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  1. 10-01-2013, 06:38 PM #1
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    How to clean rusty bars and weights?

    Finally started gathering what I need for a home gym, but some of the bars, DBs, and plates are pretty rusty.
    Any ideas for me?

    Sorry - I tried to search for the topic, but didn't have much luck.
    Thanks
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    Brillo pad and WD-40.
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    Elbow grease.
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    Steel wool works too, but what both these said too.^^^^
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    Equipoise might work, too. That's one use for it.
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    If you have access to a sandblaster that will work good. You could probably go to any local powder coat guy and he would do it for you. After they will look brand new. You could also knock the majority of the rust off and spray paint then with rustolium
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    Quote Originally Posted by austinite View Post
    Brillo pad and WD-40.
    Dammit. That was my answer. WD eats rust for lunch.

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    Equipoise might work, too. That's one use for it.
    Hahahahaha! I kind of feel sorry for poor little EQ. Everybody picks on him.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Java Man View Post
    Dammit. That was my answer. WD eats rust for lunch.



    Hahahahaha! I kind of feel sorry for poor little EQ. Everybody picks on him.
    lol. Every chance I get
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    Wire brush (like for an outdoor grill) would work fine too.
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    Thank you all! I'll get to work then. I do have a wire brush, but I also have a drill with some wire thing on it.
    I didn't know that about WD40 - that should be a big help.

    Well, I'm glad you think EQ is good for at least ONE thing!
    There's a ton of stuff - I'll get a workout just polishing it up.
    Thanks guys!!
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    For anybody else looking for help - for surface rust the brillo pads and a drill with a wire brush attachment is great. For deeper rust, and rust in the grip of barbells - muriatic acid is a huge help!
    I soaked stuff, then rinsed the acid off with water, then painted with Rustoleum.
    The bars and plates are beautiful.
    Hex dumbbells next...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Giggle View Post
    For anybody else looking for help - for surface rust the brillo pads and a drill with a wire brush attachment is great. For deeper rust, and rust in the grip of barbells - muriatic acid is a huge help!
    I soaked stuff, then rinsed the acid off with water, then painted with Rustoleum.
    The bars and plates are beautiful.
    Hex dumbbells next...
    I was going to add "paint them with a rust inhibiting paint" lol. Nice to see it worked out for you!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Docd187123 View Post
    I was going to add "paint them with a rust inhibiting paint" lol. Nice to see it worked out for you!
    Yep - in fact, at Play it Again Sports, they said just paint over most of the little stuff. I ended up with a lot of weights and bars, so I'm getting into doing some of it the easy way!
    Thanks Docd.
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