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Patio Furniture Rust Treater

Sand, rust-treat and repaint tired metal garden tables and chairs ahead of summer.

Startup Cost: £30-£60 Location: Local Difficulty: Easy Potential repeatable business Regular weekly commitment

Earning and time figures are our broad estimates, not guarantees — actual results depend on your area, your effort and demand.

Why it's left-field

People bin rusty bistro sets every spring when a morning's work would save them.

How it works

  1. 1Buy rust converter, sandpaper and outdoor paint
  2. 2Refurbish a sample set for photos
  3. 3Offer collection or on-site refinishing

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