Patio furniture powder coating

[mlj26]

Hi folks,

I have a patio table and chairs that have a white powder coating finish to the metal which is rubbing off onto our clothes.

It leaves a white chalky residue on anything that touches it.

Does anyone have any solutions to this?

Thanks,

Marie

 

[ladylola]

If they are new then take them back to where you got them, and if they are old then it may be as well to replace them.
In the meantime I'd try wiping down with soap and water, white spirits and meths (not all at the same time or mixed but individually) to see if that removes any loose residue but if that fails to solve the problem then I think any other remedial action would probably cost as much as a new set.

 

[mlj26]

Thanks for the suggestions, I've tried the soap and water, hadn't thought about white spirits so will try that.

They are only 2 years old and perfectly usable so not keen to replace them yet!

Marie

 

[Amari]

I am sharing whole process of power coating of wrought iron patio furniture.. ...

1. We inspect each piece of furniture upon arrival for water and/or rust damage and any loose welds.
2. We blast clean to remove all rust and old paint which prepares the surface for maximum powder coating adhesion.
3. Any authorized welding repairs are made, and broken feet are replaced.
4. Apply powder coating finish in selected color.
5. Bake in the oven at over 450 degrees.
6. Inspection for Quality.
7. Install slings, straps, cushions or any accessories (if necessary).
8. We deliver furniture back to customer location.

 

[ladylola]

Hmmmmm, Aberden, Scotland to Washington USA and back may just prove to be a tad more expensive than buying a whole new set of furnature.

 

[captainsmoke]

If your garden furniture had been stoved and cured properly then none of the paint would have peeled or flaked off.
For anybody in the South West, I can recommend:
Keynsham Powder Coatings, (Bristol)
Been around forever and never let me down so far, either with garden furniture or various restoration projects that I've had.
I'm sure they're on the net but can't remember the exact address.