Project by Kaizen DIY
Introduction
What’s up, everyone? If you have some old rusty or dull plates and what to add some color, here are some weight plate restoration instructions for you!
Overall this project will likely take you about 45 minutes to an hour and won’t cost too much.
Video
Tools & Materials
| Tools & Materials | Link #1 | Link #2 |
| Dewalt cordless drill | Amazon | Home Depot |
| Wire Brush Attachment Set | Amazon | |
| White Spray Paint | Amazon | |
| Black Spray Paint | Amazon | Home Depot |
| Dish Soap | Amazon | |
| Fluorescent Paints | Amazon | |
| Paint Pen | Amazon |
Step 1
Clean off the weights. If there is a little rust, I use a wire brush and my cordless drill to clean it off. Check out my other article for more in-depth instructions on cleaning plates.
Make sure you clean off any remaining dust before moving on to the next step.
Step 2
Choose your color palette.
The inspiration for my set was based on the colors of my favorite WWF wrestler, The Ultimate Warrior.
Step 3
Spray a white base layer. This isn’t 100% necessary, but it will make the colors pop. Let this dry before moving on to the next step.
Step 4
Spray the colors onto the plate. This is pretty self-explanatory. I did pink, blue, yellow, and then green. Let these dry before moving on to the next step.
Step 5
Drizzle on the dish soap. The slower you go, the wider the lines of soap will be. I did quick movements perpendicular to the direction I sprayed the paint.
Step 6
Spray the black top layer. Let it dry before moving on to the next step.
Step 7
Spray off the dish soap. I used a garden hose for this. Just make sure all of the soap is washed off.
Step 8
Gently pat dry with a paper towel. Be careful not to wipe; you don’t want to smear the paint.
Step 9
Paint the lettering. This is optional. I used a silver leafing pen.
Step 10
Show off your sick weights!
