Scored this beauty - a vintage 1950's porch glider with original paint.

Any tips on protecting it from the elements?

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Woodbridge Environmental Tiptophouse.com · Answer

Keep it painted and out of sun.  Boy that thing takes me back to my childhood at my grandparents in upstate NY.  Would spend hours on that thing.

Peace Painting Co., Inc. · Answer

A 50's model, it was a good year.
I have never tried it but car wax over the original metal finish may protect it longer.  It would have to be totally removed if ever repainted.
The best thing to preserve it would be a vinyl cover.
CP

Jeannie D · Answer

WOW!  Lucky score!!!

Rebecca D · Answer

Nice!  Love it!

Susan S · Answer

WHAT A FANTASTIC FIND!!  Bet this made you feel like you took a few steps back in time huh??

Protection  -  since this is the original finish (that's amazing - the original owners must have kept this inside) I wonder if a couple of coats of a NON-yellowing spray on polyeurathane would protect it??  I would try a small test patch on the back first.  'POLY' may not be the right product so I'd  ask the paint pros about exactly which product would be best.  Definitely a treasure you'll want to protect. Yeah, and keep it covered when not in use.

Linda G · Answer

Spray it very well with clear acrylic

Culpepper Carpets and Interiors, Inc. · Answer

What a treasure, my grandmother had one.

Eclectically Vintage - Kelly · Answer

Thanks for all the tips all!  Now, back to gliding!

Paul M · Answer

Waxing will work well but if you decide to clear coat it you will have to use a special wax remover or the clear coat will not adhere. If you do decide to us a clear coat I would suggest that you stay clear of the small cans in the home improvement stores and go to an automotive paint store instead. Ask for a high performance clear urethane, that is something that should be readily available. Prep the  swing with a wax and grease remover solvent. Dry it good and the clear coat it. In my opinion the clear coat is the best option because it will give you many years of service with the original look.

My grandmother had one in New Orleans years ago but it was rusty even back then. I'm sure it has decomposed by now.

Eclectically Vintage - Kelly · Answer

Paul - you are a rockstar - thanks!

Jan P · Answer

OMG- I have one of these - we got it about 9-10 yrs ago as part of our camper purchase. I believe the previous owner painted it to match the decor of the camper! I was going to give it to someone at the camp as we are selling - but now I think I might bring it home and have it by the pool!! any ideas how to get it to glide again...have to get some sort of ball bearings or something.

Louise · Answer

I grew up with one of these on our screened porch. What a trip to the past.

Barbara · Answer

We have one of these, LOVE it. Ours is red with white lattice like yours. You might try some clear acrylic or laquer on it for protection, Spray it with a pump sprayer for an even coating.

Jan P · Answer

what should I do to get it to glide again??? Is there a source out there for bearings???  I am going to have my son sand  blast it and repaint - and hove it set near my fish pond!!

Eclectically Vintage - Kelly · Answer

I have no idea Jan - my glider glides perfectly.  Try a google search and good luck!

Barbara · Answer

My glider parts fell apart, but I still have all the pieces. Now I just use it as a bench and it look great...red and white

Kelly S · Answer

@Jan P. Check online with the manufacturer if they are still in business. When you son blasts it have him take it apart, then blast. Getting the rust and old paint off may be all that it needs.

Juana A · Answer

I have always wanted one of those.  It is beautiful

Terra M · Answer

yeah just make sure there is no rust showing.  I should last a while if not.  You can take it to a autobody or powdercoating place and get a clear coat put on.

Rachel · Answer

www.vintageglider.com is a fantastic resource for DIY refinishing and spare glider parts.

Eclectically Vintage - Kelly · Answer

Thanks Rachel and everyone for your tips!

Vicky S · Answer

Get some clear spray sealant, or something you can brush on. I have a glider similar to this, but there is no helping it now,scrap pile here it comes.

Jan P · Answer

Update on my glider....we had our pool sandblasted Monday and the guys were nice enough to do that and a set of wrought iron furniture that was my mom's. I sent a picture of the glider mechanism, and of course the restoration folks on line don't have parts for this one.  : (    So I will consider turning this into a hanging swing.Have to get some paint on it pronto!! Should I be hand sanding before I paint?? They got all the paint off....and of course the rusty junk! Can't wait to get it painted!! AND should I be brushing on the paint or spray cans?? Thanks!!

Eclectically Vintage - Kelly · Answer

Jan P - did you see the link from Rachel for vintage glider.com?  So glad you got it sandblasted - it's going to look amazing!  My problem is I don't want to strip the original paint but I need to give it a super duper cleaning before it's clear coated!

Z · Answer

Though I agree with Paul M on the clear coat, after looking at the photos on your blog showing some rust/soil I'd have it repainted at an auto body shop along with clear coating. Unless of course you want to preserve the aged look. Then just a light sanding a clear coat would do. I'd still suggest having an auto body shop do the work.

Bonnie · Answer

Love that glider, always wanted one. check out site...ehow.com....they have step by step instructions! cant wait to see final result.

Robin M · Answer

I just had one done.  I had a guy who does boat work sandblast it and then he painted it.

Jan P · Answer

I did check a couple of sites, and they don't have parts for mine - it doesn't 'hang' it rolls an steel balls - which I have to figure what size when I take that part apart! The next question - since it's been blasted - should I be hand sanding a bit or steel wooling?? And paint - brush or spray can???

Vicky Moates · Answer

I have one from my Mom and Dad. The glider part is gone. I also have the rocking chair.

Stormie · Answer

Looking rail for porch glider.  Any idea where to find?

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