helm chair

[dogdoc]

Anyone painted their old helm chairs? I upgraded a bit with new cushions but the finish on the backs and arm rest looks bad. Seems like they would come apart easy.
thanks

 

[seasick]

Years ago, I had a friend who painted his seats with Rustoleum spray. I was surprised how it came out. Not bad at all.
There are paints specifically for plastics and assuming the armrest are plastic ( as opposed to vinyl covered) painting may be a decent option.

 

[JJF]

I have painted plastic with KRYLON-FUSION and have had good results.

I would recommend pressure washing, let dry, then wipe down with a plastic friendly solvent (wear gloves, so you don't get skin oils on the parts). Leave the parts in the sun to get as warm as possible, but not hot (I doubt white would get that hot anyway). Orient the parts vertivcally and spray. Be very patient and spray slowly. Follow the instructions on the can for building up several coats.

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[DennisG01]

Before you spray - maybe try cleaning better? I've sprayed plastic parts with good results, but if you can clean it, that's a better solution.

Is the seat base fiberglass?

 

[Fishtales]

I agree with Dennis. Get a few different metal cleaners and see how they work out.

 

[dogdoc]

not painting metal only the white base, arm rest, back