best way to protect wrought iron patio set

callisto9 · #1 Apr 18, 2007, 01:03 PM

hello all! i am about to purchase a used (but well-maintained, no rust) wrought iron patio set; 1 main table, 4 chairs and 2 side tables. the set will sit out on my deck for the rest of spring and summer and i will store it in the garage in the winter.

what is the best way to protect my set? do i need to rust proof it or anything? is it ok to leave it out all spring and summer, even through rain? i just want to make sure this set doesn't go to crap on me within a year.

any advice would be much appreciated. thank you.

Kstar4u · Apr 18, 2007, 02:14 PM

You might consider buying (or even making) a cover for the set to be used when it rains. Eventually.. no matter what you do.... some rust will appear. Metal patio furniture can easily be re-painted with "Rustoleum" type, oil base enamel.

callisto9 · Apr 18, 2007, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Kstar4u

You might consider buying (or even making) a cover for the set to be used when it rains. Eventually.. no matter what you do.... some rust will appear. Metal patio furniture can easily be re-painted with "Rustoleum" type, oil base enamel.

i am going to touch up with rustoleum this weekend. the set is in decent shape and just needs to be painted a little.



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