How do I refurbish 1970's patio chairs?

You could use a thin rope or twine and weave it in and out of the slots! It may look super cute...however, before, I would clean the chairs really well and spray paint them with a fresh coat of paint.

Wow, what a shame. I like the idea that Gathered in the Kitchen had on how to repair. Other than that, just don't know. Good luck, they were very cool.

Old plastic just deteriorates, from sunlight and weather. Unless the woven twine idea works, I think it's time to let them go. Even with the twine, they might not be safe for people to sit in.

http://www.repairproducts.co.uk/page20.htm

These are cool looking retro chairs . They are too far gone to keep using . I would repurpose the frame for another project. I don't think even tying up the chairs would make it safe to sit on, too bad!

Check out the repairproducts.com website above; it looks like what you need.

you could tun them into hanging plant holders.

Remove and recycle the plastic, spray paint frame

1- make macrame or similar for new seat to hang in frame

2- suspend small fire pit bowl on top of frame

3- use frame as legs for small side tables by place wood slabs or wood discs ( cookies) or granite or glass on top. Wood coul be fastened with tabs or straps screwed below. Others with liquid nails or adhesive caulking.....

4- use as large plant pot. holder

I'm a firm believer of at least trying out things to save old pieces of furniture and such. So here is my take on your situation.

If there are screws holding that frame onto the plastic bowl seat then see if

you can remove the frame from the plastic first.

If the bowl seat is basically identical all the way around turn the bowl to where

the seat that is broken is turned to be where a persons back would be instead.

Then purchase what is called "Dahl All Round Steel Strapping". It can be any

similar type of strapping this is just one product I have used before.

Then purchase some flat head small screws with matching nut and washers.

Align the steel strapping along each row of broken areas drilling small pilot

holes and begin placing each screw and nut and washer into each hole you've

drilled.

Spray your frame the colour you like two coats of course.

Spray your plastic bowl both sides two coats. Krylon Paints work

great for plastic by the way.

Then replace your plastic chair bowl with as I mentioned above with

the repaired side up to where your back would now be back onto your

wire frame.

Replace the screws if needed or once you've screwed it back onto the frame

just spot dab the heads with matching paint.

Fingers crossed and I hope this helps you out.

My apologies for being so wordy but, it is tough applying what's in a person's

mind down into words like this.

P.S.

If you shop around none of the supplies you require cost a lot so it can be

a pretty cheap fix for all four of your chairs.

Regards

Catherine

This is a repair that I have seen work. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTrVIXsLmmI you could test it on some old plastic and see what you think it a cheap test. Hope it helps. Teresa

I would try some of the new glue that cures with a uv light. Have not had anything that I have repaired come apart. That way you can do one piece at a time carefully.

I'd visit a plastics company that also does custom cutting, polishing, etc. Tell them what you're trying to do (they may even have some strips that could work!) and ask for their best glue recommendation. If you have compatible plastics, there are glues that literally melt the surface of the plastic and when pushed together, two pieces harden into one!

Obviously clean the chair extremely well and rinse so there is no residue of anything left behind. Talk to the plastics guys to see if you should rough up where you're gluing - I don't think so.

If the rest of the chair seems to be safe, work with 1-2 other friends. Have them push the chair back together and you apply the glue starting in the center area. I think I would glue the center of the seat first because it looks like a thin clean break with nothing missing. Plus, the edge break can be pushed together more easily than the center I think. I think I'd work from the back of the chair and allow the plastic glue to make a drop, not worrying about the appearance.

Then I'd try to see if the edge break pushes back together and if there is any plastic missing. The other breaks don't appear as though any plastic is gone. Go ahead and finish gluing.

If any plastic is missing, you could use something similar to this to fill in

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Oatey-3-4-in-x-100-ft-Plastic-Hanger-Strap-339272/202078153

http://www.hobbylinc.com/htm/pls/pls90759.htm?source=froogle&gclid=CjwKCAjwv6blBRBzEiwAihbM-URM1ah_DSd_wCf2qRa_H1J_Ji-Fof8KgizFGFs4AWoaXtoiwm_sFBoCRCEQAvD_BwE

After the repairs are made, carefully sit in the chair to determine if you need to add the strapping anywhere for strength. This would be anywhere the plastic seems really brittle and ready to break. For safety, you could just go ahead and do this!

Then, spray paint with a plastic & metal compatible outdoor paint and show off your kewl chair! 😎👍👀😍