The Full Toilet Restoration Process

I have been restoring toilets this way since early 2018 so it's about time I show you how it's done. Everything needed to accomplish a full toilet restoration is shown in this video with the exception of a couple items. You may need something like a screwdriver to remove minerals from the trapway and siphon jet but I did not show that because this toilet did not have any mineral buildup.
I buy my tank parts from The Home Depot Pro website in bulk orders to save on shipping and I get my muriatic acid from Walmart.

[@misssmith7225]

I think the non-glazed parts of the toilet body are where it was to rest while being fired. To prevent the glaze from fusing the clay, and the kiln together.

[@OCC_Plumbing_and_Restorations]

Yeah, also they don't need to bother glazing the inside or the bottom because nobody will see it when it's installed.

[@albertofernandes3301]

​@@OCC_Plumbing_and_Restorationsaaaaaaaa S😂

[@TransKidsMafia]

@@OCC_Plumbing_and_Restorations my newborn is also trans

[@OCC_Plumbing_and_Restorations]

@@TransKidsMafia Well.... congratulations..... I guess...

[@ctvplumbing]

Incredible work owen! Very proud of you!

[@OCC_Plumbing_and_Restorations]

Thanks!

[@ctvplumbing]

@@OCC_Plumbing_and_Restorations ofc! :)

[@vintagetoiletsvt]

This is an excellent video. I have bookmarked it to a new playlist called "Restorations" so I can refer to it again. Thank you for sharing your methods. I am impressed !!! More power to you, Owen!!

[@OCC_Plumbing_and_Restorations]

Thanks a lot! I wish I made this sooner but now seemed to be the perfect time since I had a horrible looking toilet and I wanted to install it. So far, the finished product has been working flawlessly aside from the chain disconnecting once.

[@Alexacake19]

I use some of these tricks as a house cleaner! Never seen that acid before that was pretty amazing. Toilets are my favorite part of cleaning ☺️

[@OCC_Plumbing_and_Restorations]

I really like cleaning toilets

[@melongamer2024]

This helped when I was getting the minerals of my toilet and adding a new toilet thanks for your help you're the best!🎉

[@OCC_Plumbing_and_Restorations]

You're welcome! I'm glad

[@melongamer2024]

OK this is cool toilet 🚽 but my f8rst toilet was an old American Standard Cadet and pressure assist cadet

[@melongamer2024]

So what toilet is this

[@mwtoilets]

​​@@melongamer2024This is an American Standard Plebe

[@christopherpotomski8463]

This video is incredibly helpful! Thanks OCC for doing this video seeing that I myself could be restoring and collecting some old toilets too. This video is brilliant!

[@OCC_Plumbing_and_Restorations]

You're welcome!

[@MrBrombomb]

I've restored a few toilets before using Lysol Black Label Toilet bowl cleaner to clean up the tank and bowl as well as a scouring pad with Comet to scrub out the tank, & i know the hard work it takes to get a toilet looking like new again. I also replace any worn out parts or incorrect parts in the tank as well. In addition, I try to use older Fluidmaster 200A & 400A fill valves from the 1980s & 1990s when i can get them for older toilets from the 1950s-the 1980s. That being said, nice work!

[@OCC_Plumbing_and_Restorations]

Thanks a lot! It's cool that other people are restoring toilets too.

[@irgendwerausbayern1999]

Nice! The Plebe looks like it's new! Well done, Owan!

[@OCC_Plumbing_and_Restorations]

Thanks!

[@rebeccaoden3968]

1983 plebe : thanks for giving me a bath Owen: you're welcome

[@Pottymaker]

Great video! It’s cool to see the whole restoration process.

[@OCC_Plumbing_and_Restorations]

Thanks a lot! Hopefully this can be of some use to people.

[@frequentflusher]

I'm not even one-fifth through this video, and this is excellent! Also... #ObeythePlebe EDIT: just finished the video. Great presentation!

[@OCC_Plumbing_and_Restorations]

Thanks a lot!

[@samanthataylor8606]

nice toliet was infomative and helpful at the same time

[@OCC_Plumbing_and_Restorations]

Thanks!

[@toilets101]

This is a great video! If I ever get a toilet in the future, I will definetly use some of your techniques! Luckily the two toilets I have now didn't need much more than a wipe down, but I do remember the tank taking a long time to get clean on the Emblem.

[@OCC_Plumbing_and_Restorations]

Thanks!

[@MayaandDrew7120]

whattttttttttttttttttttttt

[@doorzzz1]

Looks brand new again

[@OCC_Plumbing_and_Restorations]

Ikr? Thanks!

[@SuperShadowMarioFan]

Good jooooob...a learning experience for me. Though I can't help but think of using some acid through the tank hole to rid of minerals and rust inside the rinse holes and rinse out with water. But that's just me thinking here. I can be wrong on that.

[@OCC_Plumbing_and_Restorations]

Thanks! The rim rarely ever gets buildup though.

