vinegar is more effective and much cheaper. It will do the same work in less time just make sure it is fully submerged so you don’t cause an effect called etching in the metal.
James S. on
What type of container are you using to contain the tarp/coke/barbell? I’m having trouble finding something that long
Jon Call on
Hi James, my dad went to a hardware store and got some long wooden beams, had them cut, and just nailed 4 pieces together to create that structure that encased the plastic that encased the barbell. You’ll have to build it. Shouldn’t cost more than $10 for the wood…
Ken on
Hey Jon,
Does soaking the barbell affect the sleeves rotations ? Did you remove the sleeves and oil them after ?
Jon Call on
I would imagine if the barbell was already rusted, you have bigger problems than an affect on sleeve rotation. FWIW I do not do olympic lifts, where the rotation is most important… And the barbell still moves and rolls around at will. Hope this helps. I need to soak this barbell again got rusty again been about 4 years. It’s an awesome barbell btw, it is actually the one I “learned” to deadlift with when I was 16 lol! I bought it from my gym when they closed and it’s been my friend ever since. Only bar I’ve ever done the lifts with. _
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vinegar is more effective and much cheaper. It will do the same work in less time just make sure it is fully submerged so you don’t cause an effect called etching in the metal.
What type of container are you using to contain the tarp/coke/barbell? I’m having trouble finding something that long
Hi James, my dad went to a hardware store and got some long wooden beams, had them cut, and just nailed 4 pieces together to create that structure that encased the plastic that encased the barbell. You’ll have to build it. Shouldn’t cost more than $10 for the wood…
Hey Jon,
Does soaking the barbell affect the sleeves rotations ? Did you remove the sleeves and oil them after ?
I would imagine if the barbell was already rusted, you have bigger problems than an affect on sleeve rotation. FWIW I do not do olympic lifts, where the rotation is most important… And the barbell still moves and rolls around at will. Hope this helps. I need to soak this barbell again got rusty again been about 4 years. It’s an awesome barbell btw, it is actually the one I “learned” to deadlift with when I was 16 lol! I bought it from my gym when they closed and it’s been my friend ever since. Only bar I’ve ever done the lifts with. _