Patio Furniture Protection?

[Rockpick]

Wasn't sure where to stick this one as it doesn't really fit into the realm of Meg's furniture line...

None the less -- are any of you folks using #40 or something similar to it for the protection of your patio furniture? I'm wanting UV protection that is second to NONE without any greasy feel or appearance.

The wife and I just bought a new set (pricey!!) and want to get the most out of it for a long while to come. Any suggestions, techniques, and any other information is greatly appreciated...

Maybe I should go with the Marine Line of products for something like this? All help appreciated!

[jfelbab]

It helps if you get some vinyl covers for the furniture and cover them when not in use. Like a car cover protects the paint from the weather and hot sun, the covers will extend the life of your furniture. I got some at Sears for my stuff.

[Rockpick]

Thanks... you're definitely right on the covers and those are on my 'to buy' list but, as much as we use our porch/deck, I want the piece of mind to be able to leave them out on occasion but also still have protection.

[Murr1525]

I dont know how well a dressing will stick to that kind of plastic/vinyl.

You may be better off just waxing them.

[jfelbab]

You didn't mention what it was made of.

My furniture is all cast aluminum with padded cushions. For protection I only need to pack up the cushions in a Suncast box/seat. I put a vinyl cover over the table and chairs in the winter month or whenever I'll be away for a week or so.

[Rockpick]

The chairs are sling back and the fabric is some sort of odd woven vinyl-like fabric. The frames are cast aluminum.

[davisinla]

303 Fabric Guard - if you can find it. It's incredible to see water bead on a convertible top.

http://www.303products.com/tech/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&Product_ID=429&CFID=2304036&CFTOKEN=60762877

[sneek]

I was thinking about getting some of that stuff but it's all over the news that products like that may cause cancer and kids will get ADD. i am more worried about the cancer than add though. I already have ADHD

[davisinla]

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Originally posted by sneek
I was thinking about getting some of that stuff but it's all over the news that products like that may cause cancer and kids will get ADD. i am more worried about the cancer than add though. I already have ADHD

"All over the news"? "Products like that"?

Guessed I missed that newscast. I suggest using it as directed vs. drinking it...especially if you already have ADHD! (BTW, what IS that?)

And I guess I better stay away from the cigars I got to go with my detailing duties!

[Rockpick]

Originally posted by davisinla
303 Fabric Guard - if you can find it. It's incredible to see water bead on a convertible top.

http://www.303products.com/tech/inde...TOKEN=60762877

Ironically, I ordered a bottle of the 303 Patio Furniture Protectant - I hope I like it as much as you like the Fab Guard... Thanks!