All Tropitone extruded aluminum patio furniture frames feature a fully welded, all aluminum frame construction. We use full circumference welding since it is the strongest way to join two pieces of aluminum.

FINISHES
Cleaning and Protecting
Most stains on aluminum patio furniture can be removed with a mild soap or detergent. Avoid using abrasive cleaners on aluminum outdoor furniture. For non-textured gloss finishes only, we recommend periodic waxing of the patio furniture frame with an automotive paste wax or the use of a commercially available protectant to help restore the luster of your finish. Protectants can be purchased at most casual furniture retailers.
For textured finishes, a mild soap and warm water wash is recommended.

Cleaning Table Tops
Acrylic: Avoid build-up of grease and stains by washing periodically with a mild soap or detergent. Do not use window cleaner or products containing ammonia or solvents on acrylic tops. The use of a commercially available protectant will help remove and prevent oxidation. Occasional use of an automotive paste wax will help keep your acrylic table looking new. Never put plastic covers over acrylic tabletops. The resulting heat accumulation may cause the acrylic to bow.
Glass: Use glass cleaner with ammonia
Faux Stone: When needed, clean with a solution of mild detergent and water. Occasional use of mild abrasive cleaner will release embedded dirt. Rinse thoroughly with clean water
Fiberglass: Use a glass cleaner with ammonia.

Repairing Scratches and Scrapes in Finish
Touch-up paint to match your aluminum patio furniture frame color is available directly from your Tropitone Dealer.

Touching up non-textured gloss finishes
Sand lightly with 400 to 600 grit wet or dry sandpaper and then clean the area with rubbing alcohol. Apply paint with short light sprays until covered. Be sure to avoid "over-spraying" onto adjacent areas.

Touching up textured finishes
Tropitone offers low-gloss (matte finish) spray paint, available in 6 ounce spray cans, for touching up textured finishes.
Hold spray can 8 - 10 inches away from surface to be touched up. Do not try to get full coverage with the first coat. Spray a thin coat on the aluminum outdoor furniture and let dry and then spray a second coat and let dry. Continue applying until desired coverage is achieved. Trying to get full coverage in the first coat may result in a glossy surface. Should this happen, dull with a light (thin) "dusting" coat applied after the offending glossy coat has dried.

Small Nicks - Spray touch-up paint onto a flat plate or dish. Then us a small artist's brush to transfer the paint from the plate to the aluminum patio furniture. Texture can be enhanced with a clean, dry brush after the paint becomes tacky.

Scratches - Spray touch-up paint directly onto aluminum patio furniture, heavily enough to cover the blemish. Wait 3 - 5 minutes for the paint to become tacky. Note: A dry cloth will pick up too much paint. Make sure your cloth is lint free.

For Scrapes Down to Bare Metal - Spray touch-up paint directly onto outdoor furniture, heavy enough to cover the blemish. Then, sprinkle fine grain silicone sand on the wet paint. Re-coat with a light spray after the first coat dries.

When applying touch-up paint to aluminum outdoor furniture, it's better to use many light coats rather than just one heavy coat as the solvents in the spray paint may cause the surrounding finish to loosen and wrinkle.

Storage hint - Always store touch-up spray cans "upside down" as the nozzles are less likely to clog this way.

Tropitone Wire Frame Metal Patio Umbrellas
General Maintenance
Always close market umbrellas and patio umbrellas in their stands when not in use or in windy weather. This will protect umbrellas against damage from inclement weather or high winds. If your market umbrellas or patio umbrellas become wet, open them for a complete airing and make certain they are thoroughly dry before closing again.

Storage
Always dry market umbrellas and patio umbrellas completely before storing and fold carefully to avoid wrinkling the fabric. Protect with a cover and lay on a hard, flat surface in a well-ventilated location.

Metal Frame & Pole
Occasional lubrication of the moving parts of market umbrellas and patio umbrellas, using WD-40 or a similar product, is recommended. For the ribs, use Petroleum Jelly or a comparable lubricant. If oxidation occurs, you may rub down the affected area with steel wool and follow up with a protective lubricant.

Market Umbrella Fabric
Follow the instructions given in the Fabric Care & Cleaning section
Contact your Tropitone Dealer for additional fabric care information.

FRAMES
If a frame sits unevenly - First, check that the glides (nylon feet) are properly seated and not worn. If your chair or small table legs sit unevenly on a flat floor, correct this by determining the "long" leg. Begin adjustment by placing a small block of wood on the floor. Now, lift the chair and firmly bring it down so that "long" leg strikes the wood. This should shorten the longer leg.

WINTER STORAGE
If you live in an area that experiences freezing conditions, store your Tropitone outdoor furniture right side up in a dry, protected place. Do not store frames upside down. Water could collect inside the frame tubing, and if exposed to freezing temperatures, this water could freeze causing the frame tubing to crack or burst.

FRAME STACKING
We recommend that when moving or storing any stacking aluminum outdoor patio furniture it be stacked no more than specific recommended stack heights for safety and to reduce the potential from rubbing, wear or marring of the frame finishes. Caution: Do not sit on any furniture that is already stacked.