How can I repair resin petio furniture?

Step 1

Spread old newspaper on the floor underneath the furniture to protect concrete or flooring. Properly ventilate the area if you are in

Step 2

Use orange oil to clean resin furniture. Resin furniture has a high gloss, and the oil both lubricates the plastic and removes dirt. Never use steel scrub pads on resin chairs, since it will scuff the surface and dull the finish.

Step 3

Wipe the furniture all over with the orange oil to remove any staining or dirt or power wash. Use a second clean soft cloth to wipe up the excess oil. While cleaning, examine the resin furniture, especially the legs, back and edges, for breaks or splits in the plastic.

Step 4

Apply plastic welder's glue or epoxy between any cracks or scratches, using a putty knife. Add a piece of fitted plastic to any sections that have wide splits or sections missing in the furniture. Hold for a few minutes, and allow to dry.

Step 5

Paint the furniture with a spray paint made for resin furniture. Wait for the furniture to dry, and if needed, apply a second coat.

It might be at end of its life. Once the vinyl starts to deteriorate, the rest isn't far behind. Exterior elements are really hard on furniture.

Like Kelli said, it might just be at the end of its life. However, you can try to weld plastic to effect repairs in the short term, and maybe get a few more years use of it. Here's a cool article from Makezine on how to weld plastic with your dremel: https://makezine.com/2015/04/30/turn-dremel-tool-plastic-welder/

You could also use something like this: https://www.amazon.com/J-B-Weld-8237-PlasticWeld-Plastic/dp/B003S2E4UE/