[@SonicBoomC98]

I have a toilet where a person used to let the toilet sit without flushing or constantly clog it up. His medication made his stuff like tar at times. There was possibly blood in the toilet. I got it was clean as possible with cleaning vinegar, but I will try this acid

[@OCC_Plumbing_and_Restorations]

Yikes, I hope he is ok.

[@mablepaynemp]

Great video

[@OCC_Plumbing_and_Restorations]

Thanks!

[@deafvintageplumbingohio516]

AMAZING!!! I must going buy it from you because you do awesome job!!!

[@OCC_Plumbing_and_Restorations]

Thanks!! I am saving one for you.

[@deafvintageplumbingohio516]

You're welcome and thank you... I noticed you have another one more 1983 AS 4083 tank?

[@OCC_Plumbing_and_Restorations]

@@deafvintageplumbingohio516 Not at the moment

[@deafvintageplumbingohio516]

@@OCC_Plumbing_and_Restorations Oh you gave someone I think?

[@OCC_Plumbing_and_Restorations]

@@deafvintageplumbingohio516 I had a beige Plebe from 1983

[@misssmith7225]

What about the mineral build up inside the toilet rim? I know you cleaned the holes, but the whole pathway behind there can get build up and have narrowed parts. What do you do for that?

[@OCC_Plumbing_and_Restorations]

I use part of a coat hanger to remove that but it is a rare occurrence so I didn't think to show it.

[@Aviation_Racing]

Wow the results are incredible. Amazing video. #obeytheplebe

[@OCC_Plumbing_and_Restorations]

Ikr!

[@darfieldzone5309]

Awesome video!!! What was the very first toilet you got for your collection?

[@OCC_Plumbing_and_Restorations]

Thanks! My first toilet was a 1988 Kilgore with a 2003 RAK tank I believe.

[@plumbingstuffinoregon2471]

Awesome job! I think my problem is that I've never used the acid correctly. I'll try using a scrubby thing like what you did. And awesome tips for removing the old caulk off the base, because I've had a lot of trouble with that. I'm working on restoring my 1980 Wellworth to install in my mom's bathroom. It's pretty clean so far but there's a bunch of finishing touches that I've been struggling with.

[@OCC_Plumbing_and_Restorations]

Is it possible to send me pictures of the stuff you're having trouble with?

[@plumbingstuffinoregon2471]

@@OCC_Plumbing_and_Restorations Yeah I probably could later today. Is there anywhere I could send them?

[@OCC_Plumbing_and_Restorations]

@@plumbingstuffinoregon2471 Do you have Discord or Google Chat?

[@plumbingstuffinoregon2471]

@@OCC_Plumbing_and_Restorations Yeah I have discord

[@plumbingstuffinoregon2471]

@@OCC_Plumbing_and_Restorations I might have Google chat too but I've never used it

[@lukegray3169]

AwesoMe!

[@OCC_Plumbing_and_Restorations]

Thanks!

[@aaronREfan]

You know how some toilets have like a special anti-microbial glaze or some type of glaze? Doesn't muriatic acid eat away at that glaze? Excellent video btw. Very informative and helpful. Thanks.

[@OCC_Plumbing_and_Restorations]

Acid doesn't damage vitreous china.

[@aaronREfan]

@@OCC_Plumbing_and_Restorations Good to know. I've got some hardwater stains in my toilet I need to get out.

[@adenbaj4189]

Did you save the old toilet parts

[@OCC_Plumbing_and_Restorations]

Most of them

[@misssmith7225]

Have you heard of anyone using any sort of thin bodied adhesive to use as a crack filler for porcelain? I have a crack on the inside of my vintage toilet tank. The original in place green toilet, with matching sink and tub.(!) On one hand, I can go buy a new toilet. But I really want to take every chance I can to not just throw it in the landfill.

[@OCC_Plumbing_and_Restorations]

There's probably a filler you can use, I think they make some sort of paste for repairing china.

[@misssmith7225]

@@OCC_Plumbing_and_Restorations Thank you for the reply - all three of them!

[@OCC_Plumbing_and_Restorations]

@@misssmith7225 No problem!

[@Lordoofgaming]

Normal water cleans anything bro

[@OCC_Plumbing_and_Restorations]

Not this stuff

[@user-qp7hu6xs9j]

What acid do you use to clean toilets my toilet are GROSS

[@OCC_Plumbing_and_Restorations]

Muriatic acid

[@user-qp7hu6xs9j]

Okay thank you so much

[@OCC_Plumbing_and_Restorations]

@@user-qp7hu6xs9j You're welcome!

[@GabeVlogsIsHamburger]

Before you restored it, it looked like a kohler 🤣🤣🤣

[@OCC_Plumbing_and_Restorations]

Something tells me you found a pretty bad looking Kohler

[@abnersandovalthetoiletfan]

Amazing toilet! Also.. #Obeytheplebe EDIT: If I get a toilet, I’ll use your techniques!

