I painted my barbell!

There are a few ways to restore your barbell, and this method is one of the quickest because it doesn't require soaking over time.

Step 0: Remove surface rust (if there is any) with a wire brush
Step 1: Apply Rust Dissolver (I used one by Rust-Oleum: https://amzn.to/3woTbhh)
Step 2: Wash product off with soap & water then dry well
Note: You can stop here for a bare steel bar and maintain it
Step 3: Cover with rust reformer (I used Rust-Oleum Rust Reformer: https://amzn.to/3XRY9hZ)
Step 4: Finish with your choice of paint (I used Rust-Oleum 2X Flat Black: https://amzn.to/3DdzTPs)

I did note at the end that if I were to do this again I wouldn't paint over the sleeves because they experience too much friction and will strip this cheap paint method.

I also restored my iron plates in a quick, inexpensive way. You can check out that video here: Easy Iron Weight Plates Restoration (...

Let me know in the comments if you have any questions and/or if you've restored your barbell.

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