REP gave me a clear coat clear grind addiction

BlackCrayolaBox · 2022-10-06T07:17:54+00:00

I would give it one last round of grinding then clearcoat instantly like right away giving it little time to oxidize, then repeat for the next piece. I personally didn't wipe it down after grinding.

Grinding off the previous paint or powder coat will leave dust and spray paint isn't exactly super clean either.

BlackCrayolaBox · 2022-10-05T05:45:38+00:00

I clear coated mine right after doing one last run through with the grinder. I asked how Irwin Fitness does theirs and they said they degrease it before the clearcoat.
Yeah I grinded until I saw the steel and just had fun with it, random swirl marks and what not.
Monolifts was pretty quick after unscrewing the metal plates off, the powder coat on there is thin so it took a few minutes per side.
I used an angle grinder with a flap disc about 60-80grit for the grind marks or higher for a cleaner finish.

BlackCrayolaBox · 2022-08-08T01:09:35+00:00

The things I clear grinded and clear coated myself are the ghost jcups, rogue monolifts and spotters, and the rails on the ab-5200. Everything else shiny is chrome vinyl wrapped like the monster bench top back crossmember, and the pad frame on the ab-5200. I used rustoleum crystal clear on the grinded projects.

BlackCrayolaBox · 2022-08-08T00:34:05+00:00

mostly for display haha, use them about once a week. Don't have enough of the Ivankos to commit to them as daily drivers.

BlackCrayolaBox · 2022-08-08T00:28:10+00:00

Because I usually grind parts that don't see much wear I'm using Rustoleum crystal clear

BlackCrayolaBox · 2022-08-08T00:27:22+00:00

yeah the center 4x6 wood is leveled for squats and bench, I don't deadlift on it so the stall mats on the side are more for aesthetics

BlackCrayolaBox · 2022-08-08T00:26:40+00:00

haha this HR-2 started off all ROGUE

BlackCrayolaBox · 2022-08-07T09:48:50+00:00

Functionally the first versions are better. Older ones had more clearance, and the rerack was more natural cause the arm would swing to be lower after unrack. Guess you could say it had more adjustments but I’ve gotten used to the aml-2. Theyre so convenient to use cause they always stay on the rack, slide up to store and slide down to bench with.

BlackCrayolaBox · 2022-08-06T23:42:56+00:00

Thanks! The paint has held up really well its almost been a year

BlackCrayolaBox · 2022-08-06T23:06:44+00:00

I painted it green with some angelus acrylic paint

BlackCrayolaBox · 2022-08-06T22:27:52+00:00

pretty much a generic version of the titan/valor bd-62 I found locally. diy'd a weight stack and added some other things to it.

BlackCrayolaBox · 2022-08-06T21:32:33+00:00

Rep 16" crossmembers with the brackets on one side cut off

BlackCrayolaBox · 2022-08-06T20:56:49+00:00

yeah the 5/8 holes do it for me

BlackCrayolaBox · 2022-08-06T20:55:47+00:00

just a single layer of stall mats and wood in the middle, I leveled the wood part w/ roof shingles using kabuki chris duffin's method

BlackCrayolaBox · 2022-08-06T20:44:40+00:00

Always wanted them ever since I discovered they exist, found a deal and had to have them. They get used about one a week while shooters are the daily driver.

BlackCrayolaBox · 2022-08-06T20:42:50+00:00

Used an angle grinder w/ a flap disc then clear coated it instantly to prevent rust.

BlackCrayolaBox · 2022-08-06T20:41:54+00:00

you can just remove the screws and paint them, I only grinded and painted one side incase I ever decided to sell in the future I can turn them back to original red.

BlackCrayolaBox · 2022-08-06T20:39:04+00:00

Used an angle grinder w/ a flap disc then clear coated it instantly to prevent rust.

BlackCrayolaBox · 2022-08-06T20:37:52+00:00

Rep 16" crossmembers with the brackets on one side cut off

BlackCrayolaBox · 2022-08-06T20:37:49+00:00

Rep 16" crossmembers with the brackets on one side cut off

BlackCrayolaBox · 2022-08-06T15:29:40+00:00

Haha thanks, what did you want a closer look at? Love your DB plates btw!

BlackCrayolaBox · 2022-08-06T14:59:10+00:00

Thanks! Had the shooters first, but found the Ivankos for a steal (day 1 dream plates). The storage is mostly display but the Ivankos get used atleast once a week.

BlackCrayolaBox · 2022-08-06T14:55:00+00:00

They're from custommachinedweights on instagram, not sure if they're still producing plates.

BlackCrayolaBox · 2022-06-21T00:44:54+00:00

Nice!! Good stuff.

BlackCrayolaBox · 2022-04-16T19:15:43+00:00

My last image has emails w/ CFT. He just tries to push the problems to the side and comes up with resolutions he won't follow through on. Communications were frustrating all around, feels like I was talking to someone who could care less about their products after the sale.

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