How to Clean Up RUSTY Old Weights - Restore Them Like NEW

[@phenom807]

I had rusted plates, but used Lime Away toilet bowl cleaner (gel) to remove the rust. It melted the rust right off in minutes and only required a scouring pad to remove the rest. No bath required. Just pour the gel over and let it do all the work.

[@fixitFlip]

Interesting. Thanks for the input!

[@phenom807]

@@fixitFlip sure no problem. there's an actual youtube video of a mechanic brushing over rusted tools with Lime Away. The rust just melts off. Just don't use it on chrome.

[@fixitFlip]

@@phenom807 Thanks I'm going to check that out.

[@Ease54]

There's Naval Jelly, too...but probably more expensive.

[@joanbelmont5450]

I love this. Thank you!!! Will definitely try this 😊

[@nilsonnunezmusica]

Great job.

[@fixitFlip]

Thank you!

[@FrankZen]

Excellent demonstration! Can't wait til spring to do mine!

[@fixitFlip]

Thanks. It's a satisfying project, that's for sure.

[@johnnyg9248]

Perfect, and right to the point. Definitely about to do these with some weights my neighbor left on the curb.

[@fixitFlip]

Thanks I try to not waste people’s time. Love a good curb find!

[@duderserious]

Quite the transformation! Great video. Thanks ☯️

[@fixitFlip]

No problem! Thanks for stopping by!

[@stevenclement3182]

This is the second video I've watched on doing this, the first one was the overnight vinegar method....man I'm glad I decided to watch a second video

[@fixitFlip]

Ha ha, yeah, I don't have time for all that mess.

[@AnnaChung-i4y]

Agreed!!

[@taylorbugess8500]

But when you paint it like he said, it will take 2 days

[@johndelarosa3197]

Great job, will try that. Thank you.

[@fixitFlip]

No problem, good luck with the project!

[@NightThings99]

Great video. Just picked up 100 lbs of rusty plates for $5 at an estate sale. Going to do what you did. Thumbs up.

[@fixitFlip]

Thanks. Great find you got there! Good luck with the project.

[@PJmaxx]

That's insane price!

[@PJmaxx]

I have 420+lbs of random plates with a bench and a cheap little barbell and adjustable dumbbells bars for 200$ I picked it all up today. Now I have to get all of it cleaned up 😔

[@NightThings99]

@@fixitFlip Got them all cleaned up like you did. My mom thought I had bought new plates, bc she saw how they looked before. Only down side of the plates are they have a 1 inch hole and my normal plates have a 2 inch hole. I still use them for various exercises though. Went ahead and did some bench vice with the same process and it came out good also.

[@fixitFlip]

@@NightThings99 Glad they came out nice!

[@texan131396]

Citric Acid Powder is more user friendly than vinegar in a rust removal bath. It is cheap, easy to use, smells like oranges, and It can be dumped it in the grass afterwards. The wire brush method works well. The bath would be efficient with a set of plates

[@fixitFlip]

Thanks for the input!

[@MichelleGunKelly]

wanted to do this for my little brothers before they come home from school. thank you for this video!

[@fixitFlip]

No problem. Glad I could help.

[@garygagnon4637]

That's really awesome of you to do that

[@nameless2731]

Man I really appreciate your video!! I wish I would’ve watched this yesterday because I literally used an old grill brushed and cleaned up like 16 plates.. it took forever!! And it didn’t work that well either. Ima go to Home Depot and get a wire wheel set for my drill. Thanks bro 🙏🙌

[@fixitFlip]

Glad I could help brotha!

[@seekknowledge2010]

I have just done this work today. Liked the final result.

[@fixitFlip]

It's a satisfying project for sure.

[@creationslandscapedesigns]

I have a pair of 20, 15 and 10 lb dumbbells and the 20 are starting to rust a bit. I bought them second hand was searching for a way to restore them. I will for sure try this BUT since I don't have many to do I might just use a wire thingy rather than the cordless drill method. Thanks

[@fixitFlip]

Wire brush will work but will take a lot of elbow grease! Cordless brush attachments are worth the few bucks they cost if you have a drill! I have a link for them below the video. Good luck with the project!

[@creationslandscapedesigns]

@fixitFlip thanks although I probably won't paint the weights because I'm lazy haha

[@fixitFlip]

@ Lol, I hear ya!

