May 27, 2021
Jeanne Huber
Q: We have had two bright red/orange chairs from Italy on our backyard patio for more than 10 years. They need to be repainted. Because they are made of polypropylene, most paints will chip off. We are trying to find a primer that will adhere to the chairs and a paint that will adhere to the primer. Both would need to come in a spray form, because the Swiss-cheese-like “holes” in the chairs make them almost impossible to paint with a brush. It has been suggested that we use XIM’s Plastic & Vinyl Bonding Primer or something in a spray can that is designed to adhere to plastic, then apply a topcoat with something tough that’s made for outdoor furniture, such as Rust-Oleum in a spray can. What paint should we use, and is there a way to find someone who will do the job for us? We don’t feel confident in our ability to have a successful outcome.