[@OCC_Plumbing_and_Restorations]

Thanks!

[@thetoiletfrenzy]

Let me know how this toilet performs while installed

[@OCC_Plumbing_and_Restorations]

So far so good

[@Might_Be_Acting_Emo_Bc_Im_Uzi]

*do I mean

[@vthplumbing2280]

Amazing toilet and I got 3 musquitobops on my leg. Ouchhhhh

[@OCC_Plumbing_and_Restorations]

I hate mosquitoes

[@dudley1927]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@Me.and.bestie322]

2 tolet at a time plsss and shot out

[@OCC_Plumbing_and_Restorations]

I've done 3 at a time before!

[@ToiletsofWNY]

I wished people went for this approach than just buying a generic 1.28 gpf toilet that would often get clogged and waste water too... But I guess people want 'sleekiness' now And also, you guys should also be wearing a mask and goggles due to muriatic acid also has fumes and I would try to be wearing some coveralls and closed shoes while working.

[@OCC_Plumbing_and_Restorations]

I agree. I am very careful with the acid and I keep water nearby in case of possible spills.

[@Blu3_777]

Is this your latest video?

[@OCC_Plumbing_and_Restorations]

I post videos every day. This one is about a year old.

[@Blu3_777]

@@OCC_Plumbing_and_Restorations lol I meant your restoration process. But NVM this video was more than enough. Thanks I wonder consider making another tho. just for them views; People like recent you know.

[@OCC_Plumbing_and_Restorations]

@@Blu3_777 You're welcome! I post videos of them all cleaned up but I don't film the cleaning process like this. It seems rather tedious to me but if that's what people like, I'll start doing it that way.

[@kristyhowell5151]

I have a toilet like that

[@OCC_Plumbing_and_Restorations]

Epic

[@HFTFPlumbingrestorationtransit]

Obey the happy plebe.

[@OCC_Plumbing_and_Restorations]

As always!

[@floridiantoiletsandcompute9449]

Whelp good thing I kept the broken Kilgore lid piece XD

[@OCC_Plumbing_and_Restorations]

Definitely

[@Ashuhlee621]

That’s a American standard plebe

[@OCC_Plumbing_and_Restorations]

Yep!

[@ryanthenascarguy4871]

Something tells me you might start a business.

[@OCC_Plumbing_and_Restorations]

I already did! I've had it going longer than my KZbin channel.

[@vintagetoiletsvt]

@@OCC_Plumbing_and_Restorations YAY!! You are doing a fine job restoring these beauties. And as you know, there is a demand for them. Keep up the great work!

[@OCC_Plumbing_and_Restorations]

@@vintagetoiletsvt Thanks! I will definitely continue and I'm about to make another order of toilet parts.

[@lukegray3169]

@@OCC_Plumbing_and_Restorations what is that buisness?

[@OCC_Plumbing_and_Restorations]

@@lukegray3169 My toilet restorations

[@loaybarada6197]

Bro me and my dad fixed my flithout water thing in the toilet tank

[@OCC_Plumbing_and_Restorations]

Nice!

[@toiletsofsouthafrica]

Little tip for the wax, pour just a little bit of hot water over it and it’ll come right off. Fantastic otherwise

[@OCC_Plumbing_and_Restorations]

I've done that before but the stains are still there and it's a huge pain to get the wax all the way off. Plus nobody will see or interact with it after it's installed so I just clean it the best I can with a scraper.

[@toiletsofsouthafrica]

@@OCC_Plumbing_and_Restorations have you tried sand paper with bar keepers friend? I’ve always been successful with that.

[@OCC_Plumbing_and_Restorations]

@@toiletsofsouthafrica That sounds like a good idea

[@oliverandthemorrisons9667]

OBEY THE PLEBES

[@OCC_Plumbing_and_Restorations]

Always

[@JaiRobloxYT]

😂😂😂

[@OCC_Plumbing_and_Restorations]

Why is it funny?

[@Might_Be_Acting_Emo_Bc_Im_Uzi]

This video you didn’t so anything just clean I say in the start :0

[@OCC_Plumbing_and_Restorations]

Yep, now you know how to make a toilet look new!

[@adenbaj4189]

Cat

[@anthonyjackson8624]

No shame in taking a water break

[@OCC_Plumbing_and_Restorations]

Exactly

[@stevenbarron]

Not even the same toilet and u thought we wouldn’t notice hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahhahahahah😂

[@OCC_Plumbing_and_Restorations]

Didn't look like it 🤣

[@stevenbarron]

@@OCC_Plumbing_and_Restorations haha

[@The_guy_that_does_it_all]

I just can’t stand the fact that somebody’s poop was in there once

[@OCC_Plumbing_and_Restorations]

Well thankfully it doesn't stay there

[@MayaandDrew7120]

no toilets no i said no that is no

[@MayaandDrew7120]

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[@OCC_Plumbing_and_Restorations]

Toilets are all I post!