For those that have a home set up specifically a garage gym you will probably run across this issue. More so if the climate your equipment is located in happens to fluctuate. In my case a unattached garage which isnt insulated… A major issue becomes oxidation. Plain speak RUST.
After a 2 year vacation from training, I am currently reaping the reward of zero care of some of my equipment.
In this case its my main training bar a Texas Power Bar.
Houston we have a problem
Not the first time ive had to address this issue, but not to this extent.
For those new and find yourself in this situation here is what you can do.
1st you’ll need a few items…
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Wd40. This will help with breaking down the rust. Also to lubricant the bars sleeves.
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Coarse wire brush. ( not picture)… either hand held brush or a attachment for a drill.
I would suggest a soft brass wired one . Above is a abrasive nylon 80 grit.
This will depend on if your bar is coated and how ,also.
3 in 1 oil applied LIGHTLY after ,for future rust protecting.
Steps are simple… spray the bar down with the WD40 . Allow it some time to penetrant and proceed to brush.
A little tip … on the knurling angle your brush in line with the pattern. ( more so when using a drill attached brush)
End result.
I have a few other bars needing addressing.
Also as part of the TLC… im getting ready to de rust my plates and repaint them over the next few weeks.
