on the vinyl surface. Allow the surface to absorb the acetone.8Scrape the surface with a metal scraping tool to remove the vinyl. ______________________________For residue: Orange Peel, and Rapid RemoverOrange Peel citrus based cleaner:Orange peel is so named because it’s a citrus based remover that has a strong orange odor. It is non-toxic, biodegradable and environmentally safe. However, it should be handled with minimal contact to skin in a well ventilated area. Dab some on the adhesive and rub it in with a paper towel. Use a little “elbow grease” working on one area until it’s clear, before moving to the next area. It may come off in stages, but persistence and the powerful citrus agent will eventually produce a clean substrate ______________________ Rapid Remover: Rapid remover is a companion product to RapidTac application fluid and is a popular choice for professional sign makers. Its main selling point is the “rapid” part. According to the Rapid folks it ‘breaks down and removes adhesives in as little as sixty seconds”. After having chiseled or pulled away the vinyl, spray with Rapid Remover. Allow a few minutes for it to penetrate the adhesive, then scrape it away with a squeegee or the aforementioned Li’l Chizler. Get the rest of the residue with a few more spritzes of Rapid Remover and a paper towel. Since Rapid Remover is water soluble, it’s easy to rinse the surface clean. Good lucksk
SK on Elderberry
on Jan 15, 2015
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Angela, You also might just try razor knives and slice it off piece by piece.. sk
SK on Elderberry
on Jan 16, 2015
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I have used a razor knife with success. Make sure to keep the knife at a slight angle so as not to cut the metal pipe. This takes patience and time. But works.
SK on Elderberry
on May 22, 2016
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