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30th September 2011, 08:18 AM #1
what product to freshen up cane baskets ?
I come accross old cane baskets occationally, which I quite like, that are still ok, but faded.
What product would you consider to honey up their look a bit. Some kind of spray can I'm thinking (?)
thanks
Jake
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30th September 2011, 09:59 AM #2
That would be handy for me too. Found a big one on the hard rubbish .... as you do!
Dunno what to use either!
anne-maria.
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30th September 2011, 06:50 PM #3
I spruced up an old cane lounge with NC lacquer about 5 years ago, its still looking good today.
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30th September 2011, 07:04 PM #4
was the cane grey when you sprayed it ? Did it take it back to that fresh honey coloured new look ? ...or does it make it just a shinny grey. .Most of the baskets I get are grey, which is what I want to disappear.
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30th September 2011, 07:23 PM #5
I dont remember it being grey, but it darkened it up to a nice brown. I think it may have been stained brown when new.
If youve got any spare lacquer, maybe just give one a spray to see how it goes.
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1st October 2011, 01:27 AM #6
I sprayed one (SWMBO found) with White car paint. The finished item looked good more importantly she liked it, but this may not be the finish you're looking for.
Dragonfly
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1st October 2011, 09:26 AM #7
Have you tried Oxolic acid?
Works a treat on old timbers such as fence palings.
Wet it down, spray or pour on some acid, let it work a bit and then scrub it down with a hard bristle brush. Hose off.
Secret is to keep it moist. Don't let it dry out.
More recently, I've discovered a high pressure cleaner works great at the end as well.
Cheers
Jim
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1st October 2011, 03:19 PM #8
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1st October 2011, 03:38 PM #9
yes, it does. I've used it extensively to re-use old weathered timbers that I wanted to remain rough sawn, but not grey.
It's the active ingredient in most of those deck clean products, but that's an expensive way of buying it.
I just went out to have a look at the brand I last bought.
Its Diggers brand and they call it a Rust and Stain Cleaner. But the active ingrediant is 100% weight by volume oxalic acid.
I'm trying to remember the other company that used to sell it. Preschem???? Something sounding like???? Don't quote me on that.
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1st October 2011, 04:11 PM #10
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Oxalic Acid should be available at decent paint places.
Normally used as 10% solution.
Always use gloves, eye protection, etc.Tom
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1st October 2011, 05:49 PM #11
thanks kindly. I'll get some next trip to the shops.
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3rd October 2011, 12:02 AM #12
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Just remember - Oxalic Acid is just plain toxic, its a relatively low powered acid but its a poison. Do not drink or eat it.
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3rd October 2011, 12:05 AM #13
Yup, good point. And don't get it in your eyes. AMHIK
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