How to clean old tube aluninum chairs
I have a set of old tubular aluminum chairs with redwood slats for seat and back. I know to sand and restain the redwood and replace slats that are deteriorated. My question is how to freshen up and clean the aluminum parts. They are not painted. There is some pitting on the aluminum. My kids got an old VW bus and these are from the same era and i want to surprise them with the chairs. They were Gpas.
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I would spray them with WD40 or hand wipe it on a rag,
then take a wad of aluminum foil and use it like sandpaper and “sand” the aluminum.
It make your hands black, so I’d wear rubber or thick latex gloves and keep wiping off the black oxide with a different rag.
If you want to buy a pro grade metal polish, then SimaChrome is my go-to.
They look like they're in great shape! I'd just clean them up with mild soap and warm water. Here's some more info: https://www.diynetwork.com/how-to/maintenance-and-repair/cleaning/how-to-clean-aluminum
I think wiki will give you the best results!
https://www.wikihow.com/Polish-Aluminum
Maybe this will help
https://www.hunker.com/13404166/how-to-get-oxidation-off-coated-aluminum-furniture
They look great. Automotive stores sell cleaning solutions made specifically for aluminum, but I think some soapy water and a rag would work just fine.
Try using WD40 and a green kitchen scrubby or 0000 steel wool
You could also try spray painting the aluminum with a silver finish.
Hello. I wonder if aluminum mag wheel cleaner or polish would be useful ?
If you wanted to use items around the house this link might be helpful
https://www.hunker.com/12372845/household-remedies-to-clean-aluminum-rims
Why will you clean aluminum ? They look great on the pictures .. I would just use soap and water ....love the look of it
I inherited those same chairs. I love MCM and love them.
How to Repair Aluminum Patio Chairs
https://www.thisoldhouse.com/patios/21016671/how-to-repair-aluminum-patio-chairs
You can clean the aluminum and then give them all a fresh coat of spray paint.
This post should help you: https://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-and-polish-aluminum/#:~:text=Steps%20to%20Clean%20and%20Polish%20Aluminum%3A%201%20Begin,or%20corners%20in%20the%20piece.%20More%20items...%20