[@adrianferrera9044]

Thanks!!! I literally just snagged some rusty weights from my neighbor. Gonna polish them up and sell them 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@fixitFlip]

Great, good luck with it!

[@Brandon_Jackson]

That’s satisfying! Looks good!

[@fixitFlip]

It was satisfying to do! Thanks Brandon!

[@avigobindlall7342]

Great video; just an extra idea hear Im think of wrapping some sandpaper around a dowel and using the drill to clean up the inside hole as well

[@fixitFlip]

Good idea 👍🏻

[@weekendhomeprojects]

Dropping the peoples elbow on the "How to" game! Nicely done.

[@fixitFlip]

Lol, trying to make The Rock proud.

[@HKhulu]

What a helpful video man

[@fixitFlip]

Glad I could help.

[@JoeBob-q2b]

Satisfying to see the change

[@fixitFlip]

Thanks I agree!

[@kenni1693]

Thanks for the tutorial! You have a new subscriber.

[@fixitFlip]

No problem and welcome aboard!

[@moondive4ever]

incredible video. Thanks for making this! very helpful.

[@fixitFlip]

Thanks and glad I could help!

[@thrivefnl]

Wow!! Super job Excellent explanation Really appreciated your video Thanks so much!! 💪💪💪

[@fixitFlip]

Thank you and glad I could help!

[@XavierP333]

Thanks for this video. I'm restoring my old weight plates, dumbbells and barbell using this method.

[@fixitFlip]

No problem, good luck with the project.

[@masterwise7]

great video ! thx for sharing

[@fixitFlip]

Thanks and no problem.

[@508homes]

Great before and after pics!

[@fixitFlip]

Thanks!

[@chrisgivboi]

Super helpful video!

[@fixitFlip]

Glad it helped!

[@jamesglover9668]

Does this work for Olympic weights as well?

[@fixitFlip]

Any weight plates that are bare metal and not rubber coated.

[@MrSTAY4545]

That is sharp! 2 thumbs up 👍🏿 👍🏿

[@fixitFlip]

Thank you sir!

[@ralphbenites1312]

Wow Thay look amazing like brand new.and the details with a sharpie really pops out.👍

[@fixitFlip]

Thanks! Its a fun project!

[@Metas_dfutbolistas]

Bro blowing my mind good video sir👏🇲🇽

[@fixitFlip]

Thank you!

[@grimefighters5268]

Man, you’re awesome! Thanks!

[@fixitFlip]

Ha ha, no problem!

[@stilllmkp]

for anyone wanting to do tthis dont paint the weights on cardboard , this mainly applies to you if you didnt remove all the previous paint basically buffing because it will peel off when you flip them over

[@nicki322]

so what do you spray them on then ?

[@grimefighters5268]

@@nicki322buy some clear plastic or on a tarp

[@mrbaluba100]

very helpful video, thanks so much for posting it! One thing, though: I've recently done the same and I see that new paint gets chipped easily, for instance on the edges of the hole, where it hits the barbell. Is this expected or is it due to poor quality paint? I even applied two layers of paint... :-/

[@fixitFlip]

A little paint chipping is normal over time. Spray paint just isn't as durable as the original powder coating. But it shouldn't be chipping a ton that quickly. Hmmm. What brand paint did you use?

[@adrianfavela1993]

Oil based paint works wonder. But powder coat is legit. Just not budget friendly or real practical unless you have a seperate oven to activate the powder

[@KeyFobRob]

Looking good!!

[@fixitFlip]

Thanks!

[@saadodinjrpendatun5468]

Hello, can I use an anti-rust spray instead of the color spray?

[@fixitFlip]

You could just use a rustoleum type spray. Personally I would do a coat over it with regular spray paint but you could leave it like that.

[@JeimyG08]

Can this work on the bar as well?

[@fixitFlip]

You can take the rust off like this, yes. But most people don't paint the bar.

[@JeimyG08]

@@fixitFlipthank you sir 👍🏽💪🏽

[@fixitFlip]

@@JeimyG08 No problem!

[@roshanmenon9792]

Bro will the rusk come.again after we clean ?

[@fixitFlip]

Not if you paint them and keep them dry inside.

[@cmac069]

Holy hell the difference is incredible.

