Can I paint the plastic fabric of an old outdoor lounge chair.
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Linda Sikut
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This has the chair and a stool that makes it work like an outdoor lounge chair. None of the cushions available in the stores or online fit this chair/lounge correctly. The cushions are like a plastic fabric. I'm sure it's at least 40 years old but it belonged my hubby's mom so we're keeping it. I was going to buy some waterproof fabric and glue it around the original cushions, but I'm wondering if I could paint it. Does anyone have experience with that? Your help would be appreciated. 
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Hi Linda, Here's a link that may help! http://www.younghouselove.com/2008/08/chairspray/
Have fun!
If there are no cracks in the fabric , yes, paint with Rustolium spray paint for plastic .
http://www.doityourself.com/stry/how-to-paint-vinyl-fabric
The Rustolium spray paints are formulated to stick to PVC material and would be fine on your plastic fabric. Once you get a solid base coat, you can decorate over it with brushed on paint, too. I did a set of chair cushions with Patio Paint to add some stripes to spruce up sun faded marine vinyl cushions. I like to use Patio Paint from the craft store. It is formulated to use outdoors. I paint everything with it, PVC pipes, even patio cement and bricks. It holds up and doesn't fade in the Arizona sun.
Thank you everyone! I now feel more confident that I can do this. The funny thing is that I took the cushions out side in the sun and used vinegar and water with a little soap and almost all the bad spots came off. This is after trying for 2 years. It's looks passable for the rest of this year or at least good enough to finish my other projects first! Yeah for Vinegar.
good luck