Rub the surface with automotive rubbing or polishing compound to abrade away oxidation.
HOW TO REMOVE OXIDATION
1.
Apply a coat of automotive paste wax to the surface.
2.
Allow the wax to dry for a few minutes.
3. Remove residue and polish surface with a clean cloth.
Oxidation can also be a problem metal painted surfaces, since the outermost layers of paint are
constantly exposed to air and water. If the outer finish is not protected by a wax coating or polyurethane,
the oxygen molecules in the air will eventually start interacting with the paint.
As the oxygen burns up the free radicals contained in the paint, the finish becomes duller and duller.
Restoration efforts may include removing a layer of affected paint and reapplying a new layer of
protectant.
This is why professional detailers recommend at least one layer of wax or other protectant
be used every time the metal surface is washed.
The secret of preventing oxidation caused by oxygen is to provide a layer of protection between the
exposed material and the air.
This could mean a wax or polyurethane coating similar to a car, a layer of
paint on metal objects or a quick spray of an anti-oxidant, like lemon juice, on exposed surfaces.
Destructiveoxidation cannot occur if the oxygen cannot penetrate a surface to reach the free radicals it
craves.
The Powder Coating paint process has become the most common widely used application in the
outdoor furniture category. Unfortunately powder coating is extremely sensitive to Humidity and
Moisture.
A
simple process to protect your furniture,
especially flat surfaces
is to apply a simple coat
of good quality car wax prior to use. If this process is done every few months it will protect your furniture
for years to come.
Powder coating
is a type of coating that is applied as a free-flowing, dry
powder.
The main difference
between a conventional liquid paint and a powder coating is that the powder coating does not require a
solvent
to keep the binder and filler parts in a liquid suspension form.
The coating is typically applied
electrostatically
and is then cured under heat to allow it to flow and form a "skin".
The powder may be a
thermoplastic
or a
thermoset polymer.
It is usually used to create a hard finish that is tougher than
conventional paint.
Powder coating is mainly used for coating of
metals, such as
household appliances,
aluminium
extrusions,
drum hardware, and
automobile
and
bicycle
parts.
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