[@fixitFlip]

Thanks.

[@ChitoWorld]

Will acrylic paint be better?

[@559FRANKYBOY]

Thank you for the video

[@fixitFlip]

No problem.

[@chrmy3776]

Do u need to repaint them?

[@fixitFlip]

I have not needed to yet!

[@beatprocess]

Wow excellent.

[@fixitFlip]

Thank you!

[@joanbelmont5450]

Question, my dumbbells look just like yours except that weights are like black rubber and the handles are chrome looking. The issue with mine is that the handles are rusted. How do you suggest I handle these?

[@fixitFlip]

You can take the rust off with a wire brush or wheel like in the video or soak a paper towel in vinegar/water and wrap it around the handle and let it soak for a while before scrubbing to help loosen it up.

[@MaximoGamezDedicatus]

great video

[@fixitFlip]

Thank you.

[@JonDorsett]

Thank you appreciate it. Just subscribed. Aiming to try this hopefully before 2024

[@fixitFlip]

No problem and thanks for subscribing. Good luck with the project. It’s a fun one.

[@tommyharris5817]

How long would a 20kg plate take to remove rust?

[@fixitFlip]

Depending on how bad it is, around 1-2 minutes.

[@tommyharris5817]

@@fixitFlip Thank you.

[@fixitFlip]

@@tommyharris5817 No prob.

[@amjanuary39]

does the weight not decrease?

[@fixitFlip]

I would say it probably goes down a tiny fraction but then the spray paint balances it back out a bit.

[@amjanuary39]

@@fixitFlip ok thanks 👌😁

[@oculusturtle]

Gonna start mine tomorrow

[@fixitFlip]

Good luck with it. Fun project.

[@oculusturtle]

@@fixitFlip I went and bought a set of wire wheels and tbh that's the slowest part but still faster than any other method

[@fixitFlip]

@@oculusturtle Agreed. Hope it went well for ya.

[@beverlystrickland9323]

Wow! They do look great!

[@fixitFlip]

Thank you!

[@jono7248]

Paint doesn't go on your hands when gripping the dumbell? I am planning on doing this on an EZ curl bar.

[@fixitFlip]

Nope, not to me at least!

[@melissaruiz7890]

My guy sweats a lot and currently the garage floor gets left with all rusty brown mess after certain exercises. Do you think the paint would do the same thing if they get wet from sweat?

[@fixitFlip]

@@melissaruiz7890 I think the paint would cause less of a mess than the rust!

[@MarshallCoryell]

@@melissaruiz7890 most rust protectant paints shouldn't rub off. If you are still concerned then maybe get a higher quality paint

[@UmbrellaWatch]

Loved it thx

[@fixitFlip]

No problem.

[@Deak_Andras]

good work ;)

[@fixitFlip]

Thank u 👍🏻

[@samiam4202]

How many pens did you need to complete the project?

[@fixitFlip]

Just the one.

[@RestorationAustralia]

Nice.😊

[@fixitFlip]

Thanks! Just checked out your channel. Awesome stuff!

[@findinghomewithmikeandjen]

Fantastic

[@fixitFlip]

Thank you!

[@MarielosPRamos]

Thanks!!!! 👍🏼👏🏼

[@fixitFlip]

No problem!

[@docness7]

Brand new iron 🙌🏿

[@fixitFlip]

Yes sir!

[@Menarelikewine]

❤🔥🔥🔥 just got free rusty set today. Perfect video thanks

[@fixitFlip]

No problem. Have fun with the project!

[@MegaKg9]

Nice

[@fixitFlip]

Thanks.

[@husewoodworkingllc114]

Great video. I have weight I just picked up for free which I will do this to

[@fixitFlip]

Thanks. It's a fun little project!

[@solarjudgement4575]

How did you clean inside the hole where the barbell or weight pin goes through?

[@fixitFlip]

Not as good as I should have, but to do it correctly you would need a pipe cleaner style wire brush.

[@Sky..8531]

You don’t need to paint it after vinegar bath. Just use a kitchen wire scourer to remove rust and oil it after it . Also use only white vinegar, strong vinegar will also peal off the paint and you will then need to paint it.

