The first option is to do nothing. The result will be that over time the furniture will turn a silver gray. Minor fillers which were applied during construction will eventually crack during normal use of the furniture. If desired, sealant can be applied to those surfaces.

The second option, which should only be applied after the existing finish wears off, is to apply a long lasting wood lacquer suitable for outdoor hardwood furniture. This option can be accelerated by thoroughly cleaning the wood surface and than using a fine sand paper to remove the old wax. Obviously, the better the lacquer that is applied the less frequent new applications are required.