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Letter 12615
Chrome kitchen table legs
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I have an old formica top kitchen table with chrome legs.
I would like to replace a few legs for they have rusted off.
The table has 8 chrome legs. They are 2 at each corner. I
can bend the chrome to match if I can find it.
Marcia Pray
- Harrisburg, Illinois
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I, too, am interested in
replacing the chrome legs on a formica top table
that I purchased used. Please give me any
information you may have regarding replacement
chrome legs for tables. As in the original inquiry
I read posted, my table also has 2 legs at each
corner that need replacing.
Thank you.
Quay
Garriga
- Greenfield, Massachusetts
I am also looking for hairpin
chrome legs for a formica top 1950s table. Where
were these located?
Lyn
Heath
- Edwardsville, Illinois
July 19,
2006
Hello,
I am writing to follow up to the
questions about replacing chrome table legs on an
old formica table.Does anyone know where I can
locate legs to replace the ones on my table? The
ones I have are rusted and old.
Katie
Houser
- Charleston, South Carolina
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While searching for "table legs" I came across a vendor
selling legs that sound like just what you're looking for:
50's style chrome steel tube legs that would go great with
your formica table top. The legs look pretty sturdy, with a
large plate to attached to table top.
Mark Adelson
- San Bernardino, California
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Mark gave us the search term that leads directly to a number "new
retro" suppliers. But the authentic approach, if you find it
affordable, is to have your existing table legs replated. These table
legs are fabricated of steel and then are nickel plated and chrome
plated.
If the steel is still structurally sound, replating is certainly
an option. Good luck.
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Ted Mooney, P.E.
finishing.com
Brick, New Jersey
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April 14, 2009
I recently bought a 1950s kitchen table--formica top with chrome
legs and apron. I've managed to buff out most of the small rust spots
with steel wool (I haven't gotten around to waxing yet). However, one
leg has spots that are rusted through the chrome layer entirely and
cannot be buffed out. Would chrome paint provide an adequate cosmetic
solution? Are there paints available that do not require special
equipment for application? If this is a reasonable fix, I would like
to try it. If it's not worth the time and money, I can live with one
rusty leg on an old table. Thanks!
Leah Krynicky
hobbyist - Arlington, Virginia
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April 16, 2009
Hi, Leah. Yes, there are inexpensive spray paints that
are at least intended to be chrome colored, like
Plastikote Bumper Chrome Paint [link is to product info at Amazon]. Or
you may wish to try the cleaning and preservation tips on
letter 41759 Good luck with it.
Regards,
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Ted Mooney
finishing.com
Brick, New Jersey |
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