[@nuclear_winter]

I just bought a York set brand new and already looking at these 🤣 because the paint was chipped in a few small places and one weight somehow had quite a lot of rust on the corner 🤔 idk how that happened lol. I kind of want to go over them with spray paint but I'd want an exact match and wouldnt know. Plus I'm not sure if it'll be pointless if this paint will just come off with time or itll rust anyway. Looking at second hand iron weights, they're almost always rusty, but surely not everyone leaves them outside or something? Mine will be inside on a carpet most the time.

[@nicholas6900]

I went with the Rustoleum black satin paint and primer. It's not an exact match to the original york plates I have but it's very close. Whatever paint york uses it's definetely tougher. For now rustoleum seems to work with 1 coat and I wont be too bothered by paint chips in the future. Id rather have some scuffs and paint chips than use a rusty plate with old paint thats turning into goo.

[@venusiandesigns]

Thank you, I’ll let my husband do it 😁

[@fixitFlip]

That's an efficient way to get it done. Sometimes, lol

[@richardjordan8479]

Wow

[@fixitFlip]

Thanks.

[@catdaddy2287]

How is the texture after painting them ? Do they feel any different in your hand ?

[@fixitFlip]

I would say yes, they feel a little different. About how you would expect spray paint to feel I guess.

[@adrianpilbrow]

1:13 Irony: Avoiding getting a work out while restoring work out weights.

[@fixitFlip]

More of the time consuming part than anything. If you want to use a wire brush, more the power to you.

[@th8440]

Bro….the paint pen was genius.

[@fixitFlip]

Ha ha, thanks!

[@lewizmenzify]

Utlize OSFO to remove rust...

[@fixitFlip]

Don’t know what that is.

[@lewizmenzify]

OSPHO....RUST REMOVER AND INHIBITOR.

[@lewizmenzify]

@@fixitFlip OSPHO...RUST REMOVER AND INHIBITOR.

[@nickquik]

Ospho eats the paint and allows you to paint right ofter it dries

[@fixitFlip]

Never heard of it.

[@ruthislife]

Sick

[@fixitFlip]

Thanks

[@UtubeAdviser]

why don't you use get a 2 gallon bucket, pour in about 4 gallons of vinegar and let it sit there for 48 hours, all the rust will come off completely without doing any work

[@fixitFlip]

Like I said in the video, pretty messy process.

[@mikec.134]

I have rusted old weights and now I'm like "why"

[@fixitFlip]

Ha ha, not for long.

[@forestdamian5601]

Why don't you write what paint you used ?

[@fixitFlip]

I showed it at the 4:12 mark? Rust-oleum 2x paint and primer?

[@James_R369]

Those weights are expensive AF now!

[@fixitFlip]

No kidding! I got them for the right price. Free at the curb.

[@Ease54]

@@fixitFlip A lot of people collect weight plates. Never heard of that brand.

[@JustAnAverageBrad]

wont use a wire brush because its too much of a workout lmao

[@fixitFlip]

Ha ha....

[@jamie.777]

Buy evaporust and do zero grinding. Guess some people like enhaling rust 😂. Like is so difficult washing vinegar. Dude, water works 😂😂😂😂.. have fun eating ruat particles

[@fixitFlip]

Thanks for stopping by.

[@Poppi_Weez]

Yikes! Gotta be an Easier Way

[@fixitFlip]

You can go the vinegar soaking route if you want less labor, but more of a mess.

[@jasonskeel6474]

Wouldn't it be better to use a copper wire wheel? A steel brush will scratch the steel I believe.

[@fixitFlip]

I’ve never used a copper one. Used this method many times, though.

[@wtfNOPE]

he spray painted it so i dont think you'll really notice the small scratches

[@fixitFlip]

@@wtfNOPE Yep.

[@girlsdrinkfeck]

@@wtfNOPE also small scratches makes a good key for the paint to bond

[@jamie.777]

U need zero grinding or tools. Ignore this video and buy evaporust

[@fixitFlip]

Thanks for stopping by.

[@shawnbenz]

Just dump all the rusty metal in a bucket and pour vinegar and let it sit for 24 hours. All the rust will be done, then paint. No need to waist time with the drill lol. cave man

[@callmejay8565]

Well done. My fault for not finding this video before dropping 80 poinds worth of weight in vinegar that just made the process longer and more expensive. 😅

[@fixitFlip]

Lol, yeah I don't have time for all that mess. Just blast the rust off.